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Verka · 28-10-2009, 21:17

I have finally solved my problem, and this could possibly help you. I am not an expert in Internet routing, and sertain things can be irrelevant, so just writing down the sequence of actions step-by step:

1. Unplug the LAN cables which connect the router with modem and computer.

2. Reset the router by holding the reset button for a while (the user's manual recommends 8 seconds, and the button is located under the small stand panel).

3. Turn off the router.

4. Connect your computer to the modem directly and try to get connected to the web. Reset the modem if there is no conection. I have the impression that my modem is set up to work with only one device at a time, and needs resetting if I connect different machines.

5. Follow the router wizard (can be downloaded from Cisco website) to set up the wireless network.

6. If, after the wizard is finished, you can not connect to the web, reset your modem again, as the router has got a different MAC address with the computer. (I have tried address cloning on this step, but only modem reset helped in my case).

Hope this helps, and sorry if it is annoyingly trivial.

28-10-2009, 21:17	#5
Verka Inactive Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Problems with Linksys WRT54GC router/ VM Modem I have finally solved my problem, and this could possibly help you. I am not an expert in Internet routing, and sertain things can be irrelevant, so just writing down the sequence of actions step-by step: 1. Unplug the LAN cables which connect the router with modem and computer. 2. Reset the router by holding the reset button for a while (the user's manual recommends 8 seconds, and the button is located under the small stand panel). 3. Turn off the router. 4. Connect your computer to the modem directly and try to get connected to the web. Reset the modem if there is no conection. I have the impression that my modem is set up to work with only one device at a time, and needs resetting if I connect different machines. 5. Follow the router wizard (can be downloaded from Cisco website) to set up the wireless network. 6. If, after the wizard is finished, you can not connect to the web, reset your modem again, as the router has got a different MAC address with the computer. (I have tried address cloning on this step, but only modem reset helped in my case). Hope this helps, and sorry if it is annoyingly trivial.