Kirch Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 My wonderful in-laws gave me a Kindle Fire for Christmas! :D Unfortunately, neither they nor my dh realized that it only uses a wi-fi connection (dh has a regular Kindle, which uses 3G). I'm planning a trip to McDonald's later to get it set up (:D), but I also want to look into setting up wireless internet here at home. I'm totally clueless about what that involves, though--what equipment is needed and how much it costs. We'd need to do it as inexpensively as possible (and even then it may need to wait a while). I'm sure the workers at Best Buy can help, but I'd like an idea of what I need to do before we go. Any advice/instructions/suggestions for the totally clueless?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila in OK Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I just came here to post a similar question. I got a Nook Color for Christmas and am wondering if there is an inexpensive way to set up wifi here. We have a McD's close by too (heading there later today :)) but it would be nice to use it at home as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acurtis75 Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 If you already have internet at home you can just buy a wireless router from walmart. Something like this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Belkin-N-150-Wireless-Router/11060711 The least expensive options are usually around $25 or $30. All the of the instructions will be in the box and they are very simple to hook up to your existing internet modem. ETA: If you have had service a long time and are eligible for upgrade with your current carrier you might be able to get a modem that has wireless built in from them for free. If that's not an option the router from walmart is your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 You can set up your Kindle fire with a USB cable when you don't have wireless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 You can set up your Kindle fire with a USB cable when you don't have wireless. It didn't come with a usb cable--if I hook it up with the one from dh's kindle, will that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila in OK Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Would this work with wireless internet? We can't get DSL or cable out where we live so we use a Cricket wireless modem that fits into a USB port. If you already have internet at home you can just buy a wireless router from walmart. Something like this: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Belkin-N-150-Wireless-Router/11060711 The least expensive options are usually around $25 or $30. All the of the instructions will be in the box and they are very simple to hook up to your existing internet modem. ETA: If you have had service a long time and are eligible for upgrade with your current carrier you might be able to get a modem that has wireless built in from them for free. If that's not an option the router from walmart is your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila in OK Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 The Nook did come with a USB cable but I can't plug in that and our wireless modem at the same time because the USB ports are right next to each other and they both won't fit. You can set up your Kindle fire with a USB cable when you don't have wireless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 It didn't come with a usb cable--if I hook it up with the one from dh's kindle, will that work? I would try it and see if it fit in your Fire. It's good to always have a cable for your wireless devices anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 I would try it and see if it fit in your Fire. It's good to always have a cable for your wireless devices anyway. Ok, just tried it. It looks like I'll be able to download stuff from my computer to the Kindle that way, but it's not opening the set-up options so I can register it and started. That's okay, though--at least I'll be able to download stuff at home until we can get a router. Looks like I've still got a McD's trip on the agenda this afternoon! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMA Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Ok, just tried it. It looks like I'll be able to download stuff from my computer to the Kindle that way, but it's not opening the set-up options so I can register it and started. That's okay, though--at least I'll be able to download stuff at home until we can get a router. Looks like I've still got a McD's trip on the agenda this afternoon! :D This may help: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200729530 You should be able to do everything with the cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirch Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Posting from my kindle fire! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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