I just bought a new lap top, and it has a wireless card that can find nearby networks. My cousin's lap top can find a really good connection with a 5 bar. But when I try to connect to a network, its [says cannot find a network], but in my cousin's computer it has a huge list of connections. Do I have to register or something. Also I live nearby a unsecrured internet access, and I would really like to use that unsecrured internet, can someone please help me clearly and easly.
2007-07-16 12:33:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Check that your wireless connection is enabled and that it has a strong connection to the WLAN access point.
Enable the connection if needed. If the signal is poor, try moving to another location to improve signal strength and quality.
Check your wireless card configuration.
Check your wireless card properties and ensure the card is active.
Check your laptop's network TCP/IP settings. In Windows 2000/XP, these settings can generally be accessed from the Control Panel under Network and/or Internet Connections > Wireless Network Connection. Find the properties for TCP/IP and ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain a DNS server automatically are selected.
Do you & your counsin stay in the same area/location ???
Hope this helps.
2007-07-16 12:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your wireless card connected properly and working?
Did Windows recognize the card?
If your cousin is using a wireless card, try his and see if it's an issue with your computer instead of the card.
Oh, and if you live by an unsecured network, remember that it THE OWNER CAN TRACK YOU and it is illegal to use his network without his consent.
2007-07-16 12:39:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to tap into any unsecured private wireless network. If it is a public wireless network you can tap into it.
You have to activate your wireless radio and then tune into the legal sites.
2007-07-16 12:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people purposely put up unsecured connections to steal data from or hack into your computer so I would think twice about doing that. Not to mention people have gotten jail time for doing it.
2007-07-16 13:25:31 · answer #4 · answered by Land Warrior 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly if u have wifi u could %. one up if its around if no longer im advantageous eating places around the section in specific situations even e book shops have loose wifi its merely... do u have a pc or a Mac?
2016-10-19 05:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋