Re: Nightmare !!
ok so you have a netgear adsl router.
you have talk talk adsl through a virgin land line.
1 laptop running vista and a desktop running xp.
what you need to do is:
1)make sure everything is unplugged
2) connect the cable from the phone socket ie splitter/filter using the socket called modem into the router
3) connect the xp desktop via ethernet to the router
4) plug power in to the router you shouldnt need the modem anymore and then wait for all lights to stop flashing.
5) when they stop power up the pc get in to windows and see if you have internet access
6) if no access then run the install cd that came with the router
7) when that is done turn on the laptop and they should be a icon at the bottom right hand, side of the screen that will either look like a antenna or a computer with little lines coming from it, sort of like these ))
8) double click that then click to refresh wireless networks to see if it finds any
9) choose the netgear and check the box automatically connect when windows starts
this should help you get it sorted however you will need to turn on the wireless protection or the broadband will be used by other people at your friends exspence
hope it helps
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