if i reinstall windows will effect my linksys wireless router's setting ?

Question

if in case i need to reinstall windows xp or vista because of a hardware or worm virus problem, will it effect the computer that i've setted up the wireless router on, will the settings of the router be gone? I don't wanna call the technical support again because they make me wait.

Answer 1

No, the router will be fine. However, you may need to reinstall your network driver on your pc. You havent provided pertinent info such as its make and model, whether it was purchased brand new or someone built it, whether the hardware devices were added by someone, etc. Too many variables need answering

Answer 2

I don't have a linksys, but if they work the same way as mine, then you have to go to the web and type in the router's IP address and then change the settings from there.. If that's how you do it then no, it shouldn't affect the settings, the settings are stored in the router itself, not on your computer. You might have to reinstall the router on the computer. But the setting shouldn't change.

Answer 3

No. But if you connect to the router via wireless, and you've got security setup on the router, you'll need to save the WEP or WPA key so that you can connect. Otherwise, you'll have to use a wired connection and log back on to the router to change or get the keys.

Answer 4

most probably yeah. when you installed the modem's setting, you used a CD. and to install vista/xp, you're formatting your pc so everything will be deleted. i think there's another way. i think there's this thing in vista or xp that allows you to save information somewhere on the computer that won't allow it to be formatted. try checking in the "help" section.

Answer 5

No im sure your wireless internet connection settings will stay the same

Answer 6

no you just have to re establish your network again, which is done by the wizard anyway.

Answer 7

keep your anti-virus and spyware up too date and you should have no problems