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my laptop came with a wireless card even though i use dial up. i had never used it, and my neighbor happens to have a network.
it prompts for a wep or something. i leave it blank and click connect. it says i am connected at three bars when i go on my porch.
i try to use the internet explorer but it doesnt work, nor AIM or shareaza.
what can i do?
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for permission to use his paid for network. If agreeable, he would need to adjust the security settings of his router to allow you access.
wouldn't this likely be a violation of his service contract? In my case, I am allowed up to five connections on my premises; this does not seem to allow me to include a neighbor.
Another consideration: both parties would want to be sure their security settings will prevent any snooping by the other party.
Frank
With a wireless internet connection, it (kinda) works like this.
computer----->wireless router---->internet
Wireless routers have WEP's, a password of sorts to restrict unwanted users. Because you cannot provide a WEP, the router does not 'connect' to the internet.
Simply go to your neighbor's house and ask for his/her permission! The network is encrypted,........so when you leave the WEP field blank that means your not gonna surf! Technically, yeah you're connected but you're not going anywhere buddy.
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