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Re: wifi for Gateway 552ge [Re: SharonB] #866416
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You made a GREAT choice! I think you will enjoy having wireless available and you can still keep your PC as a wired connection.


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UPDATE: Router [Re: Draclvr] #869187
02/19/13 12:28 PM
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I wanted you all to know that my router came and I installed it. Sort of. My computer is now receiving a wifi signal - maybe. I have a cable between the computer and the router.

Actually I'm a bit confused about what I did but the router told me I needed a link between the computer and or router or modem. I did what it said at the time and after rebooting it straightened out and I was able to access my web pages again.

My Kindle is connected, but again I am confused about this password and identity business. I left it on the default.

Have not yet connected anything else. Will get to it.

Having medical issues and just physically and mentally tired.

Thanks Draclvr and Winfrey and all who gave me their input to help me make this difficult decision. Just a little further and I will be all set. thumbsup catrub

Re: UPDATE: Router [Re: SharonB] #869203
02/19/13 01:21 PM
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When you feel better, make sure you set up a password and enable the security on your wireless router. We can all help you get through it!


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Re: UPDATE: Router [Re: Draclvr] #869612
02/21/13 09:15 AM
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Enable security? Didn't I do that? I have an SSID name and a password they gave me and that seems to be working okay. I may want to change the password to something I can remember.

Have hooked up : PC, Kindle, BlueRay, cable box and xbox. All appear to be working.

Now I have to go through that snake's nest of wires and fish out all the ones not in use.

How do I change my password?

Last edited by SharonB; 02/21/13 09:38 AM.
Re: wifi for Gateway 552ge [Re: SharonB] #869643
02/21/13 11:04 AM
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You should also change the SSID name. That password can be used by anyone who wants to get into your system. If someone nearby searches for available WiFi networks, yours will show up as unsecured and anyone can access it.

The easiest way to set all this up is through their web-based setup. This page explains it all pretty well. You should have gotten a users manual or something with the router - maybe even on the driver disk.

Linsys Router Setup


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Re: wifi for Gateway 552ge [Re: Draclvr] #869693
02/21/13 02:49 PM
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Thanks Draclver, this is really helpful. I'll get right on it after I warm up! shiver

Re: wifi for Gateway 552ge [Re: SharonB] #869738
02/21/13 06:57 PM
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That would be awhile for me! Snow, sleet, rain and lots of gusty winds here - yuck!


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Re: wifi for Gateway 552ge [Re: Draclvr] #870211
02/24/13 07:15 AM
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Draclvr, I updated my SSID and Password. My network shows a locked lock next to it. However my guest network (?) doesn't show a lock - closed or open. It does ask for a password. Is this safe?

Thanks for your advice/info!

PS: My Xbox and Kindle have both been updated to the new user info.

Last edited by SharonB; 02/24/13 07:16 AM.
Re: wifi for Gateway 552ge [Re: SharonB] #870253
02/24/13 11:36 AM
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Sounds like you have it all under control. My guest network shows the same thing, but I have it set for a password. So no one can use it unless they have the password.

Woo hoo, you did it!


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