First time networking troubles

[pc_noob]

As always; got to love how things never go right for me for the first time.

I'm trying to hook up the two computers in my house using a Linksys 4-Port Cable/DSL Router (NR041). First I've used the Setup CD Wizard with which I got as far as the image attached when I got an illegal operation. Then I've tried the booklet that came with it and got through the DHCP setup (left all fields default), after which I was to reset the power on the Cable modem (disconnected, reconnected) and restarted the computer as described, and the computer was then supposed to obtain the Router's new settings which it never did.

I am stuck here and have no idea what to do.

Any help/suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,

[HAL9000]

Throw the CD out the window.... log into the router using 192.168.1.1 in the IE address bar. Log in as Admin, no password. Run thru the setup in the router placing your internet settings in the router... thats all there is to it really.

[azscary]

In the screen shot it says something about configuring for static IP. Does your cable company provide static IP? Most do not so you would not want to set the router for static IP, but leave it as dynamic or DHCP.

I agree with HAL that you don't need the CD to setup the router. However, instead of throwing it out the window you can use it for a coaster for the iced tea. LOL

[gunrunnerjohn]

I'd start the process by reading far enough in the book to reset the router to factory defaults, it's a pretty good starting point to get it running. Many times for a typical cable modem, this will get you online without any configuration. You can then go in and tweak settings and open ports if you desire.

[mbossman2]

DOn't use the CD as a coaster. the sweat from the glass runs right off it and makes a cd sized ring on your desk. They make really psychedelic frisbees or funky light catchers in windows.

[glc]

Linksys default is NO user name, admin is the password.

As said, if you have a typical cable modem, reset the router to factory defaults, set the TCP/IP on your computers to obtain IP address automatically, and it should work with no further intervention. If your ISP uses MAC authentication, you MAY have to log into the router and clone the MAC address of the adapter in the computer that was originally connected to the cable modem into it.

Looking at your image, why are you setting it up for DSL static IP? Toss the CD.

[HAL9000]

whoops... yer right G.... been a while since I used a Linksys

[pc_noob]

Originally posted by glc Linksys default is NO user name, admin is the password. As said, if you have a typical cable modem, reset the router to factory defaults, set the TCP/IP on your computers to obtain IP address automatically, and it should work with no further intervention. If your ISP uses MAC authentication, you MAY have to log into the router and clone the MAC address of the adapter in the computer that was originally connected to the cable modem into it. Looking at your image, why are you setting it up for DSL static IP? Toss the CD.

Bleh, my mistake. I am on DSL, not Cable. That's my fault.

[gunrunnerjohn]

For DSL, you need to reset the router to defaults as described first. Then open the configuration page and on the WAN configuration page, enter your name/password, and set the router for PPPoE protocol. Save and restart the router.

[pc_noob]

Ok, I've done just that, unplugged the router, held the reset button for 10 seconds, plugged all the cables back in, opened IE, 192.168.1.1, then selected PPoE under WAN, entered admin/pass, pressed Apply, and then after pressing continue I got a "The page cannot be displayed". I don't get what I'm doing wrong.

[gunrunnerjohn]

Did you look on the status page to see if you're connected? The first step is to get the WAN configured properly, since the LAN appears to be configured well enough for you to get to the router's configuration page.

Also, after putting your account name and password into the router, you'll have to reset the modem, router, and release and renew your IP address on your client.

[pc_noob]

Originally posted by gunrunnerjohn and release and renew your IP address on your client.

How would I do that?

Thanks,

[gunrunnerjohn]

Open a command prompt, assuming 2K or XP, and type:

IPCONFIG /RELEASE
IPCONFIG /RENEW

[azscary]

You should also check to be sure there are no proxies left over from a previous ISP, check to be sure there is nothing hard coded in the NIC IP address, and check the WAN stats in the router and be sure it is pulling an IP that belongs to your ISP.

[pc_noob]

Originally posted by azscary You should also check to be sure there are no proxies left over from a previous ISP, check to be sure there is nothing hard coded in the NIC IP address, and check the WAN stats in the router and be sure it is pulling an IP that belongs to your ISP.

Wow, this is too hardcore for me.

How would I renew my IP if I'm using Win98/SE?

Thanks,

[azscary]

Click on START>RUN and type WINIPCFG when that opens select your NIC adapter in the top window. Then it will show you your IP address and then click the RELEASE ALL button and it will turn the IP's to 0.0.0.0. Then click the RENEW ALL button and it will renew the IP address. You may very well get the same IP back.

To check proxies, go to CONTROL PANEL>INTERNET OPTIONS and click the CONNECTIONS tab at the top. Then click the LAN SETTINGS BUTTON in the lower right and remove all check marks.

To check for hardcoded IP address, go to CONTROL PANEL>NETWORK and scroll down the list until you come to the TCP/IP for your network card. Double click it and it will open the properties and on the GENERAL tab make sure that the OBTAIN IP ADDRESS AUTOMATICALLY is the one selected.

To check the IP address you are getting go back into the router to the WAN and it should show the IP you received. If it is 169.x.x.x, 172.x.x.x, 192.x.x.x or 10.x.x.x then you are not getting an IP from your ISP and will not browse anywhere.

[pc_noob]

Still no luck.

I have set up my WAN settings correctly, reset the modem, reset the router (before I did the RELEASE/RENEW for the IPs), and then rebooted my computer. When it finally booted up ZoneAlarm detected the new network, then I tried to open a URL but no luck.

[azscary]

Try turning of Zone Alarm and try again

[pc_noob]

Ok, we've just received a brand new Dell for christmas and now that we have two functioning computers I gave a shot at setting up the networking once again. But as of yet no luck still. The LAN works because we just had a match in CS but no websites can be accessed through either computers. I'm pretty sure I've done everything discribed above, maybe just a small mistake I'm making, I don't know. If you are willing to give help through AIM I'd appreciate it would also be faster.

My screen name; soflaimports

Thanks,

[Allanv]

looks like it may not be picking up a default gateway or pushing it out to the pc's.

the default gateway on your pc's needs to be set to that of the router which i imagine is 192.168.1.1 unless you have changed it.

As you say the router allowed you to play a game over the network then thats the likely cause is that the gateway is wrong. and looking at the image you posted it isnt set.

Regards

Allanv