how to connect a second laptop?

If you have Virgin Cable Broadband and you only have a cable modem? then you need to buy a router like this www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-WGR614UK-Wireless-Cable-Router/dp/B0000C1WO2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1226072576&sr=1-1. (Amazon are often the cheapest for this stuff.)

DO NOT BUY a router with built-in ADSL modem, IT WILL NOT WORK. You need a so-called Cable Router.

You plug the router into the modem (instead of your PC) now connect the PC to the router (instead of the modem).

When you get the laptop, it will be able to connect with its built-in Wireless Adapter. You won't know how well (or badly) the Wireless will perform until you try it.

Feel free to post further questions in NEW questions. (This one will look answered.)

T
November 2008