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Started by Monsterlover, August 18, 2008, 03:46:05 PM

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TiNi

#15
August 19, 2008, 04:43:39 PM
any luck ML?

it's not you, lot's of people can't figure it out...
my sister-in-law's father tried hooking up wireless router in their house,
he worked at it for 4 days...
he never figured it out, gave up and threw it away  [laugh]

MendoDave

#16
August 19, 2008, 06:22:28 PM
Dont feel bad. My first router took me a couple of months to get the whole office to work on the router. But eventually I figured it out with some help from a friend and once you learn something its not that hard.
Your router should be broadcasting a name like Linksys or something. when you turn on your computer it should recognize that there is a wireless router nearby. If it doesnt then your computers wireless connection may be turned off. Its easy to turn it on though. On a PC go to start - My network places - and look for the wireless connection Icon. It should say if its connected or not. If Not right click on the Icon and select Enable. If things arent screwed up the PC should then be able to "see" all wireless connections in range and show them to you in the lower right hand corner of the screen Via one of those balloons that pop up. if it does that select the connection that you think is yours and connect to it.

That's about the best I can do from here.

herm

#17
August 19, 2008, 06:57:49 PM
i have the instructions for that router table somewhere around here...
This map is upside down, the plan is written in crayon, and the weather forecast is from 2011.

somegirl

#18
August 19, 2008, 07:10:03 PM
I used to have a router table, made some nice molding with it. [thumbsup]
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Monsterlover

#19
August 19, 2008, 07:54:14 PM
Quote from: jclin on August 19, 2008, 04:34:56 PM
I'm so sorry, but this is HIGH-LAIR-IOUS!  [laugh] [laugh]

Just to start off with something simple: If you get rid of the router and plug the DSL directly into the network card of your computer, do you get the intarweb back?

Also, even if you've switched from a hub (wire) to a wireless router, are you still plugging in your computer into the internet via the router via an ethernet cable? or are you using the wireless?

[laugh] Im glad I'm able to amuse you :)

Reread my post.  I ditched the router and put the DSL right to my PC and im online.  Before, with the wired router, the net came from the DSL --> Router ---> PC and xbox.  All was well. 

The first thing I tried was simply switching in the wireless router (which will still feed my xbox and PC with the same cables they use now, the wireless is for a work laptop that sometimes comes home)

That didn't work, no internet.
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Monsterlover

#20
August 19, 2008, 07:56:33 PM
Let me clarify:  The wireless router also will provide internet with a wired connection.  This is what Im trying to make work.

I need my pc and xbox to plug into this new wireless router and be able to access the internet.  Once that works, Ill try and make my laptop connect wirelessly. 

But, I have to have working internet with my PC first.

:)
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

herm

#21
August 19, 2008, 09:29:31 PM
gonna sleep on it.
have the answer in the morning.
This map is upside down, the plan is written in crayon, and the weather forecast is from 2011.

Ddan

#22
August 20, 2008, 02:30:11 AM
Quote from: herm on August 19, 2008, 06:57:49 PM
i have the instructions for that router table somewhere around here...
That thing is waaayyy too small for the 3 1/4 hp.

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herm

#23
August 20, 2008, 05:05:19 AM
yes,....i do need that.
who do i need to kill?
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ducpainter

#24
August 20, 2008, 05:09:53 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 19, 2008, 07:56:33 PM
Let me clarify:  The wireless router also will provide internet with a wired connection.  This is what Im trying to make work.

I need my pc and xbox to plug into this new wireless router and be able to access the internet.  Once that works, Ill try and make my laptop connect wirelessly. 

But, I have to have working internet with my PC first.

:)
You should be able to plug right in and it will work.

What winblows version are you using?
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Monsterlover

#25
August 20, 2008, 05:32:56 AM
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"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#26
August 20, 2008, 05:41:44 AM
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 20, 2008, 05:32:56 AM
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Go to My Network Places/Network connections and make sure your not trying to connect wirelessly when plugged in to the router or some foolishness.

Unless the router is defective it's a straight through deal.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


jclin

#27
August 21, 2008, 02:31:24 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on August 19, 2008, 07:54:14 PM
Reread my post.  I ditched the router and put the DSL right to my PC and im online.  Before, with the wired router, the net came from the DSL --> Router ---> PC and xbox.  All was well. 
Sorry about that misinterpretation on my part. I wasn't sure in what order you had done things. It sort of sounded like everything was foobarred and nothing was working....

Anyway, let me ask you this... what brand is your new wireless router?

Can you connect to the wireless router through a web browser? I'm not talking about the internet, I'm talking about your intranet.... In other words, you should be able to connect to your router without any of the packets (read: magic information going through the intarweb tooobes... hrmm, sorry, I'm channeling Senator Stevens) leaving your house through the DSL. For me, I have a Netgear and I type, "routerlogin.com" into any web browser and I get access to my router. This is the reason why I asked for the router brand. Try typing in 192.168.2.1 or 192.168.1.1 into a web browser. <-- works most of the time.

If you can connect to your router, then that's good. It just means we have to figure out what parameter to change to get it working (or possibly windows is being stupid...)

jclin

#28
August 21, 2008, 02:36:48 PM
Sorry for the double post.

Ponder this one: DSL used static ip addresses. Not sure if they do anymore (thought they are DHCP, which just means everything is automatic). Do you happen to know if you use a static ip?

To find out: Start -> My Network Places -> View Network Connections (it's on the left hand panel) -> (right-click) Local Area Connection and choose "Properties" -> Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and hit the Properties button.

Is the radio button of "Obtain IP Addresses Automatically" selected? Or is the static ip address information filled out?

Monsterlover

#29
August 21, 2008, 04:26:50 PM
Im following, loosely.  It's set to obtain IP automatically.

Also, I can connect by going to 192.168.2.1

:D
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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