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Originally Posted by Rob C
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.
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Ok Rob
I did as you instructed and after changing out the cable connecting the modem to the router I now have hard-wired internet access.
I tried to run the netset utility mentioned in another post above, it worked to an extent (told me that I had a conflict on the network by two wireless management utilities) but it told me that the assistant does not support my current router - which is clearly states it does on theie webpage.
Now, I am currently working away on the internet via the hard-wired connection via the router, all I need to do now (with the help of yourselves of course) is figure out how to get the wireless connection running.
From the original install of the card & router I still a wireless network showing which does not let me connect (you can view this in the attached jpeg)
It's over to you guys now, I don't want to do any further messing with it in case I make matters worse
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One more thing to add ;
When doing secure setup I press the button on the router but have no button to press on the PCI card, how do I acess the software button?
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To update :
I was doing a search on google and found some information on firmware updates sorting these types of problems. So, I updated the firmware on the card and reinstalled. The utility successfully connected to both the router and the internet after I manually entered the settings and the signal is sitting around 75% (see attached jpeg). However, when I removed my ethernet cable from the back of my PC and router, then rebooted the modem I got no internet access.
Any ideas?
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Is there any end to this?
I have a network icon in my taskbar which when highlighted gives me the following info ;
speed : 54mbps
signal strength : very good
status : acquiring network address
????
On the network monitor it gives me the following info ;
connect to : ****** (Network name)
Mac address but last digit is different to that on side of router box
infastructure
channel 6
speed : speedbooster
Just trying to get as much info as I can across for you guys...
Cheers
- Paul