7800 DXL Help !!

[timmay]

Hi, I've just bought a 7800DXL Router on recommendation and have installed it using the Easy Sign On feature as I have REALLY limited computer knowledge. I followed the instructions through to conclusion and have the internet working fine, but I cannot get any wireless connection through to my iphone 4s or my wife's samsung galaxy s2. Neither phone even shows that a network is available although the two lights for wireless on the router are both lit. I've tried to contact my internet service provider (AOL) but haven't recieved a reply.
I am wondering if the problem is of my own making but am unable to tell.
Any advise - in complete idiots terms - would be REALLY appreciated.

After some help i have now got the wireless working BUT it is an open network (not secure) and I now need to know how/where to apply a password so that the network is secure.
Many Thanks in advance
Regards
Tim

[billion_fan]

Hi, I've just bought a 7800DXL Router on recommendation and have installed it using the Easy Sign On feature as I have REALLY limited computer knowledge. I followed the instructions through to conclusion and have the internet working fine, but I cannot get any wireless connection through to my iphone 4s or my wife's samsung galaxy s2. Neither phone even shows that a network is available although the two lights for wireless on the router are both lit. I've tried to contact my internet service provider (AOL) but haven't recieved a reply.
I am wondering if the problem is of my own making but am unable to tell.
Any advise - in complete idiots terms - would be REALLY appreciated.

After some help i have now got the wireless working BUT it is an open network (not secure) and I now need to know how/where to apply a password so that the network is secure.
Many Thanks in advance
Regards
Tim

Follow these steps

1. Open your web browser and type in the address bar http://192.168.1.254
2. Use the username 'admin' and the password 'admin' to login
3. Click on 'Configuration >> Wireless 2.4g >> Security'
4. Under 'Network Authentiction' click on the drop down list and select 'WPA2-PSK'
5. In the 'WPA/WAPI Passphrase' enter a password of your choice min 8 characters
6. Click on 'Apply'
7. Click on 'Configuration >> Wireless 5g >> Security'
8. Under 'Network Authentiction' click on the drop down list and select 'WPA2-PSK'
9. In the 'WPA/WAPI Passphrase' enter a password of your choice min 8 characters
10. Click on 'Apply'

[JonathanN]

. . . and once you are all sorted, don't forget to change the admin password to something other than the default.

Cheers,
JonJ

[timmay]

billion_fan & JonathanN : Thank you SO much for your help. I have now managed to sort out the wireless network and password protect it, you're help was invaluable.

Regards
Tim

[JonathanN]

Hi,

Glad to hear you are all sorted!

Cheers,
Jonathan