Wireless network question

XabbaRus · 01-09-10, 05:51 PM

I currently have a wireless modem/router that is connected to my Desktop via the ethernet port and obviously has the phone cable plugged in the modem/router.

Now on my desktop all I see is Local Area Connection - Operational.

How can I see what other wireless networks are near by while sitting at my desktop? The laptop is easy as it has a built in wireless and finds quite a few.

The reason I am asking is that I have switched to BT and they have this setup with FON where other BT Customers are opted in to allowing usage of their network to other BT broadband customers. So if I am in London with my laptop I can scan for other BT broadband customers and if they have remained opted in I can get wireless connectivity for free.

I myself am going to opt out, as no matter and I don't care how good they say the system is I do not want some stranger access my broadband connection.

01-09-10, 05:51 PM	#1
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Wireless network question I currently have a wireless modem/router that is connected to my Desktop via the ethernet port and obviously has the phone cable plugged in the modem/router. Now on my desktop all I see is Local Area Connection - Operational. How can I see what other wireless networks are near by while sitting at my desktop? The laptop is easy as it has a built in wireless and finds quite a few. The reason I am asking is that I have switched to BT and they have this setup with FON where other BT Customers are opted in to allowing usage of their network to other BT broadband customers. So if I am in London with my laptop I can scan for other BT broadband customers and if they have remained opted in I can get wireless connectivity for free. I myself am going to opt out, as no matter and I don't care how good they say the system is I do not want some stranger access my broadband connection. __________________