I want to set up my LINKSYS network adapter and my laptop asks for the pin number? where is the pin number?

First, use a lan calble to reach the router. Then check the settings on the router and see what ip address is assigned to your laptop. Also check the password setting on the router. Try using WPS as an alternative to setting up the password, etc. WPS will work with either a pin number or push button. It should solve your problem. If not, then use the first solution, although it may be a little more complicated for you. Last thing you can do is go to into Microsoft's network and sharing center, and choose "manage wireless networks" and make sure the adapter is "enabled".

My friend,


Where it says for a pin .there is option below that screen "I want to enter passphrase"
Please select the option and enter your wireless network key.
You will be connected to the existing network when you will enter the key.

Regards:-
Amit

you can get the pin number by contacting the provider.

Are you trying to connect to the wireless network on the windows VISTA / 7 computer? Sometimes it willl ask you for PIN number. you don't need to enter the PIN number. On the same page you will get the option, I don't want to configure, i want to enter the key. click on it and it will go to the next step. if you network is secured then it will ask you for the network key. Enter the key and it will connect you to the network. If you are trying to add any other wireless device in the network then try to bypass this step and connect to the network manually.
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Yes this is very straight forward

open internet explorer on your computer which is connected to wireless router.

browse to your gateway address. The default for linksys is usually http://192.168.1.1

then it will ask for username and password

linksys default username: (leave this blank)
linksys default password: admin

if that doesn't work try username: admin
password: admin

Once logged into console you should be able to see wireless security settings

Click on that and it will take you through to a page with your security settings on there you will see a wireless key or network key or wireless passphrase.

simply make a note of the key as its written. (If the password is masked or *********** out ) which is the case on some of the newer linksys devices you can simply overtype the password with a new one, bear in mind that you will have to then update any clients that normally connect to the wireless network with the new password. So thats all computers, laptops, DS's Wii's Playstations & Xbox's.

******I'd STRONGLY recommend you DO NOT change the wireless password / security key over wireless you should always do it using an RJ45 ETHERNET cable connected to your computer and the router. *********

Thanks

Pete McDowell
Geek2Door Ltd
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Here is the URL for the Win XP driver for the Linksys USB Wireless G Adapter:

http://network.free-driver-download.com/Linksys/14902/Linksys-WUSB54G-Wireless-G-USB-Network-Adapter-Driver-0.6.0.0-Windows.html

Hope this helps.

U have to configure the router.Then & then your internet will work.You can see the instruction set given with the linksys router or instruction set cd.Follow the steps,which will ask you ip,user name,password etc. information.Fill the right information save & reboot it must work.

I have had this problem. Go to the website and get the free phone number and ring them. They were able to help me (twice as I forgot after the first time).

I just reset the router.. linksys wanted 29.95 to help me!! What a rip off
They make good products but come on 29.95 Not!!

It's the particular type of security you've got set up. Some formats of security require the key to be between a minimum and maximum number of characters, some require it to be a set number of characters. If you have problems, reset the router using the reset button on the back, and run the setup again.