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Title: Do I need to hook up via cable?
Post by: Mike.B on June 14, 2010, 04:00:13 PM

Just want to be able to run laptop (wireless) from router. Do I need to follow all steps including hooking up laptop via cable to router for set-up, or is there a shortcut?


                      Thanks in advance for any input. :-[

Title: Re: Do I need to hook up via cable?
Post by: smlunatick on June 15, 2010, 11:50:21 AM

Yes, you will need to connect via cable to:

-- Configure the wireless network access, security and passphrase.  This is not securely setup and is open to anyone / everyone.

-- Do any firmware updates.

Title: Re: Do I need to hook up via cable?
Post by: Kamikazi2142 on December 11, 2010, 09:46:57 PM

also i recommend having at least one wired connection to keep the router awake, it tends to lock up when doing just wireless, especially in mixed modes.

Title: Re: Do I need to hook up via cable?
Post by: smlunatick on December 12, 2010, 06:34:27 AM

I second that!  However, you "can" disconnect the wire but you will need keep it for diagnostics later.