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A few questions.

Does the Ethernet work -- i.e. can you attach a laptop with an Ethernet cable and get to the Internet? So the DHCP service is on and a large enough block of addresses are available?

In the wireless configuration page of the router you turned on the radio, gave it an SSID, turned on WPA2/AES security and entered a password? What channel did you set for the radio?

Oh yes.. that works fine. Via cord. I get internet plugged into the modem/router just fine. the wireless does not work.
Yes i turned on Radio, gave it a SSID turned on WPA2-personal/AES
The channel is set to auto... should i have that changed?
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RealBeast said:
Using a specific channel is necessary when you have multiple access points or a lot of local wireless networks, like in an apartment building.

Try going through a basic wireless setup troubleshooter like THIS ONE.

HERE are some more pages that explain other router function setup.



Ive gone threw that site many different times.. with no success.. ;\
Ive also just tried every channel. wireless radio ssid still cannot be seen.

RealBeast said:
Your settings all look good. I would download the free wifi diagnostic INSSIDER to detect the radio signal and channel using your laptop. I suspect that your radio may not be functional and inSSIDer would be the easiest way to scan all local signals for yours.


hrmm. ok, well how bout this. I have the wire plugged into my Centurylink C1000A. Then i Run a wire from one of four ports, to my Belkin Router. which is also wireless.
I can connect to that. but Cannot connect wirelessly to the C1000A. With the belkin plugged into the C1000A could it cause any wireless issues?

Nope, the Belkin will be a wireless access point, should work fine. Turn off the Belkin DHCP, turn on radio, security, password, and give it a static IP address in the network range on the Belkin and the same address static in the CenturyLink, use an LAN to LAN connection.

RealBeast said:
Nope, the Belkin will be a wireless access point, should work fine. Turn off the Belkin DHCP, turn on radio, security, password, and give it a static IP address in the network range on the Belkin and the same address static in the CenturyLink, use an LAN to LAN connection.


So confused on what you said... ;\
Sorry.
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