Can you have wifi with dial up

Dial-up and WIFI.

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renatracy

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I have a desktop (IBM winXP) that I want to connect to WiFi; also would like to get my mail over internet but I only have dial-up. What kind of wireless router and antennae do I need? Do I need anyother equipment given I have dial up?

r3xx3r

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i think you should be fine with any wireless router. you will need to power down you Dial-Up modem. plug the router’s ethernet cable into the wireless router, than power on the modem and wait for it to finish booting up. than turn on the wireless router. you should plug in directly into the wireless router for the initial set up.

I recommend the Linksys E2000 (one of the best wireless N routers on the market). it has a very easy set up cd that comes with it.

a-nano-moose

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You would be better off just hooking your laptop up to a phone cable.
getting the equipment to hook an analog modem to your router could be expensive.

runswindows95

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First, I will STRESS that you can’t just pick up any wireless router. The routers that were capable of doing it had a serial port, and they are so obsolete now. Overall, better off just keeping it plugged in till you upgrade to DSL or Cable if you can.

renatracy

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[quotemsg=5229562,2,280412]i think you should be fine with any wireless router. you will need to power down you Dial-Up modem. plug the router’s ethernet cable into the wireless router, than power on the modem and wait for it to finish booting up. than turn on the wireless router. you should plug in directly into the wireless router for the initial set up.

I recommend the Linksys E2000 (one of the best wireless N routers on the market). it has a very easy set up cd that comes with it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124386&cm_re=linksys_e2000-_-33-124-386-_-Product[/quotemsg]
thanks for your reply; certainly the best one received. As i am not «savy» about computers..what do you mean by «power down my dial-up modem»? it is internal.

renatracy

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[quotemsg=5229562,2,280412]i think you should be fine with any wireless router. you will need to power down you Dial-Up modem. plug the router’s ethernet cable into the wireless router, than power on the modem and wait for it to finish booting up. than turn on the wireless router. you should plug in directly into the wireless router for the initial set up.

I recommend the Linksys E2000 (one of the best wireless N routers on the market). it has a very easy set up cd that comes with it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124386&cm_re=linksys_e2000-_-33-124-386-_-Product[/quotemsg]
Thanks for this reply, best one. As i am not computer»savy» would you further explain what you mean by power down my modem (its internal)? Again thanks for your help. renatract

internetlad

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I think you can get a proprietary item that will essentially have an RJ25 phone jack on both ends, one goes in your PC and one goes in the wall and work it like that, so long as you don’t mind the KKKSSSHHHH DING DONG DING DONG etc. dial up sounds. Basically still wired but it will be wireless

I think a unit like This should fit your needs. It’s not advertised as wireless dial up but i don’t see why it wouldn’t work, it’s basically a wireless phone cord. http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Phone-Jack-Extension-Unit/dp/B000I3T3K2/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_1

renatracy

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Thanks to all you sincerely gave good info, especially «r3xxr3». Tht was the best reply. Also as i am not computer «savy» would you further explain how to «power down my modem»?, its internal, do I turn it off at the port??

puttsy

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If you are dead set on having wireless Dial-up, I can attempt to guide you but honestly, it isn’t really possible. You will end up buying a router you have no use for. As was stated, dial-up routers are obsolete and never really worked well. If you bridge your Dial-Up connection and a wireless adapter setup for ad-hoc, you should «theoretically» get wireless dial-up. The problem is, no wireless router is going to accept the dial-up connection and send it out. That is because it will reject the fact that you are using a phone cable to connect it. You can’t do that, it won’t work. That’s not how telecommunications work.

I am telling you not to buy any wireless equipment unless you intend to upgrade to DSL. A regular, off the shelf router will not work for what you are attempting. It simply isn’t a possible function. If you feel the need to try it, do so but, don’t expect results. Yes, you will get a wireless notwork. No, you won’t have internet unless you bridge your modem and network card. Even still, I have my doubts that it will work. Contact your ISP and consider getting DSL. It will be worth the cost/investment.

Also, the technical information in this post is more to benefit other technically inclined people, those that understand ad-hoc and the complexities of a network. Maybe they can explain it in terms you can relate to but it isn’t something I would even ever consider.

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How do I convert dial-up to WiFi?

Connect the primary computer (unit with a dial-up modem) to the Wi-Fi router with a length of Ethernet network cable. The network cable will plug into the computer’s LAN port with a simple push style jack. Press the adapter into the jack until the small catch clicks.

What is the best way to get wireless internet in your house?

Consider powerline networking Powerline networking gear is perhaps the simplest way of getting internet access to all the rooms in your house—even if it’s not exactly the cheapest. These adapters use the electrical wiring in your home to transmit internet signals from your router to any room in the house.

How can I share my broadband connection through wifi?

Tethering with your smartphone. Tethering — sharing your smartphone’s broadband service with other devices — can be done using a phone-to-USB cable or wirelessly via Wi-Fi (or, for some devices, Bluetooth).

How do I connect my phone to my broadband?

How do I connect my Android device to my broadband?

1. From the home screen swipe either up or down to access apps.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Connections.
4. Tap WiFi.
5. Tap the WiFi network you’d like to connect to, the WiFi network name and password are shown either on the back or bottom of the Hub.
6. Enter the password and tap CONNECT.

Are there still dial up Internet service providers?

Yes, the original dial-up internet provider is still offering its classic services. These days, AOL dial-up internet service is available through AOL Plans, which also provides identity and data protection. To get AOL dial-up, you’ll have to call in and specifically request the service as the plan details aren’t advertised online.

How can I get dial up Internet on my computer?

Once your computer is hooked up to your home phone lines, it dials the internet service provider’s dial-up number. This typically requires the installation of software specific to the internet service provider, traditionally acquired by CD, but these days often available via a web download.

What’s the difference between dial up Internet and broadband Internet?

It provides Internet access without keeping the phone lines busy. A dial-up Internet connection uses an access number to connect to the Internet, but broadband connections, on the other hand, do not require any access number to be dialed. Moreover, voice and Internet services cannot be simultaneously used in a dial-up connection.

Which is cheaper dial up or cable Internet?

Since most homes have access to an established phone line, dial-up internet is available in many areas, even those that do not have access to cable internet or fiber-optic lines. Price – Dial-up internet service is typically a good bit cheaper than broadband internet.

How does a dial up internet connection work?

Today’s high-speed internet plans mostly use dedicated cable or fiber-optic lines to transmit data. But dial-up internet uses the existing phone line to connect you to the internet. Once your computer is hooked up to your home phone lines, it dials the internet service provider’s dial-up number.

Are there any free dial up Internet service?

NetZero used to be huge back in the heydays of dial-up. They’re still around (to the surprise of some!) and they’re still a good option if you need free internet. Now, be advised that NetZero is still using dial-up, and you’ll probably have some advertising banners and whatnot.

Is it possible to go back to dial up Internet?

Nowadays, as we enjoy internet speeds topping 1,000 Mbps via a wireless connection, it’s hard to imagine ever going back to dial-up internet. Believe it or not, 3% of Americans still used dial-up as recently as a few years ago.

Where can I get Internet without a phone or cable?

If your provider has hotspots, you can access them with your at-home internet credentials. While the free Wi-Fi from establishments like coffee shops, hotels, and public libraries can be unreliable and unsecure, it’s better than nothing. Plus, it’s a way to get internet if you don’t have a working phone or cable line.

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Can I Share Dial Up Internet Service Over a Wireless Network?

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Sharing broadband internet service over wireless networks is not difficult with today’s routers and other home networking equipment. But what about people who have dial-up internet—can they share too?

Can I Share Dial-Up Service Over a Wireless Network?

Yes, it’s possible to share dial-up internet access across a wireless home network or other wireless LAN (or WLAN).

Wireless LANs support the amount of bandwidth required to share dial-up internet service. Dial-up runs at such low speeds, however, that internet connections perform sluggishly on WLANs, particularly when accessing it with multiple computers at the same time. Try any of the following approaches to maximize effectiveness.

Wired Router With Wireless Access Point

This option requires three pieces of hardware in addition to wireless network cards for the client computers: a wired broadband router, an external modem, and a wireless access point. Connect the external modem to this router for internet access, then connect the wireless access point to the router for wireless access.

Not all broadband routers support external modems; look for those that feature RS-232 serial ports.

Ad Hoc Mode With Windows ICS

Alternatively, you can try Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) or equivalent software that relies on one computer hosting the internet connection. This option requires at a minimum that the host computer has a modem (either internal or external) and that all wireless network cards be configured for ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) mode. This option works best if you only have a few home computers located close to each other.

Those who prefer the first option usually own a wired broadband router that supports external modems. Because the second option requires neither a wired router nor an external modem, it is usually cheaper and easier to set up for those building new home networks from the ground up.

WiFlyer

You may also consider purchasing the WiFlyer product designed to operate as a dial-up router. This option is the simplest to install of the ones discussed here but most expensive in terms of equipment cost.

Other Specialized Wireless Routers

If none of the above options are feasible, you’ll need a wireless router that features an RS-232 (serial) port to share the dial-up line over an external modem. The mainstream models today do not feature such a serial port. Products that do tend to be discontinued models or higher-end routers designed to use dial-up as a failover option.

Some residential routers that provide serial ports for external modems are:

• ZoomAir Internet Gateway IG-4165
• SMC Barricade 7004AWB
• Early models of the Apple Airport Base Station

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