How do I connect to a wireless connection at someone else's home? My laptop that has a built in connection, th

Answer 1

go to your network. "View Network Connections". some may be unlocked and you can just click on them, if they are locked, get the password and connect.

Answer 2

If it is an unsecured connection it should be no problem. If it is a secured connection, when you try to access the internet, it will ask you for a password. The person whose internet it is should be able to tell this to you. Most computers automatically try to connect to wi-fi. If it doesn't, either the lower right hand corner (on most PCs) or upper right hand corner (on a Mac) will have some sort of wireless symbol. Just right click it and ask to join a network. Your friend's wi-fi should be the strongest one if you're in their house.

Answer 3

Click on Control Panel. Click networks connections then Wireless network connections. Then View Wireless network. If your computer is picking up a signal highlight it and press connect.

Answer 4

Network Setup
The pages in this section provide instructions on how to set up various types of small wireless networks at home, how to install wireless cards, and how to configure a wireless connection for your operating system or device.

IMPORTANT! These documents are specifically designed to help you set up a home network. Installing access points anywhere on campus is prohibited, including offices and dormitories. These devices interfere with the University's Public Network, and all unauthorized access points will be located and removed from service.

Task Summary
Identify or build a wireless network.
Make your device wireless.
Configure wireless connection settings.
Need Help? ITS does not currently provide technical support for wireless devices used solely at your residence. However, if you use your device on campus and it uses hardware tested and supported by ITS, you are eligible for student, staff, or faculty support. Please call the ITS Help Desk at 475-9400 or e-mail [e-mail] for assistance.


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Task 1 – Identify or build a wireless network.
To gain access with your wireless device, you need a wireless network. This can be someone else's personal wireless network, the Public Network on campus, or one you install at your residence. If you plan to attach to an existing network, be sure to find out what information you need to connect to it. If you are building your own network, make sure you install an access point or connection-sharing software so that devices can communicate.

The following tasks apply only to building your own network at home:

Install an access point
Install a router
Set up a peer-to-peer network
Set up IP sharing on a host computer
Expand an existing wireless network

Task 2 – Make your device wireless.
To connect to a wireless network, your computer or mobile device must have a wireless adapter or built-in wireless capabilities. You may, for example, need to install a PCI card into your desktop computer, a PCMCIA card into your laptop, or a wireless adapter on your palm-sized device. Your wireless-equipped device can then communicate with an access point on a wireless network, or to a system providing connection sharing.

Install a full-size PCI card
Install a PC/PCMCIA card

Note: Most handheld devices (iPAQs, Palm Pilots, etc.) have either built-in wireless hardware or a simple expansion card that can add wireless abilities.

Task 3 – Configure wireless connection settings.
The final step involves setting up options specific to your device and operating system. Configure your card for one the following operating systems.

Windows 98 | Me | 2000 | XP
Macintosh OS 9 | OS X
Linux
Handheld devices

Note: If you are looking for information on how to connect to the University's Public Network, see the following documents:
Connecting to the Wireless Public Network using Windows
Connecting to the Wireless Public Network using Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.2
Connecting to the Wireless Public Network using Macintosh OS X 10.0 or higher

Answer 5

1) Select start
2) Network places/connections
3) View wireless networks
4) Your friends connections should be there click on it

Answer 6

there are settings for LAN IP and Internet. if they are enabled you enable wireless connection on your laptop and search. it will search and get connected on the network. rest whatever privileges you have been assigned.

Answer 7

I ditto that, you need to make sure you have his password once it is on your compture, save it,but also make sure you ahve a firewall turned on, anyone can hack if you don't have it enabled

Answer 8

you just go to wireless connectinos and detect the network and sign in

Answer 9

Your laptop should deteced the wirless conection.

Answer 10

your computer should detect the server. if it is secured, you will need the other person's password to get in. if it is unsecured, you should go right into the internet.