I need basic wireless network setup how to-

[LP]

Ok guys, my son has a couple laptops and had set up his wireless connections using Cisco's Network Magic (trial). Now that's expired and he can't get the laptops to see the wireless connection.
I don't know what router he's got, but I need a basic how-to on getting connected to wireless.
I plan to try to help him tomorrow, but I don't run wireless and haven't too much of a clue as to getting it connected.

[Aedan]

Typically, the access point (or router) will broadcast the network name, and computers in the vicinity can then pick up the broadcast. If you're using Windows, then the connect to a network wizard will usually pick up the network, leaving you just to enter the network password that's been configured on the access point/router.

You might well need a wired connection to discover (or set!) the wireless password on the router (typically it will be WPA PSK).

[LP]

Thanks Aedan. I will tell him that.

[Daniel ~]

Let us know if you stub your toes...":O}

[LP]

He said he already tried that stuff. He thinks his router may be bad. I think he's going to try a new one. I'll let you know if that solves the problem.