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MovedGoalPosts · 14-04-2006, 13:19

You can't actually relocate the ntl modem itself. Oly an netl engineer can do that. What you could do is put the router some distance from the modem by use of a longer ethernet cable. Still that defeats much of the object of even going wireless.

Fist steps first please.

Can you confirm the network is setup correctly and you cen use the internet if you are wired modem <> router <> PC ? Until we know that we don't know if the basics area OK. Remember you MUST power off the modem whenever you cange from a PC wired direct to the modem to the router, and the router must be the only thing connected to the modem (nothing on the USB side).

To get you ready to go to wireless first connect wired to the router and go to the admin pages of the router, usually port 192.168.1.1. From here make sure your wireless is enabled, but start off with all security features disabled. Just call the network something meaningful to you, makes it easier if tehre are two networks to spot the one you want. As you've been having difficulties try changing the channel number too from the default, just incase there is a clash with someone near you.

Later, once you know you have connection, add in the security stuff.

14-04-2006, 13:19	#7
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: Linksys WRT54GS setup with PCI card You can't actually relocate the ntl modem itself. Oly an netl engineer can do that. What you could do is put the router some distance from the modem by use of a longer ethernet cable. Still that defeats much of the object of even going wireless. Fist steps first please. Can you confirm the network is setup correctly and you cen use the internet if you are wired modem <> router <> PC ? Until we know that we don't know if the basics area OK. Remember you MUST power off the modem whenever you cange from a PC wired direct to the modem to the router, and the router must be the only thing connected to the modem (nothing on the USB side). To get you ready to go to wireless first connect wired to the router and go to the admin pages of the router, usually port 192.168.1.1. From here make sure your wireless is enabled, but start off with all security features disabled. Just call the network something meaningful to you, makes it easier if tehre are two networks to spot the one you want. As you've been having difficulties try changing the channel number too from the default, just incase there is a clash with someone near you. Later, once you know you have connection, add in the security stuff.