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Post by warlock on Feb 28, 2015 20:27:00 GMT
Hi guys, have a question that I need some help with.
Found myself, in need of a laptop last week and I have never had one. I ordered one and it should arrive this coming week.
Here is the scenario, I have three desktop computers all hardwired running through a Netgear N300 router. I want to run my new laptop wirelessly, and run the desktops at the same time, and still hardwired. I have never even changed the default password on the router, because it has never been used wirelessly.
Question is what do I have to do to accomplish this if anything once I get my new lappy?
Thanks in advance
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Post by irvsp on Feb 28, 2015 23:17:48 GMT
Hi guys, have a question that I need some help with. Found myself, in need of a laptop last week and I have never had one. I ordered one and it should arrive this coming week. Here is the scenario, I have three desktop computers all hardwired running through a Netgear N300 router. I want to run my new laptop wirelessly, and run the desktops at the same time, and still hardwired. I have never even changed the default password on the router, because it has never been used wirelessly. Question is what do I have to do to accomplish this if anything once I get my new lappy? Thanks in advance Go into the Router via the Browser and supply the UID and PW. These are pretty standard for each router make and some have that data on a label on the device. Next TURN ON the Wireless if it is NOT. Set the Security to WPA2 and create a P/W for it. Next on the laptop look for SSID's, and you should see one for the router. Connect and provide the p/w. That is it basically. Of course you need to set up shares and allow other computers to connect, but that is the same way you did it on the other machine.
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Post by warlock on Mar 1, 2015 10:44:47 GMT
Thanks Irv, sounds easy enough. My main concern was using the router wired and wireless at the same time.
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Post by irvsp on Mar 1, 2015 14:25:38 GMT
Thanks Irv, sounds easy enough. My main concern was using the router wired and wireless at the same time. Not usually a problem. I've got 2 wired computers, 2 wireless, 2 wireless printers, 2 smart TV's, 1 smart DVD player, 2 iPad's, and whatever the grandkids bring with them, phones, Gameboy's, laptops, etc. What you DO need is throughput capability if two or more are running concurrently. Especially if you are streaming or doing heavy downloading. 10Mbps service could be problematic depending on what you are doing. I've got 75Mbps service and I've never seen any degradation no matter how many devices are active.
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Post by warlock on Mar 1, 2015 15:02:25 GMT
Delivery of lappy expected late Monday. I have 100Mbps service so I should be more than ok.
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Post by whs on Mar 2, 2015 18:31:33 GMT
Delivery of lappy expected late Monday. I have 100Mbps service so I should be more than ok. How are you doing with the new laptop. What make/model is it. I am sure you will be OK with the wireless. We run a bunch of laptops next to my desktop all the time. Only when one system downloads a BIG file will you notice a little impact. And my line speed is not great - only 17.4 Mbps download.
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Post by warlock on Mar 3, 2015 0:17:11 GMT
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Post by whs on Mar 3, 2015 2:20:01 GMT
Delivery of lappy expected late Monday. I have 100Mbps service so I should be more than ok. How are you doing with the new laptop. What make/model is it. I am sure you will be OK with the wireless. We run a bunch of laptops next to my desktop all the time. Only when one system downloads a BIG file will you notice a little impact. And my line speed is not great - only 17.4 Mbps download. Nice laptop for the money. My last one was this one, but I paid only $99. Your's is more powerful. My advice would be not to muck around with classic shell. 8.1 is a fine operating system and it is worth exploring the native functions. If you right click on the start icon (bottom left) then you find most of the familiar services. First thing I always do is to open Control Panel and pin that to the taskbar. Then you need not touch the new UI for a while.,But there are all these others too: PS - I just noticed the picture is only a shortcut. Click on it to see the full picture.
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Post by warlock on Mar 3, 2015 3:11:40 GMT
Thanks WHS, that's going to be a big help. Was looking around how to do that.
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Post by whs on Mar 3, 2015 4:11:08 GMT
Thanks WHS, that's going to be a big help. Was looking around how to do that. You are very welcome. If you run into a dead corner, post here and I will help you to get out of it. I will check from time to time.
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Post by irvsp on Mar 3, 2015 14:27:57 GMT
Unfortunately Win8.1's Start menu misses ONE vital part that W7 or older Win versions users will miss and that is 'All Programs'. No big deal to many as many have icon's on their desktop or folders with other icon's in it, but for those used to opening START--> ALL PROGRAMS and seeing a list of available programs, Win 8.1 doesn't cut it out of the box. This 'fixed' in W10 however. Besides Classic Shell there are others, like www.winability.com/startfinity/ for instance. Many are 'free', some cost. Some have more features than others. I think you'll find the Metro Screen to be dup's of many programs you'd rather us in Win 8.1, such as Skype and others. I use a 'mix', Metro screen for News/Sports/Weather for instance. Oh, things like settings have moved in W8.1, but fear not, MS in its wisdom has moved them again in W10... Enjoy.
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Post by irvsp on Mar 3, 2015 14:30:42 GMT
Update: New laptop arrived this afternoon. As you said Irv, was easy to set up wifi as you said to do it,it works great. Installed 50 updates, Where I am now is trying to work my way around W8. Didn't put Classic Shell on yet, might come to that though. I'd also suggest getting a REPLACEMENT File Explorer, such as explorerplusplus.com/ which is what I use. Quite a bit better than the MS 'standard'.
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Post by whs on Mar 3, 2015 18:24:09 GMT
Unfortunately Win8.1's Start menu misses ONE vital part that W7 or older Win versions users will miss and that is 'All Programs'. No big deal to many as many have icon's on their desktop or folders with other icon's in it, but for those used to opening START--> ALL PROGRAMS and seeing a list of available programs, Win 8.1 doesn't cut it out of the box. This 'fixed' in W10 however. Besides Classic Shell there are others, like www.winability.com/startfinity/ for instance. Many are 'free', some cost. Some have more features than others. I think you'll find the Metro Screen to be dup's of many programs you'd rather us in Win 8.1, such as Skype and others. I use a 'mix', Metro screen for News/Sports/Weather for instance. Oh, things like settings have moved in W8.1, but fear not, MS in its wisdom has moved them again in W10... Enjoy. Irv, The good part about 8.1 is the full Apps page. In W10 they ruined it again and integrated it in this ill designed start menu. On the full page it is a lot easier to find a program than in All Programs. I only wish they had put them all into one single alphabetical order. Why do I have to know that Wordpad comes under Accessories. It should come under "W". I toggle the W8.1 start screen in W10 because I think that this is the best. And I think all those 'helpers' into the past like Classic Shell are for the birds. W8.1 offers enough old and new UI that this is really not necessary. And if you use this stuff, you will never become an 8.1 expert.
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Post by Admin_Vistamike on Mar 3, 2015 19:30:38 GMT
Hi Joe, glad the machine turned up ok. Irv and WHS have given very good info above and I can't really add much other than, As you know, Stell and I have just got new Lenovos and they are both setup with classic shell start. This is mainly be cause I am used to it!! Also, I find the metro a bit frustrating; I have not used a touchpad in years, only a rodent, so the swipe / scroll is of little use to me!! I prefer the this! To this, a much reduced metro screen! This obviously is just a personal thing though, you will find yourself how best to run yours. The Explorer++ is a must BTW. You might find this a very useful addition whilst playing around adding apps, browsers etc Restore Point Creator>>>>>Attachments:
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Post by whs on Mar 3, 2015 19:46:32 GMT
Unfortunately Win8.1's Start menu misses ONE vital part that W7 or older Win versions users will miss and that is 'All Programs'. No big deal to many as many have icon's on their desktop or folders with other icon's in it, but for those used to opening START--> ALL PROGRAMS and seeing a list of available programs, Win 8.1 doesn't cut it out of the box. This 'fixed' in W10 however. Besides Classic Shell there are others, like www.winability.com/startfinity/ for instance. Many are 'free', some cost. Some have more features than others. I think you'll find the Metro Screen to be dup's of many programs you'd rather us in Win 8.1, such as Skype and others. I use a 'mix', Metro screen for News/Sports/Weather for instance. Oh, things like settings have moved in W8.1, but fear not, MS in its wisdom has moved them again in W10... Enjoy. Irv, The good part about 8.1 is the full Apps page. In W10 they ruined it again and integrated it in this ill designed start menu. On the full page it is a lot easier to find a program than in All Programs. I only wish they had put them all into one single alphabetical order. Why do I have to know that Wordpad comes under Accessories. It should come under "W". I toggle the W8.1 start screen in W10 because I think that this is the best. And I think all those 'helpers' into the past like Classic Shell are for the birds. W8.1 offers enough old and new UI that this is really not necessary. And if you use this stuff, you will never become an 8.1 expert. Mike, Your start screen is 'crowded'. This is mine: LOL
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