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broadband -- i want to go wireless, how do i do it ??

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  • This is the type WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key)

    The 8-63 character key, you make up, start with an 8 character one for simplicity.
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • kurjam
    kurjam Posts: 1,342 Forumite
    my laptop says connected but it still wont open any web pages, any ideas anyone ?? thank you
  • kurjam
    kurjam Posts: 1,342 Forumite
    i presume my router is wi fi enabled as the green lights are on !!
  • IE, tools, internet options, connections, set never dial

    yes.

    if that doesn't work

    start, run
    cmd
    ipconfig /all >c:\1.txt
    notepad c:\1.txt

    then wire is up to router
    and post the 1.txt
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • you need a netgear wireless router
    have a look in places like PC world or makro - £30
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  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    M-People wrote: »
    you need a netgear wireless router
    have a look in places like PC world or makro - £30

    You need to go to Specsavers!

    :rolleyes:
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • kurjam
    kurjam Posts: 1,342 Forumite
    M-People wrote: »
    you need a netgear wireless router
    have a look in places like PC world or makro - £30


    i thought that what this is ... ??

    NETGEAR DG834G V3 WIRELESS MODEM ROUTER

    do i need something else to make it work
  • no, MP didn't read past the 1st post
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • kurjam
    kurjam Posts: 1,342 Forumite
    albertross wrote: »
    IE, tools, internet options, connections, set never dial

    yes.

    if that doesn't work

    start, run
    cmd
    ipconfig /all >c:\1.txt
    notepad c:\1.txt

    then wire is up to router
    and post the 1.txt


    my laptop is now saying it cant find a server ??
    it is sending but not receiving, any more ideas anyone??
    thank you
  • kurjam
    kurjam Posts: 1,342 Forumite
    it is saying status connected....
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