Posted by
bucksfizz
17 yrs ago
I am trying to set up a wireless router to a connection from icable.
All seems to be ok, ie: it says the router is connected and working ok. But if i try to connect to the internet I cannot connect even though my comp says there is a full signal?
I have tried to repeat process and turned router on/off to reset, still no joy.
Any ideas?
I am using a mac to set up but could husbands pc if necessary.
Thanks
p.s. router is TP-LINK model TL-WR841N
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It can actually be very tricky if you're unlucky.
Not to be negative, but there could be any number of things wrong and troubleshooting them without being there is rather tricky. Do you have some geek friend/neighbor who can help you?
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"I've always used an ADSL modem - and never tried with iCable or whatever they call themselves."
Cable or DSL are pretty much the same setup in the router. Login (or not) is not really a product of the technology.
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As long as you've set up the wifi router properly, everything should work. If not, it's best to check if you can connect thru the desktop or wired connection first. If this is ok, then you 'll have to check on your wifi security settings. I'd turn off the secure settings first to see if it'll connect, then turn it back on when using normally.
Did you try to call for support from the manufacturer? They can usually determine what settings you should have before complicating matters.
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Are you sure you have a clear channel not used by other WiFi types in your area.
Some TVs also use WiFi channels for remote screens.
You could always go back to the Vendor and have them set it up.
Remember to use encryption -never WEP!
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"Remember to use encryption -never WEP!"
That's right. WPA is the way to go.
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Agreed 9-11. Get it to work first. Sorry. It's obvious to me but probably not so much to the non-geeks. ;)
"""That's right. WPA is the way to go."" But only if the computer's Wi-Fi device can handle it."
Sure. But WPA has been around for a while. Unless the computer is quite old this should not be a problem.
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"axptguy38 said ""Unless the computer is quite old this should not be a problem.""
Well, there's still a lot of "nearing obsolescence" Laptops (which can not handle WPA) out there - so I cater for the "least busty" [less well endowed] Laptops instead of "Cutting them dead"."
Maybe I just have a geeky mindset and renew too much too early. ;)
One can also use the somewhat cumbersome method of hardcoding the MAC addresses that are allowed to connect. Of course traffic will not be encrypted but at least no one will get a free ride.
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