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Question About Wireless Router

Jordan2 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:09:13 GMT

Let me start off by saying I'm not tech savvy in the least! I just know someone here can offer me advice. I have a separate modem and wireless router. The modem is from TWC, I got it this past year. The router is 4 years old at least. When I got my computer I got the router and had Best Buy come and set everything up. I feel I need to upgrade to a newer router. I saw one on HSN the Almond Touch LCD Smart Router & Range Extender. They make it seem so simple bit I'm afraid I'll have trouble installing it. My questions are is it a matter of swapping one router out for another? Can I keep my present password that is used for my current router? Will all my devices recognize the new router without having to do anything else? These my be silly questions for some of you but I could really use your help!

Re: Question About Wireless Router

Rabid1 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:34:42 GMT

On the password, you set the password so yes you can keep the same password.

If you do not want to be hassled with resetting all you devices to your new router you should be able to name the new router to match your old one. The wireless network name, or SSID, is what the existing devices all look for. Just write down what you are using now and us that name in the new router. By doing that and using the same password nothing should change for your devices.

This can be a very simple process, some routers on start up will walk you through it during setup. Others it can be a little more complicated, but reading the manual or even contacting the manufacturers customer service can help.

I am not sure about the quality of the HSN router but I just read the manual and it is very simple to change the SSID and set the password.. If you get it post back here on your experience.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

lovescats — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:41:28 GMT

I have no idea but it is sold on amazon under the name Securifi Almond and it looks pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087NZ31S?tag=technol032hometechtell-20&linkCode=as2

Re: Question About Wireless Router

Jordan2 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:48:41 GMT

On 1/4/2015 lovescats said:
I have no idea but it is sold on amazon under the name Securifi Almond and it looks pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087NZ31S?tag=technol032hometechtell-20&linkCode=as2

Thanks for the link. It's a little cheaper from Amazon, but HSN gives you 3 months to pay for it. Also if I don't like it HSN has a no hassle return policy and they give you spendable kash for your returns (this wouldn't matter since it's free shipping).

Re: Question About Wireless Router

Rabid1 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:51:02 GMT

On 1/4/2015 lovescats said:
I have no idea but it is sold on amazon under the name Securifi Almond and it looks pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087NZ31S?tag=technol032hometechtell-20&linkCode=as2

That's a pretty impressive number of high vs low ratings.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

lovescats — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:58:13 GMT

On 1/4/2015 Rabid1 said:
On 1/4/2015 lovescats said:
I have no idea but it is sold on amazon under the name Securifi Almond and it looks pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087NZ31S?tag=technol032hometechtell-20&linkCode=as2

That's a pretty impressive number of high vs low ratings.

Well I don't really know now because when I click on the one star reviews there seems to be a lot from december 2014.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

Jordan2 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 22:44:42 GMT

I'm not so sure I'm going to get this. They're confusing me stating that Almond has a password for the router. I would want to put my own password on it. I also read a review saying it wasn't that good. My router I have works okay, but was just wondering if I needed an upgrade.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

Another new name Sue — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 23:00:07 GMT

Why do you think you need a new router? Is something not working? Don't get one just because you think it's time. I've had mine many years.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

jackthebear — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 23:01:13 GMT

I got a new Netgear Router from Costco this November, works great.

Very easy to install. Get the newest band you can which I think is O

If you want to keep your password just be sure to write it down before you change them.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

chickenbutt — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 23:28:43 GMT

Your computers should recognize the new network.

I've had problems in the past, when I changed my network (i.e. new router), with having to re-install printers. But I think every case would be different.

A newer router isn't a bad idea, especially if your old one doesn't offer the higher levels of security. I had one for years but it only went up to WEP. That's pretty low on the level of security for current time.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

lovescats — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:15:14 GMT

I don't have comcast but I think if you have comcast you can save about 8.00 a month if you buy your own modem router but you have to make sure it's compatible with comcast/xfinity and says that on the box.

Verizon wouldn't give me a new modem but wanted to sell me a new wireless modem router so I bought it elsewhere about 20.00 cheaper.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

Jordan2 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:38:29 GMT

happygal my router is working fine. I just thought that since I have it about 4 or 5 years maybe I should get a new one . This Almond router seemed like it wasn't that hard to set up myself. I read a review and it wasn't very favorable.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

glb613 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 00:46:42 GMT

Because it was so difficult and confusing for people, many new routers come with a default user name and password from the factory. If you ever look at the list of wireless networks in range, you'll see several with names that are one letter or number different. That's because they are Belkin or Netgear and are using the default settings. The user name and password in on the bottom or side of the router in case you forget.

When I bought a new Linksys N wireless router, I got into the router's settings and set it to the same name and password as my old one. That way, everything connected automatically and I didn't have to reconnect my devices. If you can read instructions, you can change the default user name and password for any new router.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

Rabid1 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 01:06:14 GMT

On 1/4/2015 lovescats said:
Well I don't really know now because when I click on the one star reviews there seems to be a lot from december 2014.

Reading most of them so far looks like user error mostly. Like on saying it's "useless mobile".

On 1/4/2015 jordan2 said:
I'm not so sure I'm going to get this. They're confusing me stating that Almond has a password for the router. I would want to put my own password on it. I also read a review saying it wasn't that good. My router I have works okay, but was just wondering if I needed an upgrade.

Where did you read the review? Personally I ignore reviews on any site that doesn't require a verified purchase to post. In Amazon's case even with verified purchase their liberal return policy allows for a lot of bogus reviews. You have to review the reviewer.

I you have purchased newer devices they may benefit from the increased speed. Do you mind giving us the model # of your old router?

Re: Question About Wireless Router

Jordan2 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 01:13:46 GMT

It's a Cisco Linksys E1000. I goggled the router and an article came up from a magazine, I think.I got the router when I purchased my computer from Best Buy. It was a deal where you got a router and virus protection software for a certain price. I'm sure the router I got wasn't the very best.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

maryebrown_1 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 02:06:35 GMT

On 1/4/2015 jackthebear said:
I got a new Netgear Router from Costco this November, works great.

Very easy to install. Get the newest band you can which I think is O

If you want to keep your password just be sure to write it down before you change them.

We've had a NetGear Router, that we purchased from Staples, for over 2 years now, it's great! We changed the settings and our password because a neighbor was usurping our HughesNet gigs (which are super expensive)...and it worked like a charm! Our home devices -- our PC, DS's laptop, and my Kindle -- are authorized to use the router and Any hackers are out of luck.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

Rabid1 — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 03:20:33 GMT

On 1/4/2015 jordan2 said: It's a Cisco Linksys E1000. I goggled the router and an article came up from a magazine, I think.I got the router when I purchased my computer from Best Buy. It was a deal where you got a router and virus protection software for a certain price. I'm sure the router I got wasn't the very best.

You would be just going from N to N so no improvement. If you were going to upgrade and if any of your other devices support it you would want to go to a A or AC.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

jackthebear — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 03:36:24 GMT

On 1/4/2015 Rabid1 said:
On 1/4/2015 jordan2 said: It's a Cisco Linksys E1000. I goggled the router and an article came up from a magazine, I think.I got the router when I purchased my computer from Best Buy. It was a deal where you got a router and virus protection software for a certain price. I'm sure the router I got wasn't the very best.

You would be just going from N to N so no improvement. If you were going to upgrade and if any of your other devices support it you would want to go to a A or AC.

Thank you

the new router I just got is AC band

Re: Question About Wireless Router

Nuttmeg — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 09:24:27 GMT

On 1/4/2015 Rabid1 said:
On 1/4/2015 jordan2 said: It's a Cisco Linksys E1000. I goggled the router and an article came up from a magazine, I think.I got the router when I purchased my computer from Best Buy. It was a deal where you got a router and virus protection software for a certain price. I'm sure the router I got wasn't the very best.

You would be just going from N to N so no improvement. If you were going to upgrade and if any of your other devices support it you would want to go to a A or AC.

I have used a Netgear 4300 for 16 months that runs well and was easy to setup. I only have two devices with AC cards. It is not the right time for me to replace my router with an expensive Netgear Nighthawk R7000 for $190.

Re: Question About Wireless Router

Nuttmeg — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 09:40:55 GMT

On 1/4/2015 lovescats said:
I have no idea but it is sold on amazon under the name Securifi Almond and it looks pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0087NZ31S?tag=technol032hometechtell-20&linkCode=as2

This router is a simple single band product. The price of $89 is a bit expensive. Here is a simple single band product from Netgear. http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-RangeMax-WNR1000-Wireless-Rou/dp/B001UI4RTG/ref=zg_bster_300189_6