many thanks Coulterp.
Going out now (families!), but will get onto this (and report back) tomorrow.
Going out now (families!), but will get onto this (and report back) tomorrow.
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BT Broadband SetUp (ADSL Modem + Router)
Have been a happy BT Yahoo! Broadband user, with my NetGear DM602.
I now want to add a wireless laptop connection and, to prepare, I have bought a D-Link DI-624+ Router to add into the system.
I have tried re-setting my modem to work in 'modem mode', but whenever I run the Router 'setup wizard', the system will not work.
The Router Internet Options are:
* Dynamic IP Address;
* Static IP Address:
* PPPoE;
* PPTP;
I have tried all 4 options, but I am pretty sure I should be using the Dynamic IP Address option.
I am rather hopeless on such matters, but hopefully someone out there has got these 2 bits of kit to work alongside each other.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
David
I now want to add a wireless laptop connection and, to prepare, I have bought a D-Link DI-624+ Router to add into the system.
I have tried re-setting my modem to work in 'modem mode', but whenever I run the Router 'setup wizard', the system will not work.
The Router Internet Options are:
* Dynamic IP Address;
* Static IP Address:
* PPPoE;
* PPTP;
I have tried all 4 options, but I am pretty sure I should be using the Dynamic IP Address option.
I am rather hopeless on such matters, but hopefully someone out there has got these 2 bits of kit to work alongside each other.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
David
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sorry fellas, for the delay.
You need to realise that I'm just an ordinary, non-technical punter; out of necessity, I know how to find & change an IP address, but I'm pretty much bluffing at that stage, never mind beyond. But I can follow clear instructions, in to follow English ('back end', 'front end' ? I guess this means LAN and WAN or visa versa).
Anyway, I have pretty much given up on this; and will probably just go out and buy a combined ADSL Wireless Router. Any recommendations? (I can probably just take my D-Link DI 624+ back for a refund).
It could well just be me being thick / stupid, but I simply can not manage to configure both devices at the same time:
* I have tried changing the IP address of each device, keeping one on 192.168.0.1, but I can never then configure the modem; I can only configure the modem when I strip the D-Link out again;
* In concept, I think I SHOULD be able to continue to use my existing Modem in router mode and, as you mentioned, continue to use it as the DHCP Server; and really just add the router in as a wireless facility;
* I have punched lots & lots of IP numbers in, both LAN and WAN, and have covered many possible combinations;
I realsie that it is probably me that is fault but what 'joe public' really needs is a simple set of instructions that says, for your particular kit, in very clear & specific terms:
1. Do this first;
2. Then this;
3. Change the IP address of KitA to x;
4. Change the IP address of KitB to y;
In theory, I think the modem in 'modem mode' does not have an IP address; it is just a modem. But I have (I think) tried setting the modem to 192.168.0.2 (and other numbers).
Maybe I was close in 'modem mode'; cos then the set wizard should work. The major problem was plugging my BT Internet details ([email protected]@btinternet.com, ad password) into the Router. These fields appear 'automatically' if I choose the PPPoE option, but the system still will not work. If I choose the 'Dynamic IP Address' option (which I THINK is the one I should choose for BT Broadband?), I can not find anywhere to slot in these settings.
I fear I am maybe just a basketcase and that, to configure this kit, you really need to work with computers or be a real enthusiast. Sadly, I'm neither.
If any one can provide me with a list of instructions, I will pay good money for that. Otherwise, I guess we just give up as a remote effort.
You need to realise that I'm just an ordinary, non-technical punter; out of necessity, I know how to find & change an IP address, but I'm pretty much bluffing at that stage, never mind beyond. But I can follow clear instructions, in to follow English ('back end', 'front end' ? I guess this means LAN and WAN or visa versa).
Anyway, I have pretty much given up on this; and will probably just go out and buy a combined ADSL Wireless Router. Any recommendations? (I can probably just take my D-Link DI 624+ back for a refund).
It could well just be me being thick / stupid, but I simply can not manage to configure both devices at the same time:
* I have tried changing the IP address of each device, keeping one on 192.168.0.1, but I can never then configure the modem; I can only configure the modem when I strip the D-Link out again;
* In concept, I think I SHOULD be able to continue to use my existing Modem in router mode and, as you mentioned, continue to use it as the DHCP Server; and really just add the router in as a wireless facility;
* I have punched lots & lots of IP numbers in, both LAN and WAN, and have covered many possible combinations;
I realsie that it is probably me that is fault but what 'joe public' really needs is a simple set of instructions that says, for your particular kit, in very clear & specific terms:
1. Do this first;
2. Then this;
3. Change the IP address of KitA to x;
4. Change the IP address of KitB to y;
In theory, I think the modem in 'modem mode' does not have an IP address; it is just a modem. But I have (I think) tried setting the modem to 192.168.0.2 (and other numbers).
Maybe I was close in 'modem mode'; cos then the set wizard should work. The major problem was plugging my BT Internet details ([email protected]@btinternet.com, ad password) into the Router. These fields appear 'automatically' if I choose the PPPoE option, but the system still will not work. If I choose the 'Dynamic IP Address' option (which I THINK is the one I should choose for BT Broadband?), I can not find anywhere to slot in these settings.
I fear I am maybe just a basketcase and that, to configure this kit, you really need to work with computers or be a real enthusiast. Sadly, I'm neither.
If any one can provide me with a list of instructions, I will pay good money for that. Otherwise, I guess we just give up as a remote effort.
By the way, I have also tried taking the power off both the modem (a common trick with NetGear (all?) modems), and the D-Link Router.
Coulterp, I did try to follow your instructions (and your cash10). But had trouble with the 3rd para - "On the LAN side...192.168.1.0" - it would not allow me to use that number (invalid or something). I guess you might have meant 192.168.0.1 instead. Anyway, I tried both.
Anyway, many thanks for your efforts, both of you.
David
Coulterp, I did try to follow your instructions (and your cash10). But had trouble with the 3rd para - "On the LAN side...192.168.1.0" - it would not allow me to use that number (invalid or something). I guess you might have meant 192.168.0.1 instead. Anyway, I tried both.
Anyway, many thanks for your efforts, both of you.
David
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