Are there different types of wireless Routers ?

exup

im just wondering if the cables are in the right ports. you may be accidently bypassing the router - the modem itself should attach to the router in a seperate port to the side of the "switch" ports. if it is a router with 4 port switch then these ports will be grouped closely together in a line . and yes that is the same design as mine -

niceday999

son writing this
yes there is a port on its own to the left of the four other ports i have the ethernet going from the modem to the port on its own in the router then the other cable going from port1 in the router to the pc.

exup

OK so on the front of your router hopefully there should be 7 lights
the first should be for power - then wireless - 4 lights grouped for each port - then the ethernet status.
if you have one PC in port 1 then the lights should be on in this order
on - - on - - on/off/off/off << (any one of these 4 may be on)- - on.

niceday999

looking now hang on

niceday999

we have no lights on at port 1,2,3 or 4 or the ethernet because its not plugged in at all to anything. we have a cable going straight from the modem to the pc as we were not able to even get on the desk top if we plugged in the wireless
son is saying we need to try tomorrow ( he is going to bed now, for college in morn ) to get the router running again

exup

OK may need to try a full reset - if the router is ON hold down the button which is on the back of the unit (there should only be one its about 2 mm across) you need to hold it down for about 30 seconds at least.

Once the router has reset to factory turn it off and plug the cables back in - modem and PC - dont worry about wireless yet - just go for cable connections

niceday999

exup wrote: »

which other lights are on?

I really appreciate you taking the time to help me.....
the problem is getting all 3 computers going on the wireless......
i now have the modem going straigh to the pc as at least we have one pc working......

exup

niceday999 wrote: »

I really appreciate you taking the time to help me.....
the problem is getting all 3 computers going on the wireless......
i now have the modem going straigh to the pc as at least we have one pc working......

no problem its good practice for me . . sorry edited my last post - may need to recheck it for the reset

niceday999

i have pressed the reset button so will try the linksy again tomorrow "wireless"
i am working til 7 tomorrow night so will be posting again after that hopefully with good news or more drama if i cant get it sorted......

DCFC79

niceday999 wrote: »

If i googled " wireless adaptor for xbox 360" would i get one that would be suitable.
sorry but i didnt know you could get this.i

niceguy

this is it,

http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/719752/Official-Xbox-360-Wireless-Network-Adapter/Product.html
its a bit pricey mind but you might be able to find 1 cheaper or find a 2nd hand 1 from say gamestation, its easy to setup(ive got 1 myself and im it works fine with my router and im on virgin)