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<blockquote data-quote="DethStryke" data-source="post: 3594028" data-attributes="member: 1309"><p>Set up the connection with the plug-in ethernet card first, then set up Wireless after you get it all working (obviously).</p><p></p><p>I'm sure you got most of this, but I find it is easiest to go simple-stupid through all the points just as a checklist for missed bits. This saves the "whoops, that's unplugged" syndrome. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Set at defaults, the Linksys should have a DHCP server running and auto-connect the network connection. So plug the Cable Modem to the Router with the RJ-45 cable. Then plug the computer to the first open port on the router. The computer should have the network connection set to "Connect Automatically" with no set IP, DNS, etc.</p><p></p><p>If any of those items were on prior to this, unplug the router and cable modem for at least 30 seconds to reset them. IF you have a digital voice combo cable modem, this model has a battery backup in the bottom and will not reset by pulling the plug! You will either need to pull the battery too or use the integrated reset (which could have mixed results, but seems to work the times I've done it).</p><p></p><p>Turn on the cable modem first after the wait and let all the lights become solid. Then turn on the router. Wait for that to boot fully, then turn on the computer.</p><p></p><p>That should clear all of the issues and reset the connection. After that, you can hook up the wireless or more machines through use of the DHCP server on the router itself.</p><p></p><p>If you're feeling quite saucy, check out the third-party firmware updates available here:</p><p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRT54G#Third-party_firmware_projects" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRT54G#Third-party_firmware_projects</a></p><p></p><p>That linksys router you have can literally be tricked out to function like a low-level commercial type router ($1200 price tag type deals).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DethStryke, post: 3594028, member: 1309"] Set up the connection with the plug-in ethernet card first, then set up Wireless after you get it all working (obviously). I'm sure you got most of this, but I find it is easiest to go simple-stupid through all the points just as a checklist for missed bits. This saves the "whoops, that's unplugged" syndrome. :) Set at defaults, the Linksys should have a DHCP server running and auto-connect the network connection. So plug the Cable Modem to the Router with the RJ-45 cable. Then plug the computer to the first open port on the router. The computer should have the network connection set to "Connect Automatically" with no set IP, DNS, etc. If any of those items were on prior to this, unplug the router and cable modem for at least 30 seconds to reset them. IF you have a digital voice combo cable modem, this model has a battery backup in the bottom and will not reset by pulling the plug! You will either need to pull the battery too or use the integrated reset (which could have mixed results, but seems to work the times I've done it). Turn on the cable modem first after the wait and let all the lights become solid. Then turn on the router. Wait for that to boot fully, then turn on the computer. That should clear all of the issues and reset the connection. After that, you can hook up the wireless or more machines through use of the DHCP server on the router itself. If you're feeling quite saucy, check out the third-party firmware updates available here: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRT54G#Third-party_firmware_projects[/url] That linksys router you have can literally be tricked out to function like a low-level commercial type router ($1200 price tag type deals). [/QUOTE]
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