router problem

kaza

Phantom_Flan_Flinger wrote: »

Once you log into the router, you start at the 'Router Status' page.

Click on 'Basic Settings' on the left and on that page you'll see a place for your login and password.

Sorry,I dont get how to log into the router Im not able to connect to the web address it gives me so how do I log into the router?

kaza

Pssst wrote: »

Have you checked to make sure your using the right default ip address? Check the router manual.

Alternatively,run a cmd prompt and type ipconfig ENTER.

What does it say for default gateway ?

80.47.140.221 on tiscali but on wireless network its blank (maybe because im on my old modem now?)

Phantom_Flan_Flinger

Ah sorry, I'd read wrongly that you'd already managed to connect to the router.

As above you need to get the laptop to use the ethernet connection.

kaza

Phantom_Flan_Flinger wrote: »

Ah sorry, I'd read wrongly that you'd already managed to connect to the router.

As above you need to get the laptop to use the ethernet connection.

so should i have the wireless connection switched off?

sorry im useless at this

Phantom_Flan_Flinger

kaza wrote: »

so should i have the wireless connection switched off?

To be truthful I don't know. I set up my router from my desktop.

Can anyone else clarify?

FireFox

Yep. It will be trying to connect to your Netgear using the wireless connection which isn't set up yet. You need to connect using the ethernet cable to set up the router first.


Did the router not come with an installation CD to help you with the set up?

[Deleted User]

Look on the bottom of the router and they normally supply router login details.

Typically either http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1 will get you to the login page.

You'll then be asked admin credentials, typically these are simply admin and password. Again check the bottom of your router for a sticker.

Once logged in look for a Setup Wizard to configure the connection for you.

If I were you I'd do all the above connected to the router using an ethernet cable. I'd also disable the wireless for now, is there a button on your laptop with a wireless symbol? If not you can right click the wireless connection (within Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections). Remember to enable it again once everything is setup.

Finally you'll want to setup WPA or WPA2 security and change the admin password to the router. If you need assistance at this stage just say...

kaza

Deleted_User wrote: »

Look on the bottom of the router and they normally supply router login details.

Typically either http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1 will get you to the login page.

Do I do this useing my old modem, because im not getting anywhere?

You'll then be asked admin credentials, typically these are simply admin and password. Again check the bottom of your router for a sticker.

Once logged in look for a Setup Wizard to configure the connection for you.

If I were you I'd do all the above connected to the router using an ethernet cable. I'd also disable the wireless for now, is there a button on your laptop with a wireless symbol? If not you can right click the wireless connection (within Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections). Remember to enable it again once everything is setup.

Finally you'll want to setup WPA or WPA2 security and change the admin password to the router. If you need assistance at this stage just say...

Do I do this connecting to the internet with the old modem in use?

espresso

kaza wrote: »

Do I do this connecting to the internet with the old modem in use?

Connect the new router using the Ethernet cable and leave it connected.

You can until you have configured your new router, leave your old modem connected so that you can get advice on here.

Obviously when you want to connect to your ISP with the new router after you have configured it with your username/password etc. you will need to disconnect the phone cable from the modem and connect it to the new router.

Your new router will not connect to the net until you have configured it.

While the new router is connected do, ipconfig /all as post #11 and post the results.

penrhyn

Some laptops disable the network connection when they are on battery power.
Can you check if yours is enabled.
If you are using Windows XP click start, show all connections and look for the LAN High speed internet connection and check its status. If its disabled, enable it and try your router connection again.

https://www.routerlogin.com