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Setting up Wifi connection

  • 05-01-2011 7:52pm
    #1
    The Lovely Muffin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,595 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm trying to put a wifi connection onto my laptop and it's asking for a network security key.

    Can anyone tell me where to get the security key? Do I have to phone the internet provider and get it from them? If so, will they charge extra for the extra connection?

    Currently I have a thick yellow wire/cable plugged into the laptop to get the internet on it.

    Here is a screen cap.

    Screencap1.jpg

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Vanbis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,724 ✭✭✭Vanbis


    Purple_Bobbin wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm trying to put a wifi connection onto my laptop and it's asking for a network security key.

    Can anyone tell me where to get the security key? Do I have to phone the internet provider and get it from them? If so, will they charge extra for the extra connection?

    Currently I have a thick yellow wire/cable plugged into the laptop to get the internet on it.

    Here is a screen cap.


    Screencap1.jpg

    Thanks.

    What make is your modem?


  • #3
    The Lovely Muffin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,595 ✭✭✭The Lovely Muffin


    Vanbis wrote: »
    What make is your modem?
    Is the modem the little black box? If so, then it's the ZyXEL p-600 series.


  • #4
    Ceefax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭Ceefax


    What service provider is it?

    Did you get a manual/booklet?


  • #5
    The Lovely Muffin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,595 ✭✭✭The Lovely Muffin


    Ceefax wrote: »
    What service provider is it?

    Did you get a manual/booklet?
    Our internet is with Perlico.

    A booklet with the computer or modem? I got a booklet (well a few booklets) with the laptop as for booklets with the modem, I'm unsure about that, I'll ask my mam and get back to you.

    Thanks for your help, both of you, I appreciate it.


  • #6
    Ceefax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭Ceefax


    Scrap the booklet thing.

    Its going to be a little more complicated I think.

    I've never tried this, but you can download.....http://download.cnet.com/WirelessKeyView/3000-2092_4-10614187.html?tag=mncol

    I imagine its idiot proof. See if it works


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  • #7
    Vanbis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,724 ✭✭✭Vanbis


    Purple_Bobbin wrote: »
    Is the modem the little black box? If so, then it's the ZyXEL p-600 series.

    Ok, just open Internet Explorer and delete what is in the address bar and type the following > 192.168.1.1, this is should be the IP for your Zykel.

    Once you get a Zykel screen open, you should see a Menu on the left handside. Select the Network > WAN option and look for wireless option and the password.


  • #8
    Vanbis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,724 ✭✭✭Vanbis


    Ceefax wrote: »
    Scrap the booklet thing.

    Its going to be a little more complicated I think.

    I've never tried this, but you can download.....http://download.cnet.com/WirelessKeyView/3000-2092_4-10614187.html?tag=mncol

    I imagine its idiot proof. See if it works

    I just checked and it works no problems, nice find Ceefax.


  • #9
    starviewadams
    Registered Users Posts: 6,116 ✭✭✭starviewadams


    Is the security key not usually on a sticker on the underside of the modem?


  • #10
    Ceefax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭Ceefax


    Vanbis wrote: »
    I just checked and it works no problems, nice find Ceefax.


    It works ok? Great.


  • #11
    Vanbis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,724 ✭✭✭Vanbis


    Ceefax wrote: »
    It works ok? Great.

    Yeah i downloaded it here and it brought up my current Wireless password :)


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  • #12
    The Lovely Muffin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,595 ✭✭✭The Lovely Muffin


    Ceefax wrote: »
    Scrap the booklet thing.

    Its going to be a little more complicated I think.

    I've never tried this, but you can download.....http://download.cnet.com/WirelessKeyView/3000-2092_4-10614187.html?tag=mncol

    I imagine its idiot proof. See if it works
    Thanks fir that, just tried it and it said "0 keys".
    Vanbis wrote: »
    Ok, just open Internet Explorer and delete what is in the address bar and type the following > 192.168.1.1, this is should be the IP for your Zykel.

    Once you get a Zykel screen open, you should see a Menu on the left handside. Select the Network > WAN option and look for wireless option and the password.
    Thank you, just doing this now.

    Host Name
    Model Number.
    MAC Address
    ZyNOS Firmware Version
    WAN Information -> DSL Mode, IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, VPI/VCI
    LAN Information -> IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, DHCP
    WLAN Information -> SSID, Channel, Security

    There is nothing about a password though.

    Thanks for your help.


  • #13
    Vanbis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,724 ✭✭✭Vanbis


    Purple_Bobbin wrote: »
    Thanks fir that, just tried it and it said "0 keys".

    Did it open up with Network name > Key Type?
    Purple_Bobbin wrote: »
    Thank you, just doing this now.


    WLAN Information -> SSID, Channel, Security

    There is nothing about a password though.

    Thanks for your help.

    The SSID is the name of your Wireless connection. If you go into WAN option you should be able to setup a WPA password for your wireless or change the current one.


  • #14
    yuloni
    Registered Users Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭yuloni


    This post has been deleted.


  • #15
    The Lovely Muffin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,595 ✭✭✭The Lovely Muffin


    starviewadams wrote: »
    Is the security key not usually on a sticker on the underside of the modem?
    Yes the key was there, thank you for suggesting it.:D
    Condi wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.
    Yes it does.
    Vanbis wrote: »
    Did it open up with Network name > Key Type?

    The SSID is the name of your Wireless connection. If you go into WAN option you should be able to setup a WPA password for your wireless or change the current one.
    Thank you very much!

    It's sorted now.

    Thanks to all who helped here.


  • #16
    yuloni
    Registered Users Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭yuloni


    This post has been deleted.


  • #17
    brian ireland
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭brian ireland


    Condi wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.

    And what is that other tab you have open? :P


  • #18
    Vanbis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,724 ✭✭✭Vanbis


    Purple_Bobbin wrote: »
    Yes the key was there, thank you for suggesting it.:D

    Yes it does.

    Thank you very much!

    It's sorted now.

    Thanks to all who helped here.

    No problem, your welcome.


  • #19
    yuloni
    Registered Users Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭yuloni


    This post has been deleted.


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