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router issue
Topic Started: Dec 27 2004, 11:18 PM (914 Views)
korn_mosher_4life-ZNS
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I've found a way to rig the internet. I just take this cat6 I have running from the living room to my room(50 feet and thats almost to short) and I switch this one and the one that connects to the modem. So everytime I want online I switch mine and theres out to the modem.
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1 suggestion: return it, and get a D-Link.

I've had bad experiences with D-Link routers. Complete loss of DNS if you constantly didn't go to different websites every 10 minutes. Get a Linksys, they're a division of Cisco a very popular networking company.

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I have a Linksys router. If I turn off SSID broadcasting will my laptop pick up the connection using my wireless card?

Yes :D That only hides the wireless network. It doesn't disable it.
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OK I disabled that. Now I'm going to try and set up the WPA, it wants some sort of key but not sure what to put in there.
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FearKiller
December 29, 2004 01:02 PM
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1 suggestion: return it, and get a D-Link.

I've had bad experiences with D-Link routers. Complete loss of DNS if you constantly didn't go to different websites every 10 minutes. Get a Linksys, they're a division of Cisco a very popular networking company.

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I have a Linksys router. If I turn off SSID broadcasting will my laptop pick up the connection using my wireless card?

Yes :D That only hides the wireless network. It doesn't disable it.

oh realy? i've had no problems with D-Link...but Linksys is also a good brand.
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I love cisco stuff, I never have to worry when I get something that is cisco. :D
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December 29, 2004 07:52 AM
I have a Linksys router. If I turn off SSID broadcasting will my laptop pick up the connection using my wireless card?

Also I went to my options in my router and WEP was available and I think WPA was also. But a bunch of numbers come up. I'm not sure how to set up either option.

With the broadcast turned off, the computer will not know what networks are available. This is only really a concern when there are multiple wireless networks that you connect to. However, you can always manually connect to a closed network, so it's of little consequence.

You cannot use WPA unless your laptop/computer can also use it. To verify that it can, try connecting to a closed network* (see below). There should be an option for password type. If you see WPA Personal, Wi-Fi Protected Access, or something similar (not WEP) then your computer can support it and you can safely enable it.

The bunch of numbers that come up is the HEX password that you will enter into the password field. You will probably use Key-1 with WEP. For WPA, setting a longer password with alphanumeric characters will help keep your network safe from malicious people.

Mercury.

* To connect to a closed network in WindowsXP, go to the Network panel and double-click on your wireless connection. There, you will have the option to connect to the network of your choice. If it is not listed, click on the Advanced button. There will be two lists, the top is of networks available, the bottom with networks you've previously connected to. Look for yours and connect to it.

To connect to a closed network on a Mac, click on the Airport menu from the upper right corner of your screen and select Other... from the menu. You can then type in the information needed. You can also set up locations so that you can quickly switch between closed networks. (If you would like more information on setup on a Mac, feel free to PM me.)


If you are using WEP, see if you can get 128bit/104bit encryption working first. If you can't, then try 64bit/40bit. The more bits you can use the better.
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korn_mosher_4life
December 29, 2004 10:46 AM
I've found a way to rig the internet. I just take this cat6 I have running from the living room to my room(50 feet and thats almost to short) and I switch this one and the one that connects to the modem. So everytime I want online I switch mine and theres out to the modem.

It sounds like you might not be putting in the password correctly. When you connect to the Internet, do you have to use a program to login first? If you do, have you entered this information into the router?

Also, the WPA password can be anything, and of any length. However, the longer it is, the better. Mine is set to 60 random characters, but I don't mind because my computers all save the password. But you can use something a bit simpler like Dirt47red@pLAneT or something.

Mercury.
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Well I read over your instructions and then again one more time. I'm not seeing much of what you mentioned. I was able to connect to the wireless network in my house. From there I don't see anything about password type. Little help please? :$
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If you currently have to use a program to log onto the your service before you can access the Internet, then you will need to set up the account information on the router. With a Netgear one, I believe you will go to the Basic Settings page. There, it will ask you whether you need to log on to connect. Select yes, and you will be given fields to enter your account name and password.

Mercury.
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Contact the manufacture or go on their website and look throe the help files
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primexx
December 29, 2004 12:18 AM
korn_mosher_4life
December 28, 2004 10:05 AM
the router is a netgear websafe (wired) router. Modle RP614

1 suggestion: return it, and get a D-Link.

netgear is the crappiest brand i've ever seen.

but if you insist, it tells you to wait 2 min, wait 2 min, then do what it saids, follow the instruction EXACTLY, or else it wont work, you'll have to do that EVERY time you unplug the power.

Excuse me while I break into hysterical laughter.

HAHAHAHAHALOLOLOLROFLYOUFOOL!!!

I would rather use a breadboard that I soldered myself than any product from D-Link.
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December 31, 2004 04:08 PM
primexx
December 29, 2004 12:18 AM
korn_mosher_4life
December 28, 2004 10:05 AM
the router is a netgear websafe (wired) router. Modle RP614

1 suggestion: return it, and get a D-Link.

netgear is the crappiest brand i've ever seen.

but if you insist, it tells you to wait 2 min, wait 2 min, then do what it saids, follow the instruction EXACTLY, or else it wont work, you'll have to do that EVERY time you unplug the power.

Excuse me while I break into hysterical laughter.

HAHAHAHAHALOLOLOLROFLYOUFOOL!!!

I would rather use a breadboard that I soldered myself than any product from D-Link.

Wow... Harshness... :rory:
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Seth
December 31, 2004 04:08 PM
primexx
December 29, 2004 12:18 AM
korn_mosher_4life
December 28, 2004 10:05 AM
the router is a netgear websafe (wired) router. Modle RP614

1 suggestion: return it, and get a D-Link.

netgear is the crappiest brand i've ever seen.

but if you insist, it tells you to wait 2 min, wait 2 min, then do what it saids, follow the instruction EXACTLY, or else it wont work, you'll have to do that EVERY time you unplug the power.

Excuse me while I break into hysterical laughter.

HAHAHAHAHALOLOLOLROFLYOUFOOL!!!

I would rather use a breadboard that I soldered myself than any product from D-Link.

I had a D- Link, but then it broke when I dropped my laptop.
How I have a laptop with something better than pentium 2.
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December 30, 2004 06:55 PM
If you currently have to use a program to log onto the your service before you can access the Internet, then you will need to set up the account information on the router. With a Netgear one, I believe you will go to the Basic Settings page. There, it will ask you whether you need to log on to connect. Select yes, and you will be given fields to enter your account name and password.

Mercury.

What I use to access my router setting is by going to http://192.168.1.1/
I have cable so I always have a connection.

But what I'll do is is go to Linksys' website (or Cisco) and see what help I can gather.
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Seth
December 31, 2004 01:08 PM
primexx
December 29, 2004 12:18 AM
korn_mosher_4life
December 28, 2004 10:05 AM
the router is a netgear websafe (wired) router. Modle RP614

1 suggestion: return it, and get a D-Link.

netgear is the crappiest brand i've ever seen.

but if you insist, it tells you to wait 2 min, wait 2 min, then do what it saids, follow the instruction EXACTLY, or else it wont work, you'll have to do that EVERY time you unplug the power.

Excuse me while I break into hysterical laughter.

HAHAHAHAHALOLOLOLROFLYOUFOOL!!!

I would rather use a breadboard that I soldered myself than any product from D-Link.

well, i've had absolutely no problems with it, so why dont you just go to a corner and work off your laughter and consider each product before you pre judge anything eh?
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