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ntluser · 14-03-2007, 18:16

Hi,

I'm a wifi novice and I have just got a new laptop with bluetooth and wireless. I want to connect to my nearest free hotspot safely.

How do I know if a hotspot is free and how do I connect given that they seem to ask for keys which I don't have.

I don't want to end up piggybacking illegally on someone's wireless internet connection.

How do I enable WPA security and prevent wifi hackers accessing my system please?

Any advice would be most welcome.

14-03-2007, 18:16	#22
ntluser cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester Age: 61 Services: Virgin Media XL Telephone,XL TV & 20Mb Broadband via £85 VIP Package, Sky TV, IDTV Freeview Posts: 1,290	Re: Wireless information Hi, I'm a wifi novice and I have just got a new laptop with bluetooth and wireless. I want to connect to my nearest free hotspot safely. How do I know if a hotspot is free and how do I connect given that they seem to ask for keys which I don't have. I don't want to end up piggybacking illegally on someone's wireless internet connection. How do I enable WPA security and prevent wifi hackers accessing my system please? Any advice would be most welcome.