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Getting rid of computer used to install wireless router

Apr 10, 2005 4:24PM PDT

I have a Linksys WRT54G wireless router. I originally ran the setup CD using my old desktop. However, I just bought a new Dell laptop and will be getting rid of the old desktop for good. The laptop is already on the wireless network and works great, but I want to make sure I'm not messing up anything by getting rid of the computer where the router was intalled. Is there anything I need to do to the new laptop as far as settings so that it knows the desktop won't ever be back. I am particularly curious because on the setup page, the Host Name is "desktop", so I must have had to identify the machine somewhere in the setup (I wish I remembered!). All machines run Windows XP Home. Somebody please provide advice. Thanks!!!

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what you really need is the linksys CD
Apr 10, 2005 6:16PM PDT

with that you can always configure any pc/laptop

So its ok to get rid of the old PC

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have CD, so all okay?
Apr 11, 2005 1:54AM PDT

I have the CD. Should I do anything with it now, or just hang on to it in case of problems in the future? Thanks for your response.

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Yes..
Apr 11, 2005 3:04AM PDT

You don't have anything to do with the CD... keep it in a safe place...

As for the old pc... I don't know what are you going to do.. but don't forget to backup your data... then if possible format it..

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Thanks!
Apr 11, 2005 4:22AM PDT

Thanks for your help.

And as for the old computer, I've already transferred my data. I am giving it to a friend and plan to reformat the hard drive first. I know that won't make my data completely uncovereable, but I don't know of any free programs for that, so reformating is the best I can do.

Thanks again!

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If you really need to..
Apr 11, 2005 4:36AM PDT

try The Drive Cleanser or Eraser 5.3. ... google it