I just bought a LINKSYS 5PORt!!!!?
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I think that your are correct in thinking that everything is fine. Especially if both of you can get on the Internet.\n\nIF your ADSL modem is also acting as a router (which I guessing it does), \nAND both you and your sister's computers have DHCP enabled* \nTHEN everything is configured for you automatically!\n\nIn fact, you can connect more computers to your new switch and they will be configured automatically for the Internet as well.\n\n* Note: DCHP is what allows your computers to be automattically configured by your router. Windows 2000, XP and recent verions of the Mac OS have this installed as a standard option.
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I assume your Linksys is a wireless router?\n\nMake sure that the built-in adapters are enabled or turned on.  Make sure you're not running any firewall or security software, it'll conflict with the firewall of your router.  Try setting up the wireless network without a wireless security enabled first.\n\nFor wireless security, you may need to test if your laptops can use WPA.  Mine didn't, so I stayed with WEP.\n\nSome modems don't have a power button.  You may just need to unplug the power cord.  Or maybe if you have a switch or button that may say "Standby".\n\nOh, yeah... if your ISP is Cable Internet and you can get online when wired to the modem, you may need to do 2 things:\n\n1. Change the router's IP to 192.168.2.1 because some modems have the same IP address as the router.\n\n2.Do a Mac clone.  Comcast authenticates users through MAc addresses - w/ Linksys, just access the router page and in BAsic Setup look for a tab called "Mac Clone" (I think).... then enable it and save.  \n\nHope this helps!   :)
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did u check if wi-fi is 'enabled'\n\nmay i add a link \n\nhttp://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN511.asp ... is this it
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Review of the Linksys WAG354G wireless, ADSL2+, 4 port router. This new 802.11g wireless router from Linksys is a break from their traditional style of routers with significant design flair over their standard offering.\nWhat's in the box\n\n    * Router\n    * Power supply\n    * Ethernet cable\n    * Telephone cable\n    * Microfilter\n    * Manual on CD-ROM\n    * Quick start guide\n\nGetting Started\nThe router itself is about the size of a double CD, much smaller than a normal Linksys router. It can be stood either horizontally (on 4 small rubber feet) or, vertically by twisting round a flat stabilizer (stops it falling over). Unlike most linksys wireless gear, there are no visible external antenna, but a hidden RP-SMA connector is under a pop-out flap on the top of the router (when standing vertically). There are no rubber feet to hold it in place when mounting it vertically and being so light it slide around quite easily.\n\nThe router has all of the standard features you'd expect : firewall, port fowarding, dmz host, dhcp server, remote logging and upnp.\n\nAs with all wireless gear, it's always best to start configuring it via ethernet first, so wireless security can be enabled before connecting to it wirelessly the first time. Initial configuration is much the same as for other linksys routers. Most of the initial settings are designed to get the router to work straight away out of the box, with the minimum of configuration. Both the firewall and UPNP default to turned on. My preference is to turn UPNP off as I want to know what software is trying to poke holes in my firewall (especially handy with kids in the house), but I can understand Linksys turning it on, as I'm sure this results in fewer support calls.\n\nInitial wireless configuration defaults to unencrypted, but turning WPA encryption on and setting a password is very simple. Unlike some other wireless routers, there doesn't appear to be an option to generate a random long password for WPA which is a shame, so you'll have to make one up (try to make it at least 20 characters long).\n\nThe ADSL router settings page did not default to the correct VPI/VCI settings for the country it was bought in, but the router did come with a sheet listing the default values for most countries. Whilst this is a small point, it leaves it very easy to get the wrong settings if you don't already know to look them up. The ADSL line status page gives a good amount of detail on you line status (initializing/connected/etc), including the attenuation and signal to noise ratios. You can configure the router to either connect on demand or to stay connected to the adsl. I don't really see the point of connect on demand, as it just adds a delay the first time you want to access a web page or email. There seems little point in not leaving the router always connected.\nPerformance\nTesting the wireless router on a marginal ADSL line gave a much more stable connection (with better SNR figures) then the ISP provided USB modem it was replacing. I'm guessing that in order to support ADSL2+ the router has a more sensitive modem.\n\nWith no external antenna I wasn't expecting fantastic range or speeds, but the wireless connection speed never dropped below 36Mbps anywhere in the house even going through thick brick walls. I'd mounted the router vertically on the desk so not being blocked by a pc case probably helped the reception. Transfering data wirelessly was very stable, and the wireless connection seemed to add around 0.5 ms to ping times, which is quite acceptable.\n\nAfter hours of continuous operation neither the power supply or router were hot to touch, though the router does have a large amount of venting holes which obviously helps\nConclusion\nIf you are after a wireless router and adsl modem all in one, then I don't think you will be dissappointed with this offering from Linksys. It was both simple to configure and get working, and has
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Hello!\n   Try this!  Go into your control panel, and from there go to where you can add hardware; this would be easier if I knew your operating system.\n     Using the Add Hardware Wizard, after looking for new hardware automatically, you will eventually be showed a list of hardware that you already have, but at the bottom of that list it will say, "add new hardware devices".  Then  one of two choices will say, "pick you hardware device from a list". One of these devices will be com ports (COM AND LPT).  Choose this and add COM (communication port).  You should see this at the top of this list. Hit add hardware. You should get a prompt saying the com device was added.  Then go into device manager under the systems tab and look at ports (COM AND LPT).  SEE IF ANY OTHER PORT IS ALSO PRESENT BESIDES 3 NOW!  IF SO, USE THAT NEW PORT (USUALLY COM 2) TO INSTALL YOUR MODEM!  Hopes this helps
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Not without knowing who provides the DSL. What equipment you are using, specifically.\n\nWithout the exact specifics, all we can do is guess.\n\nOK, LINKSYS Router. They are some of the best made. I have only known one to have a problem, and it was solved by performing a firmware upgrade.\n\nGo to the website and check the model number to see if  firmware upgrade is applicable.\n\nhttp://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?childpagename=US%2FLayout&packedargs=c%3DL_Content_C1%26cid%3D1115416835852%26site%3DUS&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper\n\n\nI'd like to know the DSL provider and the maker of the DSL modem.\n\nAlso, how many people are sharing this connection?
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I suggest going without the CD. Assuming that you have a fairly new computer (later than 2000) and have XP, then your computer shouldn't need anything from the CD. \n\nXP's wireless controller should let you do everything you need to, and the CD will just install software that does the same thing + (most vendors do this) report usage statistics back to Linksys. Plus, it would be one more program slowing down your startup and using computer resources.\n\nTHEN if it doesn't work, try the vendor CD, but again you don't need anything from the CD. I run a router here at home and at work without using the vendor's CD and it works perfectly (probably better because I don't have extra programs fighting for control over the router).
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Ask your broadband provider for a different connection box if the wires wont stick. If not just buy a new cable from the thing to your computer.\n\n\nAsk a dude to evaluate it for you from their company. Customer service, you're paying for it.
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Im assuming you are trying to bring up your router setup. Check your cables if this is the case. A bit more info would help.
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that's a common problem with the linksys. \n\nThey actually have tips for setting up your wireless and positioning the router. \n\nThe best place to put it is in the center of the room.  That's the problem with having a router & wifi in one. can move it far from the modem.\n\nI live on top of a 5 storey building.  and when I go around inspecting things I bring my laptop or pocket pc with me. so getting access was a real problem for me. Now I even have wifi down on the garage. and up to the next block. \n\nI actually bought another (cheap) access point and wired it to the farthest point of my house. and it works. Add that access point to the preffered list that your computer will connect to. \n\nThose $50 antennas dont work. \n\nOh yes the limit of the catv cable to the next hub or access point  is 100 meters dont forget.\n\nCiao
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im having similar problems. i just bought a linksys 4 port and if im online on my laptop and someone gets online on the desktop, we lose internet on one and get really slow internet on the other one. the only explaination that ive found is that linksys is a hub, not a router, which means it just sends signals, doesnt really process them, like a lazy/stupid router.
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I have yet another bridge in San Francisco to sell ANY BUYERS?? Maybe I'm wrong (doubt it) but I have been here for some time and I read your question as, " I'm trying to access someone elses network and I can figure out how to do it, can anyone help me hack it?" \n\nIf I'm wrong I'm really.......ahhh nevermind!!\n\nIf you are legit, just hit the reset button on the back of the router and run the wizard again...that shouldn't take you but a few minutes and you will be up and running again!
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E-mail me: dragon_aura55@yahoo.com\n\nAre you using Linksys?
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You were told the wrong things when you bought the router.\n\nYes, if you want the entire thing to work wirelessly you'll need to buy a wireless NIC.
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Linksys has some very nice tutorials for hooking up routers, even if you do not have a Linksys router.  Check out their Learning Center.
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Try looking up your router and modem on this site(make sure you include the model #, for example "linksys wireless g broadband router, etc.:\nhttp://www.dslreports.com/\nsometimes they will have the instructions on how to configure your router.
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u can buy a d-link router from argos  check if its compatible wi bt u get the usb receiver with it it has all u kneed to start myn was 50pound i think they sell them at pc world check it owt anyway  www.pcworld.co.uk search for wireless routers