Showing posts with label Wireless. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wireless. Show all posts

July 1, 2013

Netcomm Wireless N600 Dual Band WiFi Screenshot

My recent post show some tools and screenshot of modems like NetGear DGN 3700  today I have this specific modem a Netcomm Wireless N600 basic screenshot. It is a basic tool for a helpdesk or technical support to have a guide when talking to a caller but not all modems has a tools or emulator and right now I will post the basic screen shot for the Netcomm Wireless.  Getting into the modem pageneed the default gateway and checking the gateway is on this post. Login post is 192.168.1.1 log in to the page requires username and password

June 15, 2013

3COM Default Username and Password

A caller is trying to figure out what is his default username and password for his 3COM modem. Like other modem that are posted here on the blogsite. 2Wire, Buffalo and Xyzel I have a document for 3COM as well. The document is provided on us when we were on training being a helpdesk. Here’s some of the list for default usename and password..

May 12, 2013

Connect To Free Wifi Network Fast


Are you always looking for free Wifi Signal and most of the time you join the network it failed and getting annoying message failed to connect to WIfi. Most of my free time I just seat to a coffee shop and access free wifi. Malls like SM Supermall and Robinsons Supermalls has free wifi access but connecting is difficult it either you cannot connect or connection is very slow. Browsing to a forum site one of the user suggested some basic settings for Wifi connection I just try it and it works sharing you the settings.

May 4, 2013

2wire Default Password and Username


2Wire Modem log in
My previous blog post show how to get the default username and password of Zyxel and Buffalo Modem. Today another modem is listed  as my unknown modem. A 2Wire modem. Caller is asking How t get the username and password of 2wire. I was not able to get the exact model number but I was able tp got a supporting document for router log in. Here's the list

2wire Model Default Username Default Password

May 1, 2013

Wan Configuration Connection is Empty. Netcomm


Wan Configuration Connection is Empty.
Setting up a modem is very easy you do have a wizard to guide you step by step or an auto detect that will determine your type of connection. Netcomm modem  will show you just a basic set up or a quick set up and putting the username and password from the service provider will connect you automatically. This morning a very rare case that I got from a caller who is trying to set up his modem. Clicking on Quick Setup a message will show up “Wan Configuration Connection is Empty.”  Looking on advance setting and checking the

April 16, 2013

Cherry Pad Connecting a USB dongle

A laptop, computer, tablet and smartphone is useless if it’s not connected to the Internet and local Internet Service Provider gives a wireless service like having a USB dongle. Cellphone network like Globe Tattoo, Smartbro power plug it and Sun Broadband are compatible with Cherry Pad. Here’s how to connect the dongle.


  1.  Connect the 3G stick using  OTG cable
  2.  Go to settings > others > Mobile networks
  3.  Check access point names for Globe APN: 

April 15, 2013

Profile Management on Globe Tattoo Dashboard –Sun and Smart


Broadband Stick Dashboard
Profile management on Globe tattoo stick is an options to change any access point, Profile name and APN. I only have one stick  which is Globe Tattoo but I can put three sim cards network like Sun Broadband and Smart. If you want to unlock the prepaid stick you can use a certain software you just need to get your IMEI code which is on the stick. Changing the APN is easy here’s the list

Globe APN settings:

April 11, 2013

Netgear DGN 3700 Wireless Screenshot


netgear genie screenshot
This is a very helpful tool if you're a technical support or a helpdesk. A simulator or a screenshot of the modem, software , application or document. Today, I got a Netgar DGN 3700 Wireless and caller is asking for help in setting up the modem. If you're doing this everyday you can guide the caller to set up without the help of a screenshot. Most modems like Netcomm, Dlink and older version of Netgear has a setup wizard or basic setup guide. New models of Netgear has a Netgear genie that will guide you on setting up the internet. If you’re

April 10, 2013

Default Username and Password for Zyxel Modem


Zyxel Default Username and Password
A caller today asked me how to set up his modem I reply with a very confident tone then suddenly he provide a brand that I'm not familiar. Zyxel Modem is the name and setting it up is a simple task but getting basic information like username and password is difficult. The basic steps are needed to access the modem interface and getting the default gateway is easy if the customer is using Windows OS. Just like the Buffalo modem  I found  a supporting document for Zyxel Modem. The modem uses different username and password combination

April 6, 2013

Cheap CCTV for Home and Business

CCTV cheap security
I was walking on my way home when  I saw a man installing a CCTV on his local store. The shop is a small office  supplies and most of the time he is alone. I got curious and asked him how much is the CCTV set up he said that it's  just a regular webcam. He is just using a software called vitamind it is a monitoring software for home and business use. The software detects people and moving objects . The software runs on  Mac and Windows and the set up  is very  easy. A regular webcam can be used and I check the device it’s a Wireless

March 30, 2013

Globe Tattoo Prepaid Speedtest in Ayala Ave. Makati City


Globe Tattoo Speedtest result Ayala
I’m a globe tattoo prepaid user and I’m doing various speed test result comparison. I got my prepaid tattoo way back 2009 and been using this stick at home for easy internet access. I got some tips, tricks and free internet before but right now I’m planning to get a prepaid plan. I want to compare how fast and reliable Globe Tattoo Internet on prepaid . I’m at Ayala Avenue Makati right night now and no WiFi network available. Most of them are secured and I’m getting a poor signal.

March 21, 2013

Buffalo Modem Default Username and Password


Buffalo Modem Log In Username
I have a caller who is using a Buffalo Modem and since this is the first time I got this brand I don't have idea for the username and password. Most modem manufacturers include the default username and password on the modem it could be a label sticker, box or set up disc. The caller is using the Buffalo modem for ages and since it’s the second time that he call he don't know the default username and password. Trying the familiar password combination like admin , admin, admin password admin blank would not get access to the

March 19, 2013

Windows not connecting to Netcomm NB604n


Windows and Netcomm issue
It is a common call driver that Windows computer or any other device would not connect to a modem or Netcomm modem. The first thing that you need to check is the wifi signal if it  is ON. Most modem have a status light to determine if the ppp, wifi and power are activated. It will show a blinking or flashing light it may label differently and some modem manufacture use image or icon.  
Today I got a call from a user who cannot connect his windows 7 and 8 on the modem but apple and android devices are connected. Here’s the scenario  Ipad, Mac and iphone can detect the wireless modem but windows 7 and 8

March 12, 2013

Proxy Settings for Android Phone (Samsung)

I got a very unusual call today about a certain website unable to display the page. The caller is using Windows7 and NetGear DGN 2200v3 modem. He is trying to access a specific site and unable to get into it. He said he already tried Google Chrome and Internet Explorer but still unable to get the page.
 I validate the website and I was able to access  on my computer. I told him that it could be the modem or his computer. He said that he got a different computer having the same issue as well. I tried to

March 4, 2013

Windows 8 Manage Wireless Network


Manage Wireless Networks Windows 8
I have a caller today having issues with his new Windows 8 computer. The old computer is running on Windows 7 and its  working fine and the customer said that they only change the SSID and password of his Netcomm Modem. The customer knows how to set up the modem but it's a common issue on a Windows computer that if you change the SSID wireless profile should be deleted. Here's how on Windows 7 
Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Manage Wireless Networks (it will show the list of the Wireless network) > right click and remove the network

March 2, 2013

Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector my Wireless tool


Wireless Inspector
Wireless connection is one of the challenge I encounter if troubleshooting connectivity problem. There are caller who doesn’t have an Ethernet cable to test a wired connection. If the user are experiencing slow connection on wireless signal but on the modem status its showing a good sync or signal it only show that it could be an issue with the modem or line . One of my colleague introduces a tool that would help me identify and explain much further to the caller the main issue. Xirrus WI-Fi Inspector from the word itself it inspects the

February 28, 2013

Switch for Laptop Wireless Adapter


Wireless Toggle Laptop
The call volume for today is more about wireless connectivity and my tools or cheat sheet for wireless toggle switch is missing. User experience basic issue like wireless on/off button is off on the modem or the toggle switch is off on the laptop. Callers are not aware that some of the modems and laptops has a switch for wireless connectivity. To troubleshoot the wireless connectivity on the modem make sure to check  the wireless light most of the modem has a label WLAN, Wireless or a signal icon. The laptop depends on the brand has

February 15, 2013

iMac and Netcomm Modem Won’t Connect


Netcomm iMac
Yesterday I got a very interesting call about  brand new iMac trying to connect to a Netcomm NBplus4wn Modem. The caller said that she already called Netcomm the modem manufacturer about the issue. She said that Mac support referred her to Internet Service Provider for modem settings. Here’s the scenario iPad , Windows and Mobile wifi can connect to the modem without any issue. No error message according to the customer  they spent almost half an hour trying to figure out how to

February 11, 2013

Corel Draw Tutorial: Bluetooth Icon Logo


Corel Draw Tutorial Bluetooth Icon
Since the start of the blog I’ve been creating a Logo in Corel Draw and label it Corel Draw Tutorial. Now I have another Icon a Bluetooth Logo that is a very common connecting devices for Mobile phones and other communication means I have a mobile phone before a Symbian OS which is dead right now and this is the a basic known connection if you want to transfer a file. Latest music or MP3 can be transferred in an instant. Pictures can be shared and the most common issue before are scandals that can spread like a wild fire. Bluetooth connection can

February 7, 2013

Send Some Message Via Wireless Router


Wireless Router Message
The scenario is I am on my room and neighbor beside you are making a loud noise. Playing a loud funky music on his/her computer and sometimes shouting and screaming to the beat. You know that you can knock on their door to complain and tell them to shut up because somebody is catching asleep. But you might start a fight and not a very good relationship with your neighbor. I need to think a plan where I can send them a message without knowing that I’m the one who sends it. Fist option is SMS but I don’t even know their name and number