Connect 2nd home pc to internet - Page 5

MrJDGaF · 18-08-2007, 13:57

It IS Belkin we're talking about here

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mrsmac2006 isn't using the wireless connection so it should not flash only the individual lights for each ethernet connection should flash rapidly and the WAN light blinking slowly.

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The WLAN light just indicates the status of the router, ie ready to accept wireless connections after a power cycle/reset.

mrsmac2006 · 18-08-2007, 13:57

Hi mrJDGaf, I am using the wireless connection as I dont know if I can turn the wireless off.

the modem light flashes the internet flashes the wireless light has just gone out and come bk on and one of the numbers is flashing everynow and then.

Not sure if this means a lot but i know there is no swich on it to turn it off.

Thanx

xpod · 18-08-2007, 13:57

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If you ever notice that WLAN light flashing then it means someone is using your connection, phone the police.

Upside Down-Ternet anyone

mrsmac2006 · 18-08-2007, 13:59

I think i am anyway

MrJDGaF · 18-08-2007, 14:03

As I've said the wireless can't be disabled but if you have another lead use that instead, much more stable also then you can see if anyone is using the wireless connection.

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WLAN flashing means you are connected wirelessly, the numbered lights represent the wired connection status for each ethernet socket on the rear.

mrsmac2006 · 18-08-2007, 14:07

I do not understand now. Sorry. what do you mean if you have another lead use that instead. how can i tell if someone is using wireless?
what would need connecting to what to.... Aaarrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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right so my son is using other pc so it is flashing

I have set security up as far as I am aware so its just a case of leaving well alone. Is this right. lol.

MrJDGaF · 18-08-2007, 14:08

You know the lead used to connect the pc to the router, have you got 1 or 2? I know you only have one plugged in but have you any more spare?

18-08-2007, 14:16

Crossed lines here, I think. MrsMac said she was 'using' the wireless connection, but, I think, just meant it was enabled. Incidentally, just downloaded the equivalent Belkin manual from the US site, and that DOES have the option to switch off the wireless. Seems to be just the UK version, or perhaps just V6, which doesn't have it.

mrsmac2006 · 18-08-2007, 14:16

I have a cable going from the ethernat port on 1 pc to back of router
then I have cable from second pc ethernet port going into the back of the router.
I have a 3rd cable going from the modem into the back of the router.

MrJDGaF · 18-08-2007, 14:22

If you've got another then use that and disable the wireless connection on your pc, if not then you're all done.

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Right so 2 of the numbered lights and the WAN light should flash but not the WLAN, unless someone is actually connected to your router wirelessly.

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Originally Posted by JohnHorb

Crossed lines here, I think. MrsMac said she was 'using' the wireless connection, but, I think, just meant it was enabled. Incidentally, just downloaded the equivalent Belkin manual from the US site, and that DOES have the option to switch off the wireless. Seems to be just the UK version, or perhaps just V6, which doesn't have it.

That would be about right for the Yanks look after your own sodd everyone else!

mrsmac2006 · 18-08-2007, 14:27

right ok. its not flasing at the moment. It only flashes once in a blue moon.
I think you were right in the fact i am not using wireless between my pcs but it is set ready to use if i bought a wireless connecter thingy to put in another pc.
am I right there?

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kids are never happy my son wants to know if he can use the wireless thing for his ds lite

MrJDGaF · 18-08-2007, 14:32

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Originally Posted by mrsmac2006

right ok. its not flasing at the moment. It only flashes once in a blue moon.
I think you were right in the fact i am not using wireless between my pcs but it is set ready to use if i bought a wireless connecter thingy to put in another pc.
am I right there?

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kids are never happy my son wants to know if he can use the wireless thing for his ds lite

Yep that's right so as I said before if that WLAN flashes rapidly someone's managed to connect to it and you should tell the police.

mrsmac2006 · 18-08-2007, 14:34

right ok thank you for your help got there in the end!!
I think its the pregnacy making me dizzyer lol

MrJDGaF · 18-08-2007, 14:35

He can but perhaps someone else would like to take you through that if you wish.

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No probs.

mrsmac2006 · 18-08-2007, 14:36

so what if it goes off and stays off then after a while comes back on and is not flashing its just on.