Idiots set up guide needed please.

adandem

Hi,
My daughter has been given a laptop and we are trying to set up a wireless connection on it.
I have a Netgear router.

I am completely clueless as to what to do , I only want her to use the i'net so would like a secure connection.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a clear, step by step guide on what to do?
I have tried setting the router to 'allow wirelss' but the laptop isn't finding it?

Thanks in advance.;)

BillScarab

The first thing to check is that the laptop has wireless built in or a wireless card fitted. If you look at the stickies at the top of the techie section there is a lot of advice on how to do this.

Kadeeae

There is a video on YouTube that might help if you have another internet connection to view it with. I haven't watched all the way through so not sure what they are covering, but it did say netgear and wireless, lol.

Wireless network w/netgear router

adandem

Thanks I'll look at youtube then.
I've had a look at the stickies and can't find anything basic enough
I really am clueless with things like this.:o