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CPUfool · 08-04-2007, 03:46

I just noticed that.

The good news is, after about 2 hours of set up and a call to linksys, I have both PC and PS3 online.

Thanks a mint to all of the people that took the time to give me advice.

---------- Post added at 20:46 ---------- Previous post was at 20:02 ----------

For anyone that's having the same problem.

1st: make sure you purchase the correct item: Router instead of a Hub.
2nd: I'm running Windows Vista Home w/ a Comcast Cable internet connection
3rd: unplug cable modem (remove battery if needed) from the wall outlet
unplug ethernet cord leading from modem to PC
plug that ethernet cord from back of PC into Router (mine is marked INTERNET)
attach enclosed cord from router (one of the free ports with a number above it) to your PC
attach another ethernet cord from router (second free port with a number above it) into your PS3
4th: Plug modem back into wall, plug router into the wall
5th: run router's set-up CD (Windows Vista gave me fits with this, but a linksys operator was able to trouble shoot.)

I was told to hit the start button on my task bar and in the search field, I entered the word: command
That brought up a black box with some text. I was told to type in: ipconfig
Once that ran, I was told to type in ping (space) 168.245.1.1 (router's default IP address)
Closed that black box

Based on my situation the router needs to clone your MAC address. So the operator had me enter the default IP address of the router into the address bar of an explorer page.

I had a ton of trouble with this, since my Internet service would not work after connecting the router. I simply reset the router, (held in reset button for 30 seconds) opened an explorer page and entered the router's default IP address into the address bar ( ex: 168.245.1.1) It worked, and I didn't complain!

I was prompted by a pop up to enter an account name and password. Leave the account name BLANK and enter ADMIN as the password.

That brought up a set up page for the router. Once there, I clicked on the "MAC Address Clone" link on the top of the page.

Once there, I had to "enable" the Mac Clone service by toggling a dialog box. Once I selected enable, the Mac address auto-filled and I pressed the "Clone your PC MAC" button.

After that, I minimized that screen and opened a new internet explorer page and was online.

I then checked the online status on the PS3 and I was signed in.

Hopefully that helps and doesn't confuse anyone.

08-04-2007, 03:46	#13
CPUfool Inactive Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7	Re: PLEASE HELP - My router won't keep my CPU & PS3 connected... I just noticed that. The good news is, after about 2 hours of set up and a call to linksys, I have both PC and PS3 online. Thanks a mint to all of the people that took the time to give me advice. ---------- Post added at 20:46 ---------- Previous post was at 20:02 ---------- For anyone that's having the same problem. 1st: make sure you purchase the correct item: Router instead of a Hub. 2nd: I'm running Windows Vista Home w/ a Comcast Cable internet connection 3rd: unplug cable modem (remove battery if needed) from the wall outlet unplug ethernet cord leading from modem to PC plug that ethernet cord from back of PC into Router (mine is marked INTERNET) attach enclosed cord from router (one of the free ports with a number above it) to your PC attach another ethernet cord from router (second free port with a number above it) into your PS3 4th: Plug modem back into wall, plug router into the wall 5th: run router's set-up CD (Windows Vista gave me fits with this, but a linksys operator was able to trouble shoot.) I was told to hit the start button on my task bar and in the search field, I entered the word: command That brought up a black box with some text. I was told to type in: ipconfig Once that ran, I was told to type in ping (space) 168.245.1.1 (router's default IP address) Closed that black box Based on my situation the router needs to clone your MAC address. So the operator had me enter the default IP address of the router into the address bar of an explorer page. I had a ton of trouble with this, since my Internet service would not work after connecting the router. I simply reset the router, (held in reset button for 30 seconds) opened an explorer page and entered the router's default IP address into the address bar ( ex: 168.245.1.1) It worked, and I didn't complain! I was prompted by a pop up to enter an account name and password. Leave the account name BLANK and enter ADMIN as the password. That brought up a set up page for the router. Once there, I clicked on the "MAC Address Clone" link on the top of the page. Once there, I had to "enable" the Mac Clone service by toggling a dialog box. Once I selected enable, the Mac address auto-filled and I pressed the "Clone your PC MAC" button. After that, I minimized that screen and opened a new internet explorer page and was online. I then checked the online status on the PS3 and I was signed in. Hopefully that helps and doesn't confuse anyone.