'Protected Object' query

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10-Jul-06

'Protected Object' query.

Accidentally went into "My Network Places \ Network Tasks \
View Icon for Networked UPnP devices" - via Explorer.

Popping up at top of list in right pane was
"ADSL Modem/Router IGD". Properties gave the device address as
"http://192.xxx.x.xxx/" (have x'd out the last 3 sets - in
case it's a private thing).

This revelation was fortuitous as I'd been looking for info on
accessing the Router in case a problem ever crops up here.

When dble-clicked object, got "Connect to 192.xxx.x.xxx" User
Name / Password box - for which I don't know the details as
this small home net was set up by some IT man over a year ago.

When clicked "cancel" or "OK" (among others), got message:

Protected Object. This object on the ROM PAGER SERVER is
Protected".

Question: How to access the Router without the rqrd info?

My knowledge on this is marginal at best but having read thru
and downloaded many of the excellent 'networking' solutions at
this forum over many months, in effort to pick up on the issues,
it appears that one of these days I may need to tackle
items like 'DHCP', among others - and I'd like to be ready
for it.

Appreciate any info whatever on subject.
 
Determine the make and model of the device and go to the manufacturer's home
page. Most major brands have user manuals available for download. This
will tell you the default logon information for http://192.xxx.x.xxx. If
the default does not work, you may have to reset the router to its
defaults - the manual will tell you how.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
 
11-Jul-06

Thanks again Mr. Sherman.

Sound advice. Giving this one a definite "YES". In fact, already downloaded
the data and, I think, manual some months ago when researching the router for
my ref.
Trying to be prepared. All that remains now is to follow your advice and
read it!

Well, that makes 2 out of 3 you've basically solved for me. I'd like to push
my luck, if you don't mind, with another one that's been a nag for years and
never solved for me. Did post it elsewhere recently again but kind of think
it'll be ignored as in past.

Basically, whenever I save certain web pages, the save 'seems' to hang up at
0%and never finishes. Clicking the "cancel" or "X" at the "Save web page"
message box doesn't terminate it gracefully either. There's no response. I
have to do a CTRL+ALT+DEL and then end the process - which also crashes all
my other open aps and/or files, etc.

This is very time-consuming and frustrating since firstly one has to endure
a long,
hopeful but ultimately fruitless wait and then, finally, wince and endure
the crash
and the subsequent lengthy recovery to the previous state. Surely I'm not the
only one under the yoke. Have had this problem for years, not only w/ XP but
also w/98 and ME and their IE browsers.

Is there any solution to this or must one just grin and bear it? I mean, why
does the "cancel" only work maybe 1 in a 100 or fewer times?

Really, really appreciate some advice on this one.
 
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