help with wireless network

sfleurietsfleuriet Texas New
edited June 2005 in Science & Tech
first of all, heres my setup: Speedstream DSL modem, going to a 2wire 4-port router, 2 computers wired out from the 2wire, and then a Linksys BEFW11S4 plugged into the 2wire.

I'm trying to get 2 laptops to connect thru the new linksys router. I have got them configured (im pretty sure), and it says Connected on both laptops. On both laptops, I CAN go to the Linksys router settings (192.168.1.1), but I can't go to any websites!! Please help me get this configured.

oh also- wired connection thru the linksys did work before, but now it doesnt :scratch:

Comments

  • szigsszigs
    edited June 2005
    Where is the <Wan> wire connected from the Cable Modem? Is it still in the ROUTER in the LINKSYS?

    It should be in the Linksys.
    The ROUTER wire should be connected into a lan port of the Linksys.
    If the Wan wire is in the Linksys then try rebooting the Cable Modem, this will allow the Status page on the Linksys to update with the Wan settings

    Where is DHCP enabled? It sould be at the Linksys and not at the router. Also are you using DHCP or Static IP? Change to DCHP in the NIC settings.
  • sfleurietsfleuriet Texas New
    edited June 2005
    ah sorry i left this here- i have figured it out. Thanks!
  • CanadianLoonieCanadianLoonie
    edited June 2005
    Since this thread is fresh and on topic with what I'm about to ask, I'll hijack it...

    I'm new to setting up a wireless network, and I've read up on the board that to secure the network, one has to use WEP, MAC filitering, and diable SSID.

    But with no previous wireless networking experience, how do I go about doing that?

    :scratch:
  • sfleurietsfleuriet Texas New
    edited June 2005
    all you really need to do is add a WEP 64-bit code, so not just anyone can get on it. Just go into your router settings and change it. What brand/model router do you have? I can tell you exactly how to get into it.
  • CanadianLoonieCanadianLoonie
    edited June 2005
    This one:

    http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=544
  • sfleurietsfleuriet Texas New
    edited June 2005
    wow thats the exact same one as I have lol what are the chances... anyways just go into your browser and type in http://192.168.1.1 and you'll get a login screen. Leave the username blank, and type in admin as the password. You will then be logged into the router settings.

    Click on the Wireless tab, and then the Wireless Security tab. Enable, and then select WEP security mode. Under WEP Key 1, type a 10-digit hex code. (letters A-F, numbers 0-9). EX: 12345abcde Then click Save Settings at the bottom, and you're all set. (Refer to the picture below)

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  • CanadianLoonieCanadianLoonie
    edited June 2005
    Actually I didn't read you first post close enough...

    The router isn't mine and the even more clueless friend couldn't get the wireless working in the first place!
    I'm just hoping that they haven't played around with the router and changed the password and forgotten about it...

    How about MAC filitering and disabling SSID?
    Can you please teach me now so I won't have to come back in the future and ask again?
  • JChretienJChretien Vancouver, BC, Canada
    edited June 2005
    // lol its canadianloonie and hes not dead! omfg ;D

    dont mind me ^^
  • CanadianLoonieCanadianLoonie
    edited June 2005
    So how about coming over and taking mcwc's turbocharger back so he can bolt it onto his Volvo?
  • sfleurietsfleuriet Texas New
    edited June 2005
    ok.. lets have our personal conversations later at the beauty parlor.

    back to routers- if he forgets the password, just hold down the reset button on the back of the router for about 10 seconds, and its all back to factory settings. (blank username, password= admin)
  • CanadianLoonieCanadianLoonie
    edited June 2005
    If that procedure is common knowledge, what's the point of securing it with a password?
  • deicistdeicist Manchester, UK
    edited June 2005
    The password is there to prevent unauthorized remote access ie: someone getting on to your router from the internet, not prevent physical access.
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