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SDNick484 · 05-03-04, 05:33 PM

First off, find out how your brother has his network set up. What you mainly want to know is his SSID (the name of his network), whether he uses WEP (it's an encryption mechanism, if he uses it find out what's the key), and if he used MAC filtering (if he is, he will HAVE to clear your MAC address for you to use the network). There are other forms of network security features but I'd say with about 99% certainty they won't be turned on. If your brother isn't a techie type of person, just entering the SSID in the Wireless section ought to be enough for you to connect. If you have more trouble, post what network card you have, chances are it will have a utlility to detect wireless networks. If your brother isn't using any security, then just let it detect the network and try to connect.

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SDNick484 Aximsite Minor League Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 279 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	First off, find out how your brother has his network set up. What you mainly want to know is his SSID (the name of his network), whether he uses WEP (it's an encryption mechanism, if he uses it find out what's the key), and if he used MAC filtering (if he is, he will HAVE to clear your MAC address for you to use the network). There are other forms of network security features but I'd say with about 99% certainty they won't be turned on. If your brother isn't a techie type of person, just entering the SSID in the Wireless section ought to be enough for you to connect. If you have more trouble, post what network card you have, chances are it will have a utlility to detect wireless networks. If your brother isn't using any security, then just let it detect the network and try to connect.