Re: Network Connection - Copy To New Name?

I'm sorry, maybe I should explain in more detail.

In the past, I had been using a DSL modem for internet access.
I received the Linksys wireless broadband router as a gift.
During installation of the router, the Linksys setup CD failed, so I went to the Linksys
website and downloaded a utility, I think it was called "netset.exe"
The utility (I think) evaluated my existing DSL network connection and modified it to work
with the router.
It asked no questions but seems to work fine.
The Linksys software is not installed and I don't have the wireless icons you refer to.
I still only have one (1) network connection. (DSL modified to work through the router)

My question is.... Can I copy the modified network connection configuration to a new
separate network connection configuration, saving under a different name and then changing
the few settings needed to get back my original DSL connection.

Having both network connections, I hope to simply wire-in the wireless router and enable
the wireless connection when my brother is in town.

Thanks again!

Richard in Va.
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"Installer" <lost_in_70s_tunes> wrote in message
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> Hello . You may try posting in catagory "Wireless Networking ." Right click
> on the "Wireless" icon {lower right of your screen in the task bar} / click
> "View Available Wireless Networks" / click "Change the order of preferred
> networks" / you have opened "Wireless Network Connection Properties" in {tab}
> "Wireles networks"/ Look at "Preferred networks" / In the white box are
> existing "Available networks" to choose from , one of them most likely reads
> "Linksys" / There are buttons below this box . click "Add" to create another
> SSID or Network connection . Next you will enter an SSID/name in the white
> box .. The name of the SSID will be need not be like a tricky password
> neccessarily . The security concern will be where you come to the point of
> selecting a WEP key or selecting a WPA Shared Key . Select the WPA Shared
> when you get to the "Setup" page at Linksys . I do not think this option is
> in "Wireless properties" . For now , Select "Open" for the "Network
> Authenication . Then select WEP for the "Data encryption" . Click "OK" . Now
> you will have the options to move up or Move down a network in such an order
> . If you want your new nerwork to connect first , Move up to th top of this
> list . "WPA Shared" is best for secureing your router from being "hacked" or
> illegaly borrowed by someone else . Linksys has an excellent help line or
> even live chat . Right click on the wireless icon and open "View Wireless
> Networks" and click on the network to diconnect and click the button
> "Disconnect" . The rest you should be able to figure . Opening this window is
> a way yo check if in fact someone else is using your router , if they are it
> will show in the window ... I think . Once you have a network up and
> running , go to LInksys.com and find the "Setup" page to configure your
> router th way you want . Maybe go there now and get familiar with it . And/or
> get in touch with Linksys and they will help you quickly .
> --
> KD
>
>
> "Richard in Va." wrote:
>
>> Would anyone know how I might make a copy of a Network Connection and save it as a
>> different name?
>>
>> For Christmas, my brother gave me a Linksys Wireless Broadband Router. During setup,
>> the
>> router stole my existing DSL connection and reconfigured it. The only time the
>> wireless
>> router will be used is when he comes to visit with his laptop, about 3-4 times a year.
>>
>> I believe I know all the changes it made during install.
>>
>> Is there a way to copy the new network connection configuration to a different name,
>> edit
>> the copy to undo the changes made? Then I would have two network connections, one for
>> the
>> router and one without.
>> I'm using XP-Home SP2.
>>
>> I understand I'll need to wire the DSL modem directly to the PC when not using the
>> router.
>>
>> Probably a simple question, but I can't seem to find the answer.
>>
>> There's allot of kids on bicycles around here!
>>
>> Lesson: Always give a gift to someone, something you want them to have...!
>>
>> Thanks for any help!
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Richard in Va.
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>>
>>
>>


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