Need help with my laptop going wireless without a network

If your laptop connects to wireless networks at home without any problems then there shouldn't be any issue with connecting to other networks when away from home.

In order to connect to a different network you would need to know both the network name (SSID) and the wireless access key (WEP or WPA) unless you are connecting to an 'Open' network.

With many 'Open' networks you would still normally have to open your web browser and visit the network provider website - this should happen automatically when you try to go to your home page. On the network provider page you may have to accept their terms & conditions or you may discover that the network is not free!

If your laptop connects to wireless networks at home without any problems then there shouldn't be any issue with connecting to other networks when away from home.

In order to connect to a different network you would need to know both the network name (SSID) and the wireless access key (WEP or WPA) unless you are connecting to an 'Open' network.

With many 'Open' networks you would still normally have to open your web browser and visit the network provider website - this should happen automatically when you try to go to your home page. On the network provider page you may have to accept their terms & conditions or you may discover that the network is not free!

Download what you need from here. Drivers are zipped up and you may want to download the manual to walk through the settings.

http://www.dynexproducts.com/products/computers/DX-WEGRTR.html

Good luck!

Your wireless card in her laptop needs to be configured with the router's wireless settings eg. the SSID and encryption key
The encryption key (security key) is in your wireless router, without this key the wireless router won't allow the laptop to connect to this wireless router.
The WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption key is in your router's wireless settings. Log into your router and got to the wireless settings, you will need to get the SSID and the encryption key. Then go to your laptop's wireless card and configure it with the router's SSID and encryption key, so it will then connect to the wireless router and the Internet.

To secure your wireless network from unauthorized access,please click on this link and follow my instructions :-http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security.

Hi,
I am assuming this has windows xp on it. Go to start settings/control panel then double click wireless network setup. Go through the wizard and go from there. If you need further assistance please let me know.
Thank you,
lee

Without any wireless networks available, using your computer wirelessly is most pointless. If you want to set up a wireless access point in your home you need a wireless router, connected to Internet.

I found this web link that may help you out. http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/wireless-adapters/19193-acer-laptop-intel-3945-vista-wireless-disconnection-issues-resolution.html

first off it would be helpful to know some more details, do you know the answers to these questions? also i assume you are connecting to a wifi router in your home network.
1) is there a password for the wireless network you must configure? 2) what operating system are you using? 3) if the OS is windows, do you know if you are using the wireless network settings panel that is part of windows, or does it have another brand name when you click on the wireless or network icon?
some possible causes i can think of are:
1) settings got reset and it cant connect without a password or confirmation to join an unsecured network 2) a new network popped up near the one computer that doesnt work and is being preferred due to signal strength although it is not a valid choice for you to get online 3) in the case of windows, software provided by the wireless hardware manufacturer is fighting with the windows wireless configuration 4) the wifi card in the computer is broken

Wireless encryption is first and foremost to keep people from accessing your network without your permission. Due to the strength of wireless routers now and days, its like you just turned on a large flood light in home that says "steal my internet connection!"

Yes, it does provide encryption in the transmissions between your computer and the router, but it will not enhance how any web page works or protect your data any better in your computer.

Best suggestion I can make for you is to not only have a wireless password on your router, but to have one one your computer as well. Do not make both passwords match, and do not make them simple or easily guessed. For example, you may want to include numbers and/or combinations of upper and lower case letters (i.e.: FblackDOG78). Furthermore, you want to avoid using common words in your passwords.

If you use your original Win XP disks, there's a chance you now have XP SP1 (Service Pack 1). Make sure you've made all the necessary Windows Updates as working with WiFi networks was enhanced with XP SP2. Then you can try to find your wireless network and connect to it. If you had a secured network you'll need your previous network key (similar to a password, but without a username, the wireless key is needed to exchange data with the router) If you can't remember the settings on your Linksys you can reset it to factory settings with inserting something into the reset hole to press the hidden buton and holding it for several seconds until lights on the front flash. Then you HAVE to run the initial install procedure (find your CD and Quick Start sheet) because your router will be open and unsecured.