How to connect to the net in Germany from my laptop?
A couple of years ago I went to Berlin, DE to visit my mom. She has wireless internet in her home and her laptop connects just fine. I have a Toshiba Portege that I purchased for the US and when I took it with me to Berlin, I could not connect to the net. I tried other hot spots and my moms office, and it just would not pick up a signal or register any IP addresses. Is there a trick involved here? I am planning on traveling again and need to know how to enable my laptop to connect to the net outside of the US. Any suggestions? Shouldn't I just enable the WiFi switch and be able to see available networks and connect to them thereafter? What would cause my computer to not register the IP address and not pick up a signal?
Other - Computers - 1 Answers
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No trick. There should be SOME wifi signals in the range of channels 1 to 11 (Europe allows channels 1-13, but your laptop will only use 1-11). If you don't see any wifi signals, either it's a conspiracy and everyone is using channel 12 or 13, or you're doing something wrong
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Friday, January 28, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
How can I tell whether my laptop plug or my adapter is not working
How can I tell whether my laptop plug or my adapter is not working?
I am studying abroad in Germany, and have been using my laptop regularly since I have been here for the last four months. Today, I brought my laptop, which normally stays in my room, with me to the library. When I tried to plug into the wall, my computer would not recognize that it was plugged into the wall. I tried 5 or 6 outlets in 3 different rooms, so it was not the outlet that was not working. How do I know if my plug for the laptop is broken or if I simply need to buy a new adapter?
Laptops & Notebooks - 7 Answers
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The only way you can really tell is to either: 1) Plug a different adapter into your laptop 2) Plug your adapter into a different laptop
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Try plugging in some other devices into that socket. If they work, then, you guessed it right, your plug is faulty and you need to replace it with a new one. You can get one from the dealer you purchased or any local hardware shop. Good Luck.
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I was going to suggest that if it was an American laptop, the differences between outlets and the wattage of Europe vs U.S. might have caused problems, but if it has worked for four months, its likely something else. If you've tried it on multiple outlets and it still does not work its safe to say its broken, or that the port on the laptop has been damaged.
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fastest way to find out is plug it in back at home. if it charges then you know there is nothing wrong with the plug its self. then you have to look at the adapter you have for the EU plugs. also depending on the house you are at if it is on a military base or something like that then it is set to U.S voltage requirements. the rest of Germany uses 240 voltage while U.S only uses 110 voltage. so if your adapter is not a transformer as well then it may be overloading your charger and the charger is designed to not function in those conditions.
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If adapter gets warm = it works!
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I agree with the others, read your laptops adapter if it supports 110v-240v, if it does, then you don't have to worry but if doesn't, stop using your adapter in the library, your library's voltage might be some higher than that of your house, if the voltage in your house is 110v and your library might be 240v or something similar. You might also consider taking a look at the charge notification on the far-right side of the screen (windows only, im not sure with any other os, i never had one of them) or the charging light on your laptop itself, mine turns orange when charging and blue when fully charged and still plugged.
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You bought in Germany so the adapter and plug should work fine. There is a small lamp on the adapter, check whether it light up when plug into the wall. Buy another one online, remember to select a branded, provide correct EU plug, 100-240V input
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I am studying abroad in Germany, and have been using my laptop regularly since I have been here for the last four months. Today, I brought my laptop, which normally stays in my room, with me to the library. When I tried to plug into the wall, my computer would not recognize that it was plugged into the wall. I tried 5 or 6 outlets in 3 different rooms, so it was not the outlet that was not working. How do I know if my plug for the laptop is broken or if I simply need to buy a new adapter?
Laptops & Notebooks - 7 Answers
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1 :
The only way you can really tell is to either: 1) Plug a different adapter into your laptop 2) Plug your adapter into a different laptop
2 :
Try plugging in some other devices into that socket. If they work, then, you guessed it right, your plug is faulty and you need to replace it with a new one. You can get one from the dealer you purchased or any local hardware shop. Good Luck.
3 :
I was going to suggest that if it was an American laptop, the differences between outlets and the wattage of Europe vs U.S. might have caused problems, but if it has worked for four months, its likely something else. If you've tried it on multiple outlets and it still does not work its safe to say its broken, or that the port on the laptop has been damaged.
4 :
fastest way to find out is plug it in back at home. if it charges then you know there is nothing wrong with the plug its self. then you have to look at the adapter you have for the EU plugs. also depending on the house you are at if it is on a military base or something like that then it is set to U.S voltage requirements. the rest of Germany uses 240 voltage while U.S only uses 110 voltage. so if your adapter is not a transformer as well then it may be overloading your charger and the charger is designed to not function in those conditions.
5 :
If adapter gets warm = it works!
6 :
I agree with the others, read your laptops adapter if it supports 110v-240v, if it does, then you don't have to worry but if doesn't, stop using your adapter in the library, your library's voltage might be some higher than that of your house, if the voltage in your house is 110v and your library might be 240v or something similar. You might also consider taking a look at the charge notification on the far-right side of the screen (windows only, im not sure with any other os, i never had one of them) or the charging light on your laptop itself, mine turns orange when charging and blue when fully charged and still plugged.
7 :
You bought in Germany so the adapter and plug should work fine. There is a small lamp on the adapter, check whether it light up when plug into the wall. Buy another one online, remember to select a branded, provide correct EU plug, 100-240V input
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Friday, January 14, 2011
Surge protectors in Germany
Surge protectors in Germany?
I'm traveling to Germany this summer with a laptop. Do I need to find a surge protector that's compatible with the higher voltage, or will just the outlet adapter be enough? (I've checked and my power supply is compatible with the voltage.) I'm wondering if surge protection is really an issue over there. Thanks in advance.
Other - Germany - 2 Answers
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You don't necessary need surge protectors, as long as your AC Adapter is good for 110v-220v you'll be fine. I hardly used surge protector when I lived there; since most electronics are now 110v-220v compatible.
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Surge protection is not an issue over here. If your power supply is compatible with the voltage, it'll usually also protect the device behind it from power surges. -- Last time one of my electronic devices suffered damage from a sudden power surge was 2001 or so in Berlin, when there was a heavy thunderstorm and lightning struck nearby into one of the big electricity works. My video recorder didn't survive, but before my computer could go "bang", the main fuse went out, and the whole house was disconnected. I've been keeping all my (privately used) devices connected to mains 24/7 without surge protection for more than a decade, and besides of that one incident, nothing ever happened
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I'm traveling to Germany this summer with a laptop. Do I need to find a surge protector that's compatible with the higher voltage, or will just the outlet adapter be enough? (I've checked and my power supply is compatible with the voltage.) I'm wondering if surge protection is really an issue over there. Thanks in advance.
Other - Germany - 2 Answers
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1 :
You don't necessary need surge protectors, as long as your AC Adapter is good for 110v-220v you'll be fine. I hardly used surge protector when I lived there; since most electronics are now 110v-220v compatible.
2 :
Surge protection is not an issue over here. If your power supply is compatible with the voltage, it'll usually also protect the device behind it from power surges. -- Last time one of my electronic devices suffered damage from a sudden power surge was 2001 or so in Berlin, when there was a heavy thunderstorm and lightning struck nearby into one of the big electricity works. My video recorder didn't survive, but before my computer could go "bang", the main fuse went out, and the whole house was disconnected. I've been keeping all my (privately used) devices connected to mains 24/7 without surge protection for more than a decade, and besides of that one incident, nothing ever happened
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Friday, January 7, 2011
I am going to germany next week can i use my Laptop there
I am going to germany next week can i use my Laptop there?
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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yes but im not sure if u can connect to a wireless network
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Their power plugs look different, and North American plugs will not fit inside. You will need an adapter to get electricity to your laptop! kyle
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Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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yes but im not sure if u can connect to a wireless network
2 :
Their power plugs look different, and North American plugs will not fit inside. You will need an adapter to get electricity to your laptop! kyle
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