NetWork Router FAQ

what you always wanted to know about wireless routers AND usage in South Korea, but just couldn’t find the right answer in Korea Tech BLog because of already so~ much information abound !

 

* * * WireLess Router F. A. Q.* * *

 

 

[ iSP – your internet Service Provider ]

  • How do internet signal arrive into my office or home ?
  • Can a foreigner sign-up for internet service in South Korea ?
  • What kind of internet-connection services are available in South Korea ?
  • My local neighborhood Cable TV company also seem to be offering internet packages . Should I take it or, is it better to sign-up internet service separately ?

 

[ your internet Modem ]

  • The internet guy set up a black plastic box called modem beside my computer monitor . Should the Lights be ON, OFF or blinking ?
  • Suddenly I am NOT getting any internet connection . What to do ?
  • How do I re-Set this internet modem ?

 

[ Router, WireLess and Wi-Fi ]

  • What is a Router ?
  • What is a WireLess Router, then ?
  • OK, What is the difference between a Wi-Fi hotspot and a private Wi-Fi router ?

 

[ Router Compatibility in South Korea ]

  • Will a router purchased in the States, work in South Korea ?
  • Which router sold States-side is also available in South Korea ?
  • Which cheap router can I buy in South Korea, to apply hacked DD-WRT firmware for the most bang-for-the-buck ?

 

[ ipTime Routers ]

  • Why is ipTime routers so popular in South Korea ?
  • Where can I purchase ipTime routers abroad ?
  • Which ipTime router model should I Buy ?

 

[ WireLess Router Basics and Security ]

  • How do I connect a router ?
  • Can my next-door neighbor log-in to my wireless router, and piggy-back on my internet signal which I am paying for ?
  • Current routers seem to have the capability to block-out virus at the point of entrance into my office or home . is this enabled automatically, and should I use it ?
  • What is a FireWall ?

 

[ Operating a Router ]

  • What is the PassWord for my router ?
  • The whole Menu in the initial SetUp screen is in Korean . Can I change this to English or any other language ?
  • Should the lights on the router be ON or Blinking ?
  • all the lights are on or blinking, BUT I cannot connect to the internet .
  • I have unstable connection : OK for a while then not working at random .

 

 

answers, or rather suggestions coming up,

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