wireless connection?

Question

this is priceless, i was just trying to set up a netgear wireless connection, having a few problems configuring the connection, also wanted it secure..i clicked on think it was WEP security i typed in my isp password...it encrypted it to hexadecimals and my ie window closed..now i cant get into my own wireless connection because ive set up a security setting...haha !

tried typing in my password, but its no good, now i can even get the settings page up...i can get a conventional landline connection, i'll try and contact netgear to see my next move..just wondered if anyone had any ideas..

no jokes please, im feeling daft enough already...lol

BLOODY COMPUTERS !

Answer 1

Just try a hard reset and start again. Not worth the hassle of trying to find your wep key.

There should be a reset button at the back. You may need a pin or something to get at it.

Answer 2

It will have dropped your wireless network connection, because it's become encrypted.

You'll need to make it reconnect. When it asks for the password, enter the unencrypted version.

Also, WEP is awful. You'd be better setting up WPA (If you've got it), Mac Address filtering and turn off SSID broadcast.

Answer 3

Unplug the router, find the reset button and hold it in for a few secs, start over. The reset will set the router back to factory settings.

Answer 4

Hah.

yeah, this part's kind of a pain. You have to log into your router via your WIRED connection, and edit it through there. after you enable your WEP settings, disconnect your WIRED connection and then connect via your WIRELESS connection, where you will be asked for your WEP key.

Answer 5

you can reset your router to factory setting

look on the user manual on the CD that came with the router

or click to find out

http://kbserver.netgear.com/downloads_support.asp