dsl and router question

[jptobias]

i jusst get dsl from swb , now i have it working on my computer (xp) i have 2 more comp with win-me ,i did not needed the install cd for the comp with xp but i know i will need it for the other 2 , and i have a d-link router that i want to use but i do not know what t o do 1st.

1)- install software and connect to modem to on each computer and then connect router
is this correct?

[DrZaius]

Hi jptobias,

1. Connect all of the needed cables (modem, router, NICS) and turn everything on.
2. Connect to the router and enter the ISP settings.
3. Adjust Network Properties settings as per users manual.
4. Do not install any software, it's not needed.

[jptobias]

where do i enter the isp settings . on any of the computers

[jptobias]

also if i do not need to install software ,do i have to install the software disk that cames with the eternet cards after i installed them in computers (with win me)?

[DrZaius]

Yes, you do need to install the drivers for each NIC. Do not install any software for the ISP (dial-up type software). You enter the IP settings by connecting to the router from any of the systems, just open a web browser and go to http://192.168.0.1 (or similar, check the manual).

[jptobias]

ok i will install nic cards now and will bring cat5 cables tomorrow and connect the router,will post tomorrow with results , thanks a lot for the help...........

[jptobias]

1 more thing. the router comes with software ,do i install it ? and where (in all computers ?)

[DrZaius]

Like I mentioned above, I wouldn't install any router software, all the configuration should be done through the web interface.

[jptobias]

after i installed card on 2nd computer .and shoose disk to install software, it tells me that i need "dlkrts.sys" where can i find it........

[DrZaius]

It should be on the Windows CD.

[jptobias]

i found it on the same installation disk .i just had to look for itm ,it was in a folder that says win98

[jptobias]

i just get connected yesterdy with no software install (on xp) i had allready installed the network card onmmy other computer, the way it is on my xp i just clic on dsl icon i created (with support help form sbc) and then i put my user name and password and it connect right away but when putted the router i can not get it to connect , could you give a step by step instructions on what do i need to configure on the connection ,my other 2 computers are win-me thanks again and will wait for answer

[jptobias]

also what is the longest lengt cable i can use between router and computers

[DrZaius]

You need to uninstall the SBC connection software and just enter the PPPoE information into the router so that it connects for all of the systems, not just one. Check the users manual for how to enter the needed settings. And the maximum Cat5 cable length is 100 meters.

[jptobias]

i ge nopw in my xp and did not needed the sbc softeare, i just went to conection wizard and make a new connection, how do i make the conection for the router also do i do it on the lan or dial up

[jptobias]

could it be easyer if i load the router software?

[DrZaius]

You need to connect to the router's web interface at http://192.168.0.1 and enter the Setup area where you can type in the login info.

[DrZaius]

I just checked and some D-Link routers come with a web interface and some come with software. If yours dosn't have the web interface (check the manual) then you will need to install the router software that came on the CD and enter your ISP info in the Management tab.

[jptobias]

this is a di-604

[DrZaius]

I checked the manual, that router does have a web interface.

[jptobias]

i tried to conect to http//192.168.0.1 on the comp with me and explorer did not go then i tried going into lan settings and it went that address and did the wizard set it to pppoe ans enter user name and pasword (from swb) but when click finish it still coud not go anywhere "page not displayed chack settings"

[jptobias]

i am looking at info in cd it just the manual no software

[jptobias]

ok i think my main problem now is that when i am conected in the router i can see i have a local area conection active but when i go to open the explorer it ask me to conect (window with username and password) if i close window and tipe the http//192.xxxx it does not go anywhere (because i am not conected) if i try to conect it will not do it because i am set to conect straight to the modem

how do i make i.e. to go to http//192.xxxxx thanks

[TwoRails]

Hi jptobias,

What Modem are you using?? I just bought a complete setup, including the same router, only to find that the modem is a CABLE only modem. And I can't find a DSL modem !!??!!

Where did you get your DSL modem??

Thanks!

TwoRails

[jptobias]

i recieve a self install kit wit dsl modem "speed streem" model 5360

[jptobias]

when i go to network connections (xp) it shows 3
1- dsl connection
2-my isp (regular 56k dial up)
3-local area connection2
this 3rd one gives me ip address and subnet mask info weader i am connected to the router or straight to the modem


now when i go to i.e. -tools-internet options-connections it gives me 2 options 1)-dial-up and virtual private network settings
on this one i have "my isp" and "my dsl"
and 2)- local area network settings
on which do i have to go to make the connection for the router?

[jptobias]

the thing is when i am pluged in to the router and try to open iexplorer ask me to connect ,but it comes with the dsl connection with username and password and if i clic yes it will not connect (because i am connected ti the router) if i clic stay off line then tipe http//192.xxxx it will not go .

[TwoRails]

I can't find anything on the Web about that modem. Is this the internal modem that your ISP sent you??

[Confused]

TwoRails Mwave has this one
http://direct.mwave.com/mwave/doc2/071526.html

[TwoRails]

Hi Confused,

Just saw your other post and replied! Thanks !!

Unforturnately, it may be an obsolete item...

That's why I was wondering Where jptobias got his.... jptobias?

TwoRails