I appreciate your suggestion. I thought it would work, but unfortunately, it did not. After uninstalling the driver I had to download it from a disc, which I previously downloaded from Dell. The new installation was successful since I could connect to the web directly through the modem. The connection between the adapter and the router however was not established. Subsequently, I downloaded the driver directly from Dell page without uninstalling the previous installation. This also did not help.
What brand and model of router are you using. I assume you are using a cable or DSL modem. Turn off modem, router, and B110. Be sure the modem is cabled with CAT5 cable to the router's WAN (Internet) port. The computer should be cabled with CAT5 cable to one of the router's four ports (1,2,3 or 4). Now, turn on the modem and wait for it to come ready. Then turn on the router and wait for it to come ready. Finally, turn on the computer and wait for it to finish booting up as indicated by the hard disk activity light. Then, attempt to connect to the Internet.
Note that newer modems must be configured with their installation disks before they will work.
By the way, I'm currently using a B110 connected wirelessly to a Linksys WRT54GS with 9db gain antennas. My Linksys is connected to a Road Runner cable modem with VOIP phone service.
The problem does not appear related to the modem or cable quality or booting order. The modem is Scientific Atlanta and provided to me by Cablevision. The modem's cable has a long message on it, part of which is 568-A CAT V, and was placed by a prodessional. When the modem is cabled to the computer the booting order is modem last. Otherwise it does not connect. I have had internet connection working fine for years. The router I am trying to add is Tenda W268R. I do not see sterling reviews about it on the web, but it is brand new. I used the cable that came with the router to connect to the computer. I also used another cable that is labled CAT .5e. Did not make a difference. The problem is the LED light of the LAN port will not come up to indicate that a connection was made. My understanding is that unless there is connection, the disc that came with the router will not perform set up. This is exactly what happened when I tried to run the disc. It tries to connect and then freezes with the message unable to connect. When I transfer the modem's cable from the WAN port to the LAN port, the LED comes up to show that connection was made. So this would indicate that there is nothing wrong with the LAN socket per se. For some reason the LAN router does not recognize that a cable was plugged into it coming from the computer, but it recognizes that a cable was plugged when coming from the modem. Alternatively, the computer declines to establish connection with this router (or maybe any other router, but I did not check this possibility). Strange problem. This is my first time to the forum, wanted you to know how much I appreciaite your interest in this.
Ah Yorick, there's the rub. Your modem is using a 568-A CAT V cable. The cable that came with the router is probably 568-B. The wiring is different for the two cables. Most likely the router's WAN connection requires a 568-B. That's why it will not show activity when the modem is plugged into it, whereas the LAN port can autoswitch between the two types of CAT5 cables. Let me do a little research on your Scientific Atlanta modem and Tenda W268R router. I'll be back in touch.
Thanks Tony. I am not sure it's the cable, but your comment gave me some direction. I now found a suggestion by someone at another forum he says to change the Linkspeed, and that worked. This is amazing. You change the Linkspeed from the advanced tab of the controller's properties. Here is link ( his name is EKAVIR): http://forums.techarena.in/technology-internet/1127109.htm Best Wishes.
tgsmith
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June 6th, 2011 00:00
45Schwarzberg,
Go to Device Manager. Uninstall/reinstall the Intel Pro 100/VE driver.
Tony
45schwarzberg
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June 6th, 2011 14:00
I appreciate your suggestion. I thought it would work, but unfortunately, it did not. After uninstalling the driver I had to download it from a disc, which I previously downloaded from Dell. The new installation was successful since I could connect to the web directly through the modem. The connection between the adapter and the router however was not established. Subsequently, I downloaded the driver directly from Dell page without uninstalling the previous installation. This also did not help.
tgsmith
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June 6th, 2011 18:00
What brand and model of router are you using. I assume you are using a cable or DSL modem. Turn off modem, router, and B110. Be sure the modem is cabled with CAT5 cable to the router's WAN (Internet) port. The computer should be cabled with CAT5 cable to one of the router's four ports (1,2,3 or 4). Now, turn on the modem and wait for it to come ready. Then turn on the router and wait for it to come ready. Finally, turn on the computer and wait for it to finish booting up as indicated by the hard disk activity light. Then, attempt to connect to the Internet.
Note that newer modems must be configured with their installation disks before they will work.
By the way, I'm currently using a B110 connected wirelessly to a Linksys WRT54GS with 9db gain antennas. My Linksys is connected to a Road Runner cable modem with VOIP phone service.
Let us know how you fare.
Tony
45schwarzberg
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June 7th, 2011 05:00
The problem does not appear related to the modem or cable quality or booting order. The modem is Scientific Atlanta and provided to me by Cablevision. The modem's cable has a long message on it, part of which is 568-A CAT V, and was placed by a prodessional. When the modem is cabled to the computer the booting order is modem last. Otherwise it does not connect. I have had internet connection working fine for years. The router I am trying to add is Tenda W268R. I do not see sterling reviews about it on the web, but it is brand new. I used the cable that came with the router to connect to the computer. I also used another cable that is labled CAT .5e. Did not make a difference. The problem is the LED light of the LAN port will not come up to indicate that a connection was made. My understanding is that unless there is connection, the disc that came with the router will not perform set up. This is exactly what happened when I tried to run the disc. It tries to connect and then freezes with the message unable to connect. When I transfer the modem's cable from the WAN port to the LAN port, the LED comes up to show that connection was made. So this would indicate that there is nothing wrong with the LAN socket per se. For some reason the LAN router does not recognize that a cable was plugged into it coming from the computer, but it recognizes that a cable was plugged when coming from the modem. Alternatively, the computer declines to establish connection with this router (or maybe any other router, but I did not check this possibility). Strange problem. This is my first time to the forum, wanted you to know how much I appreciaite your interest in this.
tgsmith
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June 7th, 2011 08:00
45Schwarzberg,
Ah Yorick, there's the rub. Your modem is using a 568-A CAT V cable. The cable that came with the router is probably 568-B. The wiring is different for the two cables. Most likely the router's WAN connection requires a 568-B. That's why it will not show activity when the modem is plugged into it, whereas the LAN port can autoswitch between the two types of CAT5 cables. Let me do a little research on your Scientific Atlanta modem and Tenda W268R router. I'll be back in touch.
Tony
45schwarzberg
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June 7th, 2011 10:00
Thanks Tony. I am not sure it's the cable, but your comment gave me some direction. I now found a suggestion by someone at another forum he says to change the Linkspeed, and that worked. This is amazing. You change the Linkspeed from the advanced tab of the controller's properties. Here is link ( his name is EKAVIR): http://forums.techarena.in/technology-internet/1127109.htm Best Wishes.