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My wireless network has disappaeraed and been replaced

  • 01-02-2007 6:29pm
    #1
    stevejazzx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,247 ✭✭✭


    Ok, I had a secure wireless network set up at home via my ESAT modem and a 3com router. Now it has vanished and defaulted back to an open network call '3com'. I can still connect to this open network. My friend setup the secured the network up for me but I can't ask him becasue he's away. I hate having an open network + it keeps losing the signal between the laptops and the network especially when the 2 of us (wife and I) are logged on simutaneously. I would configure it myself but am pretty hopeless with networks. Can anyone tell me how the other one disappeared? Or how to get it back if it is still there? Whenever i've tried to set up a secured network at home before I've had problems, might have no choice this time though!

    Thanks for help

    steve


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  • #2
    secret_squirrel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭secret_squirrel


    The router settings are generally stored in flash memory, and are usually reset by a recessed pin on the back - the sort you need a pen to reach. Its also possible to reset it from the configuration menu on the router itsself.

    The only other reason I could think of is if you had a power surge or something similar.

    A third could be that it got hacked and reset, but this is very unlikely imo.

    Make sure its your router that you are picking up and not someone elses.

    What you need to do to resecure it is the following.

    Hit the Windows Key and R and type cmd<enter> in the run window. This will bring up a Command Prompt.

    Type ipconfig<enter> and make a note of the IP address shown on the line marked 'Default Gateway' This is the address of the router. It will probably be something like 192.168.0.x where x is 1-255

    Now look up your routers manual or google the router to find the admin userid and password. Its usually something like admin & password.

    Launch a Web Browser session and type the IP address into the Address Bar.

    This should bring up the Routers Login page. Type in the userid and password and away you go.

    You should be able to google the rest of the set up info you need.


  • #3
    stevejazzx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,247 ✭✭✭stevejazzx


    secret_squirrel wrote:
    The router settings are generally stored in flash memory, and are usually reset by a recessed pin on the back - the sort you need a pen to reach. Its also possible to reset it from the configuration menu on the router itsself.

    The only other reason I could think of is if you had a power surge or something similar.

    A third could be that it got hacked and reset, but this is very unlikely imo.

    Make sure its your router that you are picking up and not someone elses.

    What you need to do to resecure it is the following.

    Hit the Windows Key and R and type cmd<enter> in the run window. This will bring up a Command Prompt.

    Type ipconfig<enter> and make a note of the IP address shown on the line marked 'Default Gateway' This is the address of the router. It will probably be something like 192.168.0.x where x is 1-255

    Now look up your routers manual or google the router to find the admin userid and password. Its usually something like admin & password.

    Launch a Web Browser session and type the IP address into the Address Bar.

    This should bring up the Routers Login page. Type in the userid and password and away you go.

    You should be able to google the rest of the set up info you need.


    Thanks man.
    Will do that tomorrow. It might have been a power surge because the wife tells me that the main pc shut down with modem and router a few days back after which this problem started. But I'm pretty sure I can follow your instructions, I got half way there before and remember not being able to get in but I'm pretty sure the password is 1234 or something similar. Thanks again.

    steve


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