wireless problem

mindyourlanguage

scheming_gypsy wrote: »

just had a check and the backup will contain the password. So when you've reset it and restored the config it should put the username and password back in for you.
Although you can also see your password in the config file using software such as http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/router_password_recovery.html which will allow you to take a copy of it.

I have reset the router and loaded in backup file. All works okay wirelessly (if thats a word....lol). I moved it back to where its been for the last 4 years and the pc can't pick up the router.

I move it back next to the pc again and bingo it works.

mindyourlanguage

Looks like a new router then......

GunJack

before you do that, download and run inSSider from here on a wifi-enabled lappy:-

http://www.metageek.net/products/inssider/

note:- it uses the device's inbuilt wifi capability to scan, so don't put it on your desktop unless it has wifi capability

it allows you to see your wifi channel, and possibly more importantly what other
routers close to you are using - it may be as simple as changing the channel your router's wifi is operating on

chateauneufdupape

I had the exact same problem with my daughter's laptop. I eventually solved it after checking out the problem via many Google searches. I can't remember exactly how I did it as it was many months ago, but I will try and get some information when I get home. The bottom line was that I didn't change the router or settings on it.

grizzly1911

Are you sure you aren't being swamped by a near by BT Home Hub or similar.

I ended having to upgrade to "N" router to overcome my neighbour's set up.

chateauneufdupape

I used Microsoft Fixit 50715 to solve the problem.

Hammyman

mindyourlanguage wrote: »

I don't really want to do this but feel I must as a last option. I'm not sure weather or not the back up file will cause the same problem again.

Also, does the backup save ISP password as I've lost my letter.

Yes the backup file saves all the settings including, possibly, the incorrect one.