How to Set Up An Internet Connection

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I've searched the internet fruitlessly trying to find an answer to
what should be a simple question, given that this is probably one of
the most common things that people do with a computer.

I have

1. A new laptop running Vissta
2. A DSL connection to a 2wire 2700 modem/router
3. A desktop hardwied to the modem router.

I want have a wireless connection to the laptop. I gave

1. Run through connect to the internet dialog and see a connection to
"2WIRE387."
2. Click it and the it asks for a "secuirity key or passphrase."

I have no idea what it wants and there is no explanation anywhere. I
would appreciate information.
 
I've searched the internet fruitlessly trying to find an answer to
what should be a simple question, given that this is probably one of
the most common things that people do with a computer.

I have

1. A new laptop running Vissta
2. A DSL connection to a 2wire 2700 modem/router
3. A desktop hardwied to the modem router.

I want have a wireless connection to the laptop. I gave

1. Run through connect to the internet dialog and see a connection to
"2WIRE387."
2. Click it and the it asks for a "secuirity key or passphrase."

I have no idea what it wants and there is no explanation anywhere. I
would appreciate information.
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I have discovered an application called "Think Pad Access Connection."
I assume this has something to do with it. When I try to set up a
network, it says that there is no signal. But wait a second,
doesn;tthe 2Wire 2700 send out a signal? A better question is "How is
anyone supposed to sort through the complexities of Vista, 'Think Pad
Access Connection,' DSL connections and 2Wire modem/routers and figure
out how to do anything?"
 
I have discovered an application called "Think Pad Access Connection."
I assume this has something to do with it. When I try to set up a
network, it says that there is no signal. But wait a second,
doesn;tthe 2Wire 2700 send out a signal? A better question is "How is
anyone supposed to sort through the complexities of Vista, 'Think Pad
Access Connection,' DSL connections and 2Wire modem/routers and figure
out how to do anything?"
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This is very simple and you're approaching it from the wrong end (the
computer instead of the router). This has nothing to do with Vista and
everything to do with not reading the setup instructions that came with
your 2Wire. ;-)

1. Go to the desktop wired to the 2Wire. Do:

Start>Run>cmd [enter]
ipconfig /all [enter]

Write down the Gateway IP address. This will be something like
192.168.0.254 or 192.168.1.1. This is your 2Wire's address.

Close out of cmd.

2. Still on the desktop, open a browser (IE, Firefox) and in the
addressbar type:

http://192.168.0.254 [enter]

You will substitute whatever the correct Gateway IP address is that you
found by doing ipconfig in Step 1.

3. Now you will be presented with the router's configuration utility.
Enter the username and password. Look in the router's setup manual for
the default username and password - the password is usually the serial
number on the bottom of the router but it may be different in your case
and I don't remember the default username offhand. The 2Wire help will
tell you.

4. Once you've done that and are in, go to the router's wireless
settings. Change the SSID from the default to something you will
recognize. I prefer that clients not use their family name but this is
your choice. My own SSID is "darktower" to give you an idea of what I mean.

5. Still in the router's configuration utility, go to the wireless
security and set it to WPA-PSK with TKIP encryption. Your 2Wire may have
WPA2 or WPA-Personal instead and that's fine. Enter a passphrase and
write it down. An example of a passphrase is (without the quotes)
"Childe Roland to the Dark Tower came".

Save all the router settings changes you made. The router will reboot
and then you're done there.

6. Now go to your wireless laptop. It will see your wireless network -
you'll see the SSID you gave it. It will ask you to enter the encryption
key or passphrase. Enter the passphrase you chose so it matches the one
on the router.

You're now done.


Malke
 
I've searched the internet fruitlessly trying to find an answer to
what should be a simple question, given that this is probably one of
the most common things that people do with a computer.

I have

1. A new laptop running Vissta
2. A DSL connection to a 2wire 2700 modem/router
3. A desktop hardwied to the modem router.

I want have a wireless connection to the laptop. I gave

1. Run through connect to the internet dialog and see a connection to
"2WIRE387."
2. Click it and the it asks for a "secuirity key or passphrase."

I have no idea what it wants and there is no explanation anywhere. I
would appreciate information.
Click to expand...

The security key (or passphrase) is in your router and is probably under
a Wireless section.

Did your router come with a manual? That will show you where the
security key or passphrase is and how to setup the wireless access point.
 
I have discovered an application called "Think Pad Access Connection."
I assume this has something to do with it. When I try to set up a
network, it says that there is no signal. But wait a second,
doesn;tthe 2Wire 2700 send out a signal? A better question is "How is
anyone supposed to sort through the complexities of Vista, 'Think Pad
Access Connection,' DSL connections and 2Wire modem/routers and figure
out how to do anything?"
Click to expand...

This is very simple and you're approaching it from the wrong end (the
computer instead of the router). This has nothing to do with Vista and
everything to do with not reading the setup instructions that came with
your 2Wire. ;-)

1. Go to the desktop wired to the 2Wire. Do:

Start>Run>cmd [enter]
ipconfig /all [enter]

Write down the Gateway IP address. This will be something like
192.168.0.254 or 192.168.1.1. This is your 2Wire's address.

Close out of cmd.

2. Still on the desktop, open a browser (IE, Firefox) and in the
addressbar type:

http://192.168.0.254[enter]

You will substitute whatever the correct Gateway IP address is that you
found by doing ipconfig in Step 1.

3. Now you will be presented with the router's configuration utility.
Enter the username and password. Look in the router's setup manual for
the default username and password - the password is usually the serial
number on the bottom of the router but it may be different in your case
and I don't remember the default username offhand. The 2Wire help will
tell you.

4. Once you've done that and are in, go to the router's wireless
settings. Change the SSID from the default to something you will
recognize. I prefer that clients not use their family name but this is
your choice. My own SSID is "darktower" to give you an idea of what I mean.

5. Still in the router's configuration utility, go to the wireless
security and set it to WPA-PSK with TKIP encryption. Your 2Wire may have
WPA2 or WPA-Personal instead and that's fine. Enter a passphrase and
write it down. An example of a passphrase is (without the quotes)
"Childe Roland to the Dark Tower came".

Save all the router settings changes you made. The router will reboot
and then you're done there.

6. Now go to your wireless laptop. It will see your wireless network -
you'll see the SSID you gave it. It will ask you to enter the encryption
key or passphrase. Enter the passphrase you chose so it matches the one
on the router.

You're now done.

Malke
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I love it when people say that it is very simple. Of course it's
always simple when you know the answer.

Well, I wasted another 3 hours and it still doesn't work. The laptop
can find the network but will not connect. The great diagnostic
utility is real helpful - it says "reason unknown." I assume the
problem is in security but nothing you've said fits what the software
is asking for. It gives 4 security types,

Static Wep Key
Wifi protected access
IEEE 802.1 authentificication.

If I select WEP, none of the required number of digits is not the same
as on the number of digits on the bottom of the modem. I tried
connecting with encryption disabled and it still does connect.

Yeah, it's real simple.


So far, I've wasted over 8 hours on this and am not closer to than
when I started.
 
I love it when people say that it is very simple. Of course it's
always simple when you know the answer.

Well, I wasted another 3 hours and it still doesn't work. The laptop
can find the network but will not connect. The great diagnostic
utility is real helpful - it says "reason unknown." I assume the
problem is in security but nothing you've said fits what the software
is asking for. It gives 4 security types,

Static Wep Key
Wifi protected access
IEEE 802.1 authentificication.

If I select WEP, none of the required number of digits is not the same
as on the number of digits on the bottom of the modem. I tried
connecting with encryption disabled and it still does connect.

Yeah, it's real simple.


So far, I've wasted over 8 hours on this and am not closer to than
when I started.
Click to expand...

Since you said this is a new laptop, I assumed it can do WPA2. Contact
Lenovo tech support for why your Thinkpad won't allow you to contact to
a WPA-encrypted network. You might also want to check with 2Wire tech
support to make sure your 2Wire can do WPA. If it is a very old 2Wire,
it may not and you should replace it.

Yes, it may be very simple to fix your issues but impossible for someone
who can't see your computers and equipment. Since you've already spent
so much time on this, a better course of action might be to have a local
professional come on-site and set you up. Someone who can see your
computers and has an understanding of what they are seeing will have a
much better chance of fixing the issue than someone only reading about
this in a newsgroup.

I'm sorry my suggestions did not help you and I'm sorry that I have no
further help for you.

Malke
 
Maybe if you try wpa/tkip in the set-up for the wireless connection.

Ko.

[email protected] said:
On Jun 3, 8:56 am, (e-mail address removed) wrote:
I've searched the internet fruitlessly trying to find an answer to
what should be a simple question, given that this is probably one of
the most common things that people do with a computer.
Click to expand...
I have
Click to expand...
1. A new laptop running Vissta
2. A DSL connection to a 2wire 2700 modem/router
3. A desktop hardwied to the modem router.
Click to expand...
I want have a wireless connection to the laptop. I gave
Click to expand...
1. Run through connect to the internet dialog and see a connection to
"2WIRE387."
2. Click it and the it asks for a "secuirity key or passphrase."
Click to expand...
I have no idea what it wants and there is no explanation anywhere. I
would appreciate information.
Click to expand...
I have discovered an application called "Think Pad Access Connection."
I assume this has something to do with it. When I try to set up a
network, it says that there is no signal. But wait a second,
doesn;tthe 2Wire 2700 send out a signal? A better question is "How is
anyone supposed to sort through the complexities of Vista, 'Think Pad
Access Connection,' DSL connections and 2Wire modem/routers and figure
out how to do anything?"
Click to expand...

This is very simple and you're approaching it from the wrong end (the
computer instead of the router). This has nothing to do with Vista and
everything to do with not reading the setup instructions that came with
your 2Wire. ;-)

1. Go to the desktop wired to the 2Wire. Do:

Start>Run>cmd [enter]
ipconfig /all [enter]

Write down the Gateway IP address. This will be something like
192.168.0.254 or 192.168.1.1. This is your 2Wire's address.

Close out of cmd.

2. Still on the desktop, open a browser (IE, Firefox) and in the
addressbar type:

http://192.168.0.254[enter]

You will substitute whatever the correct Gateway IP address is that you
found by doing ipconfig in Step 1.

3. Now you will be presented with the router's configuration utility.
Enter the username and password. Look in the router's setup manual for
the default username and password - the password is usually the serial
number on the bottom of the router but it may be different in your case
and I don't remember the default username offhand. The 2Wire help will
tell you.

4. Once you've done that and are in, go to the router's wireless
settings. Change the SSID from the default to something you will
recognize. I prefer that clients not use their family name but this is
your choice. My own SSID is "darktower" to give you an idea of what I
mean.

5. Still in the router's configuration utility, go to the wireless
security and set it to WPA-PSK with TKIP encryption. Your 2Wire may have
WPA2 or WPA-Personal instead and that's fine. Enter a passphrase and
write it down. An example of a passphrase is (without the quotes)
"Childe Roland to the Dark Tower came".

Save all the router settings changes you made. The router will reboot
and then you're done there.

6. Now go to your wireless laptop. It will see your wireless network -
you'll see the SSID you gave it. It will ask you to enter the encryption
key or passphrase. Enter the passphrase you chose so it matches the one
on the router.

You're now done.

Malke
Click to expand...


I love it when people say that it is very simple. Of course it's
always simple when you know the answer.

Well, I wasted another 3 hours and it still doesn't work. The laptop
can find the network but will not connect. The great diagnostic
utility is real helpful - it says "reason unknown." I assume the
problem is in security but nothing you've said fits what the software
is asking for. It gives 4 security types,

Static Wep Key
Wifi protected access
IEEE 802.1 authentificication.

If I select WEP, none of the required number of digits is not the same
as on the number of digits on the bottom of the modem. I tried
connecting with encryption disabled and it still does connect.

Yeah, it's real simple.


So far, I've wasted over 8 hours on this and am not closer to than
when I started.
Click to expand...
 
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