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TreasonousBastard

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2. Dunno the specifics of that tablet, but the general rule is to click on something that...
Thu Jul 25, 2019, 01:29 PM
Jul 2019

will give you a list of available WiFi networks in range. You should see your router in that list as something like "Berflerouter0463" and it probably will have a little lock pictured on it.

Click on that and when it asks, enter the password that's somewhere on the router label.

The Netgear gadget you bought adds WiFi capability to the computer, but has nothing to do with actually getting an internet connection-- that's what the router does.

Now, if your Acer is a desktop, you would probably be better off just getting a network cable and plugging it in. That's a faster and more reliable connection.

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SSID is the fancy term for the name you gave your routers WiFi. Afromania Jul 2019 #1
Yes... Maxheader Jul 2019 #3
Did a quick lookup of these guys. Afromania Jul 2019 #7
No..I was sent the MC 760 modem.. Maxheader Jul 2019 #8
Ah, k I see you will have to connect that to your computer. Afromania Jul 2019 #11
Appreciate all the help.. Maxheader Jul 2019 #17
Dunno the specifics of that tablet, but the general rule is to click on something that... TreasonousBastard Jul 2019 #2
When you say router are you refering to the netgear ? Maxheader Jul 2019 #4
Thanks... Maxheader Jul 2019 #18
Is that the missing link? I need a router? Maxheader Jul 2019 #5
Yep you need a router, but you may already have it. Afromania Jul 2019 #9
No..the mc760 modem Maxheader Jul 2019 #12
I'm replying in two spots here, sorry about the confusion. Afromania Jul 2019 #13
This mc760 modem is old.. Maxheader Jul 2019 #14
Yea, that sounds about right. Didn't see the mingle when I was looking stuff up. I'll check it out. Afromania Jul 2019 #15
The mingle hotspot... Maxheader Jul 2019 #19
I only see two others listed. The Mifi2200 and the Overdrive Pro. Afromania Jul 2019 #21
Bought this... Maxheader Jul 2019 #22
I'm not sure if that particular router is going to work. Afromania Jul 2019 #23
Hopefully it will work.. Maxheader Jul 2019 #24
I also don't think my current package.. Maxheader Jul 2019 #25
Who did you order from? Afromania Jul 2019 #26
Amazon... Maxheader Jul 2019 #27
Nah, Amazon gives you afew minutes to cancel. Afromania Jul 2019 #28
Other have questions about compatibility with the 40$/month plan Maxheader Jul 2019 #29
Ordered the Virgin Mobile Broadband 2 Go MiFi 2200 Nationwide Sprint 3G Internet Maxheader Jul 2019 #30
You'll be able to send it back to Amazon no problems and happy to help. Afromania Jul 2019 #31
I am a kindle addict. When powered up, there is a slide pull down menu from the top. Tech Jul 2019 #6
So do you have a router between the Maxheader Jul 2019 #10
We do have a router. Tech Jul 2019 #16
Thank you... Maxheader Jul 2019 #20
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