Monday, March 12, 2012

How to Configure a NetGear Firewall

Netgear wireless routers can use for home and office networks. A common setting for a network router is firewall configurations. Firewall set up can easily block unauthorized access from the internal network. The Netgear firewall also allows access to the internal network using port forwarding. By default, the Netgear firewall blocks all incoming traffic.Given steps help you to configure your firewall connection with netgear router.
 If you want to configure your netgear wireless router then follow this article. Step by Step Guide to Setup and Configure a Netgear Wireless Router.
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Step1: Open your web browser. In the address text box, enter the IP address for your router. The default IP address for new Netgear routers is "192.168.0.1." Enter your administration password when prompted. The default administration user name is "admin" and the password is "password."

Step2: Click on the "Security" link on the left side of the screen and then click "Services." A new window opens with your current firewall settings. Click the button labeled "Add Custom Service."

Step3: Enter a name for the new firewall setting. In the drop-down box labeled "Type," select "Any."

Step4: Enter a starting and ending port number in the text boxes labeled "Start" and "End." The port number entered is determined by the incoming traffic service. For instance, if this is for website traffic, the start and ending port is 80.

Step5: Click the "Apply" button to save your changes. The router's firewall settings are configured for your new service.
Want to configure netgearDG834G router then follow my blog ,How to Configure NetGear DG834G ,which i have discussed in same blog.
If you are getting any problem from above steps or any problem related to router then you can reach online technical support service desk of V tech-squad at their Toll Free No +1-877-452-9201.

Friday, March 9, 2012

How to Set Up a Belkin N F5D8236-4 Wireless Router

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Belkin's N F5D8236-4 Wireless Router is perfect for setting up a wireless network that has the range to easily cover any-size of home or office. The N Wireless Router has the fastest speeds for handling applications that take up large amounts of your bandwidth. The router can easily work with 802.11b-, 802.11g- and 802.11n-enabled devices. The F5D8236-4 wireless router have many features like- Multiple In Multiple Out technology, two detachable antennae, web-based advanced configuration tools SPI firewall and an integrated 10/100 four-port switch. Belkin's N F5D8236-4 is compatible with both Windows and OS X operating systems.
 If you don't want any stranger within the range of your wireless router to be able to access your network you will first need to enable the router's security settings. If you want to change security setting on belkin wireless router then follow this blog How to Change Security Settings on a Belkin Wireless Router which i have discussed in same blog.

Step1: Disconnect the power cord from your high-speed modem. Find the Ethernet port on the back of your modem. If an Ethernet cable is already plugged in, trace the cable to the second device and unplug the cable from it; otherwise, plug one end of an Ethernet cable to the open Ethernet port on your modem.

Step2: After completing the first step then plug the unused end of the Ethernet cable to the port on the back of the router labeled "modem." Plug a second Ethernet cable into one of the open ports located above the "modem" port and connect this cable to the Ethernet port on your computer.

Step3: Then reconnect the power cord to your modem and wait for the lights on the front panel to turn green before proceeding. Plug one end of the router's power cord into the corresponding port on the back of the device and plug the remaining end into any available electrical outlet.

Step4: After plug in the cord, turn on your computer and log into your operating system as normal. Insert the installation CD into the computer and the installation application should load automatically.

Step5: In the installation time, follow the onscreen instruction .If you have made the initial configurations, click on the option labeled "Security Assistant" on the left side of the installer window. Select the security type for your wireless network and click on the button labeled "Next."

Step6: select a network key and enter it into the appropriate field, then press "Next" and follow the onscreen instructions.

Step7: After completing the all above steps, open your computer wireless network settings and enter the wireless network name, security type and network key into the appropriate fields. Save your changes. Belkin's N F5D8236-4 router setup is now complete.

Belkin routers are an excellent choice for wireless connections due to great signal strength and security. The built-in firewall enables you to allow or refuse accessibility to specific programs, functions, and ports among others. If you want to configure your firewall connection, then follow this article How to Configure Firewall on a Belkin Router ,which will help you to configure firewall connection on Belkin routers.

The above instructions are followed step by step. However, if you find difficulties to perform the task, consult an expert for solve the problem and reach online technical support service desk of V tech-squad at their Toll Free No +1-877-452-9201.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

How to Configure NetGear DG834G


netgear routerA NetGear DG834G is a wireless router able to create a wireless network with 54 megabytes transfer speeds and transfer speeds depends on your internet connection.If you want to personalize your NetGear DG834G then you have to enter its configuration utility. You can configure your netgear router via web browser when it will connect to the network.Following steps help you to configure your netgear DG834G router.
 If you want to diagnose and resolve connection issues in Netgear wireless router then follow this article which will help you to resolve your netgear connection.Steps to Diagnose Connection Problems in Netgear Wireless Router.

Step1: If you want to configure your router then open your web browser.

Step2: Type the address "192.168.0.1" into the address bar and hit "Enter" to load your Netgear wireless router setup manual. Log in with the default user name "Admin" and the default password "Password."

Step3: Click the "Wireless Settings" link on the left side of your page and you can also see the various settings relating to the wireless network where your router is creating .From this window you can change the network name, encryption type and password.

Step4: From "Maintenance" section on the left side of the page to check various maintenance related settings for your router. You can also check current router status, what devices are connected, what devices are blocked and you can select backup your current settings.

Step5: After completing the all above steps click on the save button before exiting the Netgear wireless router setup utility to save all of your changes. You should click the on save button otherwise it will go back into previous configuration.
You should periodically check for an upgrade to your Netgear router.Upgrading your router can add new features that improve the security and performance .If you want to upgrade your netgear router,follow this blog .How to Upgrade a Netgear Router, which i have discussed in same blog.

If you find difficulties to perform the task, consult an expert for solve the problem and reach online technical support service desk of V tech-squad at their Toll Free No +1-877-452-9201.

Monday, March 5, 2012

How to configure linksys WRT54G

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The Linksys WRT54G broadband router is one of the most popular consumer routers supporting the wireless-G networking standard and secure WPA2 encryption and designed for use in a home office or small-business network. Linksys makes configuring your router easy. The WRT54G give a high-speed Internet connection, via Ethernet, with up to four computers. Setting up the router consists of four basic steps, like testing your Internet connection, connecting your hardware, setting up the connection and power cycling the entire network. Configure the Linksys WRT54G router by accessing its configuration Web page in your Web browser.
If you want to set up your Linksys routers then follow this blog How to Set up a Linksys Wireless Router which i have discussed in same blog.

Step1: With all connection made, you will now need to login to the router via your web browser. Type http://192.168.1.1 and hit enter. You should see the login screen. Leave the username blank and type admin as the password and hit enter.

Step2: Configure your Internet connection settings on the Internet Setup page that appears. For most users, the default configuration is appropriate. If you have a static IP address, click the Internet Connection and type the information your Internet service provider, provides you into the Internet IP Address. Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS boxes, and click Save Settings.

Step3: Change the time on your router by clicking the Time Zone box on the default Internet Setup page,click on your time zone in the list and Save Settings.

Step4: Configure your WRT54G wireless network settings by clicking the Wireless tab at the top of the Linksys configuration page and clicking Wireless Network Set a mode for your wireless network by clicking the Wireless Network Mode box and clicking an option in the list; click Mixed for best interoperability with a variety of devices. Type a name for your wireless network into the Wireless Network Name (SSID box and click Save Settings).

Step5: Set wireless network security settings by clicking the Wireless Security tab under Wireless Set the router encryption to the most secure setting by clicking the Security Mode box and clicking WPA2 Personal in the list. Type a password for your network into the Shared Key box and click Save Settings. The password must be used on every device accessing your wireless network.

 Step6: Change the router password by clicking the Administration tab at the top of the WRT54G configuration Web page, typing a new password into each Password box to the right of Local Router Access on the page and clicking Save Settings.
After configure your linksys WRT54G then you can set your router admin  password.To more about router admin password or how to set password then follow this article. How to Reset Admin Password in a Linksys Router.

Note: If you are not able  to solve this  problem or given steps is not giving  the proper result or if you need linksys tech support then you can reach online technical support service desk of V tech-squad at their Toll Free No +1-877-452-9201.


Friday, March 2, 2012

How to Reset a LinkSys Router Password

linksys router password setupReset the password on your LinkSys router if you have forgotten, or simply want to reset your linksys router password to avoid unauthorized user. You set your password to avoid variety of security risk, including the possibility of malware being installed by a hacker without your knowledge. Resetting the password on a LinkSys router and securing your network requires only a few minutes, just following a few simple steps will get you there.

If you need help configuring your Linksys router or want to configure Linksys router for wireless connection, DSL connection, firewall, or as an access point or switch etc.Then follow this article How to Configure a Linksys Router.

Step1: Press and hold the reset button on the router for 30 seconds. The router lights may flash before the 30 seconds are up, but hold it down for the duration to make sure that the reset has fully taken effect.

Step2: Log in and reconfigure the router following the hard reset. Connect your router to your PC via an ethernet cable, from one of the ports on the router to the ethernet port on the pc. A light should appear on the router to indicate that the ethernet port is in use.

Step3: Open the internet on your pc (don't worry that you can't get online just yet) and type http://192.168.1.1/ into the address bar in order to access the router set-up.

Step4: A log-in box will appear. The username and password are both admin for newer linksys routers. An older linksys router will have a blank username and the password admin.

Step5: The linksys set-up page will load. You don't need to change anything, but a little way down there will be a couple of blank boxes for a username and password.

Step6: Enter the username and password originally supplied to you by your internet service provider for accessing the internet. If you do not have this information the best thing to do would be to contact your provider and ask them to supply it to you.

Step7: Once you have entered your username and password, the router's internet light should come on, indicating that you are recognized by your service provider and eligible to access the internet.

Step8: From this point, it is strongly advised that you set up security for your network in order to encrypt your information and secure the network.

Step9: Click on the wireless security tab at the top, and choose from WEP, WPA and WPA2 on a drop down list of security options. It doesn't really matter which you choose, though it is possible to deduce the most secure in your area by viewing available wireless networks on your pc and seeing which type of security the network lowest on the list is using. That will be the most secure.

Step10: Once you have selected a security setting, you will be provided with information regarding the security details. You will need to make a note of the security key and keep it somewhere safe. When connecting to the internet for the first time after resetting your router, you will be required to enter the security key, and then you're away. In the future your pc will connect automatically.

V tech-squad has a special shell for troubleshooting all your Linksys router-related problems including Wi-Fi setup, networking, security, and upgrade etc. If you are facing problem with your Linksys Router Setup and Configuration, You can reach V tech-squad online technical support at their Toll Free No +1-877-452-9201 For US/CA.

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