Re: Need Encryption Set-up Advice
- From: Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 09:24:26 -0800
"sacljr" <u19857@uwe> hath wroth:
Hi, I orginally had a gateway router used with PC and laptop which quit
working after a couple years. I recently bought Lynksis Wireless-G broadband
router at Best Buy. The Geek Squad guy there told me I should have
encryption set-up and they could come out to my house for $160 to set up.
Would it be that difficult for me to set up myself? I'm pretty novice. ISP
is SBC DSL. Can anyone guide me with set up? I'm positive SBC won' t offer
any assistance and not sure if Lynksis will. Thanks for any help! Much
appreciated! Lisa
Actually, it's quite easy to setup. The problem is that you do have
to read the instructions. As others have mentioned, select WPA-PSK
encryption if possible.
Some Linksys models come with one-button setup (SecureEasySetup),
which takes care of the wireless setup if you have a compatible
wireless card. The instructions are in the setup guide that came with
your unspecified model Linksys router.
If you do elect to have the Geek Squad guy do the installation, be
sure to have him also upgrade the firmware on your unspecified router.
The models on the shelf a the store are often somewhat old firmware
and updates usually fix any firmware related bugs.
You will need to have your SBC DSL PPPoE login and password handy. I
get rather irate when the customer can't remember or find it and I
have to phone SBC support for a "password reset".
Light reading:
Linksys Secure Easy Setup
| http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1123638025795&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
What you're actually paying the Geek Squad to do for you:
| http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1116519873380&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
Also, if you go to the Linksys home page at:
http://www.Linksys.com
and dig through the "Learning Center" pull down near the top, there's
quite a bit of basic stuff that might be useful. You might wanna save
or print the acronym list at:
| http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1116602180198&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
to help decode the technobabble.
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Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558
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