I hope I'm not bringing up a thread that's too old.
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Originally Posted by MelodyL
Since I only have one desktop and I'm thinking of getting a laptop, (which will need a router), then I don't think I'll need the Network magic thing.
And I now know that when I hook up the router, it will prompt me to give it a name. Really??
When does it do this?
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You should be fine without it. When you run the software for the router, it'll ask for a name as one of the steps.
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Let's say I bought a laptop today, and I hooked up the router.
I turn on my desktop. Will there be an icon on my screen saying "LOOK AT YOU, YOU NOW HAVE A ROUTER, GIVE IT A NAME!!! (or something to that effect. lol).
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If you set up the network (install the router) using the laptop, your desktop won't see it until you add a new network connection on it. At that time you'll be asked to give the name of the network and the password, and will have to set it up to always use that connection or to give a choice of connections to use.
Once you have a wireless connection on a computer, you can use your own network or a neighbor's if they have an unsecured one. I'd suggest always using your own rather than just letting it pick the first one because it should have the strongest and most reliable signal since it's closest to you.
Good luck with it.