Turn your cable-modem (or DSL-modem) off.
Turn the router off.
Turn your computer off.
Cable-modem <---- Ethernet cable ---> WAN (or 'Internet') port on the router.
LAN (or 'network') port #1 on router <---- Ethernet cable ---> network-port on your computer.
Turn the modem on. Wait for its lamps to settle-down to a repetitive pattern.
Turn the router on. Wait for its lamps to settle-down to a repetitive pattern.
Turn the computer on. Wait for Windows to start-up.
You now should have Internet access.
Click Start
Click Run
Type CMD
Press Enter
Type IPCONFIG
Press Enter
Look for output like "Default Gateway ... 192.168.xxx.yyy"
Start Internet Explorer
Type http://192.168.xxx.yyy
Press Enter
Login to the web-interface "inside" the router
Click to run the "Wireless Networking Setup Wizard" to configure the router's "wireless" configuration:
* pick an SSID
* pick an encryption-level, e.g., 'WPA'
* pick a password
Now, your "wireless" devices can connect to the router.
click start control panel administrative tools computer management device manager scroll down universal serial bus controllers you could see a yellow question / exclamation mark? ! or a red X
you will need to update/reinstall drivers
right click to reinstall drivers
if you can see your usb drive but its not working
ports (com&lpt) right click update driver if this fails to fix the problem
check the USB leads that attach to the motherboard usually red white green black make sure they are securely seated and have no dust build up on them dust will cause static and a lot of unforeseen problems to a computer and its parts
if you need more help with post a reply
hope it helps
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