Quote Originally Posted by LaughingTerry
More to research. LOL Thanks.

I run Windows XP on my laptop and home computer but I don't need the WiFi at home. I use GWI for an ISP and I am on dial up. Will I connect to GWI or through whoever has the WiFi? (Like VIP)
In Internet Explorer (or your browser of choice), you may have to check "Dial whenever a network connection is not present" instead of "Always dial my default connection" for the computer to use the wireless network you are connecting to, instead of trying to dial up GWI. (In Explorer, this is in Tools, Internet Options, Connections). If you're just using the XP firewall, you should be all set--if you're using another firewall, you may need to adjust the settings.

Do bear in mind that if you have file sharing turned on that other people on the same wireless connection could easily gain access to your files

Also, connecting to open access points (unless advertised as free) can land you in legal hot water, if you are very unlucky.