I just spent several hours setting up my G300N.
I went with the default SSID name. How do I change it safely?
I would also like to change my security to WEP. How do I do that safely?
I did change these earlier today... but then my laptop couldn't reconnect to my router... so I'm a little scared.
Thanks,
SP
OK... I was able to change the SSID name by simply going into the router settings: http://...blah blah blah....
I was NEVER asked a password! All I want to do is set a password so that I can connect other devices to the router such as my smartphone and Roku box. How do I set a password?
The security is currently set to WPA/WPA2 PSK. I was having issues staying connected with my phone (wifi). I talked to the Verizon guy and he suggested I switch my router to WEP.
So.......... I'd like to know how to switch to WEP and set a passord. Please help.
Thanks,
SP
Anyone?
After searching the other posts on this site... I see that I'm not the only one with password change issues. Apparently tech support is TERRIBLE! Wish I had known that before throwing my money away.
I actually put this G300N back in the box and hooked up my old Linksys router last night. This will be the last item I buy from Buffalo.
Hi Sparticus,
Is there any specific reason the Verizon guy said to use WEP? It's not as secure as WPA/AES. Also, I believe you need security to be WPA/AES for you to benefit from the N speed. Can you log into the router's web page? If so, I believe under Basic Settings, then there should be a tab for Security. I don't have your particular router so you may have to hunt around a bit to find security setting. Since you say you already set up security, you should have set up a passkey at that time. That is the passkey (password) that your wireless clients will need to have input into their settings in order to connect with the router.
That is weird. Sometimes the phrase "key" is used instead of password.
spartacus33 wrote:
Anyone know if what m4p says is true. I have to be set to WPA/AES to achieve 65 mbps?
Wireless "N" protocol requires WPA; with WEP you drop back to "G".
Not only is it true, seems to be a BIG typo running around here, you have to use WPA2 with AES only for N spec.
buddee wrote:Not only is it true, seems to be a BIG typo running around here, you have to use WPA2 with AES only for N spec.
That it in conjunction with the N standard, not just Buffalo.
how do i change my ssid