I agree with the first suggestion. Get an inexpensive wireless router like a Linksys WRT54G (or D-Link DI-624, et al), and connect the modem's output to the router's WAN/Internet port.
If the modem has the user/password credentials stored in it (or if the connection is validated by activated hardware), you should be able to just leave the router on the default ''Automatic Configuration - DHCP'' in its basic setup.
Even if in a rural area, for wireless security she should choose WPA2.
The HP she can connect to the router with a cat5 cable; the Vaio should have an Intel wireless card in it.
For extra security she could put the router's wallwart on a switchable power strip and just switch it right off when not using the internet connection (saves power too, not drawing 23watts when switched off).
Tell her how on the phone??? Get the modem and a couple cat5e cables (6' and 10'), and take the 4 hour trip and do it for her. If I lived anywhere nearby I would volunteer to do it for her myself. ;-)
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by: thinkpads_userPosted on 2008-11-15 at 10:16:48ID: 22967982
What would be the feasibility of putting a router behind the modem? Connect the router to the internet via the modem and then either machine should work.
If no joy there, check the Internet Explorer settings: Tools -> Internet Options -> Connections -> Lan Settings -> and uncheck everything there. ... T