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Home networking problem

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Posted on November 14, 2005 at 16:28:30
Eldragon
 I am using DSL with my Compaq 3200+. I would like to conect another computer via non-wireless router. I did all i supposed to do with Wizard network, disabled XP firewall, enabled the automatic settings etc.. But no luck so far using the Compaq as number one. If I use my other computer (as server) both computers work, but not vice versa.!? Another computer is older with new hard drive and Xp professional. Something inside the new Compaq is blocking the process. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

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Re: Home networking problem, posted on January 11, 2006 at 18:46:29
Hyfi
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 I'm not sure I understand your problem completely. Are you running a Server-Client network?

If you are just trying to hook up 2 PCs to a Router connected to your DSL modem, you may have a few issues.

With Verizon DSL using the Westell modem, your Router IP address should be set to 192.168.0.1 instead of the default lynksys and NetGear addy of 192.168.1.1. The Westell and other Modems use the 192.168.1.1 addy.

Hook up your two pcs to the router. Turn the router on and let it boot. Turn on one PC at a time and let them boot.

Click Start>Run and type cmd and click enter.
At the Command Prompt, type ipconfig /all and enter.

What is your IP address??

If it is 169.254.x.x, your router is not handling DHCP.

If it's in the 192.168.1.1-254, your Router could be competing with the Modem for the same addy.

Hook one PC directly to Modem and verify internet connectivity.
Click Start> Run and type http://192.168.1.1 and enter. If your Modem configuration page comes up, you have a conflict. If page not found, repeat and use 192.168.0.1 and see if Modem comes up.

Hopefully this helps someone. I found that D-Link defaults to 0.1 while most other routers use 192.168.1.1. It drove me nuts for a few days.

 

I was about to forget about the project..., posted on January 12, 2006 at 10:25:17
Eldragon


 
but you came to the rescue. Thanks!

Dragan

 

Glad it helped, posted on January 13, 2006 at 13:31:10
Hyfi
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Posts: 733
Joined: January 30, 2002
 I keep running into this same issue with different modems and Routers. Of course when you call your ISP they blame your router. When you call the router people, they blame your ISP/modem.

You would not believe how many customers call me because all of a sudden they can not get online and thier cable tech guys can't help them. I have gotten paid numerous times to go to a customer location and bring up a command prompt to type-
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew

Most connectivity issues are IP address problems. Comcast cable techs don't have a clue how to resolve this simple issue.

Glad the info helped you out.

Brian

 

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