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WNCE2001 and static IP address
I have just bought one of these to use on an xbox but I need the xbox to have a static IP address. So I decided to test it on a Windows 7 PC to and to set it up. Firstly, is it correct to say that ...
This is how it goes when you install it. after you finish it , open the wifiext.com and setup static IP address that is out side of your DHCP or setup address reservation under router's settings..
Windows 7
Plugs USB power adapter and plug provided ethernet cable to the WNCE2001
Once the Power LED is solid green, unit is "GOOD"
Open the browser and should open URL http://www.mywifiext.com/welcome.htm
Choose language
Hit next and it will go through status bar and look for "available" wireless network with following
SSID name
Channel
Security type
Signal Strength
It also includes "manually input my wireless SSID" for use who hides broadcasting of SSID
Choose your SSID and hit next
Provide your pass phrase and hit next
It will go through the status bar for connecting to the wireless router. After 1~2min it should come up with "You have successfully connected to wireless SSID NAME "
HIt finish. It will also ask you to save to your browser's favorites list. Close the the browser and open browser again
If you are using Win 7 it will ask your "network location" you can close or specify the type and save it