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3.
If you are prompted to enter a network security key, type your password (security key) into the network security key
field. Click OK.
4.
Your computer will connect to the network, and you should be able to access the router.
*Depending on your version of Windows, there could be some differences in wording or icons in these steps.
To fix the problem on Mac computers, do the following:
1.
In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the Wi-Fi icon. A list of wireless networks will appear.
2.
In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named wraith_5GHz. The wireless
network name of the Linksys EA7250 or EA7430 router, Damaged_Beez2.4 in this example, is shown selected.
3.
Click the wireless network name of your Linksys EA7250 or EA7430 router (Damaged_Beez2.4 in the example).
4.
Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password field. Click OK.
After setup
The internet appears to be unavailable
If the internet has difficulty communicating with your router, the problem may appear as a “Cannot find [Internet address]”
message in your web browser. If you know that the internet address is correct, and if you’ve tried several valid internet addresses
with the same result, the message could mean that there’s a problem with your ISP or modem communicating with your router.
Try the following:
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Make sure that the network and power cables are securely connected.
•
Make sure that the power outlet that your router is connected to has power.
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Reboot your router.
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Contact your ISP and ask about outages in your area.
A common way to get your router working again is to reboot it (turn it off, then back on again).
To reboot your router using the power cord:
1.
Disconnect the power cord from the router and the modem.
2.
Wait 10 seconds and reconnect the power cord to the modem. Make sure it has power.
3.
Wait until the modem’s online indicator has stopped blinking (about two minutes). Reconnect the power cord to the
router.
4.
Wait until the light on top of the router stops blinking. Wait two minutes before trying to connect to the internet from
a computer.
