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How do I find out if my IBM thinkpad laptop has a wireless pc card?

Submitted by admin on Friday, 26 December 20086 Comments
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Lost in Maryland asked:


And what type of wireless router will work for Verizon DSL. Already have the DSL service for my other computer, but would like to hook up my laptop. Thanks.

6 Comments »

  • westtexasboy said:

    good question! click on Start, then select Settings, then Network Connections.

    A list of network services will be listed, including one called Wireless Network Connection. If this is listed, your thinkpad has the card.

    good luck!

  • undertaker_cotn said:

    I am a certified IBM Tech. If I knew your exact model and serial number I could find out exactly what you have in it. Any wireless router will work.
    Here’s how you find out by yourself:
    Click on start, then right click on my computer and select properties. Select hardware tab. Then click on device manager. It will display all your hardware connected to the computer.

  • ... said:

    right click on my computer icon on your desktop, click properties, hardware, device manager then look for network adapters and see if there’s a wireless device listed under it.

  • Escarabajo said:

    go to a place that has a wireless network
    check your conecctions in the control panel
    if you have a wireless connection, and is turned on, you’ll be able to get the signal.

    cheers

  • Jack Spinks said:

    Well…i have the same problem and none of these work…this comp i have is wacky and i cant even find some of the places you are telling the person to go

  • susan said:

    I have an older ibm thinkpad that works but have i to be near the internet box. if i move it loses the connection. will an internet card solve this problem

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