Techno's please - wireless technology

Submitted: Friday, Oct 31, 2003 at 17:54
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Hoping with so many people visiting this forum that someone can help clear the fog that has slowly settled on my shoulders...

We're looking to replace our aging desktop PC with a nice new, fast notebook. Specifically want a laptop because with a new baby coming we're losing our 4th bedroom/office and we don't want a desktop PC "decorating" our family or lounge room.

Next issue is that the 2nd phone line which we use only for internet dial-up connection is in the 4th bedroom so we'd have to get it relocated to a more central area. Then I hit on the idea of going with wireless technology so we could use the notebook around the house/patio without having to worry about cables between modem and phone jack, or relocating the phone line. With me so far???

Then I'm thinking OK, if we're going to upgrade lets drop the 2nd phone line altogether and get broadband (yippee!). So I call Telstra and they tell me that wireless modems are not yet available for Broadband. This is where I get confused. Do they mean, not available through Telstra or not available at all? If it is available, can I get an internal wireless modem (Broadband compatable)???

Someone pleaseeeeeeee help!

:o) MelissaPetrol 4.5L GU Patrol &
Camprite TL8 offroad camper
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