Router config issue

[QuantumRavenXP]

K...had a cable internet connection shared through a router..moved now have dsl..tried to install the router..can't connect to the router's ip to configure and can't run the software, it gets an unable to connect..i notice that the NIC's ip is the windows2000/xp's auto configed ip (169.254.x.x)i can't renew it...is this even the issue?? After failed attempts to configure the router the lan is "unplugged" is that a hardware issue or does the link break when the router config attempt fails?

 

[smah]

First, always check the physical hardware. Do you have the correct link lights on the router and the NIC? It could be as simple as a bad cable. The next thing would be to reset the router (may require holding a small button for about 30 seconds depending on the router).

 

[QuantumRavenXP]

not cabling issue, cables are fine and tried the reset

 

[bcastner]

Turn off the modem.
Have only 1 pc connected to the router.

1. Hold down the reset button until the diag light comes on, all the lights on the router flash, and the diag light goes off. Then turn off the router.

2. Go to the Properties tab for your NIC. Highlight TCP/IP for your NIC and select properties. Set a static IP address of 192.168.1.2, disable DNS or set it to 192.168.1.1 Apply these changes.

3. Turn on the router. You should after a moment see a link light for where you are cabled to the router for that one PC. Now try going to 192.168.1.1

If it is not found, try step 2 again, selecting 192.168.0.2 as your address, and a dns entry if needed of 192.168.0.1 Try going to 182.168.0.1

4. Setup the router for your modem authentication, and set all other features. Apply the changes. Turn off the router.

5. Turn on the modem. Wait 30 seconds or until it says ready. Turn on the router, the modem link light should light up. Wait 30 seconds or so for the router to stabilize. On your PC go to properties and set TCP/IP to obtain its address automatically. Go to the advanced button, WINS and enable Netbios over TCP/IP. Go to the DNS tab and set a default Gateway address to the router's IP found in step #3 above.

From Start, run, CMD, ipconfig /release all, ipconfig /renew all.

You should be working.

 

[Grenage]

Most routers have a DHCP option, and it's usually on by default. If you od not have a manual for the router which tells you the routers default IP try the following:

Reset the router and then reset your machine with it set to use DHCP. when your machine comes back up use the cmd prompt and type /ipconfig.

You will probably find your ip is something like 192.168.254.2 or 192.168.1.2. Now you know that you are being given a DCHP address at least.

Now try /ping 192.168.1.254 or 192.168.1.1 (all the extremeties) and your router is probably at one of them.

Hope that made sense.