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Off Topic => Computer Help => Topic started by: Lovely on February 11, 2013, 05:58:12 PM

Title: The first of many stoopid questions - setting up new home system
Post by: Lovely on February 11, 2013, 05:58:12 PM
Ok i now have laptop, printer and home hub all in their boxes. Bt say i will start to receive my broadband at midnight tonight. My question is what should i do first- there is a cd thing i have to put in the computer when i set up the hub, but do i start up the laptop and follow the set up procedure for that first? Am confused please help! All the instruction manual for the laptop says is to follow the on screen instructions when you first turn it on. As you can tell i am a slight technophobe!
Title: Re: The first of many stoopid questions
Post by: Ruby Tuesday on February 11, 2013, 06:30:32 PM
Ok, take a deep breath ;)

I am no expert, but I think you set up your computer first, then your broadband after that. From experience, computers these days normally pretty much take your hand and guide you through it.
Title: Re: The first of many stoopid questions
Post by: Neon on February 11, 2013, 06:35:28 PM
Yes, I would set up your laptop first.  You will need it to go through the step by step instructions for connecting your hub.  (I would leave the printer until last).   I presume it's a wireless connection?  Do you have your password to connect your laptop to the hub?  It is easy as you get step by step instructions and you should have a BT helpline telephone number somewhere to call if you need assistance.
Title: The first of many stoopid questions
Post by: Lovely on February 11, 2013, 06:38:37 PM
Yes i think i have the password i will do it tomorrow night once the signal is working. Yes it's all wireless allegedly. Thanks guys i'll keep the helpline number handy as well. Can't wait to be up and running!
Title: Re: The first of many stoopid questions - setting up new home system
Post by: Ian Wright on February 11, 2013, 09:30:44 PM
Turn on laptop then home hub search for wifi when your laptop has found your hub enter code found on pull out thing on top of hub and away you go simpels cd does not have to be loaded have fun