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Raistlin · 02-12-2007, 10:54

If you connect your PC directly to the Modem can you get an Internet connection that way?

I'm assuming that you have a Cable Modem and not an ADSL one. I'm also assuming that you're attempting to connect via the Ethernet connection to the router, and not wirelessly at this stage.

Generally speaking, the discs that come with these routers are junk and do nothing other than configure the network adaptor on your PC. That shouldn't need any reconfiguring at all, if you're using a Cable Modem then the settings (generally speaking) should work on either.

1. Assuming that you had everything working ok before, connect the PC directly to the Modem and check that you still have a working Internet connection
2. Reset the router to its factory settings (follow the instructions supplied for that)
3. Turn the power off to everything
4. Connect everything together (Modem > Router > PC)
5. Turn the power on the to Modem, count to 30
6. Turn the power on to the router, count to 30
7. Boot your PC back up, hopefully all should be well

If the above doesn't work please let us know and we'll see if we can figure out why. If any of the assumptions I've made are wrong then please say, the setup method may change accordingly.

If it's all working, log into the router and change the Admin password and Username before you do *anything* else!!!

---------- Post added at 10:54 ---------- Previous post was at 10:52 ----------

Just a thought. The stupid Linksys software may have changed your network adaptor settings on your PC, so you original connection may no loger work.

If it has, go into the connection properties (Start > Control Panel somewhere) and change the TCP/IP settings to 'obtain an IP address automatically' and see if that helps.

02-12-2007, 10:54	#3
Raistlin Inactive Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Services: Depends on the person and the price they're offering Posts: 12,384	Re: Linksys WRT54G Set-up Probs If you connect your PC directly to the Modem can you get an Internet connection that way? I'm assuming that you have a Cable Modem and not an ADSL one. I'm also assuming that you're attempting to connect via the Ethernet connection to the router, and not wirelessly at this stage. Generally speaking, the discs that come with these routers are junk and do nothing other than configure the network adaptor on your PC. That shouldn't need any reconfiguring at all, if you're using a Cable Modem then the settings (generally speaking) should work on either. 1. Assuming that you had everything working ok before, connect the PC directly to the Modem and check that you still have a working Internet connection 2. Reset the router to its factory settings (follow the instructions supplied for that) 3. Turn the power off to everything 4. Connect everything together (Modem > Router > PC) 5. Turn the power on the to Modem, count to 30 6. Turn the power on to the router, count to 30 7. Boot your PC back up, hopefully all should be well If the above doesn't work please let us know and we'll see if we can figure out why. If any of the assumptions I've made are wrong then please say, the setup method may change accordingly. If it's all working, log into the router and change the Admin password and Username before you do anything else!!! ---------- Post added at 10:54 ---------- Previous post was at 10:52 ---------- Just a thought. The stupid Linksys software may have changed your network adaptor settings on your PC, so you original connection may no loger work. If it has, go into the connection properties (Start > Control Panel somewhere) and change the TCP/IP settings to 'obtain an IP address automatically' and see if that helps.