Electronics

[Jordan2]

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!

[Rabid1]

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.

[lovescats]

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

[Jordan2]

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).

[Rabid1]

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.

[lovescats]

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.

[Jordan2]

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.

[Another new name Sue]

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.

[jackthebear]

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.

[chickenbutt]

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.