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Post by terrierng on Oct 19, 2010 19:10:35 GMT 1
can someone please advise??? as some will know im not reet good with computer problems. my laptop is wireless,well it has a netgear usb thing to make it wireless anyway,im thinking of getting a new laptop and a netpad for my lad both that will have built in wireless,but....how do i connect them to my router?when i have tried to reconnect this when it has gone down it asks for a password but i cant remember setting one up,can i do it by uninstalling it and starting over?omeone told me i just put the number of the router in,fuck knows but dont want my lad opening his crimbo pressie and not being able to use it.help  |
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Post by Admin on Oct 19, 2010 20:02:29 GMT 1
What router do you have?
Look ont eh back and it should have a wireless access key. Put that in when it asks for it and all should be fine and dandy...
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Post by terrierng on Oct 19, 2010 20:14:17 GMT 1
What router do you have? Look ont eh back and it should have a wireless access key. Put that in when it asks for it and all should be fine and dandy... netgear one can only see serial number and a number with mac under it. ???what wil it be like,any ideas?? |
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Post by Admin on Oct 19, 2010 22:10:11 GMT 1
If it says mac then chances are it might not be a wireless router? Could be a cable dsl router. What ISP are you on?(BT, Virgin etc?) Can you please post the make and model no of your router in question. Summat like :
Netgear WGR614 54Mbps Wireless G Cable Router
etc
cheers
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Post by terrierng on Oct 20, 2010 19:33:19 GMT 1
am on virgin pal and the model no. is netgear wpn824 says v3 after it and is deffo a wireless router cos it says so on back ;D
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Post by iceman909 on Oct 20, 2010 20:13:15 GMT 1
You're looking for a WEP number. Usually written on the box.
If that's not on the box, you'll have to connect to the router from your internet browser.
Usually use 10.0.0.2 or 192.168.1.1 but a quick google search should produce the relevant instructions for your model.
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Post by terrierng on Oct 20, 2010 20:16:53 GMT 1
You're looking for a WEP number. Usually written on the box. If that's not on the box, you'll have to connect to the router from your internet browser. Usually use 10.0.0.2 or 192.168.1.1 but a quick google search should produce the relevant instructions for your model. dont think ive got the box anymore are these the wep nos?sorry bit of a div with comps. |
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Post by Admin on Oct 20, 2010 20:22:44 GMT 1
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Post by iceman909 on Oct 20, 2010 20:29:30 GMT 1
By box i meant router case. On my O2 one its on a sticker underneath.
The number you're looking for is called either WEP or WPA and should be around 12 alpha-numeric characters.
If you can't find that open a browser tab and in the address bar type
192.168.1.1
This should log you into your routers setup interface. You might need an admin password depending on setup. If you haven't changed anything then its usually defaults to User name: "admin" Password: "password".
There should be a tab called security or something similar - your WEP key will be listed on here.
Don't change any other settings or reset your router as this could potentially affect your internet connectivity. When you've found that WEP code just make a note of it somewhere and close the browser window.
When someone want's to connect to your wireless network your router will ask them for that WEP code.
Some routers give you the option of generating a code by typing in your own pass-phrase but hopefully yours isn't like that.
Hope that helps some.
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Post by terrierng on Oct 20, 2010 20:46:08 GMT 1
reckon im fucked tbh,just looked at the manual manc put up and found my router online but in the wireless settings it needs a password which i cant remember hence my reason for this post,might just wang it and get another.
the security settings isnt set on wep its on wpa-psk tkip and asks for a passphrase,which i cant remember,if i click the wep setting there is nothing saved,i reckon im knacked cos i cant remember password.....bollocks.
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Post by Admin on Oct 20, 2010 20:53:37 GMT 1
Did you try using the default password? Most of the NETGEAR devices, except ReadyNAS products and Fully Managed switches, have the following default username and password: * Username = admin * Password = password * o For older devices, password = 1234 If that doesnt work there should be an option to reset it to factory settings... kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9665 |
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Post by terrierng on Oct 20, 2010 20:58:24 GMT 1
Did you try using the default password? Most of the NETGEAR devices, except ReadyNAS products and Fully Managed switches, have the following default username and password: * Username = admin * Password = password * o For older devices, password = 1234 If that doesnt work there should be an option to reset it to factory settings... kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9665done all that mate but no wep key no. see post above im doomed  |
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Post by terrierng on Oct 20, 2010 21:00:50 GMT 1
wahey think ive done it  cheers fellas. :appl: |
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Post by Admin on Oct 20, 2010 21:07:41 GMT 1
wahey think ive done it cheers fellas.  Nice one mate....  |
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Post by terrierng on Oct 21, 2010 18:26:42 GMT 1
wahey think ive done it cheers fellas. Nice one mate.... remembered password so hopefully that will be all i need,cos still aint got a wep no.,one other thing though i use mcafee anti virus,can i install it on other laptops somehow or have to buy it again? |
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Post by Admin on Oct 21, 2010 19:50:44 GMT 1
Nice one mate.... remembered password so hopefully that will be all i need,cos still aint got a wep no.,one other thing though i use mcafee anti virus,can i install it on other laptops somehow or have to buy it again? Mcafee is bobbins mate. Just download a free anti virus. I use Microsoft security essentials but theres also AVAST and AVG which are both adequate... |
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Post by anthillmobber on Oct 22, 2010 12:51:47 GMT 1
I like saying 'wireless router' in a geordie accent.
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Post by terrierng on Oct 22, 2010 19:32:42 GMT 1
remembered password so hopefully that will be all i need,cos still aint got a wep no.,one other thing though i use mcafee anti virus,can i install it on other laptops somehow or have to buy it again? Mcafee is bobbins mate. Just download a free anti virus. I use Microsoft security essentials but theres also AVAST and AVG which are both adequate... always had it but im your typical computer div,one last thing,i have pictured stored on here do i have to put them on disc to store on new comp or is there a different way? just had a thought i could use a memory stick couldnt i |
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Post by Admin on Oct 22, 2010 20:02:06 GMT 1
Yeah memory stick is easiest way. Just drag and drop them onto the stick....
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Post by terrierng on Oct 23, 2010 9:23:03 GMT 1
bet im doing your head it now but its really appriciated  when i get a new laptop ,i may keep this one as a spare so how would my e mails come through to the new one rather than this? if i restore it to factory settings would the e mails automatically come thru to my new one? and can you reccomend one? have about 500quid for one.thhanks mate your a star for your help all done and dusted new comp running fine ,cheers guys. |
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Post by mikeb on Oct 28, 2010 19:55:13 GMT 1
Have a look at Laptops Direct (Leeds Road) and check out the 'Advanced Search' option on the website. They have a couple of nice Acer Aspires sub £500
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