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WiFi Connection

SORRY for the off topic, but Audiogon has some of the most intelligent members on the net!

I have just bought a new laptop and have never had a home "desktop" computer. Is it possible to setup a wireless network for internet access WITHOUT a desktop computer? My laptop has a built-in WiFi card and I have ComCast as my ISP. It works now, but has to be hard-wired from the modem to the laptop.

Is there such a thing as a cable modem that has the WiFi built-in so once it's hooked up it will transmit WiFi to my laptop so thay I can use it anywhere in the house?

THANKS so much for your time!!!
128x128mofimadness
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sfar
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Comcast does have a cable modem with wireless built in so you might want to check with them about exchanging yours for that model. If that's not possible you can do as Narrod suggests and buy a separate wireless router. Some of the good brands are Netgear, Linksys and D-Link.
detlof
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Both gentlemen are absolutely right in my opinion. If you follow their advice you cannot fail.
puerto
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Yep, works great -We use Comcast and a wireless router so both my wife and I (PC and iMac respectively) can sit anywhere in the house and enjoy the internet.
elevick
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The only catch is you have to have it hard wired just for set-up only. Keep that in mind when locating it somewhere so you can get your laptop to it.
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mofimadness OP
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THANKS so much to everyone! I am going to try this, (probably the router route at first). I'll report back with my "hopeful" success :-)
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