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Coachbuster
10 Nov 09 11:15
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sorry to be clueless on this one .

Currently have a cable connection from home and use Virgin media as an ISP


If i buy a laptop and take to a friends who doesnt use virgin media ,can i still get connection on my laptop ...and furthermore ,can 2 laptops (mine and theirs ) be used at the same time ?


thanks :)
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Report Coachbuster November 10, 2009 11:15 AM GMT
they use a different isp to virgin btw and have a router
Report Ken Masters November 10, 2009 11:22 AM GMT
Yes, easiest if you just take an ethernet cable and plug it straight into their router, then you won't have to faanny round getting the wireless to work.

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Report Coachbuster November 10, 2009 11:30 AM GMT
Ken, if i just click on Firefox ...will i get an instant connection ?

...and i guess the connection would be through their ISP ? Would it upset their connection then if they were also online ?
Report Coachbuster November 10, 2009 11:30 AM GMT
sorry ,i'm a bit naive with all this
Report dk1986 November 10, 2009 11:32 AM GMT
Instant connection - yes.

You'll probably need to type in a 16-character password, but after that, you're always a click away after you've established the initial link.
Report Coachbuster November 10, 2009 11:36 AM GMT
nice one ken ,dk .


didnt want to waste money on a laptop to find it was of no use :)
Report dk1986 November 10, 2009 11:38 AM GMT
I use my laptop wirelessly in my parents' house - on BT. When I went to my brother's I clicked on 'Connect', clicked on his router, then clicked on the Chrome shortcut and I was on. His internet is with Sky.

Laptops can be 'independent' if that's what you're asking. :)

You're welcome Coach.
Report Coachbuster November 10, 2009 11:46 AM GMT
thats good dk .... many a time ive been rushing like a lunatic to get home for a big game because i have no laptop on hand .
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