cheers for all the replies guys i really appreciate it.
i got it all set up in about 10 mins on friday evening.
i installed the router with its guide wizard and tesco were very helpful. i did nothing to the laptop however, it just automatically found the connection.
what do i need to do next to make it secure?? (remember im very new to all this

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also i guess i didnt set up the network correctly as there is no netgear thing in my network places folder and i guess i cant share files between the computers.