hard wired-wireless

thebull

Hi everyone ,would like some help on this issue please.
I have orange broadband at 9.99 a month had it for ages and no problems.I have 2 desk top pcs one downstairs and one upstairs which are connected online via home plugs which connects via the electric mains and again no problems.
I have now acquired a laptop and would like to be able to use it " wireless"but I dont want to go wireless on my 2 main pcs.
Any advice please ........... thank you

KillerWatt

If you are using the Orange supplied hardware (which you more than likely are), then the wireless radio in the router has been enabled since day 1 - all you have to do is enter the wireless encryption key in to the laptop when you select the option to connect to your wireless network.

thebull

thanks for quick reply ,had router for ages and all paperwork long gone and i guess along with the code and if i had the code how would i set up laptop to go online via orange .
sorry for been a pain .

molerat

Are you using a wireless router or just a broadband modem and network card to the plug ?

If you have a wireless modem then that is connected to the internet and you just connect the laptop to the modem and use the codes that hopefully are on the sticker on the bottom of the modem.

thebull

:j i done it i done it ,code was on bottom of unit like you said .now how do i keep it safe and what do i need or do if i want to use my laptop away from home .

KillerWatt

thebull wrote: »

now how do i keep it safe

Don't let anyone see it

thebull wrote: »

and what do i need or do if i want to use my laptop away from home .

Erm, take it out of it's carry case and switch it on???

macman

I hope you have not set it up with WEP wireless encyrption, because that is now effectively obsolete and not at all secure. Use one of the WPA options if available.
If you want to use your laptop outside the home you will need to connect to an aavilable wi-fi network, or buy a wireless USB dongle.

thebull

a big thank you for all of your help .thank you .But one last question.........when i take my laptop out to say work or a friends how do i get online ?

macman

Already answered in post 7: connect to another free wi-fi network, or purchase a wireless dongle that works over the mobile phone network.