Setting up a PC to use with a Router

Setting up a PC to use with a Router A router is unlike most other computer peripherals - it does notcome with drivers that need to be installed on the connected computers. (Unless it can be connected by USB - very unusual.)  It is a computer in its own right and once set up it will carry on doing its job with or without any computers connected to it. (Not much point in that, but it does). But although there are no drivers to install on your computer there are some settings on your PC that you need to check. 1. Make sure that your computer does not try to connect with a previous dial up or broadband modem connection:Left click Start, then Control Panel then Network and Internet Connections then Internet Options. The Internet Properties box will open. Left click...

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Slow TalkTalk Broadband

Slow TalkTalk Broadband MTU stands for Maximum Transmission Unit and defines the maximum size in bytes of a data packet that can be transferred over a network. If you try to send data packets that are larger than the MTU you will experience problems ranging from slow performance through to failed website loading The MTU for ethernet and Cable broadband is 1500, but for ADSL internet connections it can vary between Internet Service Providers. The TalkTalk broadband network has an MTU of 1432 bytes and their routers should be automatically setup to that figure. However, if you are suffering a slow TalkTalk broadband connection TalkTalk themselves recommend that you change the MTU to 1431. This can dramatically increase speed (eg 440kb/s was increased to 6000kb/s!). (I’m...

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Setting up a Vista PC to use with a Router

Setting up a Vista PC to use with a Router Comments are as the above tip, but replace the detailed instructions for checking settings with these: 1. Make sure that your computer does not try to connect with a previous dial up or broadband modem connection:Left click Start, then Control Panel then Network and Internet then Internet Options. The Internet Properties box will open. Left click on the Connections tab. Select “Never dial a connection”. Left click OK and then Continue in the Windows needs your permission to continue box. 2. Make sure that your computer is not set up to use a proxy server or automatic configuration script:Left click Start, then Control Panel then Network and Internet then Internet Options. The Internet Properties box will open. Left click on the Connections...

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Sky Netgear Router Password

Sky Netgear Router Password You don’t really need to access the setup pages of the Sky Broadband Wireless Modem Router because there’s not a lot that you can change. However, here is the information: URL:       http://192.168.0.1 User name:  admin Password:   sky (The default settings for an ordinary (non Sky) Netgear Router are the same as above with the exception of the password which is: password...

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SpeedTouch 330 ADSL Modem

SpeedTouch 330 ADSL Modem When connected properly to a live broadband connection there should be two steady green lights on the modem. If the left hand green light is steady and the right hand green light is flashing then there is nothing wrong with the PC but the modem cannot see a live broadband connection. That could be because: 1. the phone line is not actually connected to the modem 2. the ADSL filter is fitted wrongly so that it is blocking the broadband frequencies instead of passing them. 3. the line is not connected to broadband at the exchang...

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Setting up Cable Broadband with a Router

Setting up Cable Broadband with a Router Don’t try to set up a new installation with the router connected between the cable modem and the PC. A new installation has to be set-up and registered by running the set-up CD on a PC connected directly to the cable modem by an Ethernet or USB cable. User names etc are requested by the set-up program. Once the installation is up and running it is possible to insert a wireless router between the PC and modem, using Ethernet cable between modem and router and either Ethernet cable or wireless between router and PC(s). Sometimes you will have to “spoof” the MAC address of the PC that the installation was set up with onto the router - see my tip: Broadband router not connecting to NT...

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Installing a wireless router

Installing a wireless router - Introduction Installing a wireless router and setting up a home wireless network doesn’t cost the earth, can be accomplished by anybody using the simple steps and know how available in the guides you will find here at PC Tips and Tricks. Do you want to be able to sit comfortably in your living room or maybe outside on the patio in the sunshine whilst surfing the internet with no wires to worry about? How about sharing a common printer wirelessly from any room in your house? Installing a Wireless Router – Broadband connection sharing Your home broadband connection can be used to provide internet access for...

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Setting Up a Wireless Router

Setting up a Wireless Router – Introduction Before reading our guide to setting up a wireless router you may wish to read our installing a wireless router guide Our aim here is to add a wireless router to allow sharing of your ISP internet connection between all of your home PCs, laptops and other wireless devices. Your broadband internet connection will generally be supplied by either cable or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line). Generally an ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provides your broadband connection in DSL format will be supplied by the telephone companies and cable format by the TV companies. Therefore you should either...

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Wireless Router Security

Wireless Router Security – Introduction Configuring your wireless router security is key to ensuring that your wirless network is 'locked down' against attack from hackers and other online nasties! This guide assumes that you already have a home wireless network and router installed. A wireless network is a neat and convenient method of networking your home PCs and laptops – no trailing wires and cutting holes to route messy cables around your home. But along with this convenience comes a wireless radio signal offering anyone within range of your network the opportunity to access your internet connection free of charge! Anybody with...

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Wireless Booster

Boost your flagging wireless signal Wireless Booster - Introduction Why would you want to add a wireless booster? Are you suffering from some annoying dips in your wireless network reception or can’t quite reach the furthest extremes of your house and home with your wireless signal? Worry not – there are many simple ways available for you to boost your wireless signal and we will show you how to implement these with the minimum of effort. It can be very annoying when you’ve set up your lovely wire free network only to find that the signal doesn’t reach all of your favorite surfing spots around your home. All sorts of objects can affect...

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Laptop Wireless Internet Access

Laptop Wireless Internet Access – Introduction So, you’ve got a laptop, its wireless capable, and you’re all set to connect up to the Internet but how so? Well, there are several options open to you to obtain laptop wireless Internet access depending upon where and how you wish to connect and we will endeavour to cover most of these in detail thereby allowing you to make an informed choice that suits your needs and budget. Wireless Internet access can be via your laptop or notebooks own built in wireless adapter, via an add on wireless adapter which connects via your USB port or by adding a Mobile Broadband USB dongle which again connects to your USB port and will allow you to surf the web almost anywhere that you can obtain a standard cell phone signal.  Laptop Wireless Internet...

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