Unlimited Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 I got my wireless stuff for my laptop today, I got everything setup how regular dsl would be, but I don't have regular dsl.. I got fiber dsl, I don't need a modem, just an ethernet cable from the cpu to a special jack. So it's a little bit more complicated. The kind of wireless stuff I got is Dell TrueMobile 2300 (802.11b/g) Wireless BroadbandRouter, a professional said it would work no matter modem or not, but the instructions say different. I know there's a way, there has to be, or I'm gonna sue my ISP. Quote
Bargeld Posted January 30, 2004 Report Posted January 30, 2004 First, connect the computer directly to the "special" wall plug. Get the computer online first (via the instructions the ISP provided.) Make sure you remember any login info that the ISP provides and any DNS and gateway settings.Then, unplug the computer from the "special" plug and into the router, and the router into the wall.Read the router instructions on how to access the router's settings from the PC (for my linksys I go to the web browser and visit the IP address 192.168.1.1)In the router settings, set up the access type and password (PPPoE, auto recieve IP, static IP, RAS etc. You will know which type to use, based on the ISP instructions (I use Auto IP for my ISP, with no username/password.) You may also need to set any gateway and DNS info on your router (obtained from the ISP.)Then go to the router's MAC address settings, and have it clone the MAC address of the PC you use.Save those router settings (if you havent already) and close the browser. Unplug the router's POWER cord for a couple secs and then plug it back in (basically rebooting it, but DONT use the reset button on the back, because it may remove the settings changes you previously made.)Give the router about a minute to reboot/connect and then try a website that you know works (like yahoo.) If you can't get to it, then reboot your PC and try to view the site again.If you still arent online, go to the PC's etwork setting (where you set up the PC as per the ISP instructions in the beginning) and remove all settings for DNS and IP, but leave the gateway. Set the IP to auto receive. Try the web. If no go, reboot the PC and try the website again. If you aren't online by now, come back and share some more details and we can work from there. Quote
Unlimited Posted January 30, 2004 Author Report Posted January 30, 2004 Ok setup went perfect, using my wireless laptop right now. =) Quote
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