new router

i have just instaalled my router..but i seem to still be using my neighbors?
and they have a low connection...how do i see my name on the list? does that
make sense?

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shannon wrote:

> i have just instaalled my router..but i seem to still be using my
> neighbors? and they have a low connection...how do i see my name on
> the list? does that make sense?

You haven't given us any information about your router or your
computers, so I can't give you specific answers, however:

1. Go into your router's configuration. You normally do this via a
browser. Refer to the router's manual for exact instructions. Go to the
wireless settings and change the SSID to something other than the
default. For instance, if you have a Linksys the default is "Linksys".
Change this to something unique like "shannonwings" or whatever.

2. Also in your router's wireless configuration, set an encryption key.
WPA is more secure than WEP, but all your hardware must support it. In
either case, set an encryption key.

3. Now go to the computer with the wireless adapter. You should see your
network in there. Yes, you will see other people's wireless networks.
That is the way wireless works and the reason you want encryption. Now
configure your connection by putting in the encryption key (not the
passphrase if you used one) to match the one on the router. Set your
wireless connection as the preferred one.

For more information, here are some links:

Wireless Network Setup Wizard SP2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com...uy/cg0604.mspx

Wireless - Basic Configuration -
http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Config.html
Wireless - Basic Security - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Security.html

Malke
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Malke

shannon wrote:

> i have just instaalled my router..but i seem to still be using my neighbors?
> and they have a low connection...how do i see my name on the list? does that
> make sense?

have you added your network to the list of wireless connections that Windows
looks for?
In your router config page, make sure you've given your wireless network a
name & encryption key, and then add it to the wireless network list.

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