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Old 01-21-2012, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rubicon View Post

I am replacing my internet service and need to replace an outdated router.

I purchased a NetGear N600 W Dual Band Wireless Router. The install appear simple enough. However I admittedly am confused concerning the "Preset Wireless Security". The instructions tell me the their product has a unique
WI-FI network name (SSID) and network key (password).

I recall when I moved into The villages a geek guy entered q unique number to my router expalining it protected people from hooking into my router. I assume that this is the SSID?

Also once I install the router I assume I need to "pair" for lack of a better word my desktop, laptop and IPAD to this router? If so I do I pair these three units?

Thank you for your anticipated help
Yes there is a preset SSID and password. You should go into the router and change the SSID to a personal one and change the password to one of your own.

If you have not already synced/paired the rest of your devices to the preset codes you will have to sync/pair them to the new codes.

Also make sure that you do not broadcast your SSID. More protection because no one knows you are out there.

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