I have an Actiontec 1524 DSL Modem/Router. I want to add wireless to my network.?
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Yes the best wireless router you can use is Linksys WRT54G in this case you have a modem cum router so you will have an internal ip of 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 something like that ,check that and follow the list. Please follow the list\n\n  \nPlease follow these directions to setup your Broadband modem:\n\nConnecting your Broadband Modem to the Router\n\n1.      First connect directly to your Broadband Modem without the router and verify that you can get on line.\n\n2.      Once you've verified that you can get onto the internet without the router please proceed. If you can not please contact your ISP for further assistance.\n\n3.      Now unplug the Ethernet cable that connects to your Broadband Modem from the back of your computer.\n\n4.      Take the connection that you just unplugged from the back of your computer and connect it to the WAN port of the router.\n\n5.      Take a different Ethernet cable and plug it into port closest to the WAN port, or into the LAN port.\n\n6.      Look on the front of the router.   The following lights should be illuminated:\n\n-           Power\n\n-           WAN Link\n\n-          Link/Act (On the port that you connected your computer to)\n\n-          Note If other lights other than Link/Act are illuminated on this port, that is normal\n\n-          You may have a few other lights illuminated depending on the model number router you have, but the 3 above must be illuminated for proper connection.\n\n7.      Hold the Reset button on the router for 30 seconds or more\n\n8.      Restart your computer\n\nConfiguring the Router\n\n1.      Go to your desktop and double click on Internet Explorer (Located on the Start Menu in Windows XP)\n\n2.       When "Internet Explorer" opens type http://192.168.1.1 into the "Address" bar and click on Go\n\n3.      The "Enter Network Password" window will appear.\n\n4.       Skip user name and type admin (admin is the default password) as the password, and click OK\n\n5.      Change the LAN IP address from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.0.1**\n\n6.       Click Apply\n\n**NOTE:  Once you click apply you will no longer access the router via http://192.168.1.1, but http://192.168.0.1\n\nFinishing the Setup\n\n1.      Shut down your PC.\n\n2.      Unplug the power from the back of the router.\n\n3.      Unplug the power from the modem.\n\n4.      Wait for 30 second.\n\n5.      Power up the modem.\n\n6.      Wait for the lights to stop blinking.\n\n7.      Power up the router.\n\n8.      Start up your computer.\n\n9.    Surf the internet.\n \n \n\nNow to setup wireless\n\nTypically most non-Linksys branded wireless adapters have their own built-in Configuration utilities. If unsure on how to use them, please see the Wireless Adapters documentation or contact the Manufacturer of the Wireless Adapter. If Windows XP is being used, then the Wireless Adapter may use Windows XP’s built-in configuration utility, which would be the same configuration as Linksys products under Windows XP. If this is the case, try the following instructions:\n\nClick on the Start button and click on the Run option. \nWhen the “Run” window opens, type ncpa.cpl into the “Open” field and click on the OK button. \nWhen the “Network Connections” window opens, right click on the Wireless Network Connection icon and click on the View Available Wireless Networks option. \nClick on the SSID that the Wireless Network is using (linksys is the default SSID on all Linksys Wireless products). \nAfter clicking on the SSID of the Wireless Network, there will be either a check box stating, Allow me to connect to the selected network, even though it is not secure, or “Network Key” and “Confirm network key” fields. \nIf there is a check box, check it, then click on the Connect button \nIf there are “Network Key” and “Confirm network key” fields, then input the Wireless Networks WEP Key, then click the Connect button. \nAfter clicking the “Connect
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Does your DSL router have a pair of antenna?\n\nThe "blue cord" is called a network cable.  It can run from the back of your router to your e-machine.  You e-machine should have a connection for it.  This will let you get on the Internet without being wireless for now.\n\nWhat brand of Westell is it?  that will help determine what you need to do to enable wireless if it can handle wireless connections.
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No, but you may have to consider what equipment you attach to your LAN. You need to consult your ISP, modem documentation, or the modem's website to see if it has a router incorporated into the modem. They do this so that you can have the protection of a Router with NAT. Quite a few DSL providers hace modems with the feature. If it has a router incorporate into the modem you will only need a hub*, switch**, or wireless access point***. I have BellSouth DSL. I requested a wireless modem&#92;router and they sent me one at no cost. \nIf you do decide to add your own router and the modem has one incorporated into it, your ISP will have to talk you into changing the setting to allow the new router to work with your current system.
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Connect the routers "internet" port into the cord coming from the DSL modem. If your DSL provider uses PPPOE authentication you will need to configure your router to work with it. You can edit this in your router's configuration page which can be accessed by going to internet explorer and typing its ip address (192.168.1.1 on linksys routers or 192.168.0.1 on dlink) in the address bar. When you hit enter you will be prompted for a password and username. The default for this is typically username:admin password:admin. There will be a section in the configuration where you can add this. Otherwise i would check your physical connections and reset your DSL modem after you connect the router by unplugging it and plugging it back in.\n\nHope this helps :)
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You can get a wireless router. The cable that goes from your DSL modem to your desktop computer will plug into the wireless router instead. The desktop computer will plug into the router and the router will send a signal out that your laptop can use to get online with the DSL. You may or may not need an additional wireless card added to the laptop to be able to do this. \n\nWireless routers should be setup with encryption, so not just anyone can drive up around your house and hop onto your internet. (Neighbors are known to be curious and depending on their technical skills, they may be able to read your files.) I suggest taking your laptop to Best Buy, having the Geek Squad tell you if you need a wireless card or not (unless you know you have one already) and then help you get a wireless router. Linksys routers are probably the most common. I'd also recommend having the Geek Squad come out and set it up for you. They will setup the encryption too so no one else can get in.
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As WPA is a feature of the router, not Windows, you have to have a router that has the WPA feature.  Check the web site of the manufacter of your router as they will often have a download that adds WPA to their older router.  (WPA is software, not hardware.)
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They should hook up automatically, most wireless routers allow upto 4 wireless devices.  Be more specific, what devices?
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use a switch or hub , and connect all of them  whit your computer , and configure your adsl conection in wndows to allow he other conection use that .
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Wireless Networks\nWhat I know\n\nBegin with the high speed DSL or cable service.  As far as I know, wireless networks would need one of these, although it is not certain that a simple wireless network needs a dedicated line; it might work with a dial-up but configuring the wireless router might be impossible since it seems to depend of internet access to do so.\nAssuming broadband is available, the next step would be to install a wireless router, such as a Linksys WRT54G, a device capable of speeds up to 54 Mbs.  The device itself has an internet-like address of 192.168.1.1 and each device attached to or accessing it has an address which converts the last digit to the form 100 or 101 and so forth.  Thus, a laptop with a wireless card might be address 192.168.1.101.     One can access and configure a Linksys router by entering the address 192.168.1.1 into a web browser and is immediately presented the configuration screen. The person doing the configuration change must have the user name and password originally entered at the time the device was installed, assuming the person installing it changed the default factory user name and password.  The Linksys router is installed by first attaching your main computer to the DSL or cable modem, then using the supplied software on the CD accompanying the router, following the steps as directed on the installation CD.  It directs you to attach an Ethernet cable from your computer to the modem, either DSL or cable, then arranging the wires from wall outlet or TV cable to the modem, then from the modem to the router, plugging cables into the jacks as shown.  If one follows this set of instructions, internet access is immediately available through the router.\nA simple wireless network need not be entirely wireless. One or more computers can be wired to the router, usually up to a limit of four, plus other wireless devices.  The Linksys routers are limited to 253 devices and defaulted to 50 total devices, but realistically it is not likely anyone would attach that many to a network.  My original configuration had the desktop wired to the router via Cat 5 ethernet cable and the laptop using a wireless card.  Later I installed a Netgear  USB adapter to the desktop and converted it to wireless.  The advantage of attaching the “main” computer by cable is that the speed is much faster, around 100 Mbs compared to 54 using wireless, although Netgear makes a wireless router capable of 100 Mbs.This higher speed would be an advantage when two devices on the network are exchanging files or accessing a shared printer.\nHaving installed the router, the next step is installing or inserting a wireless adapter in each computer.  This usually implies installing drivers and/or utilities supplied with the device on a CD.  If the main computer is wired to the router, it is only necessary to attach the Cat 5 cable from the back of the computer to one of the available ports on the router.  The computer must have an Ethernet (RJ45) port built in or a network card installed to do this.  At this point, no network exists, but internet access at each computer, wireless or wired,  normally comes on automatically with little trouble by the user.\nNow for setting up a true network.  Assuming each computer is running Windows XP, the next step is allowing Windows to create the network.   On each computer it is necessary to go to the Control Panel and select Network Connections, then select Network Setup Wizard. Windows will construct the network using the names of the computers involved and the name of the network which you gave the wireless router.  Simply follow the windows presented making sure you know the name you have given to that computer and the name you gave the network when you installed the router.   Where are the names to be found?  The computer name is located internally and is accessed by going to the Control Panel and selecting System.  A tab is labeled Computer Name and it also has the workgroup name
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your broadband provider should sell wireless routers.\n\nor search ebay for wireless routers for broadband.\n\nif your laptop doesnt have a built in wireless receiver you will need to buy one of them also.\n\nlook at this link, this is what your looking for. ask the seller question to see if its compatible with your laptop - \n\nhttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NETGEAR-54-Mbps-Wireless-ADSL-Modem-Router-DG834G_W0QQitemZ9711757398QQcategoryZ44997QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Umm I will try to explain as I use a dlink G650 quite often.\n\n\nYou should have a box that is under the properties of your network card or it might be under the protocol thing and it has a list of your prefered networks and which one to auto connect to.\n\nBetter still double click on the icon for your wireless network connection then go to properties once you get to the windows thing go to the tab for wireless networks there is an option in there just do wht you need to
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Ouch.  Time to hit Ebay, if your old modem only had USB on the LAN side....  Fortunately lots of people sell DSL modems for not too much.  Try to use the same brand as your old one, just get a model  that has Ethernet output (so if your old modem was a Westell, get another one)
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If your laptop is new, it should come pre-installed with a wi-fi card. If not, you need a wi-fi adapter. Any Radio Shack, Best Buy, or Target stores have adapters and routers. \n\nIf you have a PC in the home with a DSL connection, your modem is more than likely wi-fi capable. If you're not sure, call your ISP. If your modem is wi-fi capable, then all you need to do is get the adapter for your laptop and follow the instructions.\n\nI just did this for my mom. Her laptop came with the wi-fi card so it was easy. \nI got most of myhelp from Wi-fi.org
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check your wireless router software
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from your cable or DSL modem connect the ethernet cable to the router input.  Install and configure using the CD which came with the router.  During the installation process it checks the connectivity and you are on if its passed.  Couple of tips though.  \n\n1. Change the default SSID\n2. Never broadcast the SSID (make sure the broadcast option is uncheked)\n3. Set up a 64/128 bit WEP key\n\nOnce you done the above then all your wireless adapters can pick up the signal once you set up with the authentication.
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It should look like this ....\n\nInternet cable from Westell Modem --> router\n\n- check your WEP encryption if enabled\n- did you install the drivers and set everything up in the main system?\n- Can the computer see the wireless router (visa versa)
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First off we need to know what kind of router you are working with.  Please provide the model and make, along with the kind of internet service you have.  Also what operating system you are on would be helpful - Windows XP, Mac OS X, etc.  \n\nThe first thing do when you hook up a router to your DSL/Cable Modem is to turn all the equipment off.\n\nPower down the computer, the DSL/Cable Modem and your router.  Its best to physically remove the power cables from the modem and the router to ensure that electricity is not keeping any memory chips alive.  Make sure you plug the ethernet cable from the DSL/Cable modem into the routers WAN/internet port.  Then make sure your computer's ethernet port is plugged into one of the routers LAN ethernet ports, they are usually 4 ports right in a row on the back of the computer.  This should fix any problems with hooking up the cables physically, and now it up to your network settings on your computer.  In order to help, please provide the information I asked for at the top of this message. \n\nThanks!