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Wifi/laptop question...

Postby guest on Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:49 am

...Anyone have any problems with a Laptop/netbook purchased in the US/Canada working/connecting around town/in residence?


also... are there a number of coffee shops, etc... that offer free wi-fi??
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Re: Wifi/laptop question...

Postby Fawksie on Sat Apr 23, 2011 9:19 am

No. Yes.
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Re: Wifi/laptop question...

Postby Traveller on Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:00 pm

WiFi channels 12 and 13 are typically disabled on North American laptops - so they won't be able to see access points on those channels. A driver or firmware upgrade for the wireless adapter, using a European version, might allow the additional channels to be enabled.
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