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wireless router - unable to configure - setup software version?
I have a Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, and I'm having trouble setting it up. I ordered it along with my computer ages ago, and now I've gone and lost whatever CD came with it. So maybe I'm downloading the wrong driver setup exe for it.
There's several options:
http://search.dell.com/results.aspx?s=gen&c=us&l=en&cs=&k=Dell+Wireless+2350+Broadband+Router&cat=sup
So I'm opting for setup exe with the latest version number: "Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, v.3.15.3, A01" (R91073.EXE)
Does this seem sensible? I notice the label mentions "Rev A04" as well as "MODEL: WRTA-108GD", but I guess that's not relevant.
...anyway. When I come to run it, and work through the steps (basically wire it up properly) it spends ages, seems to be doing something, then winds up saying it was unable to configure my router. Wrong version of the setup software was the only thing I could think of.
My Linksys ADSL2 Modem seems to be working fine otherwise (when plugged into my PC direct), but I don't know if there could be something in the modem setup which causes problems for the router.
There's several options:
http://search.dell.com/results.aspx?s=gen&c=us&l=en&cs=&k=Dell+Wireless+2350+Broadband+Router&cat=sup
So I'm opting for setup exe with the latest version number: "Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, v.3.15.3, A01" (R91073.EXE)
Does this seem sensible? I notice the label mentions "Rev A04" as well as "MODEL: WRTA-108GD", but I guess that's not relevant.
...anyway. When I come to run it, and work through the steps (basically wire it up properly) it spends ages, seems to be doing something, then winds up saying it was unable to configure my router. Wrong version of the setup software was the only thing I could think of.
My Linksys ADSL2 Modem seems to be working fine otherwise (when plugged into my PC direct), but I don't know if there could be something in the modem setup which causes problems for the router.
volcano11
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November 15th, 2007 21:00
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Harry Wood
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November 15th, 2007 23:00
So I can't see anything at http://my.router, or http://192.168.2.1 What does that mean?
I *am* using a PPPoE connection (My Modem is set up with username & password) so I will need to access this web config interface.
I tried switching off windows firewall. What else would stop me seeing those URLs?
volcano11
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November 16th, 2007 01:00
Harry Wood
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November 16th, 2007 08:00
volcano11
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November 16th, 2007 13:00
Harry Wood
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November 19th, 2007 20:00
...Assuming I'm checking in the right place. Control Panel -> Network Connections. Right click on 'Local area connection' (the only enabled connection icon). Properties. Scroll down and select TCP/IP. Properties. 'Obtain an IP address automatically' is selected yes.
volcano11
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November 19th, 2007 21:00
Harry Wood
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November 19th, 2007 21:00
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November 20th, 2007 00:00
Harry Wood
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November 20th, 2007 21:00
So that fixed something, which means I now have access to http://my.router and then, although I couldn't figure out the right settings to use, I tried the setup wizard again, and auto-discovered them. That all worked, and I now have an internet connection going via my router.
Just one small problem remaining...
The wireless light is not coming on.
If I go to 'Advanced wireless' settings in the router config web interface, there's an option to enable/disable. That's enabled though. Also 'hide my wireless network' is disabled. All looks good to me. Why else might my wireless light not be lighting up?
I found this discussion suggesting that it might be power adapter overheating:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/8664-18-netgear-mr314-wireless-router-problem-wireless-light