Help! Amateur needs assistance with Wireless Internet Access!

To all: I am seeking assistance with accessing free internet service with a
wireless connection. I have a broadband service I use when at home, but
when travelling I want to access the free internet wireless service provided
at most airports/hotels. I have just purchased a Linksys 2.4 Ghz notebook
adapter. My laptop OS is Windows XP Home. How do I get this wireless
system to work away from home? Do I need to temporarily disable my
broadband connections? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!!
KG

Richard Mosier wrote:

>To all: I am seeking assistance with accessing free internet service with a
>wireless connection. I have a broadband service I use when at home, but
>when travelling I want to access the free internet wireless service provided
>at most airports/hotels. I have just purchased a Linksys 2.4 Ghz notebook
>adapter. My laptop OS is Windows XP Home. How do I get this wireless
>system to work away from home? Do I need to temporarily disable my
>broadband connections? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!!
>KG
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Shouldn't have to do anything. You can, of course, disable your ethernet
connection. The wireless device should connect to the first open system
it comes in range of.