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thanx for answering seth,the router i bought is smc networks, my modem is with virgin, both the desktop and laptop work online if they are cabled. i tried the quick set up but it didn't work, so followed the router manual, was doin ok until i hit a page PPPoE that asked for a password and service name( dont know) and the next page PPTP which asks for PPTP account, PPTP password, host name and service ip address ( as i'm sure youv'e guessed i'm a comp newby and would appreciate any help thats offered and would be very grateful

i have desktop pc connected to internet via cable modem, iv'e just aquired a used laptop and want to have both pc's connected to internet via a wireless router, i bought a netgear router WGT624, followed instructions very carefully but neither pc will connect to internet. what am i doing wrong? if anyone could help i would really appreciate it. it just comes up at bottom of pc screen "wireless network connection not connected. both pc's are windows xp, please help!

hi everyone another newby here pleased to meet you all

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