Hi again,
@ Colin, the box was supplied by Orange and just came with the instructions how to connect to bband so I haven't configured it in any way and the box must be about 2 - 3 years old now I think
As for DD's connection, her box was supplied by Orange too and again she just connected it but my GD has a friend who is techy and apparently he did a secure wireless connection there, has tested it to try and get in but didn't....so I'm hoping hers is secure now.
@ Eric, thanks for your help too again very much appreciated. I have always wondered about the router here but thought as it's connected via ethernet that the wireless part wasn't being "used" but no doubt with my far from techy knowledge, I'm wrong
I don't know how to configure it and as we've not had any problems (hope that's not courting disaster - ahem)...I wouldn't think I had to do anything to it. Well, that is until OH bought the laptop!!
The laptop has Win 7 which again I haven't used but DD says is ok as her PC has it...(must admit I still like using Win 98 which is still in use on my old computer but that is no longer internet accessible, I use it for WP and Home Publishing).
I will see what transpires IF we get to DD's today (snow and ice permitting)....and will certainly take on board what you say....that if the laptop can connect on her box without a password et al, then hers ISN'T secure. Phew...warra malarky all this is but worth knowing of course for which I thank you guys so much.
PS, this is the lappy just for your interest
http://www.johnlewis.com/231050660/Product.aspx