From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: April 24, 2007
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: bluetooth?
>
> Leo,
> I know little or nothing about computers but have recently freaked
> myself out by buying a laptop which has Bluetooth. I also have just
> purchased a router. Is the router necessary if I have Bluetooth? Have I
> thrown away my money? I'm trying to connect the router using the
> instruction booklet, and am lost. Would be most grateful if you would
> give some advice. Thank you. Moira Murphy
Bluetooth and your router are totally unrelated to each other.
Do not confuse Bluetooth with Wifi.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology most commonly used to connect to
"nearby" devices like keyboard, mice and those funny earpeices you
often see people using with their cell phones.
Wifi is a longer range wireless technology for networking.
The router is a piece of networking equipment. You might start with
this article:
http://ask-leo.com/how_should_i_set_up_my_home_network.html
Good luck!
Thanks for asking,
Leo
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