Problems hooking up my router to my dsl modem

ok, first off I have a emachines computer running on windows millenium edition. A westell dsl modem model 6100, and a linksys wireless G 2.4ghz broadband router model number wrt54gs version 6. all this connects to a 3com etherlink xl 10/100 pci tx NIC model number 3C905B-TX. Lastnight I searched for any and all help I could find to install this router due to the multiple problems I had trying to get it all to work together, just as I finally got it working 5 hours later, it was bed time and I shut it all down. I woke in the morning to use the computer and was heavily irritated to find myself back at no internet connection and was unable to get any of this equipment to work again. Now finally after I restored my computers operating system and resetting my dsl modem, I have internet again. I just bought this router and I am very disappointed in how difficult it has been. If anyone could help me on installing this, give me details on exactly what to change, or do to make this work, I would be very grateful. I am aware of the issues between westell modems, verizon dsl and linksys routers. From what I have read its almost not designed to all work together at all unless you tweak with it forever and ever and never shut your equipment down. Please if anyone can help, give me step by step instructions or your experiences that could help me make it work right, please respond, thank you.

Use this LINK as a reference to configure your router to use a DSL connection. Also go to the linksys web site and make sure your router has the latest firmware. If not download the latest version and update it.
Richard Aichner (Ikester)

Similar Messages

Problems with connecting AirPort Extreme with SBC DSL Modem

We bought the AirPort Express specifically because we were told it was a snap to setup with Windows and DSL. I cannot get it set up. Have Windows Vista, AT&T DSL and a 5100 Speed Stream DSL modem. After a couple of failed attempts, I called AT&T support for help and was told to make a change to the settings on the DSL modem. Still didn't help. When I gave up on the AP Ex and tried connecting the DSL cable directly to the computer, I couldn't get connected to the internet at all so spent another hour on the phone with AT&T support to get things working. Second support person told me that the suggestion I was given was wrong but it is on the 5100 Speed Stream support page so I'm not sure. Thanks for any suggestions.

Thank you so much for your help. I tried those settings but the connection didn't work. However, it is working by leaving some of the default settings. See the underlined settings below.
That leaves me with other questions:
1) But what are the conquences of those settings?
2) How do I determine if I have a secure network? (other than the computer, don't have any other wireless devices to check though we are planning to purchase one in the future). When I check on the windows network
center, everything is "off" except password protected sharing. I was hoping to see a security-enabled network identification for this new network somewhere.
2b) I set up wireless security WPA/WPA2 Personal but not a guest network (yet).
3) A problem (amber light) was discovered because:
Allow Setup over WAN was checked. For now, I ignored the warning for now but think I need to change it.
4) under the AirPort Utility/Summary page, what should the IP address be? It is completely different than the IP address for the DSL modem.
5) The reason I didn't set up a guest network yet was when I originally tried to set it when when "Connection Sharing" was set to Off (Bridge Mode) - as suggested - I received a warning that Guest network requires that this AP Express needs to be set to share a public IP address uding NAT/DHCP.
Sorry for the very basic questions. This obviously is my first attempt at setting up a wireless router.
And thanks for any help.
To set up the AXn as a "bridge," using the AirPort Utility, either connect to the AXn's wireless network or temporarily connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the Ethernet port of the AXn, and then, try these settings:
AirPort Utility > Select the AXn > Manual Setup > AirPort > Wireless tab
Wireless Mode: Create a wireless network
Network Name: <enter the desired Network Name or SSID>
Radio Mode: 802.11n (802.11b/g compatible) Set to automatic instead (and finding 80211a)
Channel: Automatic
Internet > Internet Connection
Connect Using: Ethernet
Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
Ethernet WAN Port: Automatic (Default)
Connection Sharing: Off (Bridge Mode) Set to share a public address

CHANGING IP ADDRESS OF A LAPTOP AFTER CHANGING IP ADDRESS OF WIRELESS ROUTER CONNECTED TO DSL MODEM

DO YOU HAVE TO CHANGE TO CHANGE THE IP ADDRESS OF THE LAPTOP CONNECTED WIRELESS AFTER CHANGING THE WIRELESS ROUTER'S IP ADDRESS TO 192.168,2,1 BECAUSE DSL MODEM USES 192.168.1.1, THE WIRELESS ROUTER IS IN A DIFFERENT SUBNET FROM THE DSL MODEM

Your laptop will find the correct IP address automatically.
Greetings from Northern Ontario, Canada

WIreless Router WRT54GS and DSL Modem

I'm going fo a week of trying without any success in configuring my wireless net at home. The modem is ok, configured by my ISP and gives me Internet easily when I attach the cable diretcly to my notebook. However, when I put the Linksys router in between it never works, neither wired, nor wireless.
I've tried a lot of things, including change the modem from router to bridge (when I turned it to bridge it never worked, forcing me to go back to the routing mode). So, the modem is already doing the authentication, it's configured as PPPoe. What I need is to make the Router only do the job of transmit is wirelessly, and that is what I'm not achieving.
note: My OS is Windows XP and the router lights it all normally when connected. I even see the wireless network broadcasted with the name I chose and excellent signal, but even if I succeed in conecting to it, I can't navigate at all.
note 2: I've tried the Linksys CD and the Easy Link Advisor, and both failed before completing the installation. The Easy link couldn't see the modem. The cd always stopped while trying to configure or to acess the Internet.
I beg for someone to solve this cause for the first time in my life I'm considering pay for some tech to resolve this.

well, can u pls tell who is ur isp??
try to config the router manually instead of using cd---reset router---open setup page---check Internet IP Address in Status page
if ip: 192.168.x.x, then, in the WRT54GS, local page change the local ip to: 192.168.2.1---power cycle entire n/w---this should work
pls check this 1st, and let us know---we can proceed further from there

Using Westell 7500 DSL Modem as Secondary Router with Actiontec Router?

Hi, I had just recently switched to Verizon FiOS internet from Verizon DSL service, and I'm happy with the service so far. But I have found the range of the Actiontec router to fall short of what I need it to be. I was wondering whether anyone here has tried repurposing the Westell 7500 modem as a secondary router?
I spent the better part of two days looking up ways to do this and couldn't find anything regarding my specific situation. I know one can repurpose a DSL modem as a router to be used with a cable internet modem (have not done this myself), and I also stumbled upon this FAQ (http://www.dslreports.com/faq/12506) on how to connect a secondary router to the Actiontec router. However I couldn't find anything specifically regarding the Westell modem. I've tweaked many settings in the modem without success.
Is this even possible?
Thank you.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

#1 You logged into your primary router, found the DHCP range, and re-adjusted it as need be (From step 1 to step 5) of http://www.dslreports.com/faq/12506 ?
#2 If not, do that first.
#3 If so, great.
If the Westell is using the Red and Black Firmware - In the Westell..
a) Select the My Network icon, then select Network Connections from the left menu.
b) On the Broadband Connection screen, click the word LAN
c) On the next screen remove the checkmark from Private LAN DHCP Server enable.
d) Where it says Modem IP Address, make that IP Address outside of the primary router's DHCP Server Range.
For exampe if the Primary router's IP Address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.11, the Ending IP Address is 192.168.1.254 - then you could make the secondary router's LAN IP 192.168.1.2
e) Click Apply or Save Settings.
As addressed on http://www.dslreports.com/faq/13600
there is also the White and Blue firmware.
If your Westell looks more like the sample screens that you see at
http://myplace.frontier.com/~paradise.cowgirl/6100.htm
Then
a) In the Westell select Configuration and select Private LAN Connection.
b) Uncheck Private LAN DHCP Server Enable
c) Where it says Modem IP Address, make that IP Address outside of the primary router's DHCP Server Range.
For exampe if the Primary router's IP Address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.11, the Ending IP Address is 192.168.1.254 - then you could make the secondary router's LAN IP 192.168.1.2
d) Click Apply or Save Settings.
Please note this only how to convert a router (including a DSL modem) into acting as a Hub/Switch/Wap.
This is not how to use this device as your primary router with any broadband type of device that is not (or can not be) configured to handle the public IP.
For example, not how to have a Westell 6100 be in bridge mode (bridge-bridge, not bridge-routed bridge or not PPPoE) and have your Westell 7500 handle the public IP (bridge-routed bridge or PPPoE).
If you are the original poster (OP) and your issue is solved, please remember to click the "Solution?" button so that others can more easily find it. If anyone has been helpful to you, please show your appreciation by clicking the "Kudos" button.

WRT54G behind a 2wire DSL modem

I just picked up a WRT54G to replace a old Microsoft router I'd been using as a base station for a few years. However when I run the easylink install it doesn't seem to detect the router at all. I have a 2wire gateway DSL modem going to a 8 port switch that my router is connected to (the router is on the far side of the house where I want the wireless), there are a few other PC's plugged into the switch also. I've tried hooking everything in straight to the DSL modem but nothing. Does anyone have any ideas what might be going on here? I don't really want to put the DSL modem into bridged mode for a few different reason.

you may be forced to disable the modem's firewall in order for you to get internect access. i had problems with a 2wire modem. the solution i found was to disable the firewall on the modem...
l. ceron

Setting up the extreme and DSL modem

Hi guys,
just bought and upgraded to the new extreme base station and hooked up to the DSL modem, but couldn't get them to work.
Before, I had the 1st generation airport base station (snow) hooked up to the router and the router to the DSL modem. And now i just want to connect the new extreme base station to the SDL modem (SBC Yahoo)and no router involved. What changes do I have to make? PPoe or DHCP it seems that the extreme base cannnot establish coonection with the modem.
I've tried setting ppoe under system preference, put in my account name and password but it doesn't receive any IP address. Next to the airport signal on top of the screen, it shows a message" negotiate ppoe"
Anyway, I would appreciate if anyone canould point me the right direction before I call apple.
thanks!

What changes do I have to make? PPoe or DHCP...
What settings does your ISP use? What settings did you use on the router you were previously using? Those are the settings you need for the AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS).
I've tried setting ppoe under system preference...
If your ISP requires PPPoE you should enable it on the AEBS but disable it on all of your computers.

DSL Modem will not give me an IP address

I keep getting the amber flashing light when I am connected to my DSL modem. Airport Utility says that I am not getting a Valid IP address from my modem. My Linksys wireless router works fine, I even tried connected my Linksys travel router to my DSL modem and it worked fine. I can't see any obvious ip conflics either. I have read almost every post in this forum and tried everthing with no luck.
I have figured out a work around, if I plug my AE(n) into one of my ethernet ports on my Linksys router it immediatly gets a valid ip and the light turns green and I am conneced to the internet.
I really don't want to be running both routers and wireless networks and would rather plug the AE(n) directly into my DSL modem.
I would be grateful for any ideas.
MBP C2D 2.33 17" Mac OS X (10.4.8) 3gb ram, 160gb HD

I have the same problem, but don't have the benefit of a router workaround.
Two separate flavors of the problem...
1. I have tried manually setting the IP address, and adding subnet/router addresses as well as DNS server addresses. Copied them all from my original AE to the new one. Interestingly the new AE status light will turn green when IP address is configured manually, but can't get to the internet despite the color of the light. When I try to launch Safari or Firefox, it just times out, never getting to the homepage.
2. Went back and configured with DHCP (as I have on the old AE for over a year.) When it restarts, the new AE just sits and stares at me with its blinking amber light. Tried again and ran level 7 debug logging and there's no indication of what went wrong. Just that frustrating blinking amber light and the error message that my base station has an incorrect IP address.
In either case, I can unplug the new AE, reconnect the old and I'm immediately back in business.
Have tried the above after shutting down, unplugging, starting from scratch with every possible permutation I could think of. Still no dice.
Ideas/help??
imac Mac OS X (10.4.8)
imac Mac OS X (10.4.8)

Newbie-2 Mac Laptops, One AE, One Verizon DSL modem, VPN-Set Up?

I have read through the discussions here before I posted, but since I am new to Airport Express (AE) I may have missed the obvious.
Our household has two Mac laptops. I just purchased AE and am trying to figure out how to hook it up with my Verizon DSL modem.
Can I just use an ethernet cable from the DSL modem to AE? Or do I need some kind of switch?
Will two laptops (with Airport cards) be able to connect to the internet at the same time using AE?
One laptop has a VPN for work. Will there be issues with AE and that set up?
Sorry for the dumb questions.

My question is how do I keep my Power PC connected to the DSL modem and set up the AE? There is only one ethernet port out. Do I need a hub?
No. Since the AirPort Express has only a single Ethernet port it can not connect to a broadband connection AND support a wired (Ethernet) client. Using a hub or switch between the broadband modem and AirPort Express will put the AirPort Express's DHCP server in direct conflict with your ISP's DHCP server. Your ISP won't like that.
Your options are:
Replace the AirPort Express with an AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS), or an inexpensive 802.11b/g compliant base station. In addition to the WAN port, the AEBS provides one LAN port (an inexpensive base station will provide 4 or more) for connection to wired (Ethernet) clients.
Place a wired router between the broadband modem and the AirPort Express. Configure the AirPort Express so that the option to distribute IP addresses is DISABLED.

WRT-54GL: DSL Modem won't work in Internet port, but works in other ethernet ports. Help?

To begin, IP addresses for ALL devices on my network are static and manually assigned, no DHCP, in case that matters at all. My problem is that when I plug my DSL modem into the Internet port on the back of my router it doesn't even see the modem and obviously I can't get on the internet. However, I can plug the modem into any of the other Ethernet ports on the router and it sees the modem just fine and I can use the internet. I don't quite understand this. It hasn't caused any problems at all, but I find it strange. This problem has existed with both the stock firmware as well as Tomato firmware. What can I do to get my modem to work through the Internet port instead of the regular ethernet ports? Please take into consideration that I am using the latest Tomato firmware. Thanks all!

Press the reset button on the router for 30 seconds. The Power light will start flashing. Turn the Router and the Modem OFF. Turn the modem ON first, wait for 10 seconds, turn the router ON, wait for 10 seconds, you should be ONLINE !!!
C | EH
linksyshelp.blogspot.com

Ipod touch question DSL Modem ?

sorry for many question but i need to no if i connect Wireless Router to the
DSL Modem can the ipod touch wifi works

Ok thank that is good

WiFi Problems w/ OS X 10.4.11 and Speedport W 502V DSL Modem/Router

We just moved to Germany again, so went to Deutsche Telekom (DT) for Internet/phone access. They sold us a Speedport W 502V DSL Modem/Router with manuals--all in German, as DT does (DT offers NO support in English; some would argue they offer no customer support at all).
Babelfish and I managed to configure a late-model eMac, G4 PowerBook and two iPhones with the DSL router, with pretty good success (sometimes we have intermittent Internet connectivity). Then our household goods were delivered and we unpacked and set up the G4 dual-GHz tower. So...the G4's Airport (not Airport Extreme) "sees" the WLAN and the https://speedport.ip site "sees" the IP address of the G4, but the G4 can't join the network, no matter what I try. It's to the point that I think it's something painfully obvious that I'm missing and I must be too far in the weeds...so now I need fresh eyes on the problem.
I have no computer connected to the Speedport, and wouldn't have thought that was the problem because the other non-physically-connected computers are using the WLAN network. Thanks for any help!

hi kathryn
did it have to be the Telekom, by all means??
anyway, first of all a link to a video where a german comedian writes a letter to steve jobs demanding he chose any carrier but the DTAG for the iPhone distribution in germany - really funny!
http://bit.ly/4B4OdQ
OK, I´m currently downloading the speedport manual from their website and will look through it, in order to see if there´s something in there..
as a first guess I´d try looking at the wireless prefs of that speedport box. I guess it supports by default 802.11a/b/g, whereas the G4 only does 802.11b (the "normal" airport). Try selecting only the 802.11b portion from the speedport (that makes networking somewhat slower for airport express computers, but shoudn´t be a problem since it´s still at least as fast as basic DSL service (11MBit vs 2 or 6 MBit)
cheers
Matt
(german in spain)

DSL Modem and Wireless Router problems

I started to have problems on Tuesday.
My Equipment is:
Dell Precision 870 PC with a Intel Pro network card
Apple IMAC with the Apple Lan connection
Lynksys/Cisco E3000 (Problem started with a Linksys WRT610N router)
Verizon (Actiontec) GT701C DSL modem
I came down to my office and I noticed that the DSL light on my modem was not lit. In the past
this has ment that there is a problem in the Central Office. Later in the day I got hold of Verizon
tech support and we got the DSL running again with the modem connected to either computer.
When I connect the router to the modem and the computers to the router, Dell via wire and Apple
via wireless 5.0 GHz 802.11N inout and restart both the router and the modem, I get connectivity
through the router and the modem but the DSL light on the modem is not lit. After a long period
of time the DSL light may come on then I loose connectivity.
Everything was working correctly til late Monday night/early Tuesday morning.
I have reset both the modem and routers to factory defaults several time. I have a problem when
trying to get connectivity with the moden after setting it up again and it takes me to the Verizon
DSL startup site. Tech support walked me throuogh using the "192.168.1.1/verizon/redirect" and
shutting the redirect off. I then have connectivity as long as the router is not connected.
I thoought the router went so I just installed a new router, the Linksys/Cisco E3000, and I still
have the DSL light problem.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Having both routers the same IP address is a little bit confusing, but possible since each router creates it's own subnet and provides full PNAT support. Actiontec DSL modem has to have DHCP enabled since Linksys WAN (not LAN) port should be connected to one of 4 Actiontec LAN ports. Linksys should not have any configuration setup in regards of your WAN account. Just set it to dynamic address. In ohter words:
1. RJ-11 connect to Actiontec mode/router.
2. Actiontec modem should be configured to acquire an IP address from Verizon and to provide all authentication info to Verizon.
3. Actiontec modem should be configured to allow clients to acquire dynamic IP addresses -- DHCP enabled.
4. Linsys WAN (not LAN!) port should be connected to Actiontec LAN port.
5. Linksys should be configured to acquire dynamic IP address and no authentifacations.
6. Configure Linksys to be DHCP enabled or you can use static IP addresss if you want.
7. Wireless devices would be connected to Linksys and on the way to the Internet addresses would go through double NAT conversions. Any wired device connected to Linksys would have similar features. Any device connected to Linksys should be able to connect 192.168.1.1 assigned to Linksys, but not to Actiontec.
8. To be able to connect Linksys and Actiontec would no be able to communicate unless you split 192.168.1.0/24 into smaller subnets and set specific routes in the table. But even you do so you will not be able to access 192.168.1.1 accross subnets boundary.
Hope it helps.

Best Router with DSL Modem for use with AT&T DSL and Airport Express?

I recently had my old 2WIRE from AT&T DSL service die, so purchased a new 2WIRE 2701HG-B. My old 2WIRE worked with my Airport Express, which is hooked up to my DVR for DirecTV use. The new 2WIRE apparently is not compatible with the Airport Express, so I returned it and purchased a NetGear Wireless-N 300 Router with DSL modem. While this one does work with the Airport Express setup, it runs very slow. This router has mediocre reviews, so I'd like to find a better one.
I'd appreciate any suggestions for a Router w Modem that would work best with my AT&T DSL and Airport Express (802.11n) within the $100 - $150 price range. Thanks!

Configure the Express as a bridge: Connect via "Ethernet", and set Connection Sharing to "off (bridge mode)".
The switches ought not to be a problem, and I don't know why your router froze. The Express is simply another wired client, just like a computer might be.
do I turn off DHCP on the router,
No. Something has to provide routing functions so leave the Linksys alone.

How to configure WRT350N as a router in a network wih a DSL modem/router

Hi,
I'll really appreciate if somebody please could give me some help.
The problem is that I have a Dlink DSL-2640B modem/router AND a Linksys WRT350N router, what I want to do is how to configure them so they both are in the same network, and the WRT350N has access to internet and the computers connected to the DSL-2640B.
Is that possible?....OR...the other option I was thinking was leave the DSL-2640B as a modem only, and have the WRT350 make all the routing wired and wireless.
I'll really appreciate your comments.
Regards.

As per my knowledge it is better to use the wireless router to provide connection to wired & wireless computers. Leave the DSL2640B as a modem, connected to internet port on wireless router.

Problems hooking up my router to my dsl modem

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for