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albertross_2

That'll be why then, the netgear router should intercept it, and go to the config page.

espresso

albertross wrote: »

That'll be why then, the netgear router should intercept it, and go to the config page.

Yes I thought that would be the case but wondered when lainey stardust said that it took them to the support site that they had already contacted.

lainey_stardust

ok, I disconnected the power but the router just started up and connected on to the net straightaway without going to the router login page. I've just done the run,cmd,ipconfig stuff and got an IE gateway of 192.168.0.5. I tried putting that into my search bar but then get a message saying this address doen't exist.( I am on firefox, does that make a difference?).
i think I'll ring Netgear tomorrow and complain that they haven't reeplied to my support request and see if they can fugure this out for me.
Can I just say a HUGE THANKS to Albertross and Espresso for taking the time to try and help me, much appreciated. I'll let you know how I get on. xxxxxx

lainey_stardust

Morning all. I've just checked the Netgear online submission site again and there is a message from one of their support team giving me a number to call to arrange a replacement router! how good is that? will give them a ring tomorrow and let you know the outcome.
once again, thanks for your time and help guys ;-)

lainey_stardust

hi all, quick update on the router situation.... i was given the wrong phone number so I emailed them again and they have given me a Uk number to ring. My only gripe is the length of time they take to reply. I'm going to ring the UK number today.. will keep you posted....

Fash

Hi - I bought a wireless ADSL Router Kit - make D-Link - and got a friend to install it. This was ages ago. My son has just bought himself a laptop and when he signed on he was told that my wireless connection was not secure and shouldn't be trusted. I'm not terribly knowledgable when it comes to computers or the terms used but I thought I would look at the connection and see if I could make it secure but I can't find it! Can anyone tell me where to look for it please.
Thank you
Regards
Fash

cledor

Fash wrote: »

Hi - I bought a wireless ADSL Router Kit - make D-Link - and got a friend to install it. This was ages ago. My son has just bought himself a laptop and when he signed on he was told that my wireless connection was not secure and shouldn't be trusted. I'm not terribly knowledgable when it comes to computers or the terms used but I thought I would look at the connection and see if I could make it secure but I can't find it! Can anyone tell me where to look for it please.
Thank you
Regards
Fash

See here http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=2613 or visit the UK site for D-Link.

Fash

Hi Cledor - thanks appreciate your help.
Regards
Fash

torianut

Hi - not sure if this is the right place to post this but I have a laptop and a wireless aol connection. We have an older desktop pc upstairs ( I know the wireless works there cos I take my laptop to bed! LOL!) and want to use it as wireless - a) how do I know if thats already possible and b) what will I need to buy to make it possible?

Thanks in advance xx

wolvesinwales

torianut wrote: »

Hi - not sure if this is the right place to post this but I have a laptop and a wireless aol connection. We have an older desktop pc upstairs ( I know the wireless works there cos I take my laptop to bed! LOL!) and want to use it as wireless - a) how do I know if thats already possible and b) what will I need to buy to make it possible?

Thanks in advance xx

Depending on age and spec of the older desktop you probably only need a wireless dongle that costs around £10 and a network card for approx £7. I recently connected a 10 year old 'Tiny' computer running Windows 98 without a problem.