Obscure network setup

[Mike Wesson]

Please can anyone help?

I am a fairly aged PC user, though of many years "at it". I have two PCs - an old one running XP and a newer one on Vista. I had my system set up for me so either one could connect wirelessy to Broadband via NVIDIA kit.

New machine needed the hard disc replacing, so lots of re-installing progs.

 

However when I try to connect new machine to Broadband it demands my password, or key. I haven't a clue, nor am I in touch with the person who set up the network. Is there a (cheap and easy!!) way to get over this?

 

Very grateful indeed for any help or advice.

 

Regards

 

Mike

[Mike Wesson]

Please can anyone help?

I am a fairly aged PC user, though of many years "at it". I have two PCs - an old one running XP and a newer one on Vista. I had my system set up for me so either one could connect wirelessy to Broadband via NVIDIA kit.

New machine needed the hard disc replacing, so lots of re-installing progs.

 

However when I try to connect new machine to Broadband it demands my password, or key. I haven't a clue, nor am I in touch with the person who set up the network. Is there a (cheap and easy!!) way to get over this?

 

Very grateful indeed for any help or advice.

 

Regards

 

Mike

[BeeCeeBee]

Hi Mike and Welcome to Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help!

 

I had my system set up for me so either one could connect wirelessy to Broadband via NVIDIA kit.

 

Perhaps it is just me but I do not know what NVIDIA kit is when it relates to broadband service. Do you have a wireless router in your home?

 

What you are looking for is the WEP key that will allow the router to recognise your computer and connect it to the net.

 

If you have the software disc that comes with the router that often will allow you to find the key by using the serial number of your router.

 

Otherwise I suggest you contact your ISP who provided the router and they should be able to help.

Edited December 18, 2008 by BeeCeeBee

[BeeCeeBee]

Hi Mike and Welcome to Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help!

 

I had my system set up for me so either one could connect wirelessy to Broadband via NVIDIA kit.

 

Perhaps it is just me but I do not know what NVIDIA kit is when it relates to broadband service. Do you have a wireless router in your home?

 

What you are looking for is the WEP key that will allow the router to recognise your computer and connect it to the net.

 

If you have the software disc that comes with the router that often will allow you to find the key by using the serial number of your router.

 

Otherwise I suggest you contact your ISP who provided the router and they should be able to help.

Edited December 18, 2008 by BeeCeeBee

[Tootech]

Hi Mike,

 

Just to add something to beecee's post............

 

You can log into your router from the PC that is still connected and retrieve the key.

 

However, your PC tech guy that set it up may have applied a password to the router login - there is only one way to find out, and that is do it.

 

Some of them, e.g. SKY and BT print the key on the underside of the router. Most don't!

 

What make/model is your wireless router?

[Tootech]

Hi Mike,

 

Just to add something to beecee's post............

 

You can log into your router from the PC that is still connected and retrieve the key.

 

However, your PC tech guy that set it up may have applied a password to the router login - there is only one way to find out, and that is do it.

 

Some of them, e.g. SKY and BT print the key on the underside of the router. Most don't!

 

What make/model is your wireless router?

[chris lovett]

Typical IP

 

I have found with my limited experience with routers that the IP for them tends to be: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1

 

With the username: Admin

and the password: Password or Admin

 

If this is the case with yours i suggest changing it to protect your internet connection. Once on your router you should be able to find the WEP key.

 

P.S. It may need to be hardwired to the Router to connect using an ethernet cable.

 

Hope i have helped.

[chris lovett]

Typical IP

 

I have found with my limited experience with routers that the IP for them tends to be: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1

 

With the username: Admin

and the password: Password or Admin

 

If this is the case with yours i suggest changing it to protect your internet connection. Once on your router you should be able to find the WEP key.

 

P.S. It may need to be hardwired to the Router to connect using an ethernet cable.

 

Hope i have helped.