I cannot Access Linksys router

edited June 2010 in Science & Tech
Whenever I try to connect to 192.168.1.1 I am always redirect to my Zyxel box. I can sign into the Zyxel box fine but I want to access my WRT54g Linksys router. I really stuck atm.

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  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Try 192.168.0.1, 192.168.10.1, or 10.1.1.1.
  • edited June 2010
    Thrax wrote:
    Try 192.168.0.1, 192.168.10.1, or 10.1.1.1.

    None of them worked, it timed out or was unable to connect. Any other suggestions?
  • ardichokeardichoke Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Perhaps this is a silly question, but you are connected directly to your Linksys router and not to the zyxel box, correct?
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Welcome to Icrontic :)

    I think a key question is how is your network setup. So...

    What function does the zyxel box provide? Fixed Internet access perhaps?

    Assuming the above.. does the linksys provide a wifi hotspot function?

    How are they wired together?
  • edited June 2010
    I added a picture attachment so you can see the set up.

    The linksys is connected to the zyxel box by the red wire. The gray wire is going to a desktop.
  • kryystkryyst Ontario, Canada
    edited June 2010
    If your zylex modem is 192.168.1.1 Linksys box should be 192.168.1.2
  • edited June 2010
    kryyst wrote:
    If your zylex modem is 192.168.1.1 Linksys box should be 192.168.1.2

    Thats what I thought but it doesn't load anything. I'm really confused -.-
  • RyderRyder Kalamazoo, Mi Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Light,

    The way you have things set up, your Linksys is not acting as a router. Unplug the Red cable and then access 192.168.1.1, it will be your Linksys.

    Setup the Linksys with a different IP scheme than 192.168.1.1, use 192.168.2.1 for instance.

    Then, after that is done, plug the red cable into the single port (the one by itself) on the Linksys.
  • edited June 2010
    RyderOCZ wrote:
    Light,

    The way you have things set up, your Linksys is not acting as a router. Unplug the Red cable and then access 192.168.1.1, it will be your Linksys.

    Setup the Linksys with a different IP scheme than 192.168.1.1, use 192.168.2.1 for instance.

    Then, after that is done, plug the red cable into the single port (the one by itself) on the Linksys.

    I see but im afaird of messing things up. I have a old linksys router ( dunno why ... my brother has set up this network ) is it possible for me to connect that to the current linksys box ? and use it as a router?
  • ardichokeardichoke Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Your brother set it up wrong. The way that Ryder is telling you to do this is the correct way to set it up. I suggest following his instructions.
  • edited June 2010
    I just need to change the ip to 192.168.2.1 and plug red wire into the farthest left port and it will work as a router? Can anything go horrible wrong? If I lose my internet i'll die :O
  • ardichokeardichoke Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Something could always go horribly wrong. I mean, you could be struck by lightning. As far as making the changes that Ryder outlined though, no, nothing should go horribly wrong (unless you consider your router functioning as it should have been the whole time horribly wrong). Just to give you clear steps for what you need to do here.

    1) Unplug the red cable from the Linksys
    2) Log into the Linksys which should now be reachable at 192.168.1.1 (if it isn't, try refreshing your IP)
    3) Change the Linksys network from 192.168.1.x to 192.168.2.x
    4) Plug the red cable into the far left port of the Linksys (this is the WAN or Internet port of your router, the other 4 ports are your LAN ports, your internet connection should never have been plugged into your LAN ports as this essentially made your $60 Linksys router function the same as a $10 ethernet switch, no routing was actually being performed)
    5) You might need to refresh your network connection on your computer again and/or reset the Linksys router for all the changes to pick up, but you will now actually be using the Linksys router as intended.

    I should point out that most of these steps were probably covered in the Linksys "quick setup guide" which came packaged with the router. This is one of those cases where 10 minutes with the manual could have saved a lot of time down the line.
  • edited June 2010
    I just tried it there but .... I disconnected red wire and then tried to access 192.168.1.1 but I couldn't (timed out)... Can you tell me how to refresh my IP ? Then i'll try again =)

    Or should I turn my router off and on then see if i can access it? I am sooo sorry for dragging this out!
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    How to refresh your IP:

    Start menu, type "run" into the run bar (without the double quotes). Then when a little black command line window will open. Type "ipconfig /release" and press enter. It will say that your ip address has been released. Now type "ipconfig /renew" and press enter. It will think and do stuff for a little while and then you will have a new IP address assigned.

    Try that :)

    And believe me in Icrontic terms, this Is far from being dragged out. You are just being cautious and learning along the way.
  • edited June 2010
    Hmm, I ran into another problem. As I attempted to /renew my ip after releasing it. It says

    " An error occurred while renewing interface Local Area Connection : unable to contact your DHCP Server. Request timed out. "

    I am more confused then ever. What would cause this problem????
  • KwitkoKwitko Sheriff of Banning (Retired) By the thing near the stuff Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    First, make sure the red cable is plugged into the router port marked "Internet." Next, shut down and unplug everything. First plug in the Xyzel and wait for a steady DSL light. Next, plug in the router. Wait 1 minute. Finally, turn on your PC. See if that gives you a new IP.
  • edited June 2010
    Kwitko wrote:
    First, make sure the red cable is plugged into the router port marked "Internet." Next, shut down and unplug everything. First plug in the Xyzel and wait for a steady DSL light. Next, plug in the router. Wait 1 minute. Finally, turn on your PC. See if that gives you a new IP.

    Tried that but I still couldnt get onto 192.168.1.1 -.- Im locked out of a box thats right beside me !
  • KwitkoKwitko Sheriff of Banning (Retired) By the thing near the stuff Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    I think it's time for a factory reset. Hold the reset button for 30 seconds, then try logging in.
  • edited June 2010
    Kwitko wrote:
    I think it's time for a factory reset. Hold the reset button for 30 seconds, then try logging in.

    Okay ill try that. What settings need to be changed when i access it?

    Just change the ip to 192.168.2.1 and plug red wire into the internet port... and thats all? Then I have interent :P?
  • KwitkoKwitko Sheriff of Banning (Retired) By the thing near the stuff Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    I don't think you need to change your IP. Also, make sure your PC is set to obtain an IP address automatically: Start > Control Panel > Network Settings > Local Area Connection > Support. Address Type should show "Assigned by DHCP."
  • SnarkasmSnarkasm Madison, WI Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Seth, he's trying to access two boxes that are both set up, by default, to use 192.168.1.1. He does need to change the Linksys' IP to start in the 192.168.2.x range.
  • edited June 2010
    Kwitko wrote:
    I think it's time for a factory reset. Hold the reset button for 30 seconds, then try logging in.

    I did this and logged into my linksys :D Then changed the ip to 192.168.2.1 , renamed it ect... pluged red wire into internet port and it worked!

    I just want to thank you guys alot :D I finally am getting my money's worth !!! :D:D:D:D:D::D:D ! Icrontic forums are great :D Thanks again everyone who help:D
  • edited June 2010
    Ehh... could you guys help me open a port now? I am trying to open the port :25565. I have done all i am suppose to do. But when i check it with portforward.com it says it is closed, how do i open it? I thought it was as easy as type in port name and ip address of the computer? what am i missing this time?
  • SnarkasmSnarkasm Madison, WI Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Make sure you still have the same internal IP - you can use DHCP reservation to lock a specific MAC address to a specific internal IP. After that, go to the port forwarding page and plug in your IP or device and the port you want opened. If it still doesn't open, it might mean your other device is blocking it.
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