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How To Design & Setup a Wireless Network

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Broadband Internet access is quickly becoming commonplace in many US homes. It is also common to find that each member of the family has his/her own desktop computer or laptop, which means that one Internet connection makes it inconvenient when multiple users are vying for access at the same time.

Networking computers together solves the problem of having multiple users and limited resources. In a computer network, all computers have the ability to share one Internet connection, which ends the conflicts of who gets to use the Internet at any given time. Networks also allow things like printers, files, music, and scanners to be available for anyone on the network to use. As an example, a home network would only need one printer, and everyone on the network can use it as if it were connected to his or her computer.

In days past, all computers were networked together with wired connections. Unfortunately, for many home users, stringing network cable from room to room can be extremely difficult, if not impossible. Today, computer networks can be created wirelessly (without cables) which means that a wireless network can be easily integrated into any home. Wireless also allows …

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Setting/Changing the password of your Slingbox

The Slingbox can be protected by password to keep out unwanted viewers. It is possible to set 2 different passwords into the Slingbox.

Administrator Password - Main password that allows the user to change or modify Slingbox settings. It is recommended to keep this password private.

Basic Password - Password allows user to connect and stream video from Slingbox, but not have access to change or modify Slingbox settings.

To set a password on the Slingbox, the easiest way is from within the SlingPlayer application. Follow these steps:

1. Click on menu item “View –> Slingbox Directory”
2. Highlight your Slingbox in the list and click “Edit Properties” on the right side of the screen.
3. If prompted for a password, enter the admin password and click “Next”. Otherwise, if not prompted go on to step 4.
4. Click on the tab titled “Slingbox Configuration”.
5. Click the “Change” button in the box labled “Slingbox Settings”.
6. Click “Next” to load your settings.
7. Enter your administrator password if you are prompted to do so.
8. You are prompted to name your Slingbox. If you are happy with the existing name, click “Next”. If not, enter a new name and click “Next”.
9. You are now on the password set/change screen. The Slingbox uses two passwords. Enter the new password(s) …

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