Search and connect to Wireless Automatically

[hillfinger]

Is there a way for Windows 7 to search and connect to a wireless network that doesn't require a key automatically ? Trying to figure out a way for my daughters laptop to connect to available networks that doesn't require a key and connect to them without having to do it manually ? She takes it with her every where and I am not always there to help, any help would be appreciated.

 

[mhelm1]

Read this do you still want you daughter connecting her laptop anywhere around the city?
From the Microsoft Web Site
"Public wireless networks are convenient, but if they're not properly secured, connecting to one might be risky. Whenever possible, only connect to wireless networks that require a network security key or have some other form of security, such as a certificate. The information sent over such networks is encrypted, which can help protect your computer from unauthorized access. In the list of available wireless networks, each unsecured network is labeled. If you do connect to a network that's not secure, be aware that someone with the right tools can see everything that you do, including the websites you visit, the files you send and receive, and the user names and passwords you use. You should not send and receive documents or visit websites that contain personal information, such as your bank records, while you're connected to an unsecured network."

Make sure she has no personal or private info on her computer.

 

[hillfinger]

Not really and personal or private information on it, mostly uses it to play internet games and watch movies so I'm not really concerned, thought it would be nice for it to connect to automatically instead of having to connect manually all time to different networks.

 

[mhelm1]

Get into your wireless properties in the connections tab check all the boxes. Set up a new wireless connection and call it something like roaming. Make sure it has no security etc. Should work but you might have to tweak.
let us know how it works out.

 

[SHAKUR@69]

HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT MY SECURITY KEY IS FOR MY NOTEBOOK FOR WIRELESS CONNECTION?

 

[Ijack]

You set the security key when you set up your wireless router. If you didn't install it, ask the person who did.