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[billy_kidd]

I need to reset my 615 remotely.  I will have someone on the other end push the reset button.  I will then need to have them login to the 615 wirelessly. I'll establish a remote control session to their computer, and then I'll reconfigure the router settings. I know how to reconfigure the router just fine.


So, here are my questions:
1) How long do you press the reset button, the manual says 10 seconds, is that correct?

>> 12 SECONDS

2) Once reset, is wireless turned on by default? I hope so, but the manual shows ENABLE WIRELESS unchecked... is that the default setting? Do I HAVE TO CONNECT VIA LAN CABLE TO "ENABLE WIRELESS" first?

>> YES

3) is the default ssid = "dlink" (no quotes)

>> YES

4) is the SSID invisible by default, or is it visible immediately after RESET?

>> IT IS VISIBLE AFTER RESET

The person on the other side can't access the router with a LAN cable, so once reset, the only way to get into the router will be via wireless; that's why I want to be sure I can do this before we do the reset.

Thanks in advance. this is a great router!

[FurryNutz]

I would recommend doing this if you have to have someone reset your router and then you have to reload settings everytime. I would set up your router and configure it for everything that you need. Once this is done, do a Save Configuration to File in the Tools/System menu. Save this file then you or anyone can use the same menu options to reload the configuration file should the router have to be Factory reset. It's a great time saver.

[billy_kidd]

yes, great tip.  I have done that.  In this case, we have screwed up the admin's password and need to reset it...

[FurryNutz]

Need to keep a good password and keep it simple too. Doesn't have to be complex. Something familiar to you thats easy to remember.  

Also, have you set up the Remote Administration option under Tools/Admin?

[billy_kidd]

I think I exceeded the maximum length for the password, because it is either not recognizing what I wrote down OR I fat fingered it incorrectly 2X... it's possible <g>

I did have remote access set up originally, but now when I go to reset the router in order to get into it, it will disable remote access; so I need to access the router remotely through a LiveMeeting or WEBEX from a machine connected wirelessly through the router.

[FurryNutz]

OK, well, hope you get it setup well then.