WiFi setup

I have the same problem. I am at my home with an unsecured wireless network, my BB recognizes the wi-fi but will not allow me to connect and surf the web. We have an iphone and samsung handsets and both are simple to hook into wi-fi, but the BB, not very easy. If one can't connect at home, what hope is there at hotspots or in public? Its simple things like this that push me away from BB devices. My wife uses our Curve cause she isn't concerned about wi-fi but the other 3 members of our household won't use it cause it doesn't work!!

thanks for the reply guys..
That's what I was thinking, I should setup my routers as LAN-WAN, but I already tried several times, it would not work.
I thinks there's something wrong with my configuration in Linksys E2500 router.
Here's the details:
Our company gave me the details
Gateway/DNS: 10.142.117.113 /28
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.240
DHCP Range: 10.142.117.112-127
I tried to configure in cascade using Linksys E2500 router as LAN-WAN.
If I change the IP address of the router to 10.142.118.113, the gateway/DNS would change also, so, no internet or different network.
Is this really possible in linksys E2500 router?
or What IP address and Subnet mask should I use in E2500 linksys router to have LAN - WAN setup?
thank you very much for help.

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For my router, it's a Comcast with wifi. All is working and connected but for my Epson printer.
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I need some advice on the best wifi setup to use for my house's configuration.
Currently I have cable internet coming in at one end of the house downstairs. I have an Airport Express (circa 2010) connected directly to the cable modem. On the second floor on the complete opposite side of the house is my bedroom/office. I have an Airport Extreme (2011 5th generation) set up to extend the wireless network.
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You can use this link if you have any issues getting it set up. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
Although I am an HP employee, I am speaking for myself and not for HP.
If I have resolved your issue, feel free to provide Kudos and make sure you mark this thread as solution provided.

[SOLVED] I'm lost halfway between systemctl and netctl in Wifi Setup

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Sep 14 14:12:34 frylock network[1108]: Starting network profile 'wlp2s2-MrWizardWiFi'...
Sep 14 14:12:34 frylock network[1108]: The interface of network profile 'wlp2s2-MrWizardWiFi' is already up
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Sep 14 14:12:34 frylock systemd[1]: Failed to start Networking for netctl profile wlp2s2-MrWizardWiFi.
Sep 14 14:12:34 frylock systemd[1]: Unit netctl@wlp2s2\x2dMrWizardWiFi.service entered failed state.
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[Unit]
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Last edited by xtian (2013-09-17 21:16:09)

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//EDIT Broke off the Automatic NetCtl comment so I can close this post...
Last edited by xtian (2013-09-17 21:15:09)

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Hello:
I have tried to solve my wifi issues over the past months, but I am stuck. I recognize that this is a little involved, so let me apologize in advance.
I do not expect someone to be willing to take the time regarding this, but if someone could at least read this and give me some general pointers, that would be great.
Highlights of current problems - we cannot consistently print documents from our printer, which is connected via an airport express (note that the airport express is wired to the internet with Cat 5e, we cannot consistently stream itunes music, we have too many separate wifi networks - we prefer one wifi network, if possible. Most recently, I have been trying to extend or join my own existing networks, and I do not understand the difference in terminology, and in any event, neither attempts worked as I kept getting error messages and the amber lights stayed on.
Goals - We would like to have seemless wifi throughout our old, larger sized house with ability to stream iTunes music from an apple computer or via Airtunes from an iPhone, and print from any computer or from any iPhone or iPod, and ability for guests to join wifi with a password and have such connection be good throughout our house. I prefer not to have to manually select different wifi networks as we move around the house with an iPhone or Macbook Pro. Also, I often get prompted for wifi passwords (depending on which of my airport expresses comes into range) and I would like to avoid putting the passwords in each time. Or one signal gets weak and my device does not know that it should switch to the wifi network with better reception. I would like to be able to walk from point A to point B and have my wifi connection work continuously behind the scenes. And I would like to be able to play music on receiver, and control same via our iPhone and iPods.
Hardware -
Basement: Verizon Fios wireless Router, Ethernet Network switch with multiple Cat 5e ethernet cables going to different locations in the house.
1st Floor: Macbook Pro connected to internet via ethernet; 1 previous generation Airport Express connected to internet via ethernet, with a printer cable going from Airport Express to a printer and an audio capable going from Airport Express to a receiver. If possible, I would like that same Airport Express to provide wireless access. I also have a non-apple wifi device that is recessed in the ceiling, I think it is by On Q/Legran and this non-Apple wifi device is connected via ethernet.
2nd Floor: Older generation iMac (purchased in around 2005) that is not connected to ethernet, 1 Airport Express (new version) connected to ethernet; 1 additional Airport Express (new version) connected to ethernet; 2nd MacBook Pro which relies on Airport Express.
3rd Floor: Apple Time Capsule connected via ethernet cable, Apple TV sitting right next to Apple Time Capsule, with HDMI cable running from Apple TV to home theater receiver.
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Hello JoJo121. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
To achieve having "one" wireless network throughout the house, we just need to configure all of your base stations for a "roaming" network. With this type of network, a laptop could literally roam from room-to-room and still be on the "same" network.
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Hi there, I am new in the Arch-world, and I am having some troubles in installing this OS.
I have read every documentation file I found in the web, unfortunately I can't connect the pc to my wifi network.
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Trying to connect to my home router/network...
Two issues- my network is recognized and I'm prompted to input a password.
I'm assuming this is my network password? It is not working. I even tried changing the password with no success.
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Hello!
Sounds like the phne cannot get past the encryption process. What it is asking is not the password to log into the router firmware but the WEP/WPA key or passphrase setup in the wifi security settings in your router. Just need to make sure the difference is known. If known then proceed.
Since the phone is not able to get pass the encryption of the router, you could manually input the IP but cannot go further with the encryption in play.
Do this:
1. Deleted the rotuer from you wifi list on the device.
2. Log into the router and go into the wifi security settings.
3. Change the key/passphrase there and save.
4. Back to the phone, find you router, connect to it, and input the new key/passphrase made from the wifi security settings on the rotuer, and connect.
If you get the check mark to the right of your router you're in. If it says "IP association failed," then its still having problems with getting past the encryption of the router and let us know. Note the supported encryption methods are WEP, WPA and WPA2.

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