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  • No, broadband thingy is plugged into phone line, my laptop isn't plugged into that, just picking up the signal.
  • only_mee
    only_mee Posts: 2,367 Forumite
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    Ok the numbers and letters you used to access the internet via the laptop is the security key.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    edited 30 April 2013 at 6:28PM
    But I don't have to key in that alphanumeric code every time I switch on, the broadband just opens up, so are you saying it would be the people outside (neighbours say) who would need that code to be log into my broadband? Sorry, am complete teck novice without IT support at work!

    You only need to enter it on each wireless device once-the device then 'remembers' it. Any new device requires the wi-fi code, so when you first connected the laptop wirelessly, you must have entered that code.
    If you connect via ethernet (cable) to the 'broadband thingy' (router) then no wireless key is required.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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