Re: Network Connection - Copy To New Name?

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"Richard in Va." <reaton@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:ePEMjYwGGHA.1388@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 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.
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> "Installer" <lost_in_70s_tunes> wrote in message
> news:1C96E331-3796-454C-B5C3-6BAE16F1673C@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> 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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