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Old 03-09-2012, 09:33 PM   #1
derick2182
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i have ubuntu 11.10 version and i dont have a wireless router which means i cant connect to other peoples internet, i live close to many wifi business what do i need to do to pick up other people internet
 
Old 03-09-2012, 09:46 PM   #2
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Hi,

go visit the people who are broadcasting a wireless signal, and ask them if they will let you use it. If they say yes, ask them for their essid and wpa(2)/wep key.

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---------- Post added 2012-03-10 at 12:46 ----------

Hi,

go visit the people who are broadcasting a wireless signal, and ask them if they will let you use it. If they say yes, ask them for their essid and wpa(2)/wep key.

Cheers,

Evo2.
 
  


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