I have the router (Is that what it's called?) hooked up to my Gateway from a previous computer we had. I don't see anywhere to hook it up to the back of the Older Compaq.  I Need a Computer Genius!  Help!
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seeing that you computer is so old\nyou may run into some problems..\nbut my answer is\ngo to your local CompUSA and ask a TECH to help you get the cables and router needed and ask them how to set it up..\nthey WILL tell and even draw you a diagram if needed.\nand when you get home..you still have trouble..all you have to do is call them on the telephone and they will walk you through it..right then and there..\nso that is what I would tell even a family member to do...\nGood Luck\nand God Bless\nSMILE...you will need to SMILE......
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Your router needs looking at. Below is a URL for you to check out.\n\nThere is also another to a tech forum where they help with networking issues.
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Did you change the NIC? Or is this a new computer?\nCan you ping the modem?\nIf you change out the NIC, they are only $10-15, you may get an easy answer.\nIt could also be the driver for the NIC.\nChanged cable modem?? Why, was the old one bad?\nAre the settings in the modem correct?
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go to the Compaq site and download the manual
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You need to unplug the cable modem power for 30 seconds and plug it back in to let it reset after you change computers.  I just found that out from trial and error, while I was hooking up to my laptop.  On the laptop I had to restart the computer also, but on the desktop I didn't have to.  I think I am going to buy a wireless router next.
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It's tough to explain without your router model.  Basically, you sign on to your router through your internet browser, go to the wireless settings section, enable WPA encryption, enter a password, save, and then reconnect to the router by entering the password on your computer.\n\nThe best thing to do is to go to the website of the manufacturer of your router and see if they have a good walkthrough.\n\nThis is the only site I found that would make any sense at all to a beginner:\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/printable/article/id,115066/printable.html
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Either of these should work okay.  But I would like to recommend Dell instead of Gateway.  They are more reliable and cheaper to have repaired.  Hope this helps
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Hi I know this can be very frustrating and I sympathize with you.  The main reason that I think that your computer is not working correctly with your router and your mom's is, is because your computer's security key doesn't match the security key of the hard-wire(your mom's) router.  When the company from the wireless Internet provider sets up the network connection they set up a profile including a security key, if they key doesn't match the router key, it won't work.  A good solution for this problem is to locate your profile, it will probably show up if you click on your wireless icon (it may be located on the bottom of your screen by the time) and double click on it.  On the profile it should say something like settings and under there it should have a security passphrase.  If you know the passphrase I would re-type it and then click apply if not call your provider and explain that you need to know the passphrase to fix the problem, they should give it to you.  Once you type it in, click apply and this should fix the problem but when you are retyping them, make sure that they are the same on each computer.  I hope that this isn't too confusing and that it helps you.  Good Luck!
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I have never had anything but problems with gateway machines.  I worked as a technician in a major university's computer labs for several years and even had a gateway computer erupt in smoke and flame when it was plugged in and turned on.  Another thing that hacks me off is that they use aftermarket parts in their machines like GeForce video cards, but the remove the part number and put on their own numbers.  This makes it IMPOSSIBLE to get support for the part from anyone other than gateway tech support.  Gateway tech support is HORRIBLE.  Anyway, i'm done ranting now.
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I've owned two gateways and believe me this last gateway I purchased will be my last. They have no longevity to them at all, even if all you do is word processing or the most basic of computer functions. \nMy fiance is a Dell man and he has no complaints. I've never purchased a computer from a store but I don't feel comfortable with that. So I will try Dell next. He has no complaints so we will see. \nBut definitely NOT Gateway...
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sorry, but you got it wrong. you have either not a router but an access point or you bought the wrong print server.\nwith the print server you bought, your router should look like this (it should have a 4 port switch)\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/ShowImage.asp?Image=33%2D122%2D022%2D14%2Ejpg%2C33%2D122%2D022%2D15%2Ejpg%2C33%2D122%2D022%2D16%2Ejpg%2C33%2D122%2D022%2D17%2Ejpg%2C33%2D122%2D022%2D18%2Ejpg%2C33%2D122%2D022%2D20%2Ejpg&CurImage=33%2D122%2D022%2D15%2Ejpg&Description=NETGEAR+WGT624+IEEE+802%2E3%2C+IEEE+802%2E11b%2Fg+Wireless+Firewall+Router+%2D+Retail\nor you can get a wireless print server (this works with an access point) but i wouldn't recommend it, because a new router with 4 port switch is cheaper.\nthe printer is hooked to the print server and the Cat5(e) cable (RJ45 regular) goes from the print server to one of the 4 ports on the router.
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If you are completely ignorant then you may want to take it to a shop and get it fixed. Generally you will need a compatible 80 Gb HDD drive, carefully unscrew and remove your old drive and replace it with the new one, if you have the back up system restore disks then you can use them or better still if you have the XP install disks/ CDs  then you run them. If you have neither then you may have to contact Gateway if its still under warranty or buy a new Windows if its not under warranty
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Try it here.\nhttp://store.yahoo.com/impactcomputersmiami/220807-001.html\nor just google it http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=220807-001+and+Compaq
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Yes, you need another router. It will the fastest and most efficient way to do this. There is software you could install that allows it to be done through one of the computers, but it is a nightmare and you would always have to have both machines on. With the prices of Internet Broadband routers these days, why even bother.\n\nI won't fill up this page with the "How-to", so please take a look here:\n\nhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1114037291160&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
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Well first of all you need two things.\n\nYou need a wireless router and you need to make your computer wireless. Just because you get a wireless router, does not mean the router is the wireless. The router first needs to connect with your DSL, and then the router acts like your DSL and sends the connection to your wireless computers. In order to make your computer wireless, you need to also get a linksys PC card that will easily attach itself to your computer. If you want to use your USB port, get the one that connects to your USB. \n\nOnce you get those two setup correctly, you can get wireless access to your router. I recommend that you password your wireless connection so that other people cannot get access to your DSL.\n\nEDIT: If your computer comes with it internally, then you dont need a separate card for it =) Yes you just need the wireless router 802.11g. If you need more help just add more details...I will check back on this one.
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The laptop is probably dead. Sorry. Here is how to salvage your data:\n\nIf you have access to another computer you should be able to open the case and remove the hard drive, then use an adapter cable to connect the drive to the second computer as a slaved drive. You may have to change a jumper setting on the drives so the new system bios will know which drive is the master and which is the slave. On older systems, you may have to manually detect the newly slaved drive correctly. For this you may need to get manufacturers settings for the laptop drive, so look on it's label for Manufacturer's name and model number, etc. Look up their website and look under support for the correct settings for the correct number of heads, cylinders, and sectors, for your model, or call Compaq and see if they have these settings. Once the laptop drive is detected in the other computer's bios, you should be able to boot up and "see" another drive. Once you can, you can copy the drive's contents and burn them onto a CD, (with the proper software and equipment.) You can just recover precious files, if you have limited drive space and/or no CD-Rom or DVD-Rom burner. Good Luck! : )
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In Asia somewhere sits this fella who answers the Tech help line for all things Dell and Gateway. Try calling him, if nothing else he will hand you off to at least 5 other interesting people who will also try to answer your question.\nDell 1-800-624-9896\nGateway 1-800-846-2301