How to Switch Computer From DSL to Wireless When Away From Home
Understanding how to easily switch your computer from utilizing your DSL connection to using a wireless network can help you seamlessly connect to broadband and access the Internet while away from home for business or pleasure. Enabling your computer to make the leap from a wired to a wireless network connection is not difficult, but there are some steps you need to follow to complete the process successfully.
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Instructions
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Open the device manager to determine if your computer has a working wireless network card. Go to the "Start" menu in the lower-left corner of your desktop, then go to the control panel and open the device manager. Your computer's network cards will be listed under "network adapters," so double-check to make sure your PC is equipped with a wireless card before proceeding.
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Look on the side of your computer (if it is a laptop) to see if it has a switch enabling or disabling the wireless card. Many laptops have a horizontal switch located on the side or rear of the machine, so be sure it is toggled to the on position before connecting to a wireless network.
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Detect available networks by going to the "Start" menu, then the control panel, then the "network center" or "network setup wizard." Select "Connect to network." At this point, your computer will detect all wireless networks within range.
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Select the wireless network you want and follow the onscreen prompts to complete the connection process. You will then have Internet access.
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Tips & Warnings
Many hotels and other public wireless networks require an access code, so have that code on hand before starting the connection procedure.
