by Mark Dunne
Its a good idea to buy a wireless router, especially if you have a laptop. It will give you the opportunity of connecting to the internet without using cables and it will allow you to get an increased wireless security. Further on you can read some advices which you can take when you are buying a new router for your laptop, if you a beginner in computing and networking.

You need three basic things: a laptop, an internet access and basic knowledge of your operating system.

1. Before you buy a wireless router, you must know what operating system is running on your laptop. You should also verify if the laptop has a wireless card, but this is often the case, unless you have a very old laptop model.

2. Browse an online store or take a trip to the local computer store and look at the variety of available routers. The newest routers will offer you a better transfer rate and coverage area. For best performances, look for a wireless N router, but if you want something cheaper you can also get a wireless G router with a speed booster function.

3. Find the N or G router that suits your budget and look at the box. If you are using windows Vista, know that there still are routers that are not compatible with Vista. This thing might still be valid if you use Linux or Mac. Dont forget to check the compatibly before you check any other router functions. You should also ask the workers in the store if they know any problems that router has with various operating systems.

4. Once youve decided the router is compatible with your laptop, look at the specifications. For example, N routers are good if you use to play online or watch movies from the internet. They can also offer a better coverage than the older wireless router versions.

5. Even if most routers have in their box a Cat5 cable which you will use to set up the router at home, check the box first. If the cable isnt there, but one from the same store, they should have those for sell there as well.

6. Choose according to price, needs and compatibility. Buy the router, bring it home and install it according to the instructions on the box. If you can not set up the wireless network alone, ask a friend to help or search the internet for some wireless specialized guides. But if the router is compatible with your laptop, you should encounter no problems at this point. Remember to plug into the router the internet cable, so that you can have wireless internet, because this is why youve bought it in the first place.

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