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Question

HOW DO I MAKE AN ETHERNET CONNECTION INTO A WIFI CONNECTION

Mar 16, 2017 12:53PM PDT

i cant seem to get my wifi started please!!! i need help to get my wifi started thanks i have an askey router tcg220 and im using acer aspire E1-532

my wifi router settings are as follows:
WiFi Network: (blank)
Channel: [No 'AskWifiChannel' tag handler found]
Current Bandwidth: [No 'AskWifiBandwidth' tag handler found]

Setup


WiFi Name (SSID) [No 'AskWifiSsid' tag handler found]
Interface Type (blank)
Channel (blank)
Bandwidth (blank)
Broadcast SSID (blank)
WiFi Protection (blank)
Network key (blank)

thanks in advance!

ps. the blank parts stay blank they dont allow for any changes.
i dont know what i did but i hope i can fix it and fast!

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Clarification Request
Does your ISP
Mar 16, 2017 1:00PM PDT

supply the modem/router ? You should call them .
I had that problem when I purchased my own modem and router and my ISP fixed it over the phone ...

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called my isp...
Mar 17, 2017 6:16AM PDT

and they just kept me on hold and didnt give me a direct answer. anyone know any hacks to getting this done?

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Answer
Re: router
Mar 17, 2017 6:32AM PDT

Post was last edited on March 17, 2017 6:44 AM PDT

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WIFI IS OFF!
Mar 17, 2017 6:47AM PDT

i dont need a router what i need is to turn the wifi back on the wifi status is off!!

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Check the user manual then.
Mar 17, 2017 8:41AM PDT

But did it ever work?

If it used to work, or if it never did but you're convinced it should, it's a warranty issue. Contact the supplier.

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Re: off
Mar 18, 2017 9:01AM PDT

I don't read the messages in your first post as "off". I read them as "not present". That's why I suggested to buy a router.