Wrt54g - trouble connecting wireless device

I'm having trouble with my Roku recognizing the Linksys wireless network- the correct network doesn't show up in the list of networks in the area (I see some of my neighbors secure networks) and I have tried entering it under "other network option". I put Linksys as the network name with no password (which of course didn't work). I don't know the password and have never had to enter one. Normally the Roku automatically logs onto to the network so this is a new problem. I also had this problem with my lap top- but was able to get by with what I entered above. Help! Is the router the problem?

Enter the routers admin pages and change the SSID to a unique name, not LINKSYS. Remove all wireless security and save settings. Now connect your Roku and see if it finds your new SSID. Once connected and tested you can go back and add wireless security.

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I think that Orange is a DSL service, right?
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