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Originally Posted by PaulH225
Ok, if it works with the computer connected direct to the modem then you need to reboot the modem. The modem will only allow one piece of equipment at a time - i.e. the computer OR the router, to get it to forget the currently connected piece of equipment just reboot the modem. Once it's settled and all the lights are in their normal place, plug in the router (no need to reset to factory defaults), might need to reboot it - just unplug the power and plug it back in again. Then plug your computer into the router and assuming everything went well you'll be online..
You can't force the WAN IP on the router as it must be given by the DHCP server - so the IP your computer got direct from the modem will not work if you plug the router into the modem.
I hope that helps.
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Thanks for your suggestion Paul....I followed them to the letter, unfortunately, inspite of both my pc (connected by ethernet cable) and the laptop (wireless) saying they are both connected the only web pages I can access are the Airstation Router's configuration pages.
Having read the manual (several times!), followed all instructions and examined every configuration page in minute detail the only concrete information that I can gather is that my router cannot connect to the DHCP server to get an IP address inspite of the "automatically obtain IP address" box being ticked.
Just a thought...Do I need a PPPoE connection (not really sure what that is!) but I know i haven't got one!
If anyone has the time...or indeed the patience you can go to
http://www.buffalo-technology.com/support/downloads/
and download the manual that I have been studying constantly. It shows the setup pages that I can access page by page and what info is needed.
The router I have is the WHR-G54S:Wireless G 125 High-Speed Broadband Router and Access point.
Thanks for advice...but hope fading fast now! I need sleep!