Windows 7 :Issue with connecting a router

[arlu1201]

All this while, i used a modem to connect to the internet, but it didnt have wireless capabilities. So i bought a NETGEAR router. However, now i am not able to connect this router to the modem and the laptop to get it to work. This router was originally setup at a different location and worked well. So i reset it to the factory settings and tried to set it up at my location. But it doesnt connect. What could have gone wrong?

[martindwilson]

can you see the router? the modem/line doesn't have to be connected.you should be able to see the ssid in the list of detected wireless connections

[arlu1201]

The router connects well but it shows me as no internet access. Which means there is a disconnect between the modem and the router.

[Jack in the UK]

Not sure what link you have ie two 1) analogue telephone 2) broadband
modem is dial up 56k max normal telephone
router is ASL DSL Broadband and the like etc (always on), separate to phone
So no ideas why your running both

Do you have broadband connection from an ISP?

The wireless router does not work wireless unless configured you will require
SIDD and wireless key and set the routers security ie WEP / WAP etc

So connect the router to the broadband link
Connect the in the box CAT5 network cable to the PC Ethernet
Plug the other end of the CAT5 into the router, this is know as hard wired

Now -- open Windows Explored and use the default IP for Your new router ie possibly 192.168.1.0 or 1.1
I can not be sure the IP but will be pretty much as said

The gateway will open for the router with the GUI for the routers conf screen

Now get configuring will ask password and User (This can be configured and changed as required, remember any changes of cause, if built in FirerWall can get set here
ADMIN admin Admin
Password password or Password1 password1

Now the CD that can with the router needs to be installed - cd runs

The computer will talk to the Router / IP and give the SIDD and KEY, note there down

Then Your be told finished and can test the internet connect ie surf for excel-forums

Assuming the router is wireless you can just disconnect, internet will crash

Detect Your connection, connect and provide the key

Should work .... all these should be in the NetGear instruction and leads cds in the box

[arlu1201]

Not sure what link you have ie two 1) analogue telephone 2) broadband
modem is dial up 56k max normal telephone
router is ASL DSL Broadband and the like etc (always on), separate to phone
So no ideas why your running both

I have a broadband modem. I am not running both. I have connected my phone line to the router directly.

Do you have broadband connection from an ISP?

Yes

The wireless router does not work wireless unless configured you will require
SIDD and wireless key and set the routers security ie WEP / WAP etc

So connect the router to the broadband link
Connect the in the box CAT5 network cable to the PC Ethernet
Plug the other end of the CAT5 into the router, this is know as hard wired

All this done.

Now -- open Windows Explored and use the default IP for Your new router ie possibly 192.168.1.0 or 1.1
I can not be sure the IP but will be pretty much as said

The gateway will open for the router with the GUI for the routers conf screen

Yes. 192.168.1.1 opens up the conf screen and i have entered in all the required numbers.

Now get configuring will ask password and User (This can be configured and changed as required, remember any changes of cause, if built in FirerWall can get set here
ADMIN admin Admin
Password password or Password1 password1

Now the CD that can with the router needs to be installed - cd runs

I only doubt this part. I actually didnt carry the cd with me from my previous location and i guess thats the whole problem.

The computer will talk to the Router / IP and give the SIDD and KEY, note there down

Then Your be told finished and can test the internet connect ie surf for excel-forums

Assuming the router is wireless you can just disconnect, internet will crash

Detect Your connection, connect and provide the key

Should work .... all these should be in the NetGear instruction and leads cds in the box

I have the SSID and key from the previous connection that i tried at another location. I guess i got the answer to my problem and thats the CD....damn !!!

Thanks Jack....ur explanation was awesome...very detailed and neat...

[Jack in the UK]

My pleaseure - glad your sorted

Thanks for letting us all know

[john_mike123]

Hello,

I am suggest to you, first check the router support device connection as per the NETGEAR instruction.
and check the issue with connecting a router.

Thanks
John

[arlu1201]

Thanks John_Mike.

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