wireless laptop - BT Voyager 2500V

[riptide]

Thank you all who have helped me to decide about going wireless on my laptop. I have had a computer man come along and do this as I was not that confident about setting it up. The only thing I am a bit concerned about is that I have been told that I should change the password every so often but I don't know how to do this. The computer guy said it was perfectly safe with the setup. Also, should I leave the wireless router on all the time or should I turn it offf when I am not using my laptop. I can access the router setup via my internet explorer.

Any answers greatly appreciated

[Ethel]

What make of router is it? If you trust your computer man, you don't really need to worry about changing the password.

I leave my router on, but it is perfectly ok to turn it off. Many people advise this - not only because it saves electricity, but it gives a little more security - nobody is going to rely on your wifi being on 24/7.

You really should take the time to understand your router settings though. It is nothing to be frightened of, and will help you sort out future problems.

[riptide]

Thank you for the reply on my router, it is a BT Voyager 2500V router. I will try and have a look at the set up but I am always worried that I will mess up something and it wont work anymore. The guy did tell me how to look if anyone was on my wireless connection when i was on it and he has left me a route to get into it via my favourites tab on my internet explorer. which is very helpful. Yes I trust the guy he does it for a living so should be okay.

Anyway thanks so much for your response greatly appreciated.