Unable to configure router

Question

I have a Dell Dimemsion 8250 computer.  I just purchase a Linksys Wireless G router and when I try to configure the router using their setup disk I get unable to see router, make sure your PC is connected to the router. If your PC is connected to the router, press the reset button on the back of the router for 15 seconds to reset the router back to factory default.  I thought the router was bad so I returned it to the store and got another one, but I still get the same message.  Please Help!

Routerhelp · Answer

Yes I have a wired ethernet connection.  I also tried connecting to 192.68.1.1 and I get a page cannot be display.  Why I ping that address I do get a reply.

techsupport4fre · Answer

please let me know the model of the linksys router

Routerhelp · Answer

The model is WRT54G, (Wireless-G Broadband Router V 4.0

volcano11 · Answer

Are you plugging the computer into the router with a wired ethernet connection? If not, try it that way. For nearly all routers, you do not need to use the software. Instead you can access the router configuration program using a web browser. For Linksys models, open a web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar. Of course all of this is stated in the manual that comes with the router.

Steve

volcano11 · Answer

You say 'I also tried connecting to 192.68.1.1 and I get a page cannot be display...'  It should be 192.168.1.1 Steve

techsupport4fre · Answer

let us start off with this.first step.go to device manager and look under network adaptor.make sure there are no conflicts.go to add/remove program.locate the network driver.completely uninstall and using the dell dimension resource cd install the network drivers back.open internet explorer and clear all cookies.go to control panel and enale local area connection.right click on local area connection and click on properties.under the general tab click on internet protocol tcp/ip and click properties.make sure obtain an ip adress automatically is checked.click close and reboot the computer.now connect the ethernet cable from the back of you computer to port number 1 on the back of linksys router.turn off the computer.turn off the router.turn o the router first.wait for a minute.then turn on the computer.go to command prompt.type ipconfig.you should get default gateway as 192.168.1.1.now ping 192.168.1.1you should get 4 packets sent and 4 packets recieved.if so then the card and router is fine.issue is with theoperating systm.try this and let me know if it worked.if not reply to techsupport4free@gmail.com. i will let you know the next step

_Paladin · Answer

techsupport4free,   Welcome to the forum.  As you know, some of the problems posted here can get pretty thorny, so it's always good to have another knowledgeable individual looking at them.   One thing I would like to point out, however, is that this is more than simply a discussion forum.  It is also a huge searchable database.  I'm sure you are well aware that most problems are not new.  If new members take the time to use the Advanced Search facility they will probably find their solution.  Of course, taking the troubleshooting offline, either via telephone or email, defeats the searchable database capability.  Please bear that in mind and allow everyone to benefit from your knowledge.   You might want to take a look at  Denny Denham's Dell|Talk Personal Observations Page and scroll down to the 'Evaluating the Experts' section.  Good advice there.

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