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Winterkalte
Joined: 13 May 2009
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 Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:59 am Post subject: Mac Users: What router do you use in Korea? |
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I know this sounds like a stupid question, but I just bought a Samsung router. Even though the box says it supports Macintosh, by 'support' they mean a Mac can use the Wifi network, but the router must be setup on a PC. So I would like to buy a new Mac compatible router and not have to deal with this problem again.
Just a little story about this...
Before I discovered the cause of this problem, the CD that came with the router didn't have a .dmg file in it, only a .exe file for PC, so I couldn't set it up on my Mac. I took the router to a Samsung service center with my Korean co-worker. He explained my problem to them that the CD doesn't work on a Mac, so I know nothing could be lost in translation. The tech guy takes the CD, puts it in his PC. He doesn't even open the directory folder, just lets it auto-run. When the installation window pops up, he says the CD works just fine. My reply is "Retard, of course it works. You put it in a PC." If that is not a good example of Klogic, I don't know what is. |
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kpfogey
Joined: 20 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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you don't need the cd to configure it. i've never used the cd for configuring a router... and it usually installs needless stuff
just configure the router by plugging your comp into the router directly with a ethernet cable. look on the router box for the default id/pw (if it even has one) and use a web browser to access the router by using the router(gateway) ip address.
if you need more help...ask |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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| kpfogey wrote: |
you don't need the cd to configure it. i've never used the cd for configuring a router... and it usually installs needless stuff
just configure the router by plugging your comp into the router directly with a ethernet cable. look on the router box for the default id/pw (if it even has one) and use a web browser to access the router by using the router(gateway) ip address.
if you need more help...ask |
What he said. ^^^
The configuration is usually done via web browser.
http://192.168.1.1/ is USUALLY the IP address that you type in.
Your router should have come with a short LAN cable.
Plug the computer into the router.
Power up your router.
(wait for it to boot and connect- it is NOT instant on).
open a web browser.
type in the IP address for the router probably http://192.168.1.1/ ).
(look in the manual for the default login and password).
log into the router
make your changes
(read the last 2 paragraphs of this post again).
your network should now be happy.
unplug and reset your MAC and you can now go wireless.
There is no such animal as a "Mac compatible router".
Routers are NOT specific to PCs or MACs
(or any other brand/type of computer) They work with ALL computers (MAC, PC, RISC, CISC, servers, clients, windows, unix, pick your favorite type or configuration)
that are able to connect to the internet (and many that can't). They are universal in that ALL computers use the same protocol (TCP/IP) for access to the internet.
If you are going to run a network (even one at home) it might help if you took an hour to learn (there is lots of information out there for newbies setting up home networks) about it.
You will also need to learn how to SECURE your home network or your neighbors may enjoy free internet thanks to your unsecured wireless network.
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archmagos
Joined: 14 Nov 2006
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| You will also need to learn how to SECURE your home network or your neighbors may enjoy free internet thanks to your unsecured wireless network. |
Btw, concerning security, this should mean WPA2 encryption (don't use WEP) |
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