Thank you, kernelpanic...geneven... and briand!!!! I stand embarrassed and after learning about the legality and network info I certainly am not interested in either options. The information that kernelpanic provided was very helpful as I certainly would not want to compromise the sensitive information on my agency's network.....not only would it possibily cost me my job, but my license as well!....NOT GOOD.....I am kind of surprised that our IT guy didn't mention this to me, but they are always busy and on the go .... had to catch him on the run...so to speak. As I mentioned I am really new to all of this and feel like lost .... but I can't thank everyone enough for helping me understand what all of this STUFF means! I downloaded a program called Boingo Mobile and for a reasonable price $7-something monthly... they provide wifi access. I work in Northwestern New Jersey close to PA and there is a MacDonald's close by (one block away) that is covered by Boingo Mobile. Perhaps there is a devise that would strenghen the wifi signal that far. Does anyone have any suggestions on accessing reasonably inexpensive access to wifi in my region (Warren County, NJ)? Someone kindly told me if I use my cell phone as a modem it would be expensive, and my carrier (T-Mobile) don't have any really inexpensive web plans. I am just about at my monetary limit that is why I am researching inexpensive options. And again.. ..thanks so much again for the help with networks what cracking means....those options are not only bad but very damaging in many ways! This forum and your help has been not only GREAT , but embarrassment /REGRET saving!!!!!!!THANKS AND EMBARRASSED Joyce