new computer

kymrob

i have a normal desktop pc with virgin media broadband
at xmas daughter getting laptop we have a wireless Cable Router
to set up at xmas so she can get broadband
will i have to install broadband on her laptop or will it just be there when we connect the wireless??
will i need to install firewall and antivirus or will it use the desktops firewall antivirus?
any advice would be great!! very confussed mum

isofa

You'll need to set-up the wireless details (settings, passwords etc) on the laptop so it can see and connect to the wireless router.

You need a separate firewall and anti-virus package on the laptop, it will not use the one from the desktop!

kymrob

but i have the disc from the desktop
could i install the same one

BillScarab

If it's a paid for program it may only be licensed for one machine. What is the name of the software on the disc? There are plenty of free security programs you could install, including PC Guard from Virgin.

You don't actually have to install anything for broadband, just set up the network connection on the laptop. Have a look at the stickies in this forum for advice.

peter_hbrown

You can get a free anti-virus here:
http://www.free-av.com/

and a free firewall here:
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?dc=56pus&ctry=GB&lang=en

Both as good as any paid for version

Dont forget to lock-down the new laptop before adding it to your wireless network else you will open both your computers to hackers :-(