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Re: WiFi enabled cable modems or WiFi routers for Linux?

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tinker123 <tinker123@gmail.com> writes:
> I never had a WiFi enabled cable modem or a WiFi router.
> 
> I'm guessing some configuration is involved like setting a name,
> usernames, and passwords.  Which of either type of hardware is friendly
> to Linux.  Actually provides configuration software that runs on Linux
> or another easy means of configuring the WiFi?
> 
> In regards to a WiFi enable cable modem I was thinking of buying a
> highly rated model, but from a few years ago to save a few pennies.
> 
> Any information or tips will be appreciated.

Most WiFi momes/routers have an inbuilt 'website' which allows tou select 
what it is you want to configure, both LAN and other stuff like the WiFi with
various GUI 'pages' or tabs.

That allows you to set up things like the WiFi Server name (SSID) that you
see when you run something like your Network Manager to select the WiFi
Sserver you want out of the dozen or so in the nearby locality. And also the
security password to keep undesirables out.

You can restrict who is allowed to log in to the WiFi and lots of other
goodies like that. So that if the password becomes open knowledge, the
actual machine has to be permitted by the router before it is allowed to log on.

Dig up the manual for your particular Modem/Router, and just follow the
instructions.

It's actually quite simple. Keep a record of your current settings and any
changes you make. Six months down the track, you won't be able to rely on
your memory of the various settings.

Regards,

Jack

-- 
I have read so much about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol
and gambling, I made up my mind to stop reading.

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