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Originally Posted by Traduk
When you get the box it will contain cables etc that you may not require (I didn't) so put them to one side and read through the simple steps.
Honestly it is all dumbed down so as to be as non confusing as possible. Just have your account number to hand, write down the MAC code printed on the Superhub and call the number in the literature. It takes a while (10) minute to settle down and if you have a switched off computer connected into one of the ethernet ports you are good to go when the lights are green, green, blue (top).
My P.C.'s were set up up with static IP's in a different router's range scale with also specified DNS servers which would have caused complications. Most people use DHCP with auto allocated DNS so unless you have specified something other than default, it should be plain sailing.
The router access IP is in the literature along with user name + initial password (needs changing). Wireless is easy to set up and sets to good security straight out of the box. I can see about 12 networks around my house and 4 are wide open but just follow the simple instructions and it does it all with good security.
You have nothing to worry about unless you already have levels of complications with multiple networks or devices using different levels of wireless eg B, G & N. If you had you would already be working out the work arounds so don't worry.
I as one of the 20meg sceptics who didn't want to lose out on upgrading but with a satisfactory deal went for it and am pleased that I did.
I feel sorry for people who are in non upload upgraded areas because until they are sorted they will not see numbers like these.
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Thanks, I was with you for the first two paragraphs, but then my brain fried at the third (LOL).
I do believe that for me it should be straightforward. One main PC to be cabled into it and then a few wireless devices. Settings make me paranoid, but I'm glad to hear that the manual is clear. When I replaced my router it was supposed to be a 5 minute job, turned into an hour and me wanting to throw it into the wall! It was actually something simple, but not obvious (if that makes sense).
I do very much appreciate the attempt to de-stress me though
I'm sure it will be fine. Good to read this thread though and learn things about the light colours etc, so if it doesn't go quite right I know where I can start looking.
Thanks again!
ps - not getting upload upgrade till July
