Connecting three computers

Question

I have two PC's and a brand new Dell laptop. The PC's are connected to a Westell 327W and right now so is the laptop. I wanted to be able to use the laptop in another room with having to run wires. I was told this is possible to do, was given instructions but cannot complete the process. Eveytime I try to access the Dell Mini Card, it has a red X through it. Now suddenly the laptop is no longer access the internet though both PC are. I talked to a tech at Verizon, as that my provider and where I got the Westell, but after a few hours they said it appeared to be a Dell issue. I'm not sure what other info you need....a real newbie here.

volcano11 · Answer

It's difficult to answer your question without knowing which model computer you have, which version of Windows you are running, and which wireless network adapter is installed.    Some models have a switch on the left hand side.  If yours has a switch, is turned on?  Other models require that you use the Fn F2 key combination to turn the wireless adapter on.  Have you tried that?   Steve

IBleed4THee_a24f5b · Answer

Steve Thanks so much...after two days and a Verizon tech and tech from Wireless on the Broadband Reports.com...I got it. Not sure what the issue was but the card wasn't allowing me to complete the setup required to get the laptop online wireless while keeping the two PC's online via the router. I just kept pecking around until I finally hit something and bingo, I was online. The network wizard kept telling me that it couldn't complete the process but must have been my lucky day. Thanks for your input.

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