Friday, February 13, 2009

Router Configuration - ISP Configuration - Dynamic IP Address



  1. Before connecting to the router, connect the PC directly to the Modem via Ethernet (NOT via USB) and make sure that the Internet Connection is Working. If it is not working then please call the ISP, else Shut down the PC and unplug the power from Modem.
  2. After powering down the PC and Modem, disconnect the Ethernet cable that is plugged into the back of the PC and input the cable into the routers Internet port (The Router should be powered down at this point).
  3. Next, take the Ethernet cable that came with the Router and connect it to the back of the PC, then take the other end and connect it to Port 2 on the back of the router.
  4. Power up the Modem and wait for the lights to stop blinking.
  5. When the Modems lights stop blinking, power up the Router.
  6. After powering up the Router, power up the PC.


Accessing the Routers
Setup page


  1. After connecting the router, open a Web Browser (Such as Internet Explorer or Netscape)
  2. When the browser opens, go to the "Address" bar and input the Routers IP Address (The Routers default IP Address is 192.168.1.1) then click on the Go button or hit the [Enter] key.
  3. A window will pop up prompting for a "User Name" and "Password", leave the "User Name" blank and input the Routers password (admin is the routers default Password) then click on the OK button.
  4. After inputting the Password, the "Setup" page should appear.



Configuring the Router


    Make sure that the "Internet Connection Type" is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, if it is not please select that option, then click on the Save Settings option.
  1. After setting the "Internet Connection Type", click on the MAC Address Clone sub tab under the "Setup" area.
  2. When the "MAC Address Cone" area appears, set the option to Enable or Enabled then click on the Clone or Clone my PC's MAC Address button.
  3. When the MAC Address appears in the "MAC Clone Address" area, click on the Save Settings option at the bottom of the screen, and click on the Continue if prompted.


Power Cycling


  1. After cloning the PC's MAC Address to the Router, shut down the PC.
  2. When the PC shuts down, unplug the power from the Router.
  3. After the router is powered down, unplug the power from the Modem.
  4. Wait for about 45 seconds, then power up the Modem.
  5. When the Modems lights stop blinking, power up the Router.
  6. After powering up the Router, power up the PC.
After power cycling everything the router should be configured and able to get online, if not, then please use the No Computers Can Connect or A Single Computer(s) Can Not Connect Troubleshooting Wizards.

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