Windows should automatically identify it.
Is it listed in Device Manage and does it have a yellow flag next yo it?
You might want to download the latest firmware for the router.
Take a look here and click the external mirror link:
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Have you got wireless built into your laptop or are you using an adaptor?
Either way you should just be able to scan for wireless networks and choose which one you want to connect to...
Make sure you have the right drivers etc for your device.
Yes, it is, and it has a yellow flag with exclamation mark.
i'm not sure whether i downloaded it, coz it was setup by my friend previously. how to check if i've downloaded?
Go to Start > Run and type cmd, Now type sfc /scannow
Can you connect to the Internet OK,
'Are you using s wireless router?
yellow exclamation mark means it has a conflict with another device
If your feel like you are on unfamiliar ground, call Linksys Support. Many ppl using that router w/ lots of machines & operating systems.
1st, if the laptop has an wee button/switch for wireless on/off make sure that is ON, of course. @ the wireless Network adapter in Device Mgr, rt click to Update Driver. Then to Uninstall & then reboot. Power cycle both the modem & the router... let the moden 'lock', then power the router. As was said, (yes, in 192.168.1.1) make sure the Firmware is up to date. The wireless signal needs to be secured, also. That said, W& finds the signal... w/out needing Set Up a Connection... you are no a network (domain).
As I said you can always call Linksys; there's a 1-800 # > www.linksys.com
Cheers,
Drew
\"A scan a day keeps the nasties away!\"