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Originally Posted by resander
Many thanks all for the router info...
Based on this and googling I want to get the ASUS-RT-N66U, but it is expensive and I would want to be reassured it can be installed/prepared from an Ubuntu PC before buying.
The PC runs Ubuntu 12.04 and is connected to the Superhub by wire. There are also netbooks, Android phones and tablets in the house, but no Windows PCs/laptops/netbooks.
Are the following the main install steps from the PC (guessing)?:
- using existing wired connection from Ubuntu PC to Superhub enter 192.168.0.1 on Firefox browser URL address line and set Superhub to operate in modem mode. The hub logo changes to violet colour. Leave Firefox. Remove hub-end of the ethernet cable (=cable 1) from the Superhub.
- connect ASUS router internet port to right-most ethernet port of Superhub with another ethernet cable.
- using cable 1 connect Ubuntu PC to an ethernet port on the ASUS router
- enter 192.168.0.1 ?? to Firefox to start ASUS router configuration
- do simplest possible, minimal install for ASUS router.
After this wired connection to/from PC and wifi for all other devices should work.
I also assume the same steps as above can be carried out wirelessly using Firefox or Chrome browser from the Android devices.
Ken
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You are quite correct on everything you've said there, bar the IP address of the Asus router which is 192.168.1.1.
When you first boot the router, it goes into a special "setup mode", so when you connect (Via wired OR wireless) and navigate to the admin page, it takes you through the necessary steps to get it all set up quickly. I can't remember the exact steps, but it was more or less just to set up a password and account for the admin interface and to set up the name and passwords for the wireless networks. It's incredibly straightforward and quick. The interface works in Firefox, Chrome, IE and Chrome on Android (it doesn't have a special "mobile" version but it's still fully usable on Chrome for Android).
If you give your new wireless networks (There will be 2, one for 2.4Ghz and one for 5Ghz however it lets you use the same name/pass on both if you want) the same Name and password as your old network, all of your devices should automatically connect back to it.