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Can I set up so visitors can use the FIOS Actiontec router's wireless to connect to internet?

Tessington
Newbie
‎09-12-2009 05:31 PM

I have 3 computers connected via Ethernet to my FIOS. I don't need a wireless network in the house, but would like for my sister, nephew, etc to be able to use their laptops wirelessly when they visit. How do I do that?

Also, I set up the wireless account that lets you connect your device wirelessly when you travel, thinking that might be a way to do what I want. I couldn't install the software on my nephew's computer though (computer problem not Verizon software problem). Does this account cost anything if it is used?

I have the Actiontec MI424WR router.

Total wireless noob here (you probably figured that out heh), so directions have to be as specific and detailed as possible.

Thanks!

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BrianMcD
Specialist - Level 1
‎09-12-2009 09:51 PM

By Default the Actiontec is set up with the Wireless turned on.  The Network Name (SSID) and Password (WEP Key) are both printed on a sticker which is on the Router.  On a visitors computer they would detect the available wireless networks, select yours (Name Matches SSID) and then enter the passcode (WEP Key).

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Tessington
Newbie
‎09-14-2009 01:33 PM

Thank you so much Brian, that's exactly what I was looking for and got me going.

The simplest things can be hard if you don't even have enough information to know where to start.

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VZ_KG
Enthusiast - Level 3
‎09-16-2009 11:26 AM

Verizon provides an easy to use tool - In Home Agent - to do this for you seamlessly. You can download it from http://www.verizon.com/connect. All you need is a USB Flash drive or if you don't have that, it will provide you with instructions on how to setup wireless, and what's your wifi ssid and key and where to enter it.

Once downloaded and installed, just go to the Internet section, then "Network and Wireless Setup" and then "Setup Wireless on another computer". Next few screens are easy to follow. Hopefully this helps.

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blegs38552
Enthusiast - Level 3
In response to VZ_KG
‎09-21-2009 01:00 PM

Of course there is always another solution. If the router is in the same room as your guest, just connect another ethernet cable to the route and to your guest's laptop. If it isn't, but it is in the same room as one of your networked PCs that is not being used, disconnect the ethernet cable from that PC and plug it into your guest's PC. In either case, the guest's PC should insatntly recognize the network and should be able to access the internet.

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