My dad bought a laptop for my 11-year-old sister. It's not very good, but it's only so she can use Messenger and do homework.
So my dad bought a
Router and a
Network Card.
I want the laptop to have a wireless connection to my computer, which has an NTL Broadband Cable USB modem connection, which is working fine.
I've never done this before so I don't really know what I'm doing wrong.
I installed the CD (on the laptop) and followed the instructions, typed in 192.168.20.75 into IE, then follow the wizard, but it says "Auto-detect failed. Please contact your DSL service provider for the correct settings and complete the following screens".
I tried clicking on 'Set up a wireless network for a home or small office' and it gave me some settings to use, but I don't know exactly where to put them. I've put the SSID as 'Wireless' on both the computer and laptop...
quote:
Network Name (SSID): Wireless
Network Key (WEP/WPA Key): [removed]
Key Provided Automatically (802.1x): 0
Network Authentication Type: open
Data Encryption Type: WEP
Connection Type: ESS
Key Index:
I tried 'Set up a home or small office network' on both the laptop and the computer (Computer being the direct connection, laptop connection through another computer) and selecting the wireless connection on the laptop. I get 'Cannot Complete the Network Setup Wizard' on the computer. On the laptop, it says I need to run it on the computer, which I've done
. Both connecting to 'MSHOME' network, but the laptop doesn't appear in MSHOME on my computer and no sign of 'MSHOME' on the laptop.
In Network Connections (on laptop), an 'Internet Connection' has appeared, which, when double-clicked, most settings (duration, speed) says 'Not available'. It is enabled, as well as 'Wireless Connection 3'. The modem that is inside the laptop, which is not in use, is disabled.
I've tried to mention as much information as possible. If there's something you need to know, just ask, I can find out (if you tell me how
). Sorry if it's confusing, I've been typing this for ages, changing things etc.
Any help is greatly appreciated. I've herd a lot of people have problems like this and some just give up, so I hope that doesn't happen
Thanksss.
P.S. Cookie?
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