Q. My dsl has it's own IP address that must be used but the linksys setup won't allow it. Says I have to let the computer obtain the IP address automatically. How do I do this.
A. You'll probably have better luck if you just forget the Setup CD and try it manually.
Here are some steps to try.
First connect the line from the DSL modem to the router WAN port.
Next plug the computer into the router with a Cat5 ethernet cable. Open a browser and navigate to http://192.168.1.1 and login to the router's webclient. On the Setup page choose static IP and enter the IP/Subnet mask along with any connection options that you might have from the ISP. From here also enable the DHCP server option as well and save. Also make sure to change the routers default username and password and to set up some type of security on the wireless such as WPA along with a shared key. Next configure your wireless NIC to Get an IP address automatically and use the wireless NIC's software or Windows discovery tool to search and connect to your wireless network.
Obviously you can remove the Cat 5 after the wireless is enabled.
Now it will be a little different in terms of addressing if you have a modem/router combo instead of just a DSL modem given to you by your ISP.
Here are some steps to try.
First connect the line from the DSL modem to the router WAN port.
Next plug the computer into the router with a Cat5 ethernet cable. Open a browser and navigate to http://192.168.1.1 and login to the router's webclient. On the Setup page choose static IP and enter the IP/Subnet mask along with any connection options that you might have from the ISP. From here also enable the DHCP server option as well and save. Also make sure to change the routers default username and password and to set up some type of security on the wireless such as WPA along with a shared key. Next configure your wireless NIC to Get an IP address automatically and use the wireless NIC's software or Windows discovery tool to search and connect to your wireless network.
Obviously you can remove the Cat 5 after the wireless is enabled.
Now it will be a little different in terms of addressing if you have a modem/router combo instead of just a DSL modem given to you by your ISP.
If you reset a Linksys router will it do anything to the connections its already setup to?
Q. I have a linksys router and i wanted to get internet on my wii. And i forget my password so i want to reset it, but im not sure if it will do anything to the computers that have hooked up to it already. Will it?
A. It will disconnect. Also, all your wireless computers will still be using the old encryption key and won't be able to connect to the router. Also, the router will no longer have your Internet Service Provider's gateway IP address and Domain Name Server IP addresses. You'll have to set them all back up again.
All for a Wii?
Here's how to find the encryption key: If the encryption key isn't on a label on your wireless modem or router, the likeliest place to find it is in your router's admin pages. Exactly where in those pages varies from brand to brand. If you don't have a router, the following should apply to your modem itself.
Basically, to get into the admin pages, do this:
1.On a computer connected to a wired port on your router (wireless access to the admin pages should be turned off as a security risk), enter the router's local IP address in your browser's address window.ON A LINKSYS, THIS IS PROBABLY 192.168.1.1. THE LOGIN IS USUALLY A BLANK USERNAME AND ADMIN AS THE PASSWORD.
2.Poke around, especially under wireless security, until you find the encryption key. Copy it down EXACTLY. Copy-and-pasting it into a text file (Wordpad is generally best because it's on almost all Windows machines) is even better, as it can be copy-and-pasted from there into whatever needs it. When you see it, you'll understand why this is a good idea.
To find your router�s IP address in Windows:
3.Click on the Start->Run button.
4.In the text box, type
cmd
and press Enter.
5.A black "DOS box" will pop up. In it, enter
ipconfig /all
A bunch of gibberish will fill the box. Next to "Default Gateway" an IP address will appear. This is your router's IP address.
Hope that helps.
All for a Wii?
Here's how to find the encryption key: If the encryption key isn't on a label on your wireless modem or router, the likeliest place to find it is in your router's admin pages. Exactly where in those pages varies from brand to brand. If you don't have a router, the following should apply to your modem itself.
Basically, to get into the admin pages, do this:
1.On a computer connected to a wired port on your router (wireless access to the admin pages should be turned off as a security risk), enter the router's local IP address in your browser's address window.ON A LINKSYS, THIS IS PROBABLY 192.168.1.1. THE LOGIN IS USUALLY A BLANK USERNAME AND ADMIN AS THE PASSWORD.
2.Poke around, especially under wireless security, until you find the encryption key. Copy it down EXACTLY. Copy-and-pasting it into a text file (Wordpad is generally best because it's on almost all Windows machines) is even better, as it can be copy-and-pasted from there into whatever needs it. When you see it, you'll understand why this is a good idea.
To find your router�s IP address in Windows:
3.Click on the Start->Run button.
4.In the text box, type
cmd
and press Enter.
5.A black "DOS box" will pop up. In it, enter
ipconfig /all
A bunch of gibberish will fill the box. Next to "Default Gateway" an IP address will appear. This is your router's IP address.
Hope that helps.
How to put a security password on a linksys wireless router?
Q. i have a WRT54G linksys router and i disabled the password so i can be easier on the family, but now i found out that hackers/neighbors/ and others are using this network. How can i put up a password?
A. To change your wireless password:
Open a command prompt on a computer connected to your network, and type in ipconfig. Take the default gateway address and put it in your web browser. The login is usually admin admin, or admin *blank*. Then look through the control panel for an option to change the wireless password.
If you are given the option, use WPA2 with AES for your security settings.
Open a command prompt on a computer connected to your network, and type in ipconfig. Take the default gateway address and put it in your web browser. The login is usually admin admin, or admin *blank*. Then look through the control panel for an option to change the wireless password.
If you are given the option, use WPA2 with AES for your security settings.
How do I connect the linksys to my modem and my computer?
Q. K so my original modem has the ethernet cord which is connected to the back of the computer. Now with the linksys thing, there is one port thaat says "internet" and then there are 4 more ports insertable. Which cables connect with each? OH and would there be an additional amount in our electricity bill if i connect this?
A. Basic Connectivity. NO Security.
Connect Modem RJ4 to Linksys Internet Port.
Connect PC to Linksys Port 1.
[Modem] >> [(Internet Port) [Router] (Port 1)] >> PC
Set router OFF.
Reset modem: Press & hold RESET button 10-20 secs.
Wait 60 secs.
Set router ON.
Reset router: Press & hold RESET button 10-20 secs.
Wait 60 sec.
PC: Command Line
Click [Start] - [Run...] - type: cmd, press [ENTER]
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /release, press [ENTER]
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /renew, press [ENTER]
Test Internet connection: Login to Website.
If NO SUCCESS:
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /all, press [ENTER]
If IP Address == 0.0.0.0 connect PC modem and attempt steps again.
Connect Modem RJ4 to Linksys Internet Port.
Connect PC to Linksys Port 1.
[Modem] >> [(Internet Port) [Router] (Port 1)] >> PC
Set router OFF.
Reset modem: Press & hold RESET button 10-20 secs.
Wait 60 secs.
Set router ON.
Reset router: Press & hold RESET button 10-20 secs.
Wait 60 sec.
PC: Command Line
Click [Start] - [Run...] - type: cmd, press [ENTER]
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /release, press [ENTER]
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /renew, press [ENTER]
Test Internet connection: Login to Website.
If NO SUCCESS:
At the prompt (c:\.....>) type: ipconfig /all, press [ENTER]
If IP Address == 0.0.0.0 connect PC modem and attempt steps again.
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