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Is it best to connect a WG602 to the PC or directly to the router?
I have just bought a WG602 v4 wireless access point. I already have a WIRED DG834 v4 router bought in 2010. I am wondering how is best to proceed with setting up the new WG602. On the box of my D...
Hi,
Basically, I bought it as I wanted to add a wireless access point to my existing wired internet connection.
So, in a nutshell, I am just adding a wireless access - I just don't know whether it is best to plug it directly into a PC which is connected to my Wired DG834 or plug it directly into the DG834.
I can't seem to do that whilst it is connected to my DG834 - is this something I need to do by attaching it to my PC first?
I have to be honest that I know nothing about routers, etc. My DG834 was easy for me to install as my ISP had an .exe file that I ran to just set it up and get it running with no messing about at all.
Thanks for the help so far.
Basically, I bought it as I wanted to add a wireless access point to my existing wired internet connection.
So, in a nutshell, I am just adding a wireless access - I just don't know whether it is best to plug it directly into a PC which is connected to my Wired DG834 or plug it directly into the DG834.
To secure the wireless signal you log into the access point's management webpage and set up the encryption
I can't seem to do that whilst it is connected to my DG834 - is this something I need to do by attaching it to my PC first?
I have to be honest that I know nothing about routers, etc. My DG834 was easy for me to install as my ISP had an .exe file that I ran to just set it up and get it running with no messing about at all.
Thanks for the help so far.