network

[robrowboski]

I was wondering(and i know i ask alot of questions but im just trying to learn all i can so i don't need to ask questions) about having two computers in the home  and just having one cable modem would i just buy a  wirless router and if so anyone know anygood ones that i could maybe get from walmart?

[Broni]

having two computers in the home  and just having one cable modem would i just buy a  wirless router

That's it.
Any known brand: Belkin, Linksys, Netgear, D-Link...will do.

[robrowboski]

I just got a belkin router but i need to know how to make it encrypted or safer than it is now cause i don't think it has anything to stop like neighbors  from getting on the network

[Broni]

1. Open a Web Browser
 2. In the address bar type http://192.168.2.1
 3. Click on Security in the left hand column under Wireless
 4. Click Submit
 5. Select WPA-PSK (no server) from the Security Mode section
 6. Enter your Pre-shared Key (your choice)
Note: You can mask your Pre-shared Key by selecting Obscure PSK
 7. Click on Apply Changes

[robrowboski]

 al right  i think that will work and if there any way you could tell me how i could wirless usb network adapter  that only works on xp onto vista?
cause thats the comp that i need to hook one up on and it dosent work on vista and it can't connect to the internet with this usb working

[Broni]

How did you connect those two computers, router, and modem?

[robrowboski]

I only have on conected wired and then i tried to install the usb adapter and it didnt work on the other comp with vista

[Broni]

What do you need USB adapter for?
You connect computers like below:

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[robrowboski]

well the other computer is in another part of the house  and the guy who sold it to me said i needed the router and a usb network adapter to the computer i wanted to have wireless , so now i have one wired computer that the router is plugged into and the other computer i can't get the internet on.

[Broni]

Did you install all software for usb network adapter?

[robrowboski]

yeah but it's not for vista so i downloaded the vista beta from the site and that won't work either

[Broni]

Well, you'll have to go back to the store, and exchange it for Vista compatible network adapter.

[robrowboski]

there are non for the router i bought so i have to call tech support or try and find a driver that works

[robrowboski]

well now i got the driver that works but it's all screwy and still no internet

[Broni]

there are non for the router i bought

You need Vista compatible network adapter, not a router.