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eircom wireless router (moved from "open source")

  • 25-08-2010 06:57PM
    #1
    Stuey Byrne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 ✭


    I have eircom broadband at home and have just been given a wireless eircom router,can i set up the router to connect to previously established eircom broadband, so i can use my laptop anywhere in the house while still receiveing signal to PC, wats the easiest way to configure?:o


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  • #2
    12 element
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 719 ✭✭✭12 element


    Stuey Byrne wrote: »
    I have eircom broadband at home and have just been given a wireless eircom router,can i set up the router to connect to previously established eircom broadband, so i can use my laptop anywhere in the house while still receiveing signal to PC, wats the easiest way to configure?:o

    You've posted in the wrong forum. Try: http://boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=86


  • #3
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,341 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    If the wifi router is near the PC, use an ethernet cable. If not, get a USB wifi dongle. If its the new white square Huawei router it should already be secure enough, the WPA key is on the back.


  • #4
    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,454 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Stuey Byrne wrote: »
    I have eircom broadband at home and have just been given a wireless eircom router,can i set up the router to connect to previously established eircom broadband, so i can use my laptop anywhere in the house while still receiveing signal to PC, wats the easiest way to configure?:o

    The answer is yes. If it is a netopia for example access it using ethernet cable - http://192.168.1.254

    insert the basic eircom settings:

    Basic modem settings:
    Username: eircom@eircom.net
    Password: broadband1
    Encapsulation: PPPoE
    Multiplexing: LLC Based
    VPI: 8
    VCI: 35

    and then name a wireless network and set a wpa password (should be under wireless settings)

    Save you settings and exit. Simple as that.


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