Had problems changing router settings/setting up security info

To help you and let you know the default IP address of Vizio router is (192.168.1.1)
Now to help you connect the internet connection by configuring Vizio router, please follow the step-by-step instructions given below:
- Unplug the power cable from your high-speed Internet modem.
- Connect one end of the Ethernet cable (included) to the number 1 port on your router.
- Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your computer.
- Connect an Ethernet cable from your high-speed Internet modem into the Internet port on your router.
- Plug the power back into your high-speed Internet modem and wait 30 for seconds and power on your router with the included power adapter. Your router will automatically turn on.
- Wait for 30 seconds for your router to fully connect and open an Internet browser window (such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari).
- Type http://vizio.home (or 192.168.1.1) in the browser window and press Enter
- The Quick Setup App will automatically start. Click ACCEPT and CONTINUE.
- From here you can: Click Print to print your configuration.
- Click EDIT SETTINGS to make changes to the Network Name, Security Type, Security Key and Network Status.
- Click Manual Settings to make changes to the advanced settings of your router.
- Click EXIT to close the Router Settings App.

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Disable all the firewalls on your computer, ensure that the wireless card on computer is on and is working fine. ensure you entered the right network key.

WIRELESS ROUTER SECURITY
When you power up the wireless router and the LEDs are ON then the router appears to be OK and this also applies to the DSL or cable wireless modem. To check if the modem is configured to your ISP settings and the modem connects to the Internet, connect the modem with a LAN cable to your laptop and check if you can get into the Internet. To connect to your wireless router, it needs the router's wireless settings configured and also needs the wireless cards in all the laptops and or computers to be configured with the router's wireless settings. Then the laptops and desktop computers can communicate with your wireless router. To set-up and secure the wireless router from unauthorized access, follow these steps: - 1, Connect the wireless router to your computer with a LAN cable.
2. Start your browser and enter the router's configuration URL IP address.
3. Enter the router setup, login and password
4. Change the admin password
5. Go to the wireless settings and change the default SSID and turn off SSID broadcast.
6. Setup encryption key the strongest is WPA2 (if not then WPA). The encryption key can be easily set up using a passphrase (it can be an alpha numeric phrase or words). 7. For further security measures - turn on MAC address filtering and enter the MAC address of the wireless cards on the computer/s you want to connect to this wireless router.
8. Record the settings you have made and keep it in a safe place and Save the settings.
9. Configure the wireless cards on the computer/s with the SSID and encryption settings of the router.
10. Remove the LAN cable between the router and the computer then the computers should be able to connect to the router wirelessly.

To connect to your wireless router, it needs the router’s wireless settings configured and also needs the wireless cards in all the laptops and or computers to be configured with the router’s wireless settings. Then the laptops and desktop computers can communicate with your wireless router.

To set-up and secure the wireless router from unauthorized access, follow these steps: -
1. Connect the wireless router to your computer with a LAN cable.
2. Start your browser and enter the router's configuration URL IP address.
3. Enter the router setup, login and password
4. Change the admin password
5. Go to the wireless settings and change the default SSID and turn off SSID broadcast.
6. Setup encryption key the strongest is WPA2 (if not then WPA).
7. For further security measures - turn on MAC address filtering and enter the MAC address of the wireless cards on the computer/s you want to connect to this wireless router.
8. Record the settings you have made and keep it in a safe place and Save the settings.
9. Configure the wireless cards on the computer/s with the SSID and encryption settings of the router.
10. Remove the LAN cable between the router and the computer then the computers should be able to connect to the router wirelessly.
To access the Internet you need to connect the DSL or cable modem to the WAN (Internet) port on the wireless router.

When you power up the wireless router and the LEDs are ON then the router appears to be OK and this also applies to the DSL or cable modem.
To check if the modem is configured to your ISP settings and connects to the Internet, connect the modem with a LAN cable to your laptop and check if you can connect to the Internet.
Next, the wireless router needs the wireless settings configured and then configure the wireless card in the laptop with these settings so it can communicate with the wireless router.
To set-up and secure the wireless router from unauthorized access, follow these steps: -
1. Connect the wireless router to your computer with a LAN cable.
2. Start your browser and enter the router's configuration URL IP address.
3. Enter the router setup, login and password
4. Change the admin password
5. Go to the wireless settings and change the default SSID and turn off SSID broadcast.
6. Setup encryption key the strongest is WPA2 (if not then WPA).
7. For further security measures - turn on MAC address filtering and enter the MAC address of the wireless cards on the computer/s you want to connect to this wireless router.
8. Record the settings you have made and keep it in a safe place and Save the settings.
9. Configure the wireless cards on the computer/s with the SSID and encryption settings of the router.
10. Remove the LAN cable between the router and the computer then the computers should be able to connect to the router wirelessly.

Reset your router to factory defaults.
For that press RESET button for 10 seconds it is in back panel of router.
hen connect your router to computer with ethernet cable.
Then you can access it with following link.
http://192.168.1.1
or
http://192.168.0.1
type user as "admin" and password as "admin" or blank or "password"
Then you can see configuration page of router.
Set WAN settings as your internet service provider settings.
Enable DHCP .
Click on wireless and enable wi fi.
If you want secure router then enable WEP security then add new code it is your password key for connect wi fi.
Also change channel type in wireless option 4,6 and 11 channel are best.
Try 1 by 1 then save settings and restart router.

Let me know if you need further assistance.
Thanks.

Router setup
Go to the control panel and un-install the program that the Comcast cd installed. then:
Shutdown your PC. Unplug the power from the router and the cable modem.
Wait 30 sec. then plug in the power to the cable modem, wait 30 sec. then plug the power to the router. Wait till you have "Internet" light then restart your PC. The PC should pick up an IP address and you should be able to get on-line.
Did Comcast reset you wireless router settings? If so, you may need to set up your SSID and security settings.


Customizing Wireless Settings of the Router
Having default wireless settings on the Linksys router may cause conflict with other Linksys routers within your network range. Linksys suggests changing the SSID (network name) and the Wireless Channel of your router. Also, if it is possible, enable the Wireless Security of your router.
To change the router’s SSID or the wireless network’s name, click here.
To change the router’s channel, click here.
To enable the wireless security on the router, click here.
If I could be of further assistance, let me know. If this helps or solves the issue, please rate it.
Thanks, Joe





I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joe_8b8c2cd6ce148309

To get my connection to work, I had to configure my Netopia DSL modem for Bridged Mode and let my router take care of the routing and address assignment. I would also try to get a working connection before configuring security. You can always do that later. You have the order of powering up you equipment correct. Read this link. It works for me.

http://www.dslreports.com/faq/15855

You should first verify you have a internet connection to your computer directly from modem. If you do then turn your computer off unplug modem from power supply and remove ethernet connection. Then with cable only attached to modem plug in power supply. Allow enough time for modem to boot completely up. Then plug ethernet back into modem and the other end into router. Then power up router. Allow adequate time to router to sync up. If you never set up your router initially with all security features and access codes for wireless you may need to run set up disk. If this was all previously done then power up computer go to CONNECT TO option on START menu. Your wireless network should be listed with the name you gave it. Select your network. If it is a secured network it will ask for access codes. Enter the codes and you should be able to access internet. If not you may need to run set up disk again or contact manufacturer of router.Good luck

Hi Doosey,

Shut down the modem, and the router. Make sure your Ethernet cable goes from your modem to the WAN port on the Belkin. Start up your modem, and wait 2 min. That is important. Then start up the router. Wait 3 more min, then fire up your computer.
Remember to use the CD, or access your router using Internet Exporer to change the password. and set you security setting to protect yoursefl.
Good luck,