Need help to connect laptops to router without ethernet cable


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    windows 7 pr 64 bit
       #1

    Need help to connect laptops to router without ethernet cable


    I have a Netgear router (WNDR3400)

    I have 1 desktop pc (netgear software installed on this)

    I have 2 laptops

    All 3 pc's are running Windows 7 pro

    I need to change the Network Key (password) on the desktop.

    Then I need to know what has to be done so both laptop pc's will connect without an ethernet cable.
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  2. Posts : 1,519
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
       #2

    The manual that came with the Wireless Router has all that information. Basically you put the Router's IP address in your browser's Address bar, looks similar to 192.168.1.1 but last two numbers may be different, hit Enter and should open the page to your Router's Setup. You may need the user name and password, also provided in the manual. Once in you can go to the Wireless section to set up a password or change it if already there. You can also change the Network name but remember it.
    The manual:
    ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/WN..._23MAR2010.pdf

    Then when that is done you fire up the Notebooks and click the Wireless icon in the Notification Area, should show your Router and click to log in with the password you set.
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  3. Posts : 5
    windows 7 pr 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thank you
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  4. Posts : 1,519
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
       #4

    You're welcome.
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  5. Posts : 5
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    Thread Starter
       #5

    so when each laptop is turned on after the password has been changed, will there be some type of screen that comes up and asks for the correct password, which should be the new password that was setup?
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  6. Posts : 1,519
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
       #6

    Yes.
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  7. Posts : 5
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    Thread Starter
       #7

    thank you again
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