[MichaelAdams1993]

I just recently set up a Belkin Wireless router to operate my DSL connection to my computer, a friends PS3, and to broadcast a wireless signal. The problem is that when I connect to the internet on my iTouch the wireless works fine. However, when I try using it through my laptop it tells me it connects but won't allow me to visit any webpages. I don't know what the problem is and whether it is with my computer or the router.

[pedroguy]

Welcome to TSG>
Did you ever have a a wireless connection from your laptop ?(Ever have a router in the environment )
Make and model of modem and router ?
Also,let me see an ipconfig /all from the laptop

From a Johnwill post on the Networking Forum

Try these simple tests.

Hold the Windows key and press R, then type CMD (COMMAND for W98/WME) to open a command prompt:

In the command prompt window that opens, type the following commands one at a time, followed by the Enter key:

IPCONFIG /ALL

PING <computer_IP_address> Address from the ipconfig

PING <default_gateway_address> "


Right click in the command window and choose Select All, then hit Enter to copy the contents to the clipboard.
Paste the results in a message here.

<If you are on a machine with no network connection, use a floppy, USB disk, or a CD-RW disk to transfer a text file with the information to allow pasting it here.
______

[MichaelAdams1993]

Yes I have used the wireless capability with my laptop on other connection before. I haven't had any problems in the past.
The modem is a Westel model number G90-610015-20 and the Router is a G Wireless Router from Belkin, model number F5D7234-4 v4. I hope this is what you needed. If not let me know.

When it comes to the command prompt this is what I have:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Brandon>ipconfig/all
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : dell505
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connecti
on
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0F-1F-BF-39-89
Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0E-35-56-46-44
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.4
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 66.82.4.8
208.67.220.220
C:\Documents and Settings\Brandon>ping 192.168.1.4
Pinging 192.168.1.4 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Reply from 192.168.1.4: bytes=32 time<1ms TTL=128
Ping statistics for 192.168.1.4:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms
C:\Documents and Settings\Brandon>ping 192.168.1.1
Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),
C:\Documents and Settings\Brandon>



I hope I did everything correctly and if not let me know. I usually find myself pretty good with computers but this is a big new for me so I need some help. Thanks.

[pedroguy]

Ok:Your modem is a combo modem router.
Here is a link that will give you some guidance on incorporating a stand alone router (belkin) into your DSL environment.
http://text.broadbandreports.com/faq/13600
Also here is a TSG homegrown tutorial on the same subject.

Your modem probably is a modem/router combo.Here are some possible fixes .

a. Bridge the modem/router unit so that it bypasses the router function and acts as a modem only. Or,

b. Change the address range used by one of the routers, say, to 192.168.3.x. Or,

c. Use the second router as an ethernet switch and wireless access point per the following recipe.




Connecting two soho routers in a network

Tutorial from Johnwill from the Networking Forum



Note: The "primary" router can be an actual router, a software gateway like Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing, or a server connection that has the capability to supply more than one IP address using DHCP server capability. No changes are made to the primary "router" configuration.

Configure the IP address of the secondary router(s) to be in the same subnet as the primary router, but out of the range of the DHCP server in the primary router. For instance DHCP server addresses 192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.100, I'd assign the secondary router 192.168.0.254 as it's IP address, 192.168.0.253 for another router, etc.

Note: Do this first, as you will have to reboot the computer to connect to the router again for the remaining changes.

Disable the DHCP server in the secondary router.

Setup the wireless section just the way you would if it was the primary router, channels, encryption, etc.

Connect from the primary router's LAN port to one of the LAN ports on the secondary router. If there is no uplink port and neither of the routers have auto-sensing ports, use a cross-over cable. Leave the WAN port unconnected!

This procedure bypasses the routing function (NAT layer) and configures the router as a switch (or wireless access point for wireless routers).
And here is a link to the Belkin site,discussing the same topic.
http://en-us-support.belkin.com/app/...w/dsl/r_id/166

[TerryNet]

If you're trying to connect via wireless to the Belkin router be aware that its default IP is 192.168.2.1. Unless you've changed that your computer has to use dynamic addressing (preferable) or you need to fix your static IP configuration.

[MichaelAdams1993]

pedroguy: the router is not a modem/router combo so I cannot integrade them. Also, I am not sure what you mean by changing the IP address. Could you walk me through that part.

TerryNet: You mean the router IP is 192.168.2.1? So what do I need to change that on my laptop or on the router and what about the static IP configuration needs to be fixed.

Sorry guys for all the questions but like I said before this is my first time dealing with this type of technology.

Thanks again for the help.

[MichaelAdams1993]

Thank you for all the help everyone but I have figured it out. All had to do was change the default gateway to 192.168.2.1 instead of 192.168.1.1 I think that may be what you where trying to tell me but it just now clicked

Thanks again for all the help. It was greatly appreciated.