Fire HD 8 Tablet...Getting hooked up to internet...??

[Maxheader]

My internet is 3g, the computer is an acer..out of the box is not wifi ready...I installed a netgear A6100
WiFi USB Adapter..It has a drive in the device manager and the netgear genie says it is ready to go... The setup page for the fire hd8 says I need to access the internet to setup the table...It is asking for an SSID number and I don't know what that is...the amazon help instruction says;

"To connect your Amazon device, such as your Kindle e-reader, Fire tablet, Fire phone, or Fire TV to a wireless network, you’ll first need to know the name of the Wi-Fi network, and the password for the network (if required).
Tip: Your network name may also be referred to as an SSID; your password may be referred to
as a passphrase or key.

To find your network name or password:

Check the sticker on the bottom of your router.
Check your installation guide or the owner's manual for your router.
View the wireless settings on a device that is already connected to your network, such as a Windows PC, Mac, or mobile phone.

I assumed that when I was connected to the internet...broadband to go...the installed wifi (netgear adapter) would hook up with the FireHD8..automatically, but it needs this SSID number...What are they asking for?

[Afromania]

1. SSID is the fancy term for the name you gave your routers WiFi.

I noticed you say your internet is 3G. I'm assuming you have satellite internet?

[Maxheader]

3. Yes...

virgin broadband to go..

[Afromania]

7. Did a quick lookup of these guys.

So when you signed up did you have to register/setup any kind of device?

[Maxheader]

8. No..I was sent the MC 760 modem..

And I called the broadband2go tech people to get hooked up...no names assigned,,no passwords set..

[Afromania]

11. Ah, k I see you will have to connect that to your computer.

It will pick up the 3G connection and make a direct connection for whatever computer its connected to. I'm looking at the instructions to see if can send out a signal or anything, I don't think it can but I could be wrong.

Edit: Ok, sprint offers a device called the "Mifi2200" it's a modem/router combo. You'll need to get that to share your connection with the tablet.

Sorry I wasn't more help in getting up and going today. I know how it is to get a new toy and can't play because of technical difficulties.

[Maxheader]

17. Appreciate all the help..

Gonna buy a router...

[TreasonousBastard]

2. Dunno the specifics of that tablet, but the general rule is to click on something that...

will give you a list of available WiFi networks in range. You should see your router in that list as something like "Berflerouter0463" and it probably will have a little lock pictured on it.

Click on that and when it asks, enter the password that's somewhere on the router label.

The Netgear gadget you bought adds WiFi capability to the computer, but has nothing to do with actually getting an internet connection-- that's what the router does.

Now, if your Acer is a desktop, you would probably be better off just getting a network cable and plugging it in. That's a faster and more reliable connection.

[Maxheader]

4. When you say router are you refering to the netgear ?

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[Maxheader]

18. Thanks...

The Netgear gadget you bought adds WiFi capability to the computer, but has nothing to do with actually getting an internet connection-- that's what the router does.

Makes sense!!! Looking at routers...Amazon can get me one fairly quickly..I hate dealing with the best buy guys..they always try to sell the more expensive stuff...

[Maxheader]

5. Is that the missing link? I need a router?

It doesn't work like this...?

Broadband is connected...Installed wifi adapter (in computer) sends internet to tablets wifi?

Or do I need a router that takes the adapter wifi signal and sends it to the tablets wifi?

Is that what I need..a router?

[Afromania]

9. Yep you need a router, but you may already have it.

So, when you signed up to the service they probably gave you a device to set up with it. That little device is your modem. The modem takes the signal from them and turns it into something your computer/tablet/whatever can use.

Your modem (Im assuming you have one here) will probably have the ability to also send out a wireless signal. Your computer would then use the wifi adapter you installed in your computer to connect to that. Your tablet will do the same thing.

So, question is do you have a modem device and does it have wifi. If you do have one could you list the modem number or the name that's on it. I'll take a quick look up of the instructions and maybe we can get ya up and runnin.

[Maxheader]

12. No..the mc760 modem

hooks to the computer via usb...My thought was the wifi adapter I installed on the computer would send a wireless signal (internet connect) to the tablet..
I'm beginning to think I need a router for the computer wifi adapter to connect to which then sends that internet connection to tablet...which is wifi capable...

[Afromania]

13. I'm replying in two spots here, sorry about the confusion.

I didn't see when you named the device in the first reply. I'll stick to that one.

[Maxheader]

14. This mc760 modem is old..

and not supported by virgin mobil...they have told me the next package...4G..would require a mingle "hotspot"..which is a wifi device...it has a router...

[Afromania]

15. Yea, that sounds about right. Didn't see the mingle when I was looking stuff up. I'll check it out.

edit: here is a link to it on their site.

https://devicehelp.virginmobileusa.com/device/Mingle_Mobile_Hotspot/Virgin_Mobile/en

[Maxheader]

19. The mingle hotspot...

Doesn't get very favorable reviews...there are other wireless devices for use with virgin mobil broadband2 go...

[Afromania]

21. I only see two others listed. The Mifi2200 and the Overdrive Pro.

https://devicehelp.virginmobileusa.com/device/Overdrive_Pro_Hotspot/Virgin_Mobile/en

https://devicehelp.virginmobileusa.com/device/MiFi_2200/Virgin_Mobile/en


You'll have to ask them directly if any other devices work with their service, but it's highly unlikely because phone companies like to lock down their services to their own branded devices.

[Maxheader]

22. Bought this...

Hopefully it will work with the netgear wifi adapter..Thanks for the help...

NETGEAR WiFi Router (R6080) - AC1000 Dual Band Wireless Speed (up to 1000 Mbps) | Up to 1000 sq ft Coverage & 15 devices | 4 x 10/100 Fast Ethernet ports

[Afromania]

23. I'm not sure if that particular router is going to work.

It looks like its a standard router that requires a standard wired modem. Unless Sprint says otherwise you are unfortunately stuck with the 3 modem/router combos they offer.

[Maxheader]

24. Hopefully it will work..

I don't know if I can send it back...The others are kinda pricy...

[Maxheader]

25. I also don't think my current package..

with virgin mobile...will work with that device...without upgrading to the next package...55$/month..5 gig ..
I now have the 40$/month...3 gig...

[Afromania]

26. Who did you order from?

Two links from ebay

Mifi 2200 $41 shipped

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SEALED-Virgin-Mobile-Broadband-2-Go-MiFi-2200-Nationwide-Sprint-3G-Internet/202732228260?hash=item2f33c84ea4:g OYAAOSwIVxdKPLf

Mingle $38 shipped

https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Virgin-Mobile-Netgear-Mingle-Mobile-WiFi-Hotspot-Broadband-on-the-Go-Modem/273927966087?hash=item3fc7610d87:g:GJoAAOSwiQ9dKjJc

[Maxheader]

27. Amazon...

And I understand what you are saying..I may have screwed the pooch...

[Afromania]

28. Nah, Amazon gives you afew minutes to cancel.

[Maxheader]

29. Other have questions about compatibility with the 40$/month plan

Looks like it does...

Question:
I have unlimited $40 with virgin mobile, will it work for this?
Answer:
Me also but for 50.
By Reamziesmom on January 25, 2017
You will need to check with Virgin Mobile. It would depend on what the $40 unlimited is for. Even if you have an account the Mifi billing is a separate bill on a separate device. If you have a Mifi account for internet at $40 a month I'd love to know the plan name so I can switch over.
By Reamziesmom on January 25, 2017
It should as long as it's for a mifi device. You may want to check with them to be sure.
By j_stroud Seller on January 25, 2017
That's what I have also. It works fine for me.
By Marv. on January 24, 2017
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[Maxheader]

30. Ordered the Virgin Mobile Broadband 2 Go MiFi 2200 Nationwide Sprint 3G Internet

Says good to go with 3G...which is what I have...and a question to compatability to the 40$/mont plan was positive..

Tried to cancel the amazon router...they will see if they can cancel..was in the process of a 2 day ship..If they can't I'll see if I can return it...

Thanks for all your help...Never thought the wifi world would be this involved...

[Afromania]

31. You'll be able to send it back to Amazon no problems and happy to help.

[Tech]

6. I am a kindle addict. When powered up, there is a slide pull down menu from the top.

On mine, there is a to link for wifi on the left side. Click on network links, and enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. Do the same when travelling and can access wifi. I hope this helps.

[Maxheader]

10. So do you have a router between the

kindle and your computer? Or does the kindle wifi get its signal directly from the computer?

[Tech]

16. We do have a router.

[Maxheader]

20. Thank you...