Windows xp and windows 7

i am new to computers so rather a silly question maybe. but i have a windows xp i also have a windows 7 lap top i have seen in another request that all i need is my wireless number but can someone tell me where i have to type in this number on my xp please.

So to break it down: Your tower is connected to the Hub with cable or wireless?
Your laptop will use wireless so you should be able to connect it to the hub.
Within windows 7 you should see the network icon at the bottom (wireless icon)
if you click on this you will be shown a list of wireless routers you can connect to.
You need to select your hub and then enter the wireless password.
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