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eircom wired and wireles??

  • 15-02-2011 09:34PM
    #1
    left winger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭


    Hi, just wondering could anybody help me - i want to set up my internet connection so that I can use a wired connection for a PC but also a wireless connection for a laptop. I have an eircom netopia router.
    Any assistance greatly appreciated.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,323 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    You just need to plug the cat 5 cable that came in the eircom router box into the back of your pc and the router. Connect the laptop over the wifi, the network key is on the bottom of the router.


  • #3
    left winger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20 ✭left winger


    Sorry, probably should have expanded a bit. Have the pc wired connection working fine but can't seem to connect the laptop to the wireless connection. Have got as far as being prompted for the security key but when I enter the key it does not connect.....


  • #4
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 28,636 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    moving to wireless


  • #5
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    on the PC which is connected to the router, in internet explorer or whatever browser you are using enter http://192.168.1.254 in address bar

    This should open the settings page for your router.

    In settings turn on wireless, under the wireless settings you will also be able to see the Security Key required.


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