Help setting up wireless linksys router


  1. Posts : 889
    Windows 7 64 & Ubuntu 64
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    Help setting up wireless network w/ new linksys router


    I had to redo my uncles wireless router this weekend. I was able to get the router hooked up and working with a hardwire, but the wireless didn't seem to get setup and when I tried to do it through control panel I didnt have any luck.

    I should say that I think he's on Vista (it's a compaq that's about 6 or 8 months old)

    what is the right way to do this?

    Thanks.
    Last edited by JohnnyScience; 15 Mar 2010 at 13:34.
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  2. Posts : 9,582
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    What model router is he using? Find the relevant product on the webpage and check the online manuals for it.
    Linksys by Cisco Home UK
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  4. Posts : 889
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    Sorry, I should say I need help setting up the wireless network, not the router itself, that part is done.

    This is the linksys router it is:

    Linksys by Cisco RangePlus-n Wireless Router WRT110
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  5. Posts : 889
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    Why won't vista automatically detect the wireless like 7 did for me?

    Needless to say I'm still having an issue.
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  6. Posts : 889
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    anyone?
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    Hi, can you connect to the router via it's ip address in any browser?
    example: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (should be your gateway ip address through "ipconfig /all"
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  8. whs
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    If your uncle's system is a laptop, check whether the WiFi is turned on. If it is a desktop, check whether he has a WiFi card or dongle.
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    whs said:
    If your uncle's system is a laptop, check whether the WiFi is turned on. If it is a desktop, check whether he has a WiFi card or dongle.
    Ahh this could be it in fact... I mean I believe the wireless signal is being sent out of the router, the laptop is able to connect to the internet via a hardline, but as soon as I unplug it, it goes dead. And the laptop for sure does have wireless capabilities.

    Where exactly would I go to turn on the wireless in a laptop? I'm not really familiar with them.
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  10. whs
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    Well, it depends on the model and make. E.g HPs have a switch in the front left. Other makes use Fn plus one of the keys on the top or the side. Others again have a dedicated switch all the way on the top of the keyboard (sort of a touch-switch). I suggest you look into the manual of that laptop. You usually find that in the Help and Support section of the Start menu.
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