How can I get wireless internet on my laptop in Germany? I normally use it in Los Angeles.?
Our building at work has wifi, my boss took the laptop that we normally use here to Germany. When he tried to connect to the internet it said "no networks available". Is there a way to temporarily get service?
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1 :
Probably not. Different radio frequencies in different countries, different protocols.
2 :
Germany uses the same frequencies and protocols like the USA (it's the standardized IEEE 802.11b/g protocol on the 2.4GHz radio frequency). fyi, you have to be near to a hotspot (airports, hotels, cafes, buildings of companies etc) to get a wireless connection. most of them aren't public/free.
3 :
They don't have wireless in Germany. Kidding. The wifi is mostly likely setup not to broadcast it's domain. Have him contact the systmes administrator and request the wireless name and passkey.
4 :
Everyone uses the same frequencies and protocols like the USA (it's the standardized IEEE 802.11b/g protocol on the 2.4GHz radio frequency). If you can find fast food chains, hotel, you can probably get a signal
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