Help!!!! I Just Purchased My First Mini Laptop

Hi Rozie, congrats on your new baby. When you bought your Acer did you subscribe to an internet service for it. I'm thinking that wifi service has its own connection and that is like its own modem. something like ATT or Verizon or somebody. A flat rate a month. Separate from your home internet since the Acer can go anywhere.

Whomever you get the service with will probably set it up for you. I'm just guessing. It may be set up if you bought the subscription already. Good luck.

I assume you have been using your own Internet account at home with your desktop. Otherwise you will have to get one.

If you are using land line (dial up, DSL, cable) you are going to need a wireless router. The router is connected to the modem, which in turn is connected to the land line (this last part is for the benefit of those who has no clue whatsoever).

By default the connection, if everything is connected and switched on, is ready for networking. There may be a wireless button on your laptop which needs to be pressed if there is no wireless icon on the bottom right hand side of the screen. Once connected to the router, you will have to enter your Internet account log in details. Follow the instructions given.

Alternatively you can test your WiFi by going to a free hotspot, if there is any in your area.

Hi! Rozie,

I am happy to give my reply to your discussion. The main thing you need to consider is with your ISP who provides internet service to your location. That may be wireless or wired.

If you could confirm this, your ISP will instruct you how to be with internet. Even if you have a problem to do this, then consult your local dealer of your laptop to check system configuration and other driver settings.