Internet Access

56k modem and 10/100 network card included

All our laptops include a 10/100 network card/port for access to broadband internet through a wire. Most have a 56k modem which you require to access the internet using the much slower "dial-up" internet access. If you require the later please check the description of the laptop. If it is not mentioned please contact us and we will help. We can supply a modem cable free of charge (on request).

Internal wireless network (for home router)

Most laptops include an internal wireless card which fits inside the laptop and connects to the aerial integrated into the laptop screen. This card is not visible and does not use any PCMCIA slots. The standard card we supply is IEEE 802.11g (up to 54mps). Connection can be made to any wireless router/access point within a range of 35-100 metres (indoors) or 100-300 metres (outdoors).

PCMCIA wireless network card (for home router) £15

Where a laptop does not include an internal wireless card and the laptop is suitable for broadband we offer the option of adding a PCMCIA wireless card. This card fits into any laptop PCMCIA slot. The standard card we supply is IEEE 802.11g (up to 54mps). Connection can be made to any wireless router/access point within a range of 35-100 metres (indoors) or 100-300 metres (outdoors). When this option is selected we always install and test the card before despatch. Installation instructions and software are provided if it ever needs to be reinstalled.

"3 " Mobile broadband dongle £26

What is Mobile Broadband?

  1. It's simple really. You plug the dongle into your USB port in your PC or laptop, and you can be online in a matter of minutes.
  2. Mobile Broadband works at home or on the move. And with 91% population coverage (and more every month), 3 are bound to have you covered.
  3. You can use Mobile Broadband for all the things you go online for. Check your e-mails, find out the footy scores, even see the latest funny clip on YouTube...all without having to pay for a fixed line.
  4. We offer the 3 "pay as you go" dongle. You can top up from as little as £10 which will buy you 1GB and this enables you to:
        - Send 1000 Outlook/HTML Emails
        - Surf the web for 10 hours
        - Download 5 four minute videos
        - Download 32 four minute music tracks

The data usage examples are estimated, to give you a rough idea of what you get for your gigabytes. Don't forget, applications which     automatically download software (like Google Maps) will take up some of your internet allowance too.

The warranty on all internal modem and network cards is the same as the laptop it is supplied with. The warranty on the PCMCIA wireless cards and 3 mobile broadband dongles is 12 months.

 

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