Log into router control panel wirelessly

[PA-WOODCHUCK]

Setting up friend's new cable modem/router combo... in the past I've done it while cat-cable connected but don't have that option this time.

can it be done and how?
thx

 

[Bighorn]

I have a Notebook without the Ethernet/RJ45 port to which end I would have to use a USB to Ethernet adapter/cable. I think several years ago those computers probably were called Netbooks.

Examples:

Amazon.com : usb to ethernet adapter

 

[Grizzly]

cable modem/router combo

does that combo not have any ethernet ports?? If not, it would look like a Access point where only wifi is possible. However, you should be able to connect wirelessly to the combo then open a browser and type the gateway address (like 192.168.x.1). You should then be asked for a user name and password which should be on a sticker on the combo or somewhere in the quick guide that came with it.

 

[Xploit Machine]

I can access router admin panel via wireless, I don't use ethernet because the router in the living hall and I am in my room, make sure you have connected to the specific wireless point and use the router login IP address to access the contents ..

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[PA-WOODCHUCK]

does that combo not have any ethernet ports?? If not, it would look like a Access point where only wifi is possible. However, you should be able to connect wirelessly to the combo then open a browser and type the gateway address (like 192.168.x.1). You should then be asked for a user name and password which should be on a sticker on the combo or somewhere in the quick guide that came with it.

Yes has 2 ethernet ports.
I found several listed at best buy for about $20. Are they plug & play?

Xploit... I'll try this later at my home w/notebook

 

[Xploit Machine]

Yes has 2 ethernet ports.
I found several listed at best buy for about $20. Are they plug & play?

Xploit... I'll try this later at my home w/notebook

most new add-on ethernet cards (.. and other types) are now Plug & Play which has Microsoft's compatible drivers according to their agreement with vendors ..

 

[PA-WOODCHUCK]

Wasn't successful with notebook, so getting the adapter.

 

[PA-WOODCHUCK]

got the the adapter, all ok now

 

[Bighorn]

That's great.