router problem

GunJack

daily wrote: »

Your ssid gives you away to the neighbours, you might want to choose something more anonymous

wpa is min 8, if it said 5 or 13, you have probably selected the wrong encryption type.

At this stage I wouldn't worry about the network name....they won't have the key anyway...and think you're right about the encryption type

penrhyn

When you have got your wireless sorted out, it would be a good idea to have a look at the speed of your connection.
You are syncing at 1.7mbps downstream, what service are you paying for?
It may be that you are a long way from the exchange, have noise on your line, dodgy internal wiring, or are only paying for a 2mbps service.

kaza

In xp I have wpa-psk and TKIP ticked

Im with tiscali and pay 14.99 a month

penrhyn

Umm for what speed?

kaza

Just back from the computer shop and it still doesnt work!!

Jaffa.

(you might want to copy this into word)

Still doesnt work? Reset the router and start again.

On your computer delete all your wireless profiles (see image below) To get to that go start > (hover over) connect to > right click on wireless network connection > properties


Remove all of them

Make sure you have:

Your ISP login and password
You ISP settings
*******Then*******
- Press and hold the reset button on the back of the router for 30 seconds
- Plug the router into the computer via Ethernet
- Go to the login page for the router (see bottom of the router, it will be along the lines of http://192.168.1.1 / http://192.168.0.1
- Password protect your wireless with WPA-PSK (name the SSID WirelessOne so you know it's yours without personally identifying you (rather than netgear/your name)
- Enter in your ISP details under basic settings

Your done! that should work - pull the ethernet out, search for wireless, connect to your wireless name then your done

kaza

thanks Jaffa,

the computer mans just been out and done what you have said, and it doesnt connect so he thinks its a faulty router!! after all that

thanks so much for everyones help

espresso

kaza wrote: »

thanks Jaffa,

the computer mans just been out and done what you have said, and it doesnt connect so he thinks its a faulty router!! after all that

thanks so much for everyones help

Have you tried logging into the router and selecting no encryption? This would prove if it is an encryption issue.

kaza

He tried doing it with no security and with his pc and it wouldnt connect, ive spoke to amazon anyway and im getting another one delivered tomorrow.

espresso

kaza wrote: »

He tried doing it with no security and with his pc and it wouldnt connect, ive spoke to amazon anyway and im getting another one delivered tomorrow.

OK well you at least know how to set it up now!

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