how do I connect my wireless laptop to friends internet connection?

Question

I bought a laptop with built in wireless....I am visiting friend .would like to use his internet service when here........do we need anything else connected to his desktop puter ..we tried using netgear router.....it says no internet connection detected on his puter ....help please

he has dsl...... went thru netgear cd ,when it test his connection . says it doesn't detect internet connection.... stumped as to what to do now

Answer 1

Always glad to help another cajun!
We do need more info, as a previous post asked.
What kind of internet connection does he have: DSL, cable, dial?
You need DSL or cable to use the netgear - it won't work with dialup. The netgear goes between his puter and the DSL/cable modem. So, first make sure that his machine still can contact the internet through the netgear. Then you should be able to connect to the netgear either wired or wirelessly, and use the internet through it.

Answer 2

your friend needs a wireless router, does he/she have one?

**EDIT** You can use his/her internet connection through the router just by using your laptops ethernet port, (attaching a physical cable between your laptop and the router itself) but it won't be wireless obviously.

Answer 3

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