NTL Cable Modem and router connection

jsafwan · 08-02-2006, 19:01

Guys,
I could do with some help her, mu daugter is trying to acess there new NTL cable modem aquired connection through a LINKSYS wireless router.
The Cable modem is connected (usb) to a PC, I plugged the ethernet cable from the cable modem to the router and plugged through cable first the Laptop.
I could see that linkis working, the receiving field is OK but 0 sending.
I am not familer with NTL cable thingy, I have a Wireless broadbad at home and should could use it no problem.
Any help would be appreciated.

Paul K · 08-02-2006, 19:06

SACM to WAN port of router,
unplug/ power off all devices
plug in SACM to router
start SACM
wait for lights to settle
power up router
wait for lights to settle
power up PC
wait for things to settle
Check IE for Proxy settings in IE, tools, internet options, connections, LAN settings.

Is a firewall running at all?

MovedGoalPosts · 08-02-2006, 19:07

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Starting from the beginning:

Unplug any existing connections from the modem to any PCs or routers, and any other wired connections into the computers. Power off the modem, computers and router.

Now connect with ethernet the WAN port of the router to the modem RJ45 port.

Initially, for setup and test purposes, connect by ethernet a LAN port on the modem to a computer.

Now power on the modem - give that 30 seconds to settle down - now power on the router - give that 30 seconds - now power on the computer.

Hopefully you can now see the internet from the computer. If you can, you are now ready to sort out the wireless. If not post back and we'll look for more troublespots.

edit: Ah, beaten to it

Paul K · 08-02-2006, 19:10

Typing quickly has it's advantages now and then

driver_problems · 08-02-2006, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsafwan

Guys,
I could do with some help her, mu daugter is trying to acess there new NTL cable modem aquired connection through a LINKSYS wireless router.
The Cable modem is connected (usb) to a PC, I plugged the ethernet cable from the cable modem to the router and plugged through cable first the Laptop.
I could see that linkis working, the receiving field is OK but 0 sending.
I am not familer with NTL cable thingy, I have a Wireless broadbad at home and should could use it no problem.
Any help would be appreciated.

you sure you are using the right type of ethernet cable? There are two types a) Straight and b) Crossover. I have been confounded by this in the past.

jsafwan · 09-02-2006, 08:29

Thanks guys, I will try the steps Paul and Rob.

I'll post back the result ASAP.

ian@huth · 09-02-2006, 11:52

You can't connect using both USB and ethernet at the same time which the OP appears to suggest is being done.

jsafwan · 09-02-2006, 17:45

I thought about that but wasn't sure as I have dealing with Cable modem.
Shall I put an ethernet card in the PC and hen connect it through the Router?
Does this mean the router will communicate with the modem then we can attach any devices to it?
Would the modem see the router? or any setup required? As the modem was plugged directly through the USB?