Connecting new pc to router

bobsmum

Hello techie gurus - please excuse a possible numpty-ish question...

I have an old Win XP desktop that is connected to my router (Netgear DG834GT) by an ethernet cable. I understand my ISP settings are held within my router, so once my new Win 7 desktop arrives, is it just a matter of installing Firefox on it, plugging the ethernet cable in to the new pc and connecting?

Is it that simple or am I missing something blindingly obvious?:D

custardy

should be
best to power off the router while you set up the new pc
then power them all up together

GunJack

no, it's that simple only install FF if you don't like IE, but you could treat yourself and try the awesome Opera - best browser of the lot


cus - there should be no need to power off the router doing this....

m5rcc

bobsmum wrote: »

Hello techie gurus - please excuse a possible numpty-ish question...

I have an old Win XP desktop that is connected to my router (Netgear DG834GT) by an ethernet cable. I understand my ISP settings are held within my router, so once my new Win 7 desktop arrives, is it just a matter of installing Firefox on it, plugging the ethernet cable in to the new pc and connecting?

Is it that simple or am I missing something blindingly obvious?:D

As long as the Ethernet drivers are installed on the new PC!

custardy

GunJack wrote: »

no, it's that simple only install FF if you don't like IE, but you could treat yourself and try the awesome Opera - best browser of the lot


cus - there should be no need to power off the router doing this....

shouldnt,but it can sometimes require a reboot
so easier to power it off while you fiddle with the PC

bobsmum

Blimey, that was quick! Thanks custardy and GunJack - I really had hoped it would be that simple, so fingers crossed!

GunJack, haven't used IE for many years, long-time FF fan here. Tried Opera years ago but certainly willing to give it another go when I get the new pc mastered.....

Thanks again to both of you.

bobsmum

m5rcc wrote: »

As long as the Ethernet drivers are installed on the new PC!

Is it possible they won't be? (Standard Dell configuration...)

custardy

bobsmum wrote: »

Is it possible they won't be? (Standard Dell configuration...)

should be fine

bobsmum

Just a quick heads up for anyone in a similar position - as the gurus above said, it was a simple job after all. Unplugged ethernet cable from old pc, plugged in to new, connected straight away.

Many thanks to GJ, custardy and m5rcc for the reassurance in advance.

GJ - will try Opera when I get the chance...

custardy

bobsmum wrote: »

Just a quick heads up for anyone in a similar position - as the gurus above said, it was a simple job after all. Unplugged ethernet cable from old pc, plugged in to new, connected straight away.

Many thanks to GJ, custardy and m5rcc for the reassurance in advance.

GJ - will try Opera when I get the chance...

didnt tell you at the time
It took me 3 hours on the phone to the mother in law to get her to swap a modem to a modem/router
I was near to driving through to Glasgow [STRIKE]to kill her[/STRIKE] do it myself :mad::eek:

robmar0se

I may be slow off the mark, but have you already connected yr new laptop to wireless too - I notice you said that you would connect via ethernet cable initially?

Its quite easy with the dg834gt - the manual's here: http://kbserver.netgear.com/pdf/dg834gt_manual.pdf

But as a shortcut, all you need to do is enter 192.168.0.1 into ur browser address box - the default router name and password is "admin" & "password". When in, on the left you will see wireless settings, click on this. The default SSID is "netgear" but you can change this to whatever you like. Scroll down to security, use WPA (or WPA2 if available) encryption, then add your choice of a network encryption key (just like a password). Don't forget to click "save".

This will have NO effect on yr wired connection.

Once you have done this, your laptop may say, if the wireless feature is turned on, say that new networks found. click on this, and it should show you your SSID, as above. Click on this and then enter your network security key. hey presto you now should have a wireless connection.

Much of this is paraphrased, maybe more info in the manual above if you run into difficulties.