Step 1: Set up your wireless router - an example of which is on the right . Most internet providers now supply wireless routers as standard. When setting up one, it’s important to provide appropriate security so that your computer can’t be entered by anyone but you. Instructions for this should be supplied with the router, but if in doubt, consult an expert.
Step 2: Check that your computer has a built-in wireless adaptor (see left). Up-to-date laptops generally have one, but most desktop computers don’t. To check whether there’s a built-in adaptor, follow these steps:
Click the arrow next to ‘Network Adaptors’ to see if there’s a wifi adaptor listed.