Wireless Access Point + USB Mini Adaptor & Virgin Cable Modem

[Berty_Bassett]

Hi all,

I'm having problems setting wireless access to the internet and was hoping if anyone could help.

I have the following:

D-Link Wireless Access Point: DAP-1353

D-Link USB Mini Adaptor: DWA-140

Virgin Cable Modem: Ambit 250/255


I'm able to get the connection between the Wireless Access Point and the Mini Adaptor (i.e Status: Connected Signal: Very Good)

However, there seems to be a communication issue between the modem and the Wireless Access Point. I cannot connect to the internet.

I've put the DNS IPs as:

Primary: 194.168.4.100
Secondary: 194.168.8.100

My setup is ex NTL based, does this make a difference to the DNS?

Any ideas what the problem could be?


Many thanks for any help/ advice!

[Peter_]

Virgin use dynamic IP's so setting statics may not work.

[Berty_Bassett]

Thanks Moldova,

Excuse me if I'm being a bit dull, but that basically means I should leave the primary and secondary DNS IPs blank then?

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by Berty_Bassett

Thanks Moldova,

Excuse me if I'm being a bit dull, but that basically means I should leave the primary and secondary DNS IPs blank then?

It should be set to get an IP address automatically and get a DNS address automatically if you have that option on the router as you would have with your network card.

If I am wrong then anyone else feel free to correct me as I am not a wireless guru.

[Berty_Bassett]

Hello Moldova,

I tried what you suggested. No dice.

There is no router, just the modem (with no options), bridge and the NIC.

I put the NIC to automatic DNS. didn't work.
I can't put the NIC to automatic IP as this stops the card being recognised by the bridge.

Any other suggestions sir?

[Peter_]

As I said I am not a wireless guru so you will have to see if one of the other guys on here offer advice.

The advice I gave worked for me.

Hi Berty,

What IP address do you have when you do ipconfig from command line prompt?
Once the router is in place that is.

[Berty_Bassett]

Thanks for trying Moldova.

Hello xocemp,

I've got the modem linked to pc via LAN at the moment:

IP = MOD EDIT: Not a good idea to post your IP address.
Default Gateway = 82.12.178.1
DHCP Server = 62.254.35.133
DNS Servers = 194.168.4.100
194.168.8.100

These settings work for the LAN connection to the modem.
(Bridge not included in this setup)

Any chance of your IP when connected to the wireless access point please Berty?