Visual Step by Step guide for setting up Wi Fi connection

Guys can you help me please , my step dad is being a ****. He has bought a
new Laptop and desperately wants to connect it to the net Wirelessly. I have
gone out bought and set up an entire wireless link within the house using
DLink equiptment. It works perfectly we've got access points all over the
place and the whole house is covered. I can walk about effortlessly with my
PSP at %100.
Here's the thing, he can't work out how to start a WI Fi connection, he
won't let me do it for him and he's asking some **** at work how to do it!!!
I know, I can't believe it, I've just spent over £100 sorting out his Wi Fi
and he'd rather trust some kid from work that he doesn't even know! What a
discrace, that's why he's a step dad and not a real one! Anyway, get this, he
wont even tell me the make of his laptop, can you believe it? It's like
sybling rivalry and there's 15 years between us.
I do know it's an Aser Aspire, Intel Duo with 1GB ram and 60GB HDD. I know
because my mother and I went out and chose it for him!!!! When will he learn!
I also know that it is running Windows XP Home Edition and is termed Wi Fi
ready.
Is there some where with screen shots of the step by step guide to start a
new connection and link up to the Houses Wi Fi?
I've had a route around and I can't find one but I know there must be one
somewhere.
Meanwhile the Wi Fi is un encrypted so as to make it easier for him.
Guys you really don't know the stuff I have to put up with.
So any help would be apreciated.

As a step dad let me say I'm sorry for the pain and mistrust you are
experiencing. I pray that things get better for you and your family.

Is it indeed an Aser Aspire, or could it be an Acer Aspire?

Let me ask what you have done to the wireless to provide security? You say
you're not using encryption, are you broadcasting (enabled) SSID? If so this
should be a walk in the park for your step Dad.

This page may help.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...p/homenet.mspx

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"Eskimosound" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:14619923-C328-4581-950A-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Guys can you help me please , my step dad is being a ****. He has bought a
> new Laptop and desperately wants to connect it to the net Wirelessly. I
> have
> gone out bought and set up an entire wireless link within the house using
> DLink equiptment. It works perfectly we've got access points all over the
> place and the whole house is covered. I can walk about effortlessly with
> my
> PSP at %100.
> Here's the thing, he can't work out how to start a WI Fi connection, he
> won't let me do it for him and he's asking some **** at work how to do
> it!!!
> I know, I can't believe it, I've just spent over £100 sorting out his Wi
> Fi
> and he'd rather trust some kid from work that he doesn't even know! What a
> discrace, that's why he's a step dad and not a real one! Anyway, get this,
> he
> wont even tell me the make of his laptop, can you believe it? It's like
> sybling rivalry and there's 15 years between us.
> I do know it's an Aser Aspire, Intel Duo with 1GB ram and 60GB HDD. I know
> because my mother and I went out and chose it for him!!!! When will he
> learn!
> I also know that it is running Windows XP Home Edition and is termed Wi Fi
> ready.
> Is there some where with screen shots of the step by step guide to start a
> new connection and link up to the Houses Wi Fi?
> I've had a route around and I can't find one but I know there must be one
> somewhere.
> Meanwhile the Wi Fi is un encrypted so as to make it easier for him.
> Guys you really don't know the stuff I have to put up with.
> So any help would be apreciated.

Hi David,
Yep I know the step dad job is a difficult role, I just thought it could be
more friendly!!!
Don't dwell on that though, It is indeed an Acer Aspire and there is no
encyption so It is a walk in the park.
All he has to do is follow wizards.....

"David Hettel" wrote:

> As a step dad let me say I'm sorry for the pain and mistrust you are
> experiencing. I pray that things get better for you and your family.
>
> Is it indeed an Aser Aspire, or could it be an Acer Aspire?
>
> Let me ask what you have done to the wireless to provide security? You say
> you're not using encryption, are you broadcasting (enabled) SSID? If so this
> should be a walk in the park for your step Dad.
>
> This page may help.
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...p/homenet.mspx
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> no rights.
>
>
>
> "Eskimosound" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:14619923-C328-4581-950A-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Guys can you help me please , my step dad is being a ****. He has bought a
> > new Laptop and desperately wants to connect it to the net Wirelessly. I
> > have
> > gone out bought and set up an entire wireless link within the house using
> > DLink equiptment. It works perfectly we've got access points all over the
> > place and the whole house is covered. I can walk about effortlessly with
> > my
> > PSP at %100.
> > Here's the thing, he can't work out how to start a WI Fi connection, he
> > won't let me do it for him and he's asking some **** at work how to do
> > it!!!
> > I know, I can't believe it, I've just spent over £100 sorting out his Wi
> > Fi
> > and he'd rather trust some kid from work that he doesn't even know! What a
> > discrace, that's why he's a step dad and not a real one! Anyway, get this,
> > he
> > wont even tell me the make of his laptop, can you believe it? It's like
> > sybling rivalry and there's 15 years between us.
> > I do know it's an Aser Aspire, Intel Duo with 1GB ram and 60GB HDD. I know
> > because my mother and I went out and chose it for him!!!! When will he
> > learn!
> > I also know that it is running Windows XP Home Edition and is termed Wi Fi
> > ready.
> > Is there some where with screen shots of the step by step guide to start a
> > new connection and link up to the Houses Wi Fi?
> > I've had a route around and I can't find one but I know there must be one
> > somewhere.
> > Meanwhile the Wi Fi is un encrypted so as to make it easier for him.
> > Guys you really don't know the stuff I have to put up with.
> > So any help would be apreciated.
>
>

Hi
These pages might specifically help in Wireless setup.
My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
You can find here a lot of basic information geared toward End-Users,
http://www.ezlan.net
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Eskimosound" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:14619923-C328-4581-950A-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Guys can you help me please , my step dad is being a ****. He has bought a
> new Laptop and desperately wants to connect it to the net Wirelessly. I
> have
> gone out bought and set up an entire wireless link within the house using
> DLink equiptment. It works perfectly we've got access points all over the
> place and the whole house is covered. I can walk about effortlessly with
> my
> PSP at %100.
> Here's the thing, he can't work out how to start a WI Fi connection, he
> won't let me do it for him and he's asking some **** at work how to do
> it!!!
> I know, I can't believe it, I've just spent over £100 sorting out his Wi
> Fi
> and he'd rather trust some kid from work that he doesn't even know! What a
> discrace, that's why he's a step dad and not a real one! Anyway, get this,
> he
> wont even tell me the make of his laptop, can you believe it? It's like
> sybling rivalry and there's 15 years between us.
> I do know it's an Aser Aspire, Intel Duo with 1GB ram and 60GB HDD. I know
> because my mother and I went out and chose it for him!!!! When will he
> learn!
> I also know that it is running Windows XP Home Edition and is termed Wi Fi
> ready.
> Is there some where with screen shots of the step by step guide to start a
> new connection and link up to the Houses Wi Fi?
> I've had a route around and I can't find one but I know there must be one
> somewhere.
> Meanwhile the Wi Fi is un encrypted so as to make it easier for him.
> Guys you really don't know the stuff I have to put up with.
> So any help would be apreciated.

Thanks Jack, I never knew about the switch although it seems obvious now.
I'll plough through these and pass them on.
Ta.

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> These pages might specifically help in Wireless setup.
> My New Wireless does not work - http://www.ezlan.net/wireless.html
> Wireless, Basic Configuration - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
> Wireless Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html
> You can find here a lot of basic information geared toward End-Users,
> http://www.ezlan.net
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "Eskimosound" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:14619923-C328-4581-950A-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Guys can you help me please , my step dad is being a ****. He has bought a
> > new Laptop and desperately wants to connect it to the net Wirelessly. I
> > have
> > gone out bought and set up an entire wireless link within the house using
> > DLink equiptment. It works perfectly we've got access points all over the
> > place and the whole house is covered. I can walk about effortlessly with
> > my
> > PSP at %100.
> > Here's the thing, he can't work out how to start a WI Fi connection, he
> > won't let me do it for him and he's asking some **** at work how to do
> > it!!!
> > I know, I can't believe it, I've just spent over £100 sorting out his Wi
> > Fi
> > and he'd rather trust some kid from work that he doesn't even know! What a
> > discrace, that's why he's a step dad and not a real one! Anyway, get this,
> > he
> > wont even tell me the make of his laptop, can you believe it? It's like
> > sybling rivalry and there's 15 years between us.
> > I do know it's an Aser Aspire, Intel Duo with 1GB ram and 60GB HDD. I know
> > because my mother and I went out and chose it for him!!!! When will he
> > learn!
> > I also know that it is running Windows XP Home Edition and is termed Wi Fi
> > ready.
> > Is there some where with screen shots of the step by step guide to start a
> > new connection and link up to the Houses Wi Fi?
> > I've had a route around and I can't find one but I know there must be one
> > somewhere.
> > Meanwhile the Wi Fi is un encrypted so as to make it easier for him.
> > Guys you really don't know the stuff I have to put up with.
> > So any help would be apreciated.
>
>
>

Basically when he turns on his laptop if the wireless is turn on, (generally
an LED will light up) it should find the wireless network (if you have SSID
enabled) He should be prompted to join the network, and that's it to get
basic access to the Internet. Any idea where it is failing, or what is going
wrong?

--
David Hettel

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"Eskimosound" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:AE129F39-4475-4141-BD97-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi David,
> Yep I know the step dad job is a difficult role, I just thought it could
> be
> more friendly!!!
> Don't dwell on that though, It is indeed an Acer Aspire and there is no
> encyption so It is a walk in the park.
> All he has to do is follow wizards.....
>
> "David Hettel" wrote:
>
>> As a step dad let me say I'm sorry for the pain and mistrust you are
>> experiencing. I pray that things get better for you and your family.
>>
>> Is it indeed an Aser Aspire, or could it be an Acer Aspire?
>>
>> Let me ask what you have done to the wireless to provide security? You
>> say
>> you're not using encryption, are you broadcasting (enabled) SSID? If so
>> this
>> should be a walk in the park for your step Dad.
>>
>> This page may help.
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...p/homenet.mspx
>>
>> --
>> David Hettel
>>
>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> everyone
>> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
>> in
>> E-mail or news groups.
>>
>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> kind,
>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> reliability
>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
>> or
>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Eskimosound" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:14619923-C328-4581-950A-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Guys can you help me please , my step dad is being a ****. He has
>> > bought a
>> > new Laptop and desperately wants to connect it to the net Wirelessly. I
>> > have
>> > gone out bought and set up an entire wireless link within the house
>> > using
>> > DLink equiptment. It works perfectly we've got access points all over
>> > the
>> > place and the whole house is covered. I can walk about effortlessly
>> > with
>> > my
>> > PSP at %100.
>> > Here's the thing, he can't work out how to start a WI Fi connection, he
>> > won't let me do it for him and he's asking some **** at work how to do
>> > it!!!
>> > I know, I can't believe it, I've just spent over £100 sorting out his
>> > Wi
>> > Fi
>> > and he'd rather trust some kid from work that he doesn't even know!
>> > What a
>> > discrace, that's why he's a step dad and not a real one! Anyway, get
>> > this,
>> > he
>> > wont even tell me the make of his laptop, can you believe it? It's like
>> > sybling rivalry and there's 15 years between us.
>> > I do know it's an Aser Aspire, Intel Duo with 1GB ram and 60GB HDD. I
>> > know
>> > because my mother and I went out and chose it for him!!!! When will he
>> > learn!
>> > I also know that it is running Windows XP Home Edition and is termed Wi
>> > Fi
>> > ready.
>> > Is there some where with screen shots of the step by step guide to
>> > start a
>> > new connection and link up to the Houses Wi Fi?
>> > I've had a route around and I can't find one but I know there must be
>> > one
>> > somewhere.
>> > Meanwhile the Wi Fi is un encrypted so as to make it easier for him.
>> > Guys you really don't know the stuff I have to put up with.
>> > So any help would be apreciated.
>>
>>