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    Password on Wirless makes Comp Shutdown

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by uniqueuser, Dec 29, 2007.

  1. uniqueuser

    uniqueuser Notebook Enthusiast

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    Whenever i add a pw on my wireless through the website forgot the web adress liek the http://1995.435 etc. when i add a pw the desktop shuts itself down and i have to reboot and use safemode. THen i have to use my macbook to take the password away so my home computer can reconect to the internet. THough for some reason my macbook can connect to the internet using the pw and not shut itself down. My desktop is using xp home. I have no clue im completly confused. Dunno kinda made this confusin but in simple terms. When i create a password on the wirless my desktop shuts down and have to boot up through safe mode. THen take password down for it to work.
     
    uniqueuser, Dec 29, 2007
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    Modly Warranty Voider

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    What OS are you using on the desktop?
     
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You need to use the wired port to set the sec key. Most all router do a mini reboot and dumps the wireless off. Once set you will need to remove the location and re-add it.
     
    blue68f100, Dec 29, 2007
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  4. uniqueuser

    uniqueuser Notebook Enthusiast

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    so i need to use the lan cable to set the password?
     
    uniqueuser, Dec 29, 2007
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Yes. Whenever you make changes to the router, you need to connect via ethernet cable.
     
    kegobeer, Dec 29, 2007
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    uniqueuser Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok thank you
     
    uniqueuser, Dec 30, 2007
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