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W2S
03-20-2014, 11:30 AM
Have had my CW 4000 for a long time now and there was a way to go wireless but can not remember how. Im getting screwed on my internet connection by verizon and if I can do this it will save me lots of money with unlimited data. Want to use a wireless usb adapter to connect to hotspot with unlimited data..

THXS
Wolfie

mindbender
03-20-2014, 09:28 PM
Admin-network setup this is the old ins. But it supports wifi with 17r2
Enjoy

Network Setup
● Choose Enable Network: Yes to enable the network
● Choose Enable Network : No to disable the network.
● Enter the Name you want your Media Center to be identified as on your network.
This variable should be a unique name so that it does not conflict with any other
client machines on your home network.
● Enter the Workgroup you want your Media Center to belong to. This variable
should be the same as the rest of your home network.
● 'Obtain Address' assumes DHCP is being used on the network and needs no
further setup. (Most home networks with a router will use DHCP as a network
configuration)
● Enter Network Information if static addressing is being used. The IP Address,
Gateway, Net Mask and, DNS boxes need to be filled as appropriate for the
network.
● Press the blue button to save the changes
● Press the red button to view the Current IP
(useful information for diagnosis and connecting to network shares)

Wireless Network (optional hardware)
● Highlight the Device field and select Wireless.
● Press the yellow configure button to present the wireless screen.
● Highlight the Scan button and press enter to present the scan screen.
● Press the red scan button to perform a scan for visible wireless networks.
● Highlight your wireless network in the list and press the blue button.
● Network SSID is typically a 32 character alphanumeric key uniquely identifying a wireless LAN (local area network)
● Security Type specifies the type of encryption used if any.
● OPEN signifies no encryption. (CAUTION: This setting is mainly for testing)
● WEP is a deprecated form of encryption known to have weaknesses.
● WPA is an intermediate form of encryption to take the place of WEP.
● WPA2 in an advanced form of encryption mandatory in all new devices to
bear the Wi-Fi trademark.
● Key type can be a passphrase or hexadecimal depending on the requirements.
● Algorithm signifies the protocol type used in conjunction with the encryption type.
(ie. WPA TKIP is known to have some vulnerablilities)
● Once the fields are correct press the blue button to save.

W2S
03-21-2014, 11:03 AM
Admin-network setup this is the old ins. But it supports wifi with 17r2
Enjoy

Network Setup
● Choose Enable Network: Yes to enable the network
● Choose Enable Network : No to disable the network.
● Enter the Name you want your Media Center to be identified as on your network.
This variable should be a unique name so that it does not conflict with any other
client machines on your home network.
● Enter the Workgroup you want your Media Center to belong to. This variable
should be the same as the rest of your home network.
● 'Obtain Address' assumes DHCP is being used on the network and needs no
further setup. (Most home networks with a router will use DHCP as a network
configuration)
● Enter Network Information if static addressing is being used. The IP Address,
Gateway, Net Mask and, DNS boxes need to be filled as appropriate for the
network.
● Press the blue button to save the changes
● Press the red button to view the Current IP
(useful information for diagnosis and connecting to network shares)

Wireless Network (optional hardware)
● Highlight the Device field and select Wireless.
● Press the yellow configure button to present the wireless screen.
● Highlight the Scan button and press enter to present the scan screen.
● Press the red scan button to perform a scan for visible wireless networks.
● Highlight your wireless network in the list and press the blue button.
● Network SSID is typically a 32 character alphanumeric key uniquely identifying a wireless LAN (local area network)
● Security Type specifies the type of encryption used if any.
● OPEN signifies no encryption. (CAUTION: This setting is mainly for testing)
● WEP is a deprecated form of encryption known to have weaknesses.
● WPA is an intermediate form of encryption to take the place of WEP.
● WPA2 in an advanced form of encryption mandatory in all new devices to
bear the Wi-Fi trademark.
● Key type can be a passphrase or hexadecimal depending on the requirements.
● Algorithm signifies the protocol type used in conjunction with the encryption type.
(ie. WPA TKIP is known to have some vulnerablilities)
● Once the fields are correct press the blue button to save.

TY mindbender
and this should work with wireless usb adapter ( Rosewill RNX-G1) . I dont have to put any drivers on captiveworks 4000 ??

thxs in advance
Wolfie

mindbender
03-21-2014, 07:07 PM
Can't say yes or no you will just need to try . Remember to turn it off and on a couple of times so it will lowed what it needs to in the boot founder . Let us know if it works for you.

Wireless Networking

1. How do I add native wireless support to my CW-LMC?

As of the 1.0.1.17 software release a wireless device driver has been included for a specific chipset.
To add native wireless support to your CW-LMC you would need to connect a wireless device that uses the RT-3070 chipset.
Instructions for setting up this style of wireless networking can be found in the user manual.


2. I dont have a RT-3070 wireless device. Is there another way to set up wireless networking?

If your CW-LMC does not have a RT-3070 wireless device.
Wireless networking can be achieved through the use of a "Wireless Gaming Adapter" or Wireless bridge.
These devices connect to the ethernet port and provide a bridge to a wireless network.

Here is a thread on the forum containing further info:
How to set up a wireless network

Many users have picked up a couple of WRT54G wireless routers, flashed them with the open-source DDWRT firmware to uncover the ability to enable bridge mode and set up a relatively inexpensive bridged wireless system.
Step by step setup on using 2 lynsys routers

I will look for the thread the teem talks about with the way back and see if it is still there . If so I will post it.


http://web.archive.org/web/20100613091810/http://captiveworks.org/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=23

W2S
03-22-2014, 12:13 AM
No sir sure can not. I can not select wireless because its not there. I think it was a update to put it on there but dont know where to find it these days..

mindbender
03-22-2014, 03:34 PM
Yes it was there before 17r2 may still be there on back end will need to look . Take a look at the last part of the link I posted

John May 25th 2008 permalinkReport Post
Captiveworks Forum Administrator
If I'm not mistaken you need to first set up your X-box wireless device with/thru your X-box and get that working with your wireless system. Once that works you can simply shut it down and swap the adapter over to your CW-3000HD.

Things to make note of:
-Make sure the wireless router accepts bridge mode. Some routers can get this functionality with the Linux-based firmware DD-WRT.
-Make sure the name used is the same for the wireless device and the wireless router (it is case-sensitive)

chavonbravo May 25th 2008 permalinkReport Post
If it's the original xbox wireless adapter, try these instructions as well to change firmware and be able to modify settings w/out an xbox.

http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=412391

Lummix May 26th 2008 permalinkReport Post
John,

You are 100% accurate, without modifying the firmware on the MS MN-740 you have to connect it to the X-box to set it up. I used my X-box 360 to set mine up, it doesn't have to be an original x-box which it was intended for.


I would read the whole link makes sense that they removed it . Just to much work to make it work for all options.

W2S
03-23-2014, 12:58 AM
Okay I will order MN-740 and let ya know what happens

W2S
04-05-2014, 08:07 PM
I have a Update on MN-740 adapter. It does work but only when set router to WEP and will NOT work on router set at WPA. THXS for your help.

Cheers!!
Wolfie

eyeamok
03-21-2015, 02:40 PM
Do yourself a favor, buy a linksys router and reprogram with dd-wrt, turn it into a wireless bridge and eliminate all your problems, The Wifi drivers on the CW3000/cw4000 never worked properly. plug reprogrammed router in to ethernet port on CW and pull power from unit, That is how mine is hooked up.