Hi all, In simple terms please, how do i get my new O2 N8 connect to my Orange livebox. I am not sure what code it is asking for, i've tried the wep code and it doesn't connect.
Broadband connection.
I assume you are trying to make a WiFi connection?
First check. Is Wireless actually enabled on your router? If you have never used it then chances are it is turned off by default.
Secondly double check and then check again that you are trying to connect to YOUR router. With the world and his wife having wireless routers these days it is all to easy to get the wrong one
When you try to connect it will ask for your wireless password. Some routers provided by ISPs have basic security enabled with a password written on a label on the router. That would be the first place to look. But if the router is set up with WEP then it would be well worth while changing it to WPA if you can. WEP is fairly easy to hack these days so is not recommended you rely on it. WPA is much more secure.
If not then you may have to dive into the set up of the router and go to the Wireless settings page and see what if any password has been set up. Instructions for getting into the router set up should be in the manual for the router.
First check. Is Wireless actually enabled on your router? If you have never used it then chances are it is turned off by default.
Secondly double check and then check again that you are trying to connect to YOUR router. With the world and his wife having wireless routers these days it is all to easy to get the wrong one
When you try to connect it will ask for your wireless password. Some routers provided by ISPs have basic security enabled with a password written on a label on the router. That would be the first place to look. But if the router is set up with WEP then it would be well worth while changing it to WPA if you can. WEP is fairly easy to hack these days so is not recommended you rely on it. WPA is much more secure.
If not then you may have to dive into the set up of the router and go to the Wireless settings page and see what if any password has been set up. Instructions for getting into the router set up should be in the manual for the router.
Originally Posted by fboy:
“it's asking for pre shared key for WLAN”
“it's asking for pre shared key for WLAN”
Or in other words the Wireless networking password.
If it has been pre-configured by your ISP as part of them sending you a router then the password should be on a label on the router somewhere or in the paperwork that came with it.
Otherwise you will have to go into the set up of the router and find the Wireless section and read it from there.
Hi fboy
Before entering your WEP key, you would also need to put your Livebox into pairing mode. This can be done by pressing either the 1 button, or the Wi-Fi button, on your Livebox, depending on which model you have.
Once your Livebox is in pairing mode, the Wi-Fi light on the top will flash. You should then be able to enter your key and connect your device.
I hope this helps.
Darren from Orange Helpers
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Before entering your WEP key, you would also need to put your Livebox into pairing mode. This can be done by pressing either the 1 button, or the Wi-Fi button, on your Livebox, depending on which model you have.
Once your Livebox is in pairing mode, the Wi-Fi light on the top will flash. You should then be able to enter your key and connect your device.
I hope this helps.
Darren from Orange Helpers
Twitter: http://twitter.com/orangehelpers
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OrangeUK
