Problems... very frustrated!
Okay. . here goes. I have just got a DSL connection with a DSL modem. I bought a Linksys 4-port Router so I can connect my computer and my new labtop together to share an internet connection. I have the DSL modem connected to the Router while having an ethernet cable connect to my ethernet port on my computer.
Okay.. here goes. I have just got a DSL connection with a DSL modem. I bought a Linksys 4-port Router so I can connect my computer and my new labtop together to share an internet connection.
I have the DSL modem connected to the Router while having an ethernet cable connect to my ethernet port on my computer. For some reason, the data recieved from the internet comes directly from the modem, instead of goin' to the router and then to my ethernet adapter. I would hook up my laptop to the router and the connections are fine with the LED's but I can't get a connection with the laptop. Any suggestions? Using XP.
I have the DSL modem connected to the Router while having an ethernet cable connect to my ethernet port on my computer. For some reason, the data recieved from the internet comes directly from the modem, instead of goin' to the router and then to my ethernet adapter. I would hook up my laptop to the router and the connections are fine with the LED's but I can't get a connection with the laptop. Any suggestions? Using XP.
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I finally got everything to work!!! Wanna know what the problem was?? MSN uses a Subnet Mask address of 255.255.255.252 and NOT 255.255.255.0. The router's LAN IP Subnet Mask address was set at 255.255.255.0 and not 255.255.255.252. So all I did was set the router's LAN IP Subnet Mask address to 255.255.255.252 to match MSN's DSL connection and BOOM-BADA-BING! It finally works! Now everything works! Thanks for all your help. I need to give myself credit on fixing it myself! So weird.. what service uses 255.255.255.252?
I called MSN back and asked them why they use 255.255.255.252 and their reponse was to have the connection set up as a 1 on 1 connection that disables networking through routers because MSN does not want to support it. Therefore, they changed it from .0 to .252. Interesting isn't? Microsoft is the Devil. Anyways, things work! Thanks again!
Kevin "Hykster" Hyk
I finally got everything to work!!! Wanna know what the problem was?? MSN uses a Subnet Mask address of 255.255.255.252 and NOT 255.255.255.0. The router's LAN IP Subnet Mask address was set at 255.255.255.0 and not 255.255.255.252. So all I did was set the router's LAN IP Subnet Mask address to 255.255.255.252 to match MSN's DSL connection and BOOM-BADA-BING! It finally works! Now everything works! Thanks for all your help. I need to give myself credit on fixing it myself! So weird.. what service uses 255.255.255.252?
I called MSN back and asked them why they use 255.255.255.252 and their reponse was to have the connection set up as a 1 on 1 connection that disables networking through routers because MSN does not want to support it. Therefore, they changed it from .0 to .252. Interesting isn't? Microsoft is the Devil. Anyways, things work! Thanks again!
Kevin "Hykster" Hyk
Honestly, I don't see why the LAN IP subnet mask of the router would make any difference since you are crossing over the router (the LAN IP of my router has a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask, while the WAN/modem side has 255.255.248.0 and uses 24.160.x.x for the moment), and getting DHCP info from the modem to connect online. Just beware of disconnects because your ISP issues you a new IP and the router doesn't update properly.
Congrats Hykster!
Maybe the routers LAN subnet mask is applied to the WAN port as well? Can you change the two independently or is there only one subnet mask you can set that applies to all ports, lan and wan.
At least it works. I wouldn't screw with it anymore unless MSN tries something else to prevent you from actually using your connection.
Maybe the routers LAN subnet mask is applied to the WAN port as well? Can you change the two independently or is there only one subnet mask you can set that applies to all ports, lan and wan.
At least it works. I wouldn't screw with it anymore unless MSN tries something else to prevent you from actually using your connection.
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Honestly, I don't see why the LAN IP subnet mask of the router would make any difference since you are crossing over the router (the LAN IP of my router has a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask, while the WAN/modem side has 255.255.248.0 and uses 24.160.x.x for the moment), and getting DHCP info from the modem to connect online. Just beware of disconnects because your ISP issues you a new IP and the router doesn't update properly.
Yeah, the router had a 255.255.255.0 mask and the modem was using 255.255.255.252. So I just changed it on the router's side because that's the default for MSN. Oh wellz.. it's up and running.
Honestly, I don't see why the LAN IP subnet mask of the router would make any difference since you are crossing over the router (the LAN IP of my router has a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask, while the WAN/modem side has 255.255.248.0 and uses 24.160.x.x for the moment), and getting DHCP info from the modem to connect online. Just beware of disconnects because your ISP issues you a new IP and the router doesn't update properly.
Yeah, the router had a 255.255.255.0 mask and the modem was using 255.255.255.252. So I just changed it on the router's side because that's the default for MSN. Oh wellz.. it's up and running.
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Congrats Hykster!
Maybe the routers LAN subnet mask is applied to the WAN port as well? Can you change the two independently or is there only one subnet mask you can set that applies to all ports, lan and wan.
At least it works. I wouldn't screw with it anymore unless MSN tries something else to prevent you from actually using your connection.
I have the same unit, and the two are independent. Not to mention that I would imagine his WAN port would be set to use DHCP to get IP info from his ISP.
Congrats Hykster!
Maybe the routers LAN subnet mask is applied to the WAN port as well? Can you change the two independently or is there only one subnet mask you can set that applies to all ports, lan and wan.
At least it works. I wouldn't screw with it anymore unless MSN tries something else to prevent you from actually using your connection.
I have the same unit, and the two are independent. Not to mention that I would imagine his WAN port would be set to use DHCP to get IP info from his ISP.
Check LAN settings in browser to make sure they are identical.
Mine is all boxes unchecked that is the setup from my ISP. Some require some settings be input.
My router is an SMC barricade and I had to clone the MAC address of the NIC that was registered with the ISP.That way as far as the ISP is aware of is the one connection.
"Do I need to use the Network Wizard prog in WinXP to set something like a network up to share internet connections through a router?"
No you should not have to.
Mine is all boxes unchecked that is the setup from my ISP. Some require some settings be input.
My router is an SMC barricade and I had to clone the MAC address of the NIC that was registered with the ISP.That way as far as the ISP is aware of is the one connection.
"Do I need to use the Network Wizard prog in WinXP to set something like a network up to share internet connections through a router?"
No you should not have to.
Did you hook the modem up directly to the computer first and setup the DSL?
The ISP registers the NIC cards MAC address on their servers as having permission to access their service.After the initial setup is done, then put the router into the equation.
I am not familiar with that router, but SMC has a clone MAC address on the router, which lets the ISP always find that particular MAC address no matter which NIC is used after the initial setup.
Some DSL service providers actually have a setup wizard to do the initial setup for you.
The ISP registers the NIC cards MAC address on their servers as having permission to access their service.After the initial setup is done, then put the router into the equation.
I am not familiar with that router, but SMC has a clone MAC address on the router, which lets the ISP always find that particular MAC address no matter which NIC is used after the initial setup.
Some DSL service providers actually have a setup wizard to do the initial setup for you.
