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Laptop connecting to Desktop.

  • 21-11-2012 11:07pm
    #1
    Tranquilitysea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭


    Hi all - I have TV Broadband and Telephone connection from UPC. My Desktop is connected to the Internet via Modem . I'm buying a new Laptop and need Internet connections . How ? Will the signal authomatically connect from my Desktop or do I need to input a code into
    my Laptop Settings and if so where can I get this code ?

    The most appropriate approach would be for me to contact UPC but their customer service ( or lack of it ) makes me believe I'd get a quicker response from boards.ie.

    Any help/advice would be appreciated. Thanks in anticipation. JON.


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  • #2
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Is the upc modem a wireless one.?


  • #3
    HelpWithIT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 276 ✭✭HelpWithIT


    Hi Jon,
    The network SSID and encryption key are written on the bottom of your UPC box, if it is the old UPC box (not the new Cisco brand) then you will have to buy a wireless router or ask UPC to exchange your router for a wireless one.


  • #4
    Tranquilitysea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭Tranquilitysea


    Hi Guys ,

    Thanks for your responses.

    My UPC Modem is not wireless - all the connections to my Desktop are attached to the Modem.

    I will have to check it to-night to see if its the ' old ' Modem from UPC or
    Cisco.

    If Modem is as above - even though there is a number on the bottom of
    the box - do I still have to go back to UPC to have it replaced ?

    By the way I can't get any sound from my Desktop - otherwise its working
    perfectly well - any suggestions ?

    Thanks again for your help. JON


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