I was recently having Internet problems so I reset the router (D-Link, DIR 655) and setup a new wireless network and now no computer or any wireless device can connect. I know it's not just the internet because I'm connected directly to my Hughes Modem right now and I have internet. We have two computers here; this one when connected to D-link will say it has internet access but the internet doesn't load. Itll say the DNS look up failed. My other computer can get network access but no internet and it says that the "DNS server may be unavailable" and, "The gateway isn't available". I've also had it say that there's an IP address conflict and it's never said that before. Something else I noticed is when I directly hook up my computer to the Modem, the green and yellow light on the LAN slot will light up. But when I hooked up the D-Link to it, it doesnt light up. Also, things like my Kindle can't connect. It's been like this for a week now and I can't get D-Link support because we're not under warranty... oh and if this helps any here's this computers ipconfig/all when hooked up to D-Link, it seems everyone always wants this...
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MOMS
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connecti
on
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-95-EB-0E
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.100
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Monday, July 23, 2012 7:50:09 PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, July 30, 2012 7:50:09 PM
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Have you tried unplugging the Power Lead from the D Link?
If there has been a power spike these things get scrambled and the only way to fix that is to remove the power lead for about 30 seconds and then plug them back in and allow them to boot.
If there is a Battery Backup involved with this unit you'll need to remove that as well as the power lead.
Col
If there is a Battery Backup involved with this unit you'll need to remove that as well as the power lead.
Col
23rd Jul
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I've tried that before and it didn't make a difference~ I don't think that's the prob~ It all started once I reset the router and created a new wireless network.
Cawaii
24th Jul
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Have you reconfigured the DLink Dir 655 yet?
Reset operation returns the DLink Router to factory settings. You will need to configure it once again and specify your PPPOE options (if that is what is being used to connect to Internet) and setup the DHCP address pool along with ISP provided DNS entries. Refer to DLink DIR 655 manual available at this link: http://static.highspeedbackbone.net/pdf/D-link-DIR-655-Manual.pdf
That should help you set up things once again in under 10 minutes.
That should help you set up things once again in under 10 minutes.
24th Jul
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I have configured it but I may have done it wrong. What I'm curious about is, I'm set to Dynamic, but I don't know if I should be? I'm pretty certain that's wrong. I have satellite for my internet and I don't know which option to choose. I think somewhere along the lines of configuring something is messed up~ =/
Cawaii
24th Jul
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More information
Try this:
1. Reconnect through the ROUTER.
2. Go to adapter settings and disable your network adapter, then enable it again. While you are at it, go to the properties of the network adapter -> Internet Protocol (IPv4) -> Properties of IPv4 -> check to make sure it is set to automatic on both settings.
3. Give it about 20 seconds or so, then bring up a command prompt. (Start -> Run -> type "cmd") Then type "ipconfig /all"
4. Let me know what it says.
If THAT does not help, try the following:
1. Plug back into your MODEM directly, giving you internet access.
2. Do an "ipconfig /all"
3. The IP address that is shown may have to be set as your Default Gateway on your router somewhere.
4. Also, on the router config, check your DHCP settings - post what you find if you need help.
About your worries with DYNAMIC and STATIC. For home use, DYNAMIC is typically what is used. However, it looks like DNS is the problem, not your router assigning an IP. The problem could be the network adapter (does wireless NOT work, but a WIRED connection work?), or the DNS on the router/modem is not talking with each other.
1. Reconnect through the ROUTER.
2. Go to adapter settings and disable your network adapter, then enable it again. While you are at it, go to the properties of the network adapter -> Internet Protocol (IPv4) -> Properties of IPv4 -> check to make sure it is set to automatic on both settings.
3. Give it about 20 seconds or so, then bring up a command prompt. (Start -> Run -> type "cmd") Then type "ipconfig /all"
4. Let me know what it says.
If THAT does not help, try the following:
1. Plug back into your MODEM directly, giving you internet access.
2. Do an "ipconfig /all"
3. The IP address that is shown may have to be set as your Default Gateway on your router somewhere.
4. Also, on the router config, check your DHCP settings - post what you find if you need help.
About your worries with DYNAMIC and STATIC. For home use, DYNAMIC is typically what is used. However, it looks like DNS is the problem, not your router assigning an IP. The problem could be the network adapter (does wireless NOT work, but a WIRED connection work?), or the DNS on the router/modem is not talking with each other.
Updated - 24th Jul
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I've done the first stuff and the ipconfig is the same and everything is set to automatic. I have internet via modem but not on the router. All the computers are fine, the modem is fine and I have internet on a computer directly hooked up to it. But once I connect to the router and everything, I have no internet. It isn't the network adapter, this was all working fine a week ago it wasn't until i reset the router that I've had these problems. Some settings somewhere isn't right. I've set my IP address when connected to the modem to the gateway in the router, didn't work. DHCP seems fine on both. I'm hoping I can contact my ISP and have them help me change the settings accordingly. I don't think I should be using Dynamic, last time we hooked this up we had to contact someone to manually tell us what to put in.
Cawaii
24th Jul
In that case I would check your DNS settings. Try www.opendns.com.
They have some free DNS servers you can try, namely:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
Try plugging those into your adapter settings/router settings and see if that helps you.
They have some free DNS servers you can try, namely:
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
Try plugging those into your adapter settings/router settings and see if that helps you.
kmthom
25th Jul
tried those, didn't do a thing~ still con't connect~
Cawaii
25th Jul
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Start from scratch
Reset the DIR-655 to factory specs, then start fresh. D-Link has some on-line wizards here:
http://support.dlink.com/emulators/dir655/121/Internet.html
That will guide you through the process.
http://support.dlink.com/emulators/dir655/121/Internet.html
That will guide you through the process.
24th Jul
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Resetting it was what messed it all up in the first place, I doubt that doing it all over again would fix it.
Cawaii
24th Jul
Actually resetting again may be exactly what you need to do. I've personally dealt with many Linksys, DLink, Buffalo, TrendNet, and other routers where someone reset them, but the reset wasn't actually completed thus taking the network completely offline.
88Fan
24th Jul
is it possible that in me resetting it I could have messed up the router completely? Think maybe just buying a new one will fix all this?
Cawaii
24th Jul
It's always possible that could happen, but very rare.
Having reset your router I would suggest power cycling your modem (or even resetting it since it will retrain automatically with the ISP) and see if possibly that is where the real problem lies. Actually had to do this today with a Comcast device to bring a customers network back to life.
Having reset your router I would suggest power cycling your modem (or even resetting it since it will retrain automatically with the ISP) and see if possibly that is where the real problem lies. Actually had to do this today with a Comcast device to bring a customers network back to life.
88Fan
24th Jul
I had tried that earlier today when I reset the router a second time~ didn't work~ =P I don't think it's the modem... talked with my ISP today and he said everything was fine and all my settings in my router were right~ one thing I notice tho is my default gateway is 0.0.0.0 ... i don't know if that's right? I've tried changing it to numerous things and always get an error message...
Cawaii
24th Jul
Reading through all this to get all your replies I'd suggest trying a new or different cable between the router and the modem. If that fails go buy a new router if you haven't already done so.
88Fan
26th Jul
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Go back to step 0
Reset the DIR to factory anyways. What have you got to lose?
Then follow the manual instructions:
http://static.highspeedbackbone.net/pdf/D-link-DIR-655-Manual.pdf
First Steps from Manual:
If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.
2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modems power adapter. Shut down your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Internet port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.
5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot.
7. Turn on your computer.
8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN ligh....etc.
Reset the router, unplug, and follow these instructions.
Then use the wizard link above, or read more of the manual if you want to DIY.
Then follow the manual instructions:
http://static.highspeedbackbone.net/pdf/D-link-DIR-655-Manual.pdf
First Steps from Manual:
If you are connecting the router to a cable/DSL/satellite modem, please follow the steps below:
1. Place the router in an open and central location. Do not plug the power adapter into the router.
2. Turn the power off on your modem. If there is no on/off switch, then unplug the modems power adapter. Shut down your computer.
3. Unplug the Ethernet cable (that connects your computer to your modem) from your computer and place it into the Internet port on the router.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer.
5. Turn on or plug in your modem. Wait for the modem to boot (about 30 seconds).
6. Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip. Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot.
7. Turn on your computer.
8. Verify the link lights on the router. The power light, Internet light, and the LAN ligh....etc.
Reset the router, unplug, and follow these instructions.
Then use the wizard link above, or read more of the manual if you want to DIY.
Updated - 24th Jul
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Tried this, did nothing different. I contacted my ISP and I had all my settings right to begin with it seems. So I've setup a new connection on my D-Link, it's configured and I've rebooted everything, and it's still the same. I try to go onto the internet and it tells me the DNS look up failed. I can only get internet via my computer to modem. The MAC stuff looks fine.... I'm at a loss now~ everything looks in order but I have no internet still! =/
Cawaii
24th Jul
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Had a D-link DIR 655
Notice you did include status that show if you have an outside link (internet) also do you have cable or DSL it matter need more info I configure lots on routers also you need to restart the modem ever time you hook a diffrent device, router or computer it must refresh the MAC address 's Sorry Did see that you are on satellite you need to call the ISP and get your settings
Updated - 24th Jul
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MAC address
Your router should have a button in 'Settings' to clone your MAC address. (Looks like your ISP will only connect to your original PC?) For your other devices disable any MAC filtering on the router to allow any device, check the addresses on the devices to make sure they match what's in the filter settings then enable your filters. Welcome to my world.
24th Jul
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an idea
Can you take the ip address from your pc which is directly connected to your isp, and apply it to your router, removing the dhcp as you have suggested? This will remove dhcp on the outside connection. Make sure you put in the dns settings. Then plug your pc into the router and make sure you get an address. You didn't say if you had a private or public address from your isp on your pc while directly connected to it. If you are getting a private ip (192.168....) address, you may need to tweak your settings. Once you get it all working, take some screen shots and save it on your pc so you'll have them in case you need them later. Just to be sure, have you moved any cables during the process, or are they all as they were before the trouble hit?
You may need to cycle the isp modem as well.
You may need to cycle the isp modem as well.
24th Jul
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every time I go in to change from DHCP, or even just change one thing, or even nothing at all, if i hit save settings it tells me my WAN and LAN IP address can't be the same. So it's impossible for me to change anything as I always get that error. I do have a private IP like you said. The cables are all fine it seems, when the problem occurred they hadn't even been touched. I've cycled the modem, didn't work. somethin' else I realize is before I reset the router, whenever typing in 192.168.0.1 in the address bar it would always bring up my hughsnet modem settings, not D-Link, even tho I was connected wireless using D-Link. Ever since the reset it always takes me to the D-Link settings now if I type that in~ =P
Cawaii
24th Jul
Ok, Your modem is handing out dhcp in same subnet. I'm not familiar with your model router, but can you change the internal dhcp (for your home pc's)on the router to 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 ? This will allow you to have 192.168.0.0 on the dsl modem and 192.168.1 internally. Just a thought.
gdeangelis@...
25th Jul
I tried changing the settings to that IP and it kept telling me the 4th part had to be a number between 1 and like 254... so it didn't work~ =/
Cawaii
25th Jul
Did you use 192.168.1.0 ?....this will not work if you use a subnet mask 255.255.255.0...try using something between 192.168.1.1-254.
AruJammer
26th Jul
Make the routers inside address 192.168.1.1 on the inside network and leave it dhcp assignes from hughes net on the outside (connected to the modem)
So inside 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 and the router will get 192.168.0.x from the modem on the outside.
So inside 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 and the router will get 192.168.0.x from the modem on the outside.
gdeangelis@...
28th Jul
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Similar problem sorted.
Just had a similar problem with a Billion router/modem giving the same error messages. Turned out that I had missed a filter on a telephone line used for ADSL.
25th Jul
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That probably would affect only the modem. His router is downstream from the modem, connected via Ethernet.
mfa@...
25th Jul
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Filters and LAN
Yes, I've seen filters misplaced and some very strange results. Many require that the system be generated from the first ethernet port (wired). Then the whole thing can be run from WIFI but the admin control is from that #1 port only. Restting the password is the first step to security and control of the Access point to your ISP and your little home network.
25th Jul
0
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What is your ipconfig when you connect directly to the modem?
Also, who is your ISP? I've see cases where the ISP's protocols are very picky. As suggested above, you may have to clone your PC's MAC address to fool the ISP into thinking your router is really a PC. Some ISPs (Comcast used be like this) don't want any router other than theirs to be connected. The fact that everything works when you connect the PC directly to the ISP's modem suggests this might be the problem. How was the router set up initially -- I guess it did work at one time?
25th Jul
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My ISP is HughesNet, they're satellite~ my modem model is HN9000 if that helps any~ this all worked just fine in the past, tho when we first hooked it up it seemed we had to call D-Link to have them specifically tell us some stuff we needed to put in router, I can't call them now tho because I'm not under warranty anymore and they will charge me~ it was a hassle to set up but everything had been working fine for 6 months~ then a week ago the weather was a little cruddy so it was affecting the connection to the modem, I thought it was the router and reset it, now they're is no wireless internet~ =( I've cloned my MAC address, that doesn't do a thing~ tho my LAN MAC address is different and I don't know if that's the one I should be cloning? if so then I don't know how to do it, can't find the settings for it anywhere~ =P and ipconfig for the modem is,
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MOMS
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connecti
on
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-95-EB-0E
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.3
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 67.142.161.12
67.142.161.13
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, July 25, 2012 10:35:32 PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:35:32 PM
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : MOMS
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connecti
on
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-12-3F-95-EB-0E
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.3
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 67.142.161.12
67.142.161.13
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, July 25, 2012 10:35:32 PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Wednesday, July 25, 2012 11:35:32 PM
Cawaii
25th Jul
That ipconfig looks promising. The PC IP address information is reasonable, and the DNS server addresses look as though they were provided by the ISP and passed thru the modem properly via your DHCP request. Based on that, I see no reason why you shouldn't have Internet connectivity. Can you PING the DNS servers?
mfa@...
26th Jul
It seems that your Modem also acts as a router, you should have internet when connecting directly to your modem with your PC. If that;s the case than it's easier to use your D-Link as a switch and AP.
AruJammer
26th Jul
I just scanned through the HN9000 manual, and it's interesting. HughesNet apparently can assign private addresses from its 192.168.0.0/24 pool, so the suggestion that you just use the router's switchports only might work. All DHCP requests will get passed to the modem, which will assign IP addressing as required. I would be more inclined to change the router's pool to something other than 192.168.0.0/24 to avoid conflict with the modem -- use something like 192.168.2.0/24 -- and use the router as a router. The more I think about it, it sounds like this duplication of address spaces may have been the problem all along.
mfa@...
27th Jul
0
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no connect after reset
unplug modem to reset it. wait a minute then plug in. do same for router after modem lights quit flashing. If they are same unit then hit reset switch according to manufactures procedure.
then power off cpu and restart after router is finished resetting (lights quit dancing )
Once restarted restart your wireless hookup procedure without password, unless your router is by default no wireless is turned on. if so go into router and turn on wireless then rerun hookup wireless.
then power off cpu and restart after router is finished resetting (lights quit dancing )
Once restarted restart your wireless hookup procedure without password, unless your router is by default no wireless is turned on. if so go into router and turn on wireless then rerun hookup wireless.
25th Jul
0
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Maybe get a new router...
Maybe get a new router and see if you still have problems.
BestBuy and Fry's Electronic are very good at accepting returns within 2-4 weeks of purchase. Just be sure to keep all the packaging, softwre, manuals, etc. It also helps if they're not torn and in "like new" condition - makes the return process easier and faster
Late last year our 3+ year old Wireless router started to act up. We were intermittently losing Internet access. At the time we weren't sure if it was the router or the cable modem.
I targeted the router mainly because of the number of years in service it has been. And it seemed like the perfect excuse to finally get an "N" Wireless router
Anyway, if after getting a new router and the problem is still present then you can start to look at your actual cable modem and ISP.
I know you said that connecting directly to the modem works fine but I've found that soemtimes rebooting the router (power cycling it) will clear up problems.
HTH and good luck!
BestBuy and Fry's Electronic are very good at accepting returns within 2-4 weeks of purchase. Just be sure to keep all the packaging, softwre, manuals, etc. It also helps if they're not torn and in "like new" condition - makes the return process easier and faster
Late last year our 3+ year old Wireless router started to act up. We were intermittently losing Internet access. At the time we weren't sure if it was the router or the cable modem.
I targeted the router mainly because of the number of years in service it has been. And it seemed like the perfect excuse to finally get an "N" Wireless router
Anyway, if after getting a new router and the problem is still present then you can start to look at your actual cable modem and ISP.
I know you said that connecting directly to the modem works fine but I've found that soemtimes rebooting the router (power cycling it) will clear up problems.
HTH and good luck!
Updated - 25th Jul
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I've power cycled everything numerous times, tried resetting again, restarting computers, doesn't make a difference~ =P I'm thinking I just somehow magically messed up the router and will need to buy a new one... with all the hassle this is turning out to be I'd rather just buy and install a brand new one, prob take less time than this is taking! lol over a week now with no wireless internet.... ugh... and I can't call D-Link becuz they'll charge me! XD
Cawaii
25th Jul
I think power cycling at this point is moot.
One last thing you can do is to try and reload the firmware. Even if the firmware is current sometimes reflashing it will fix odd problems.
I've done that on some of my switches before. I've even uploaded an older firmware (like one version back). On some equipment you can't install a previous firmware version so it might not be possible.
If getting a new router works there still might be some hope for your old one. Maybe convert it into a repeater? Or just use the switch portion of it.
BTW, just to confirm your setup, you don't have anything sitting between the router and your cable modem, correct? In other words you don't have a switch in bertween the two?
One last thing you can do is to try and reload the firmware. Even if the firmware is current sometimes reflashing it will fix odd problems.
I've done that on some of my switches before. I've even uploaded an older firmware (like one version back). On some equipment you can't install a previous firmware version so it might not be possible.
If getting a new router works there still might be some hope for your old one. Maybe convert it into a repeater? Or just use the switch portion of it.
BTW, just to confirm your setup, you don't have anything sitting between the router and your cable modem, correct? In other words you don't have a switch in bertween the two?
Rob Kuhn
26th Jul
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Addresses
If your IP address is static your ISP should give you the info you need (IP, gateway, and subnet). Satellite addresses are by and large static. Your router's MAC address should be on the router, on the label with the serial #, etc. This is your WAN MAC address. Your WLAN and LAN MAC addresses should be the same as each other and similar to the WAN address, the last pair will be a unit apart from the WAN, i.e. B4:7D to B4:7C. Your assigned WAN IP address from your ISP will be entirely different from your LAN and WLAN IP addresses. The IP addresses assigned to your devices connected to the router are dynamic. My home router's LAN IP address ends with .1 but the devices begin at .101 and change with re connection.
With your PC hard wired and connected you can get the ISP's numbers from your network connections. It's not unheard of for someone to just re enter the same numbers and click update or save and everything works. Go figure.
With your PC hard wired and connected you can get the ISP's numbers from your network connections. It's not unheard of for someone to just re enter the same numbers and click update or save and everything works. Go figure.
25th Jul
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Consumer level router
and obviously the person who is having troubles did all the things one would do to fix the problem. After that, since the price of the router is $70.00 USD+ the amount of time spent on fixing it, costs more than simply tossing it and getting another.
That's my advice on how to fix it. Take a hammer, smash it, then go buy another. One will feel better after smashing to router to pieces and then getting a new one that works.
That's my advice on how to fix it. Take a hammer, smash it, then go buy another. One will feel better after smashing to router to pieces and then getting a new one that works.
26th Jul
1
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Dns
It looks like the dns address is same as default gateway.. Try to change the dns address to the following:
comodo dns :
primary dns :8.26.56.26
secondary dns :8.20.247.20
or
Nortan dns :
Preferred DNS: 198.153.192.50
Alternate DNS: 198.153.194.50
or even google dns..
Hope this would change your problem..
comodo dns :
primary dns :8.26.56.26
secondary dns :8.20.247.20
or
Nortan dns :
Preferred DNS: 198.153.192.50
Alternate DNS: 198.153.194.50
or even google dns..
Hope this would change your problem..
Updated - 26th Jul
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That's actually typical if the router is set for DHCP from the ISP and the router is providing DHCP and or DNS for the network.
Manually adding the DNS to the router would probably work but if the ISP changes it's DNS then obviously it will break.
Manually adding the DNS to the router would probably work but if the ISP changes it's DNS then obviously it will break.
Rob Kuhn
27th Jul
0
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Use the router as a simple switch
If your satellite modem has a firewall, and I would expect it to, you may want to connect the modem to one of the lan ports on your router. You would need to turn off DHCP in the router and let the modem handle that. If the modem allows that and all the computers work, then all you really need is a switch and not a router. The only reason you might want a router is if you want a better firewall or you need to create firewall rules that the satellite modem can't handle. Given that the satellite modem has a firewall, (I hope it does), it will get tricky having one firewall behind another and creating access rules that actually work.
This should get wireless access working and you don't have to worry about getting the router configured to work with the modem. You won't need to replace your D-Link. Just use it as a switch instead of a router.
If you want to try to a static DNS that is not likely to change. Use either OpenDNS, IP address: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220, or Google, Ip address: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
This should get wireless access working and you don't have to worry about getting the router configured to work with the modem. You won't need to replace your D-Link. Just use it as a switch instead of a router.
If you want to try to a static DNS that is not likely to change. Use either OpenDNS, IP address: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220, or Google, Ip address: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
27th Jul
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Your router problem
Did you ever save the router settings after you had it configured the first time? That can be a life saver because you can let the router read the settings file. I assume you did not or you would have done this already. lots of comments above with good things to check. If it were me I would just go pick up another router and at least have some tech support then. Just my thoughts, YMMV.
27th Jul
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Change the Router IP address and DHCP IP address range
From the output seen for the modem, it is the IP settings that should be changed on the router's interface.
To do that, connect the computers Ethernet port and router's ethernet port with a ethernet cable.
-- Open the IE or Firefox on the computer, type 192.168.0.1 and press enter. You might be asked for username and password. Do nothing but click "OK".
-- Once you have the router's interface, click "Network Settings" on the left side of the page.
-- Under Router Settings section, change the router IP address to 192.168.2.1
-- Under "DHCP Server Settings" section, change the "DHCP IP Address Range" to 192.168.2.100 to 192.168.2.150.
-- Now click "Save settings" at the top of the page.
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-- Now unplug the power cable from the router.
-- Connect the modems ethernet cable to router's WAN interface.
-- Connect the power cable to the router and check for the usual lights(Ethernet, WAN/Internet).
-- Now, open IE or firefox to access the routers interface.
-- Click status and check for the "Cable & Network status", Ip address and Default gateway.. etc. You should see Ip address as "192.168.0.X". If Yes, you should be online.
To do that, connect the computers Ethernet port and router's ethernet port with a ethernet cable.
-- Open the IE or Firefox on the computer, type 192.168.0.1 and press enter. You might be asked for username and password. Do nothing but click "OK".
-- Once you have the router's interface, click "Network Settings" on the left side of the page.
-- Under Router Settings section, change the router IP address to 192.168.2.1
-- Under "DHCP Server Settings" section, change the "DHCP IP Address Range" to 192.168.2.100 to 192.168.2.150.
-- Now click "Save settings" at the top of the page.
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-- Now unplug the power cable from the router.
-- Connect the modems ethernet cable to router's WAN interface.
-- Connect the power cable to the router and check for the usual lights(Ethernet, WAN/Internet).
-- Now, open IE or firefox to access the routers interface.
-- Click status and check for the "Cable & Network status", Ip address and Default gateway.. etc. You should see Ip address as "192.168.0.X". If Yes, you should be online.
27th Jul
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D-Link Router
I do not know the exact date of the original post other thank July, so I hope you have already figured out the problem by now, but you can always call your internet service provider or D-link and they can troubleshoot over the phone. I recently had to do this and they both helped me to fix my connection issues. Hope that helps!
4th Nov
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Re Configure Router
Have you tried to Reset your router, then try Reset by pressing a small switch on the back side using Pen or a pin.
Then you have to Re Configure Router.
Then you have to Re Configure Router.
25th Feb
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Re Configure Router.
Have you tried to Reset your router, then try Reset by pressing a small switch on the back side using Pen or a pin.
Then you have to Re Configure Router.
http://dadecoder.blogspot.in/2013/02/how-to-backup-and-restore-d-link-router.html
Then you have to Re Configure Router.
http://dadecoder.blogspot.in/2013/02/how-to-backup-and-restore-d-link-router.html
25th Feb
