D-link trouble

MercilessKiller

Heh ICEband, it's recommended that when you first set up the router you do it through plugging an ethernet cable into port 1 on the router, and sticking that into your pc. You then configure the router and wireless part, remove the cable, activate wireless on the pc and vwala.

Your ADSL Router is acting as a MODEM as well as the Router so you dont need the modem anymore. Store it away somewhere safe but its not needed now.

For your information, any ADSL connection that requires a BT Line, uses a BT Line. The other type of broadband connections is Cable which doesnt need a modem. Indeed with Talk Talk you are using a BT Line and you have an ADSL Connection, so you need to set up ADSL properly on the router by following the book.

HTH

cledor

Most such routers allow wired and wireless connectivity, and the suggested connection method is that any (up to 4) computers near enough will use the Ethernet ports on the back of the router, the other computers use the wireless (WIFI) access.

The sure way to setup such a router is for it to be connected by Ethernet to a computer. Once the configuration is completed and internet access is achieved, you start using the wireless.

There's a sticky on this subject at the beginning of this forum, this covers several aspects of wireless networking and securing your network.

ICEband_2

MercilessKiller wrote: »

Heh ICEband, it's recommended that when you first set up the router you do it through plugging an ethernet cable into port 1 on the router, and sticking that into your pc. You then configure the router and wireless part, remove the cable, activate wireless on the pc and vwala.

Your ADSL Router is acting as a MODEM as well as the Router so you dont need the modem anymore. Store it away somewhere safe but its not needed now.

For your information, any ADSL connection that requires a BT Line, uses a BT Line. The other type of broadband connections is Cable which doesnt need a modem. Indeed with Talk Talk you are using a BT Line and you have an ADSL Connection, so you need to set up ADSL properly on the router by following the book.

HTH

didn't bleedin well tell me any of that in the so called manual - where's that rolling eyes smilie.

Thanks for all the help and info, I'll start all over again tomorrow and let you know what happens..........if I can connect again, that is

ICEband_2

cledor wrote: »

Most such routers allow wired and wireless connectivity, and the suggested connection method is that any (up to 4) computers near enough will use the Ethernet ports on the back of the router, the other computers use the wireless (WIFI) access.

The sure way to setup such a router is for it to be connected by Ethernet to a computer. Once the configuration is completed and internet access is achieved, you start using the wireless.

There's a sticky on this subject at the beginning of this forum, this covers several aspects of wireless networking and securing your network.

I started reading that sticky, it gave me a headache LOL

ICEband_2

you know, I've asked about this problem on a few techy sites and got nowhere, I come on here to post about bank charges and notice this forum, and get more help than ever. :beer:

cledor

To avoid the hassle of moving the PC to your other room, try connecting the router at the extension socket, this might still work. If it does work, you can then plug your PC by Ethernet to the back of the router and complete the setting up.

If you have issues specific to the TalkTalk connection itself, another good place for posting your queries is on the TalkTalk forum of the Thinkbroadband website. There is someone from TalkTalk 2nd line support on there and he's very helpful. See http://bbs.adslguide.org.uk/postlist.php?Cat=&Board=talktalk

MercilessKiller

ICEband wrote: »

you know, I've asked about this problem on a few techy sites and got nowhere, I come on here to post about bank charges and notice this forum, and get more help than ever. :beer:

Theres about 4 or 5 regular teccie posters on the forum who kind of take different topics. If we dont know an answer though we usually google to find one Always here to help!

ICEband_2

well, it's sorted :j

it's taken a while cos we're having some work done on the house, but it turns out all I needed to do was to unplug the modem
Luckily I didn't need to take my PC downstairs, I've got poorly thumbs at the moemnt so didn't fancy carrying it around. (must remember not to go hitch-hiking)

Thanks for all your help guys.:T