SeerMax

Thanks,.... On the router itself, it says WPA and WPA2,......am I to take that as a good sign huh,....?....Thanks

I received a router as a gift, now that in itself is wonderful,.....problem is, it came with not paperwork, manual, or anything else that would help me set this router up. It's a : D-Link Model: DIR-625 I went to thesite a couple of times, wrote notes to 'tech support', but have yet to hear back,.... ;) I want to set it up, but have no idea what to look for, in taking these steps. Do I have to have a CD to use, that will help me set the router up, if so, shoildn't I be able to go to web site and download whatever 'software', firmware, whatever it is I need to do, to get this up and running. Please,....and suggestions or pointers are greatly appreciated,....by the way, for clarification purposes,...although my name is Max, I am a female, who happens to not be as savvy as you guys. Since I live on disability,...my funds are very limited, and with that said, I have no money to go out and buy any kind of new equipment,...the basics are all I have. Once I get this running,....with what's called a 'Booster/Router' (if that helps),....what kinds of speeds might it have, once I get to the Internet? Are there any wonders I might look forward to? Thanks you guys,.......

Just trying to get an update to you guys,....not having much luck this afternoon. Not trying to get myself in sll sorts of trouble,....just tryin' to get free internet if at all possible. I am a female, 64, who happens to be disabled,....and one of the few forms of entertainment I have is my laptop. I was given a D Link Model DIR-625 Booster Router, and the only thing that seems to b e wrong is how to set it up,....the USB cord is missing, the one that connects the unit to my laptop. I went to the home site,...that wasn't much help,....another poster made a comment if I had a router, I would have my own WiFi; is that pretty reliable, to do that, and how's the speed on the Internet? I'm no techno genius like you guys,....so any help, I am so greatful for,....is my own WiFi, not going to get me in a boatload of trouble? Thanks so much for any and all help,.....and if the help might be lenghty,...please, don't hesitate to send me an e-mail with instructions,......

Although my laptop may not be brank spankin' new,....it has the capability to use thw wireless connection. I'v tried going through HP, who made this Pavillion laptop, but their not real quick on getting back to me. Regardless,...I went through the steps with "Set Up Wireless Assistant', so that I might use the wireles connection. On the very last step,.....for either 2WIRE783 OR 2WIRE470, I was asked to insert the network key or passphase, in ordwer to sign on. Don't have that info, how do I get it, and where do I get it. Once you type in the network key/ passphase, how does one use this service,....is it free, must I have a router, or can I just use and sign on from my laptop? In other words,....what does it take to get this up and running. I have been using a regular ethernet connection cord, wanted to try wireless,....just don't understand the fundamentals. Please,...anyone who can walk me through this, step by step,....I would be so greatful. I just don't have money to buy a new computer, so I certainly don't want to screw things up that ruin the used one I am currently using,.....oh yes, when using wireless, is your I.P. still protected, or is a person pretty much in the wide open spaces,....so to speak?.....Thanks,.....