wireless internet

((deleted)) · 05-02-2008, 05:09 PM

so, i've got this mini laptop (a notebook) that can use wireless internet. But we don't have internet, so i scanned and *cough cough* found an usecured wireless connection*cough cough* but haven't been able to access the internet via it, but i know it is there but i can't connect to it.

can anyone tell me how i could do this?

Devia_Angelus87 · 05-02-2008, 05:12 PM

Depends if the network is encoded...if it is then you cannot connect to the network without the net key password....

Must warn you though....connecting to someone elses network over an unsecure connection can cause virus's and trojans to get into your system and kill it

((deleted)) · 05-02-2008, 05:26 PM

this network isn't encoded, i found about 6 networks that were encoded, then this one that isn't.

Devia_Angelus87 · 05-02-2008, 05:39 PM

Me thinks its just easier and safer to pester parent/guardian/richest member of household to get a wireless network in your house

((deleted)) · 05-02-2008, 05:40 PM

probably but it wont happen cos of the restrictions on kids in care

Devia_Angelus87 · 05-02-2008, 05:42 PM

Complain then

We as human beings have the right to complain...and gosh do we do it well :P

Fight your case with honesty and putting across the plus side to having such a network

Much safer than getting all your worked rubbed off....or even having someone steal bank details etc

Stellata · 05-02-2008, 05:42 PM

Some public libraries have a wireless network you can access for free. At least they do around here. :)

06-02-2008, 02:34 AM

My friend is an IT gekk so he just ha...

There are a greak deal of place out there with free wireless connections. alot of cafe do it, ask around.

Dicky!

((deleted)) · 06-02-2008, 01:06 PM

cool, thanks guys....i'll look around...

it could have been the signal strength cos i couldn't pick it up at all last night.

BTW is WI-FI wireless internet?

MrsNutkin · 06-02-2008, 01:25 PM

I always thought though that to access the 'free' wireless in what they call 'hotspots' say in Starbucks... *yay I had to say that* you need a wireless card you can get from say the 'three' mobile network from £20 per month.

IceBreak · 06-02-2008, 02:02 PM

well it depend on the network you are picking up.. It might be a N type wireless signal and if you laptop is only b/g type then it wont ever be able to connect to it... unless you buy an adaptor. Also as other have said it might be encoded... I know this because I have a laptop which wont connect to our home wireless network for the above reason which sucks cos like the adaptor will cost about 50-90 pound

Bleeding Angel · 06-02-2008, 02:15 PM

hot spots are a good thing, but i really coulsnt see myself going about town with my laptop.

thats why internet at home is fun

Bitter_Angel · 06-02-2008, 02:50 PM

Do you work?
If so perhaps look at getting mobile internet? There only fairly cheap and you just push a card into the end on your laptop. Unfortuntley there all contract at present, but it might be worth looking at if you can afford it. 3 and T mobile i think where the scheapest last time i looked.

((deleted)) · 06-02-2008, 06:32 PM

I'll think about that! At the moment i can only access internet at college or the libray which is a b*tch cos when i post threads that are quite pressing, i have to wait a couple of days before i can check them.

GlitterTrashDoll · 06-02-2008, 06:35 PM

i use to steal my neighbours internet but then they password protected it and i got my own wireless thing :] hahaa.

*Scarlett* · 06-02-2008, 06:48 PM

When we moved i got on to my neighbours network. You really shouldn't have your childs name as a password! Its too easy to work-out! I couldn't get a strong enough signal though. I was so tempted to go sit outside her house with my laptop!