making my wifi router/modem safe/secure

debs626

I get that page but without the buttons on the left :-(

Chippy_Minton

Are you using Internet Explorer or Firefox etc? The config page may only work with IE.

BTW set up security from a wired (Ethernet cable) connection, not wireless, otherwise as soon as you enable security you'll lose the connection.

debs626

Chippy_Minton wrote:

Are you using Internet Explorer or Firefox etc? The config page may only work with IE.

BTW set up security from a wired (Ethernet cable) connection, not wireless, otherwise as soon as you enable security you'll lose the connection.

Yes using IE

wired (Ethernet cable) connection <

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you have totally lost me there.

Chippy_Minton

Wired connection means connecting the PC to the router with an Ethernet cable. You only need to do this whilst setting up wireless security. Most modern PCs and laptops have a network port which accepts an Ethernet cable - here's a photo of one -- http://www.oldwestbury.edu/resnet/images/back_of_computer.gif -- a bit like a wide telephone port.

debs626

Chippy_Minton wrote:

Wired connection means connecting the PC to the router with an Ethernet cable. You only need to do this whilst setting up wireless security. Most modern PCs and laptops have a network port which accepts an Ethernet cable - here's a photo of one -- http://www.oldwestbury.edu/resnet/images/back_of_computer.gif -- a bit like a wide telephone port.

Ahhh, thanks for the plain english Chippy,

I have my router connected to pc via the cable and I also think that teaching my cat to lay eggs is going to be easier ..... LOL

Mrs_pbradley936

debs626 wrote:

Ahhh, thanks for the plain english Chippy,

I have my router connected to pc via the cable and I also think that teaching my cat to lay eggs is going to be easier ..... LOL

Now you know why I phoned the help desk!

espresso

debs626 wrote:

I get that page but without the buttons on the left :-(

Can you see the various option buttons yet?

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