I am trying to install Linksys wireless router. . .please help!!!!?

Question

I am trying to install Linksys wireless G broadband router to a brand new Compaq persario SR2170NX. The computer is hooked up to the internet through Verizon DSL using the ethernet. Once I try to hook up the router, the computer will not hook up to the internet, and the wireless router setup is asking for a password and info that I never use (I connect to the internet with Windows Explorer.)
So, that is the crux of my problem. I am also trying to hook up my laptop wirelessly to the internet, but once the original problem is fixed, the other will be too.
Any info would be great! I am computer illerate.

Thanks again!

Answer 1

ok
its brand new?

connect the original internet cable to the router into the port that sais internet.

then from ethernet port 1 connect a cable from there to the ethernet port on your computer

then when you open your browser it wont work so you type in the following adress
192.168.1.1

then a box will aper.
the pasword is admin if its brand new
if somone had it before you and you dongt know the pass word then disconnect the router and hold down the rreset buton for 10 seconds then evrything will be reset.

then the setup page for the router will be open in the browser. then you have to clone the mac address of your computer. just click arounf and there should be tabs but under those tabs there should be sub options and one is mac clone or something along those lines. then after that you go to the wireless tab and give your signal a name and then make sure to press save changes after every change that you make. then just do a simple reset . just press it onece and when it comes back on it should work.

im telling you all this from memory if you need any more help feel free to e-mail me or add me to your msn chat

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Answer 2

It is probably the info the mailed you when you first ever had the Internet with Verizon.

Answer 3

after u hook up the router to the modem ... unplug them and turn off the pc ... wait a min ... turn everything back on ... then use the password "admin" to enter the routers settup page ....

Answer 4

there is a pdf file on the disc that came with the router it explains how to set it up

Answer 5

" dze " & " sacha v " .... have given you both halves of the complete solution to your problem.

regards,
Philip T

Answer 6

the password is probably this:
username:
password: admin

the manual and tech support is here:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1166859837401&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper