Wireless internet question

[jagvirdi]

Okay here goes, apologies for what may be a silly question. I know jack about pc's and networks etc!

I am currently with Virgin broad band, which feeds internet direct into my pc. I have the cable modem which then connects to a wireless router. My brother accesses the router for his laptop.

Now eventually I want to get rid of my desk top and get a lap top.

Now, will i still be able to use the internet via the wireless router if I get rid of the desktop pc? If so, how should I do this?

Thanks in advance.

[MetalJoe]

Aye, you should be fine. Most new laptops have a wireless adapter built in. So as long as you check for that, you should be good to go.

[funkydan]

Yup as Joe said, it should be fine. The only think you might have to do is to run the router software (that came with it, like a CD for example) on your laptop to install it. If that's the case, just follow the simple on screen instructions and you'll be set up in no time!

[Mayhem]

And don't forget to set some security... like running WPA encryption and turning off the SSID. It'll help at least prevent randoms from stealing your bandwidth...

[jagvirdi]

Thanks lads, thats a great help!