> OK-- I just got my new Acer netbook. It's very nice.
>
> Now, I have a problem.
>
> I have a desktop in the basement with a Linksys Router and my regular
> notebook upstairs.
>
> Unfortunately, I no longer have the password for my router (long story --
> it got lost when I moved 3 years ago). So, I want to add my new netbook to
> my network and have internet access. But the security settings will not
> allow that.
>
> I assume I will somehow have to hit the reset button to restore the
> Linksys to its factory settings. Beyond that, I don't remember how to
> reset the security settings that will now allow my netbook and notebook
> access. I'm probably going to have one of my IT guys from work come over
> and do it (I'll pay him, of course), unless someone here has some other
> better suggestions.

"Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
news:u$uh7F7vJHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> MZB wrote:
>
>> OK-- I just got my new Acer netbook. It's very nice.
>>
>> Now, I have a problem.
>>
>> I have a desktop in the basement with a Linksys Router and my regular
>> notebook upstairs.
>>
>> Unfortunately, I no longer have the password for my router (long story --
>> it got lost when I moved 3 years ago). So, I want to add my new netbook
>> to
>> my network and have internet access. But the security settings will not
>> allow that.
>>
>> I assume I will somehow have to hit the reset button to restore the
>> Linksys to its factory settings. Beyond that, I don't remember how to
>> reset the security settings that will now allow my netbook and notebook
>> access. I'm probably going to have one of my IT guys from work come over
>> and do it (I'll pay him, of course), unless someone here has some other
>> better suggestions.
>
> You don't need to pay anyone to do this because it is dead easy. With the
> Linksys plugged in, look for a tiny reset button. It's on the back of mine
> next to one of the wireless antennas. Press this button in - I use a
> pencil
> point - and hold it for 30 seconds. Count them out. This will reset the
> router to factory condition. Now configure your wireless network (general
> instructions follow).
>
> Have a computer connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Examples
> given are for a Linksys router. Refer to your router manual or the router
> mftr.'s website for default settings if you don't have a Linksys. Open a
> browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and in the addressbar type:
>
> http://192.168.1.1 [enter] (this is the router's default IP address, which
> varies from router to router so check your manual)
>
> This will bring you to router's login screen. The default username is left
> blank and the Linksys default password is "admin" without the quotes.
> Enter
> that information. You are now in the router's configuration utility. Your
> configuration utility may differ slightly from mine.
>
> Click on the Administration link at the top of the page. You want to
> change
> the router's password from the default to something of your own. Enter
> your
> new password. WRITE IT DOWN SOMEWHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT. Re-enter the
> password to confirm it and click the Save Settings button at the bottom of
> the page. The router will restart and present you with the login box
> again.
> Leave the username blank and put in your new password to get back into the
> configuration utility.
>
> Now click on the Wireless link at the top of the page. Change the Wireless
> Network Name (SSID) from the default to something you will recognize. I
> suggest that my clients not use their family name as the SSID. For
> example,
> you might wish to name your wireless network "CastleAnthrax" or the
> like. ;-)
>
> Click the Save Settings and when you get the prompt that your changes were
> successful, click on the Wireless Security link which is right next to the
> Basic Wireless Settings link (where you changed your SSID). If you have a
> newish computer, you will be able to set the Security Mode to
> WPA2-Personal. Do that and enter a passphrase. The passphrase is what you
> will enter on any computers that are allowed to connect to the wireless
> network. An example might be something like, "Here be dragons, beware you
> scurvy dogs!" WRITE IT DOWN SOMEWHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT.
>
> At this point, your router is configured and if the computer you were
> using
> to configure the router is normally going to connect wirelessly,
> disconnect
> the ethernet cable and the computer's wireless feature should see your new
> network. Enter the passphrase you created to join the network exactly as
> you wrote it (including spaces and punctuation, etc.) and start surfing.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>

> Malke:
>
> I'm confused about one thing. Currently, my desktop is connected to the
> router via ethernet.
>
> OK, let's say I follow your directions using the desktop.
>
> I now turn on my laptop. I assume the laptop says I have a wireless
> connection. I assume it will then ask me for a passphrase when I select that
> connection?
> I assume once I type in the passphrase, THAT FROM THAT POINT ON I WILL BE
> SET (ie: I will not need to enter the passphrase again?).
>
> If that's correct, then I repeat the process for the netbook, right?
>
> One more question regarding security mode. I do NOT have a newish computer;
> I have a Dell Dimension 2400 with XP Home SP 2. So I don't think I can
> choose the WPA2- personal. So do I pick some other choice and is there still
> a passphrase?
>
> Mel
>
>
>
> "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
> news:u$uh7F7vJHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> MZB wrote:
>>
>>> OK-- I just got my new Acer netbook. It's very nice.
>>>
>>> Now, I have a problem.
>>>
>>> I have a desktop in the basement with a Linksys Router and my regular
>>> notebook upstairs.
>>>
>>> Unfortunately, I no longer have the password for my router (long story --
>>> it got lost when I moved 3 years ago). So, I want to add my new netbook
>>> to
>>> my network and have internet access. But the security settings will not
>>> allow that.
>>>
>>> I assume I will somehow have to hit the reset button to restore the
>>> Linksys to its factory settings. Beyond that, I don't remember how to
>>> reset the security settings that will now allow my netbook and notebook
>>> access. I'm probably going to have one of my IT guys from work come over
>>> and do it (I'll pay him, of course), unless someone here has some other
>>> better suggestions.
>> You don't need to pay anyone to do this because it is dead easy. With the
>> Linksys plugged in, look for a tiny reset button. It's on the back of mine
>> next to one of the wireless antennas. Press this button in - I use a
>> pencil
>> point - and hold it for 30 seconds. Count them out. This will reset the
>> router to factory condition. Now configure your wireless network (general
>> instructions follow).
>>
>> Have a computer connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Examples
>> given are for a Linksys router. Refer to your router manual or the router
>> mftr.'s website for default settings if you don't have a Linksys. Open a
>> browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and in the addressbar type:
>>
>> http://192.168.1.1 [enter] (this is the router's default IP address, which
>> varies from router to router so check your manual)
>>
>> This will bring you to router's login screen. The default username is left
>> blank and the Linksys default password is "admin" without the quotes.
>> Enter
>> that information. You are now in the router's configuration utility. Your
>> configuration utility may differ slightly from mine.
>>
>> Click on the Administration link at the top of the page. You want to
>> change
>> the router's password from the default to something of your own. Enter
>> your
>> new password. WRITE IT DOWN SOMEWHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT. Re-enter the
>> password to confirm it and click the Save Settings button at the bottom of
>> the page. The router will restart and present you with the login box
>> again.
>> Leave the username blank and put in your new password to get back into the
>> configuration utility.
>>
>> Now click on the Wireless link at the top of the page. Change the Wireless
>> Network Name (SSID) from the default to something you will recognize. I
>> suggest that my clients not use their family name as the SSID. For
>> example,
>> you might wish to name your wireless network "CastleAnthrax" or the
>> like. ;-)
>>
>> Click the Save Settings and when you get the prompt that your changes were
>> successful, click on the Wireless Security link which is right next to the
>> Basic Wireless Settings link (where you changed your SSID). If you have a
>> newish computer, you will be able to set the Security Mode to
>> WPA2-Personal. Do that and enter a passphrase. The passphrase is what you
>> will enter on any computers that are allowed to connect to the wireless
>> network. An example might be something like, "Here be dragons, beware you
>> scurvy dogs!" WRITE IT DOWN SOMEWHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT.
>>
>> At this point, your router is configured and if the computer you were
>> using
>> to configure the router is normally going to connect wirelessly,
>> disconnect
>> the ethernet cable and the computer's wireless feature should see your new
>> network. Enter the passphrase you created to join the network exactly as
>> you wrote it (including spaces and punctuation, etc.) and start surfing.
>>
>> Malke
>> --
>> MS-MVP
>> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>>
>
>

"Lem" <lemp40@unknownhost> wrote in message
news:%23zhi6e9vJHA.4980@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> MZB wrote:
>> Malke:
>>
>> I'm confused about one thing. Currently, my desktop is connected to the
>> router via ethernet.
>>
>> OK, let's say I follow your directions using the desktop.
>>
>> I now turn on my laptop. I assume the laptop says I have a wireless
>> connection. I assume it will then ask me for a passphrase when I select
>> that connection?
>> I assume once I type in the passphrase, THAT FROM THAT POINT ON I WILL BE
>> SET (ie: I will not need to enter the passphrase again?).
>>
>> If that's correct, then I repeat the process for the netbook, right?
>>
>> One more question regarding security mode. I do NOT have a newish
>> computer; I have a Dell Dimension 2400 with XP Home SP 2. So I don't
>> think I can choose the WPA2- personal. So do I pick some other choice and
>> is there still a passphrase?
>>
>> Mel
>>
>>
>>
>> "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:u$uh7F7vJHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> MZB wrote:
>>>
>>>> OK-- I just got my new Acer netbook. It's very nice.
>>>>
>>>> Now, I have a problem.
>>>>
>>>> I have a desktop in the basement with a Linksys Router and my regular
>>>> notebook upstairs.
>>>>
>>>> Unfortunately, I no longer have the password for my router (long
>>>> story --
>>>> it got lost when I moved 3 years ago). So, I want to add my new netbook
>>>> to
>>>> my network and have internet access. But the security settings will not
>>>> allow that.
>>>>
>>>> I assume I will somehow have to hit the reset button to restore the
>>>> Linksys to its factory settings. Beyond that, I don't remember how to
>>>> reset the security settings that will now allow my netbook and notebook
>>>> access. I'm probably going to have one of my IT guys from work come
>>>> over
>>>> and do it (I'll pay him, of course), unless someone here has some other
>>>> better suggestions.
>>> You don't need to pay anyone to do this because it is dead easy. With
>>> the
>>> Linksys plugged in, look for a tiny reset button. It's on the back of
>>> mine
>>> next to one of the wireless antennas. Press this button in - I use a
>>> pencil
>>> point - and hold it for 30 seconds. Count them out. This will reset the
>>> router to factory condition. Now configure your wireless network
>>> (general
>>> instructions follow).
>>>
>>> Have a computer connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Examples
>>> given are for a Linksys router. Refer to your router manual or the
>>> router
>>> mftr.'s website for default settings if you don't have a Linksys. Open a
>>> browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and in the addressbar type:
>>>
>>> http://192.168.1.1 [enter] (this is the router's default IP address,
>>> which
>>> varies from router to router so check your manual)
>>>
>>> This will bring you to router's login screen. The default username is
>>> left
>>> blank and the Linksys default password is "admin" without the quotes.
>>> Enter
>>> that information. You are now in the router's configuration utility.
>>> Your
>>> configuration utility may differ slightly from mine.
>>>
>>> Click on the Administration link at the top of the page. You want to
>>> change
>>> the router's password from the default to something of your own. Enter
>>> your
>>> new password. WRITE IT DOWN SOMEWHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT. Re-enter the
>>> password to confirm it and click the Save Settings button at the bottom
>>> of
>>> the page. The router will restart and present you with the login box
>>> again.
>>> Leave the username blank and put in your new password to get back into
>>> the
>>> configuration utility.
>>>
>>> Now click on the Wireless link at the top of the page. Change the
>>> Wireless
>>> Network Name (SSID) from the default to something you will recognize. I
>>> suggest that my clients not use their family name as the SSID. For
>>> example,
>>> you might wish to name your wireless network "CastleAnthrax" or the
>>> like. ;-)
>>>
>>> Click the Save Settings and when you get the prompt that your changes
>>> were
>>> successful, click on the Wireless Security link which is right next to
>>> the
>>> Basic Wireless Settings link (where you changed your SSID). If you have
>>> a
>>> newish computer, you will be able to set the Security Mode to
>>> WPA2-Personal. Do that and enter a passphrase. The passphrase is what
>>> you
>>> will enter on any computers that are allowed to connect to the wireless
>>> network. An example might be something like, "Here be dragons, beware
>>> you
>>> scurvy dogs!" WRITE IT DOWN SOMEWHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT.
>>>
>>> At this point, your router is configured and if the computer you were
>>> using
>>> to configure the router is normally going to connect wirelessly,
>>> disconnect
>>> the ethernet cable and the computer's wireless feature should see your
>>> new
>>> network. Enter the passphrase you created to join the network exactly as
>>> you wrote it (including spaces and punctuation, etc.) and start surfing.
>>>
>>> Malke
>>> --
>>> MS-MVP
>>> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
>>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>>>
>>
>>
>
> You should have WPA-Personal. Pick that. And yes, you do need a
> passphrase.  If you have a choice between WPA_Personal with "AES" or with
> "TKIP," pick "AES" -- if *all* of the wireless devices support this.
>
> Once you successfully connect to a secure wireless network, Windows XP
> will save the password. You won't need to enter it again from that
> computer.  This is one more reason to be sure to change the SSID of your
> network from its default (Linksys) to something unique to you. Otherwise
> you may end up saving the password (or lack thereof) to some other network
> with the same name.
>
> --
> Lem -- MS-MVP
>
> To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
> http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm

> Lem:
>
> My devices are:
>
> Dell Dim 2400 (about 7 years old, but not my wireless device--this is cabled
> with the router).
>
> Dell Inspiron 2200 -- about 4 years old
>
> A new Acer One Aspire Netbook.
>
> Is there any way I can tell if these support the AES choice before I make
> the choice?
>
> Mel
>
>
>
> "Lem" <lemp40@unknownhost> wrote in message
> news:%23zhi6e9vJHA.4980@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> MZB wrote:
>>> Malke:
>>>
>>> I'm confused about one thing. Currently, my desktop is connected to the
>>> router via ethernet.
>>>
>>> OK, let's say I follow your directions using the desktop.
>>>
>>> I now turn on my laptop. I assume the laptop says I have a wireless
>>> connection. I assume it will then ask me for a passphrase when I select
>>> that connection?
>>> I assume once I type in the passphrase, THAT FROM THAT POINT ON I WILL BE
>>> SET (ie: I will not need to enter the passphrase again?).
>>>
>>> If that's correct, then I repeat the process for the netbook, right?
>>>
>>> One more question regarding security mode. I do NOT have a newish
>>> computer; I have a Dell Dimension 2400 with XP Home SP 2. So I don't
>>> think I can choose the WPA2- personal. So do I pick some other choice and
>>> is there still a passphrase?
>>>
>>> Mel
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:u$uh7F7vJHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> MZB wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> OK-- I just got my new Acer netbook. It's very nice.
>>>>>
>>>>> Now, I have a problem.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a desktop in the basement with a Linksys Router and my regular
>>>>> notebook upstairs.
>>>>>
>>>>> Unfortunately, I no longer have the password for my router (long
>>>>> story --
>>>>> it got lost when I moved 3 years ago). So, I want to add my new netbook
>>>>> to
>>>>> my network and have internet access. But the security settings will not
>>>>> allow that.
>>>>>
>>>>> I assume I will somehow have to hit the reset button to restore the
>>>>> Linksys to its factory settings. Beyond that, I don't remember how to
>>>>> reset the security settings that will now allow my netbook and notebook
>>>>> access. I'm probably going to have one of my IT guys from work come
>>>>> over
>>>>> and do it (I'll pay him, of course), unless someone here has some other
>>>>> better suggestions.
>>>> You don't need to pay anyone to do this because it is dead easy. With
>>>> the
>>>> Linksys plugged in, look for a tiny reset button. It's on the back of
>>>> mine
>>>> next to one of the wireless antennas. Press this button in - I use a
>>>> pencil
>>>> point - and hold it for 30 seconds. Count them out. This will reset the
>>>> router to factory condition. Now configure your wireless network
>>>> (general
>>>> instructions follow).
>>>>
>>>> Have a computer connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Examples
>>>> given are for a Linksys router. Refer to your router manual or the
>>>> router
>>>> mftr.'s website for default settings if you don't have a Linksys. Open a
>>>> browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and in the addressbar type:
>>>>
>>>> http://192.168.1.1 [enter] (this is the router's default IP address,
>>>> which
>>>> varies from router to router so check your manual)
>>>>
>>>> This will bring you to router's login screen. The default username is
>>>> left
>>>> blank and the Linksys default password is "admin" without the quotes.
>>>> Enter
>>>> that information. You are now in the router's configuration utility.
>>>> Your
>>>> configuration utility may differ slightly from mine.
>>>>
>>>> Click on the Administration link at the top of the page. You want to
>>>> change
>>>> the router's password from the default to something of your own. Enter
>>>> your
>>>> new password. WRITE IT DOWN SOMEWHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT. Re-enter the
>>>> password to confirm it and click the Save Settings button at the bottom
>>>> of
>>>> the page. The router will restart and present you with the login box
>>>> again.
>>>> Leave the username blank and put in your new password to get back into
>>>> the
>>>> configuration utility.
>>>>
>>>> Now click on the Wireless link at the top of the page. Change the
>>>> Wireless
>>>> Network Name (SSID) from the default to something you will recognize. I
>>>> suggest that my clients not use their family name as the SSID. For
>>>> example,
>>>> you might wish to name your wireless network "CastleAnthrax" or the
>>>> like. ;-)
>>>>
>>>> Click the Save Settings and when you get the prompt that your changes
>>>> were
>>>> successful, click on the Wireless Security link which is right next to
>>>> the
>>>> Basic Wireless Settings link (where you changed your SSID). If you have
>>>> a
>>>> newish computer, you will be able to set the Security Mode to
>>>> WPA2-Personal. Do that and enter a passphrase. The passphrase is what
>>>> you
>>>> will enter on any computers that are allowed to connect to the wireless
>>>> network. An example might be something like, "Here be dragons, beware
>>>> you
>>>> scurvy dogs!" WRITE IT DOWN SOMEWHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT.
>>>>
>>>> At this point, your router is configured and if the computer you were
>>>> using
>>>> to configure the router is normally going to connect wirelessly,
>>>> disconnect
>>>> the ethernet cable and the computer's wireless feature should see your
>>>> new
>>>> network. Enter the passphrase you created to join the network exactly as
>>>> you wrote it (including spaces and punctuation, etc.) and start surfing.
>>>>
>>>> Malke
>>>> --
>>>> MS-MVP
>>>> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
>>>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>>>>
>>>
>> You should have WPA-Personal. Pick that. And yes, you do need a
>> passphrase.  If you have a choice between WPA_Personal with "AES" or with
>> "TKIP," pick "AES" -- if *all* of the wireless devices support this.
>>
>> Once you successfully connect to a secure wireless network, Windows XP
>> will save the password. You won't need to enter it again from that
>> computer.  This is one more reason to be sure to change the SSID of your
>> network from its default (Linksys) to something unique to you. Otherwise
>> you may end up saving the password (or lack thereof) to some other network
>> with the same name.
>>
>> --
>> Lem -- MS-MVP
>>
>> To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM.
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
>> http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm
>
>

On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:58:17 -0400, "MZB" <m**@noway.prudigy.net>
wrote:

>OK-- I just got my new Acer netbook. It's very nice.
>
>Now, I have a problem.
>
>I have a desktop in the basement with a Linksys Router and my regular
>notebook upstairs.
>
>Unfortunately, I no longer have the password for my router (long story -- it
>got lost when I moved 3 years ago). So, I want to add my new netbook to my
>network and have internet access. But the security settings will not allow
>that.
>
>I assume I will somehow have to hit the reset button to restore the Linksys
>to its factory settings. Beyond that, I don't remember how to reset the
>security settings that will now allow my netbook and notebook access. I'm
>probably going to have one of my IT guys from work come over and do it (I'll
>pay him, of course), unless someone here has some other better suggestions.
>
>Mel

> OK-- I just got my new Acer netbook. It's very nice.
>
> Now, I have a problem.
>
> I have a desktop in the basement with a Linksys Router and my regular
> notebook upstairs.
>
> Unfortunately, I no longer have the password for my router (long story -- it
> got lost when I moved 3 years ago). So, I want to add my new netbook to my
> network and have internet access. But the security settings will not allow
> that.
>
> I assume I will somehow have to hit the reset button to restore the Linksys
> to its factory settings. Beyond that, I don't remember how to reset the
> security settings that will now allow my netbook and notebook access. I'm
> probably going to have one of my IT guys from work come over and do it (I'll
> pay him, of course), unless someone here has some other better suggestions.
>
> Mel
>
>

"Lem" <lemp40@unknownhost> wrote in message
news:eKVGiU8vJHA.5392@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> MZB wrote:
>> OK-- I just got my new Acer netbook. It's very nice.
>>
>> Now, I have a problem.
>>
>> I have a desktop in the basement with a Linksys Router and my regular
>> notebook upstairs.
>>
>> Unfortunately, I no longer have the password for my router (long story -- 
>> it got lost when I moved 3 years ago). So, I want to add my new netbook
>> to my network and have internet access. But the security settings will
>> not allow that.
>>
>> I assume I will somehow have to hit the reset button to restore the
>> Linksys to its factory settings. Beyond that, I don't remember how to
>> reset the security settings that will now allow my netbook and notebook
>> access. I'm probably going to have one of my IT guys from work come over
>> and do it (I'll pay him, of course), unless someone here has some other
>> better suggestions.
>>
>> Mel
>
> Both Malke and Steve have given you good advice.
>
> However, before you reset the router to its factory default, if you did
> *not* set a password to gain access to the router's configuration utility,
> follow Malke's directions to log into the router, navigate to the Wireless
> Security section and you should see, in clear, the password needed to
> access your wireless network.
>
> --
> Lem -- MS-MVP
>
> To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
> http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm

"Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
news:emxt79QwJHA.5584@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> MZB wrote:
>
> Comments inline:
>
>> 1) It says on the basic set-up screen, enter settings provided by my ISP.
>> Do you know what that is? Is it something I can just get from my
>> computer?
>
> It means that if you have cable Internet, for the connection you just set
> the router to do DHCP. If you have DSL Internet, you usually select PPoe
> and enter the username and password which you chose when originally
> setting
> up the DSL connection. This isn't something you get from your computer.
> Cable doesn't require a username/password to use the Internet; DSL does.
>
>> 2) Do I need to change the starting IP address. The manual says "because
>> the Router's default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the starting IP address
>> must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.167.1.253. The
>> default starting IP address is 192.168.1.100. Does this mean I can't just
>> go with the default?
>
> No. Just go with the default.
>
>> 3) They talk about the MAC address clone. Do I need to mess around with
>> that?
>
> Not usually. Older cable modems would sometimes bind to a particular
> network
> adapter's MAC address (this is part of the hardware) but I haven't seen
> this in many years.
>
>> 4) Advanced Routing - do I have to do anything with that
>
> No.
>>
>> 5) The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings. Is this where I put in the
>> SSID name? Also, do I ENABLE or DISABLE the broadcast of my router's
>> SSID.
>
> If you will re-read what I originally wrote you, it will help you. The
> SSID
> is your wireless network name. The default name is Linksys. Change this.
> You want to enable broadcasting as not broadcasting provides no security
> benefit and causes issues.
>
> Generally you can leave the wireless channel at default.
>
>> 6) Should I filter via MAC addresses.? If so, I assume I just enter the
>> MAC address for each of my two laptops? Where is my MAC address (or is it
>> the same as the Physical Address that I get via ipconfig/all)?
>
> No. Don't add unnecessary complexity to this. Here is my full router setup
> boilerplate for your convenience once again. Take the parts that are
> applicable to your situation. Setting up a router and a secure wireless
> connection normally takes only a few minutes.
> *****
> Setting up a router is quite simple. Normally you run the CD that came
> with
> the router and follow the instructions. If you're running Vista perhaps
> the
> CD that came with the router won't work; I don't know this. But you can
> set
> up the router without a CD. Note that if you have cable Internet, for the
> connection you just set the router to do DHCP (or there may even be a
> choice of cable for you to select). If you have DSL Internet, you usually
> select PPoe and enter the username and password which you chose when
> originally setting up the DSL connection. So:
>
> 1. Turn off the power to your cable modem.
> 2. Attach a cat5e ethernet cable (usually provided with the router) going
> from the router's Internet/WAN port to the cable modem's ethernet port.
> 3. Attach a cat5e ethernet cable going from your computer's network
> adapter
> to one of the ports on the router. If you don't have an ethernet cable
> (because you were using USB), you will need to go to the store and buy
> one.
> 4. Turn on the cable modem. After all the lights are on, turn on the
> router.
>
> To configure the router:
>
> Have a computer connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Examples
> given are for a Linksys router. Refer to your router manual or the router
> mftr.'s website for default settings if you don't have a Linksys. Open a
> browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and in the addressbar type:
>
> http://192.168.1.1 [enter] (this is the router's default IP address, which
> varies from router to router so check your manual)
>
> This will bring you to router's login screen. The default username is left
> blank and the Linksys default password is "admin" without the quotes.
> Enter
> that information. You are now in the router's configuration utility. Your
> configuration utility may differ slightly from mine. The first thing to do
> is change the default password because *everyone* knows the default
> passwords for various routers.
>
> Click on the Administration link at the top of the page. Enter your new
> password. WRITE IT DOWN SOMEWHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT. Re-enter the
> password to confirm it and click the Save Settings button at the bottom of
> the page. The router will restart and present you with the login box
> again.
> Leave the username blank and put in your new password to get back into the
> configuration utility.
>
> Now click on the Wireless link at the top of the page. Change the Wireless
> Network Name (SSID) from the default to something you will recognize. I
> suggest that my clients not use their family name as the SSID. For
> example,
> you might wish to name your wireless network "CastleAnthrax" or the
> like. ;-)
>
> Click the Save Settings and when you get the prompt that your changes were
> successful, click on the Wireless Security link which is right next to the
> Basic Wireless Settings link (where you changed your SSID). Most computers
> purchased within the last 4 years have wireless hardware that will support
> WPA2-Personal (also called WPA2-PSK). This is the encryption level you
> want. If your wireless hardware is older, use WPA. Do not use WEP as that
> is easily cracked within minutes. So go ahead and set the Security Mode to
> WPA2-Personal. Do that and enter a passphrase. For example, you might use
> the passphrase, "Here be dragons, beware you scurvy dogs!". The passphrase
> is what you will enter on any computers that are allowed to connect to the
> wireless network. WRITE IT DOWN SOMEWHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT.
>
> At this point, your router is configured and if the computer you were
> using
> to configure the router is normally going to connect wirelessly,
> disconnect
> the ethernet cable and the computer's wireless feature should see your new
> network. Enter the passphrase you created (exactly as you wrote it with
> all
> capitalization and punctuation) to join the network and start surfing.
> *****
>
> Malke
> -
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>

"Malke" <malke@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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> MZB wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the clarification. I appreciate the time you took to respond.
>
> No problem. You're very welcome.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>

> I really want to thank all of you again.
>
> It LITERALLY TOOK UNDER 3 MINUTES and I was taking my time and doing it
> carefully.
>
> All went smooth as silk. I did use WPA2 and selected AES.
>
> It worked fine.
>
> I've quickly installed my AV and Firewall and
>
> Now to do the 25-30 Windows Updates
>
> All looks good