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 Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:27 am Post subject: Re: Need help connecting |
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"tonita" <toni_brightman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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This just isn't working. I am doing something seriously wrong. I got
a blue screen that said there was a problem and windows was shutting
down and then when I re started it recommended a system restore. that
happened a couple of times and I'm afraid I'm going to cause some
damage here.
I'm just gonna buy a new router and start from scratch. I don't know
what I'm doing with this. Everything was good until the last step.
Then, trying to configure the internet connection is where I had the
problem. I think I am in the wrong place to enter the password
because everytime I entered it, the error page came up and shut
down.
On Jul 15, 5:24 pm, tonita <toni_bright...@yahoo.com> wrote:
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Ok...I got as far as "e" and then I couldn't access any more on the
page. It would revert to the "windows cannot blah, blah, blah page
and I can't get back on there. So, I need to know how to do the
second part of "e" "reconnect using the new encryption method and
phrase". and how to get back on to change the router password. Also,
I have disabled the radio and plugged back into the modem so I can
access this group...has that disrupted anything I've already done?
Please say no.....
On Jul 15, 1:01 pm, Larry Finger <Larry.Fin...@lwfinger.net> wrote:
tonita wrote:
I connected to that wirelessly. With the line from the modem to the
router. Got the signal indication that it was "excellent" but I think
I have to fill in all of that stuff on the page after I put in user
name and password. (just password "admin" no user name). I think
I've given up for tonight. Tomorrow is another day and I'm seriously
thinking just to buy a new one that will have software or something to
help set this up.
You guys are really helpful. Maybe I'll get there yet with your help.
When you log into the router, the first page you will see should be OK
after the
reset. There are only 4 pages that you need to even look at.
A. Setup (selected on the main menu bar)
The critical things on this page are:
a. The pull down across from "Internet Connection Type" should read
"Obtain an
IP automatically"
b. The Network Address Server Settings should have the "Enable" button
clicked.
c. Start IP Address box should have 100 in it.
All of these things should have been OK after the reset. If you had to
change
anything, save the settings before leaving this page.
B. Wireless in the main menu bar
1. Basic Wireless Settings in the sub-bar.
a. You need wireless enabled - this must be on or you wouldn't connect.
b. SSID - this will now read "linksys". Change that to something unique.
This is a security issue. If someone like me sees that SSID, he can
assume that nothing has been changed on the router and that the login
password is the default. Once in, we can change anything we want. This
happened in an RV park where we were staying last December. The park
operator was providing wifi access through an open connection. Suddenly
one weekend, the router became WPA encrypted, and the park
administration knew nothing of this. The router password was the
default, which allowed someone to change the encryption, which locked
all the other users out.
c. Wireless Channel - choose 1, 6, or 11. The choice depends on how many
AP's are in your neighborhood are on each of those channels. You should
pick the least conjested.
d. Save those settings. This step will disrupt your connection, and you
will need to fix it in order to reconnect.
2. Wireless Security in the sub bar:
a. To prevent others from eavesdropping on your traffic, or accessing
your
Internet connection without permission, you should enable wireless
security.
b. If your laptop will support it (and it should), select WPA Pre-shared
Key in the pull down. There are better methods, but your router does
not support them.
c. The WPA algorithm is TKIP.
d. For the WPA Shared Key, select a good and long passphrase. It should
have numbers and/or special characters. What I have done is select a
simple sentence with the characters above the numbers replacing the
spaces in turn. For example: "The quick red fox" becomes
"The!quick@red#fox$". That one is too short, but not found in any
dictionary. Remember this passphrase - you will need it for the laptop.
If you forget it, you will need to reset the router and start
configuration all over.
e. Save the data on this page. You will again need to reconnect using
the
new encryption method and phrase.
C. Administration in the main menu bar:
1. Change router password here. As noted above, this is important.- Hide
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Just as a side note, when you get another router and go through the step by
step instructions, don't even bother with password changes, or encryption,
or any advanced steps until after you have the router talking to the
computer and all is working well. These things today are practically plug
and play for basic wireless functions and shouldn't require any stressing on
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Larry Finger
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| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:28 am Post subject: Re: Need help connecting |
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tonita wrote:
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This just isn't working. I am doing something seriously wrong. I got
a blue screen that said there was a problem and windows was shutting
down and then when I re started it recommended a system restore. that
happened a couple of times and I'm afraid I'm going to cause some
damage here.
I'm just gonna buy a new router and start from scratch. I don't know
what I'm doing with this. Everything was good until the last step.
Then, trying to configure the internet connection is where I had the
problem. I think I am in the wrong place to enter the password
because everytime I entered it, the error page came up and shut
down.
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Unfortunately, that won't help. If you use encryption, and you must to be at all
safe, the same thing will happen with Windoze. That is the REAL problem now.
Sorry I couldn't help.
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tonita
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:27 am Post subject: Re: Need help connecting |
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Well, I am finally online wirelessly. After a few hours on the phone
with Dell tech support (that's what it took) the router finally
works. I hope it sticks!!
You have been very helpful and I appreciate the time and effort you
put in to help me out.
Thanks again and keep your fingers and toes crossed that this will
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| Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:37 am Post subject: Re: Need help connecting |
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tonita wrote:
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Well, I am finally online wirelessly. After a few hours on the phone
with Dell tech support (that's what it took) the router finally
works. I hope it sticks!!
You have been very helpful and I appreciate the time and effort you
put in to help me out.
Thanks again and keep your fingers and toes crossed that this will
hold!!
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Congratulations on getting it working, and for sticking with it.
Larry |
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