VM Router : D Link Router

[Alsyerpal]

I have a DLink Dir 615 router and have just bought a Kindle Fire, I 've got an oldish laptop and VM say I need to buy a new computer because the old router is not compatible with both, any idea's please.

[craigj2k12]

LOL

Well firstly, dont buy a new computer.

Need a bit more background info, the kindle must be connected by wireless, it supports N standard so fine there

Is the computer connected hard wired or wireless?

[thenry]

thats brilliant. as Craig asks could you please give us more info. whats not compatible and how? whats both?

[Alsyerpal]

When the computers connected (wireless ) then the Kindle will not connect and vice versa, hope that makes sense.

[thenry]

factory reset the router, pinhole at the back, hold it down for 30odd seconds then setup from scratch.

[Alsyerpal]

Okay, will do, thanks.

[thenry]

you know the web login to the router?

192.168.0.1

[craigj2k12]

Originally Posted by thenry

factory reset the router, pinhole at the back, hold it down for 30odd seconds then setup from scratch.

arghhhhh stop stop stop!!!!



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The computer must be G only, while the kindle is N

Running in mixed mode, or the router at G only should do the trick

[thenry]

aahhhh the Kindles 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n. anyway i doubt the OP has been manually changing mode if thats the case then he/she should follow the reps advice and buy a new computer

[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by thenry

aahhhh the Kindles 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n. anyway i doubt the OP has been manually changing mode if thats the case then he/she should follow the reps advice and buy a new computer

Are you real? What's wrong with a new router? Or an N card for the computer?

And Craig's right about the regular pinhole reset advice. It should at least be accompanied by a statement of what that move cures.

[thenry]

i cant be bothered to go through every setting on the 615, if theres an incorrect setting, glitch or any other issue then a pinhole reset will default the thing to auto. that then followed by a simple set up securing wifi should do nicely.

no need to n card any machine unless the OP requires better throughput over wifi.

the OP says rep says upgrade the computer.. what for? the OP has problems connecting all devices at once.

[Sephiroth]

Ridiculous explanation. Apart from the Rep being an absolute dork for daring to suggest buying a new computer, the trouble to which peops are put (who also don't know the DIR-615 settings) by following your consistent pinhole reset advice is unreasonable.

In a recent post, I put up the DIR-615 settings the person needed. I bothered.

[thenry]

unreasonable? i didnt say upgrade the router. calm down.

[Sephiroth]

You missed my clearly made point. Rather than spend hundreds on a new computer I was mooting something much cheaper.

[thenry]

so did i. whats your point