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Alternative Wireless Connection
Hi,
I have a Windows 7 desktop and a Win 7 laptop connected to a router using cable internet service. I have a Home Network which works fine. My network is setup with the desktop using a Cat5 cable and the LT uses a Wireless "N" connection with WPA/PSK Key security enabled. I also have MAC address Access List set to ON - System seems secure. I have saved these settings using the router's config program and can easily restore it when needed. I would like to create another setup, with much lower security, perhaps a WEP config and the option to use Wireless G & N to accommodate visitors and/or family members using their own laptops. Can I just create a whole new configuration, assign a new SSID for it, and save that setup and then switch over to it when needed for say a weekend or so? IF so, what if any precautions are needed? Do I have to do anything with my current network and a mapped drive? I'm not worried about not having my network drive available during this time but I don't want to mess it up either. Another possibility would be to change the security settings and add wireless "G: for the current configuration, then do it all over again to get back. Please advise and any comments/help are appreciated. Fred |
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