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by var1016

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Hello again.

In those happy days (before last Friday) when I had two working computers (See "Big Trouble) I ordered a Linksys Wireless Modem/Router, the idea being a) to connect my two machines together, b) perhaps to have improved internet since inevitably I suspect the free modem that came from my IP (my connection is pathetic these days) and perhaps c) to provide a connection for a chap who lives hereabouts.

First disaster: I forgot about the telephone connection which gives me free worldwide landline calls - there is no means to connect the phone to the Linksys modem/router. And I cannot see how I can connect the "router" bit to my existing modem. Is there a way out of this?

Second? Doesn't work. It says that my IP user name and password are incorrect. By this I am referring to the username and password that I have in front of me on the IP's headed paper...

Finally on reconnecting the original modem it took a very long time and numerous attempts to get it to work which was also disturbing.

Looks like another waste of money!

Paul

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by ic-it

Sounds like you have a PPOE connection.
You should be able to open IE and navigate to your new Modem/router. Check the new manual for the IP address and type it into your browsers address line. From there follow the manual's info for setting up your connection (using your IP's connection info).

by oh smeg

I always go into the Routers Setup Panel by typing in the Routers HTTP address and then entering the User Name & Password that comes with the router. This is in the User Manual which may be a PDF File on the CD.

Besides entering your ISP's User Name & Password you need to check your ISP's PPP setting some use PPPoE and sometimes you need to set this to PPoA. The other thing you need to check is what VPI and VCI protocols your ISP uses and set these in the Routers Configuration. After that it should connect to the ISP and allow you to share your Internet connection.

Sometimes the ISP has the Routers Setup Procedure listed on their Web Site to save them the costs necessary to have a Service Section so you could start looking there for the way to setup the router.

Hope that is of some help.

Col

by var1016

For your helpful suggestions; I have bookmarked this thread for reference. However my principal problem with this idea is that I stupidly overlooked the phone aspect when ordering the modem/router.

So in effect I need to know if there is a way I can retain the phone (which plugs into the back of the free modem) since free telephone calls round the world are most welcome!

Finally if I can ask a supplementary: is it reasonable to expect better INternet performance from the Linksys modem than that which I currently have with the device supplied by the ISP?

Thanks again and best wishes

Paul

by oh smeg

So about the Phone I'm not sure. Most VOIP setup incorporate the Modem/Phone into one unit and these are more than just a ADSL Router so it may be a better option to replace the ADSL Router with a Router and retain the Existing Modem.

As for a difference in speed between the 2 units you are very unlikely to see any difference in Speed as this is governed by the Phone Line and the ISP. The more noise that there is on the Line the slower the connection will be. The only way that there could be a faster speed with the new Router is if the old one doesn't support the Top Speed of Data Transfers between your ISP and the Modem and if you have a VOIP Modem it is likely to be fairly new.

Col

by Former member

A filter works by allowing you to connect to the internet while keeping your phone line open also. But when you make/receive a call your connection with the internet might drop or be cut off.

Please post back if you have any more problems or questions.

by var1016

Hello.

Yes, I already have a filter; this is connected between the phone output of the modem and the telephone itself as recommended by the supplier, my ISP.

The problem is that the new modem router does not have provision for a telephone so I cannot receive my free telephone service if I used it ( but I cannot anyway as I cannot make it work!!).

Paul

by Former member

The filter is connected to your wall socket and your phone is connected to the right port on the filter and your modem/router is connected to the other port of the filter. One socket should be in the form of a Ethernet cable socket and the other port should be in the form of a telephone socket.

Please post back if you have any more problems or questions.

by var1016

Thanks.

Well the modem/router is brand new, so I think it's a bit of a dead loss!

I'll have to find another way to connect the computers together (when they both work!). Perhaps I can just use a network card an ethernet cable?

Best wishes

Paul

by oh smeg

You could place the Router in Bridge Mode and effectively switch off the Router then connect the existing ADSL Modem to a LAN Port and the remaining 2 computers to the remaining LAN Ports.

That would enable you to retain the VOIP Connection and connect the computers together through the Router. That way it would be working as a WiFi Access Point and a LAN Connection but not using the ADSL Modem.

Col

by var1016

First the modem is just a modem, not a modem/router; it was supplied by my ISP. It has one RJ45 socket for the computer and two RJ11 sockets: one for telephone line in and the other for the connection to a telephone, which gives me my internet phone service (different number from telephone line number). The filter is fitted into the line socket on the wall and this feeds the modem.

Paul

by rob miners

going back to your old Modem. Check the Documentation for the Modem and see if you can either setup Static IP or run DHCP.

If it does invest in a 5-8 Port Hub and a couple of Fly Leads to connect the PC's to the HUB.

Connect the Modem and the PC's to the HUB and you should be up and running with a free phone into the bargain.

< another Typo >

If this Modem is USB based you can use another alternative ICS.

http://www.5starsupport.com/tutorial/networking-crossover-cable.htm

It would also help if we knew the Make and Model Numbers of the Modem/Routers to make an informed opinion.

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