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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: midwestguy on March 27, 2010, 06:49:43 AM
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My wireless works. But the connection name we have always seen is not being found. When I search available networks it doesn’t find it anymore. It just says Linksys. I’ve unplugged it, used a pin to restart it from the back. We also do not have security on it.
I'm out of warranty, because I contacted Linksys. My router is old, should I buy a new one? Is there new technology that dictates doing so?
I have a Toshiba laptop that uses Vista. Also, my Blackberry can’t find our old connection either, it also just found Linksys
I’m fairly new at this, so if I’ve forgotten something, I greatly apologize
Please help me….
Thanks
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Do you by chance have the wireless ssid broadcast disabled
I have one of these and it isn't the best of the best. I finally set it to wireless MAC fikters and only allowed my 2 wireless units to connect
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1) how do I change that setting?
2) how did that setting change from when it did work ok?
3) if not this one, is there a better one?
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Are you absolutely sure the "Linksys" connection you're seeing is your router and not one the belongs to someone else who lives nearby? If this seems a possibility, you could verify it by turning off your router and then try connecting.
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Interesting thought. But no, once unplugged my internet goes down with it. I just don't know what happened to my other connection. And why is it a new connection with no encryption? Maybe I should just ignore. What is the right way to encrypt, while saving the long password, to have for the future?
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A reference: How To Protect a Linksys WRT54G Router Using WAP and WEP (http://www.howtodothings.com/computers-internet/how-to-protect-a-linksys-wrt54g-router-using-wap-and-wep)
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1) how do I change that setting?
2) how did that setting change from when it did work ok?
3) if not this one, is there a better one?
Log into your router, wireless, basic settings. When you done the reset it went back to factory, so the router will also need renamed under setup
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Thank you very much for all of your help....I'm back on line now!
Last question though, my linksys is old. Is a new one with newer technology going to make a difference?
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No, the WRT54G is capable of WPA, which is very secure. So, keep using the WRT54G until it fails, and then replace it.
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Thank you very much for all of your help....I'm back on line now!
Last question though, my linksys is old. Is a new one with newer technology going to make a difference?
Nah, its fine as is. To me they're are just a little squirrely to keep set at times. Mine has be great for the last 4 months this time. Keep it