Elder-redhawk,
 What you need is wireless capability or a cellular router, depending on
where you expect to use laptop. Prices can range from probably $25 to
several hundred dollars depending on your choice of equipment.

Many, if not all, late model laptops come with wireless adapter on board or
you can purchase a PCMCIA adapter which plugs into the laptop.

If you have cellular service the router may be your choice, it can be used
in your car or any stationary location that receives a cellular signal.
There are many free wireless "hot spots" across the country and a Google
search will get you a list of locations.

 A search should return all the information you need or address questions to
the list.
Best of luck,
Hal Seabolt

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How would I set up a laptop  internet connection;  where i can take my
laptop anywhere and use it online?
I have a gateway laptop;
I also have xyxel  dsl with earthlink.net;
I have seen people p;aying poker online even in a car;  and take laptop
wherever they go;  pick up surrounding signals?  
 doesn't it have to be connected through a phone someway?


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