How do I make My Laptop wifi capable..

[Tamilvimani]

Guys, I am a complete beginner when it comes to making my laptop wi-fi capable. I have a Dell Inspiron 8200. What do I do (ie what drivers/cards etc) to make it capable of receiving wireless transmissions.

As i said...I am absolutely wi-fignorant. so something in the mould of 'Wi-fi 101" will be a great help..

thanks

TVi

[carbheatcold]

I just bought a standard PCMCIA wireless card and plugged it into my borrowed Dell Latitude C640 and it worked in both the wi fi enabled areas I went to very well, a hotel lounge and an airline lounge. Obviously the software came with it on a disk and the laptop ran Win2K.

Chc

[Jhieminga]

Start by searching the shops for a PCMCIA Wi-fi card, provided your running XP the software that ships with that card should be all that is needed.

The card is a simple plug-in and go type so no complicated toolset needed ;)

[StirStick]

Watch the CompuUSA or OfficeMax ads. You can pic up a laptop wireless card for $30 after rebate.

[TR4A]

Try these.

How do I install the Client Manager Application for the TrueMobile 1150 Wireless Network Card on my Dell™ Inspiron™ 8200? (http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?DN=1067710)

Beginners Guides: Wireless home networking (http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1428)

[allthatglitters]

Recently saw a USB dongle, WiFi capable.

[Tamilvimani]

Thanks for your help, especially TR4A. I think I should be able to follow the instructions..

TV