First, note that if you are changing the connection to modem between a computer and a router, you need to do a complete reset of the network every time you make the change. To do this, shut everything off. Wait about 5 minutes. Turn on the modem first, and wait another 5 minutes. Then turn on the device that is connected directly to the modem (either the router or the computer), then turn on any other computers that will connect through the router.
Second, you are not setting things up correctly. To use the router you connect the ethernet port on the modem to the Internet port on the router. Any computer that will connect to the modem with ethernet, will connect from its ethernet port to one of the LAN ports on the router. Any computer with a wireless network card will connect through the wireless part of the router.
So, are you saying that you only have one computer that will connect to the internet through this router?
First, before you set up any of the security settings on the router, do the following.
With both the modem and the router turned on, disconnect the ethernet connection between the router and the computer that will connect by wirelesss. On that computer, go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Select your wireless network connection and choose Properties from the drop-down menu. At the bottom of the box, make sure the two boxes are checked so that a wireless network icon will be placed in your system tray (lower right-hand corner of your screen next to the time) for easier access in the future. Click OK to close the box. Select the wireless connection again, right click, and this time select "View available wireless networks". A box should open and you should see your wireless network (router). Select it then click on the "Connect" button on the bottom. You will likely get a warning screen advising you that you are connecting to a non-secure network. Tell it to connect anyway. It will then contact the router, get an IP address, and you should be connected by wireless. If this works, then you will need to read your router manual and learn how to secure your wireless network so that unauthorized users in your neighborhood cannot connect to your network. Let me know what happens.
I realized after I posted this that I hadn't set it up correctly.
I know have everything set up right. The internet works fine when connected to the computer. I see that I have everything hooked up right on the router, and all the appropriate lights are on.
The only problem now is, when I disconnect the router from the computer (the ethernet cord), I lose all internet connectivity, and I'm not sure exactly what I did wrong?
I can see the network on my list of networks, but I'm not able to connect to it. This is driving me crazy. I can't connect to anything wirelessly. The Wireless Network Connection shows on the Start tray, but it either keeps dropping off or disconnects. I start IE, but it keeps telling me that the page can't be loaded.
Do you have any 2.4 Ghz cordless phones that may be interfering with the wireless? If so, try changing the channel on the router to one of the extreme channels (1 or 11).
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February 3rd, 2006 13:00
lillybellis
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February 3rd, 2006 13:00
Yes, there is only this one computer that will be on the network.
Thanks for the help - I'll try this when I get home tonight.
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February 3rd, 2006 13:00
So, are you saying that you only have one computer that will connect to the internet through this router?
First, before you set up any of the security settings on the router, do the following.
With both the modem and the router turned on, disconnect the ethernet connection between the router and the computer that will connect by wirelesss. On that computer, go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections. Select your wireless network connection and choose Properties from the drop-down menu. At the bottom of the box, make sure the two boxes are checked so that a wireless network icon will be placed in your system tray (lower right-hand corner of your screen next to the time) for easier access in the future. Click OK to close the box. Select the wireless connection again, right click, and this time select "View available wireless networks". A box should open and you should see your wireless network (router). Select it then click on the "Connect" button on the bottom. You will likely get a warning screen advising you that you are connecting to a non-secure network. Tell it to connect anyway. It will then contact the router, get an IP address, and you should be connected by wireless. If this works, then you will need to read your router manual and learn how to secure your wireless network so that unauthorized users in your neighborhood cannot connect to your network. Let me know what happens.
Steve
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February 5th, 2006 18:00
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February 5th, 2006 21:00
Do you have any 2.4 Ghz cordless phones that may be interfering with the wireless? If so, try changing the channel on the router to one of the extreme channels (1 or 11).
Steve