foghatisamazing
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My friend wanted me to make sure that a few ports weren't blocked. I forgot my router's password so I figured a factory reset would be fine. That's where things went wrong...
When I did this, tried to connect to the internet and it wouldn't work.
I've tried multiple setups.
Router Type: Linksys Wireless WRT54GS
Computers used:
1 Desktop, 2 Laptops
Desktop -> Router -> Cable Modem (several different ports were tried on the router)
DOES NOT WORK
I can however connect to the routers setting page (http://192.168.1.1/), change settings, and save them. Are there any major settings here which could be blocking internet connections through the router (ones that would be in place right after a factory reset)
Desktop -> Modem
WORKS FINE
When the desktop is connected directly to the modem, interweb works fine. That's how I'm posting here.
None of the laptops would connect (with the same cable as the desktop {this one did work for the desktop} or other ones) to the Modem directly. I'm not sure if this is a Vista/XP thing (the laptops have Vista).
The laptops could also connect to the router's signal and make changes to the router settings.
It seems the problem is with the router/modem connection. I have tried different cables. The linked light on the modem is lit up and the internet light on the router is lit up also in this setup.
Right now, I just want a working router. I thought about updating the firmware but I'm not sure if I can do this without having an internet connection. I've also tried multiple, unsuccessful hard resets.
Please help!!!! If you'd like me to use any programs/commands, please let me know which setup (i.e. computer/modem or computer/router/modem) you want.
When I did this, tried to connect to the internet and it wouldn't work.
I've tried multiple setups.
Router Type: Linksys Wireless WRT54GS
Computers used:
1 Desktop, 2 Laptops
Desktop -> Router -> Cable Modem (several different ports were tried on the router)
DOES NOT WORK
I can however connect to the routers setting page (http://192.168.1.1/), change settings, and save them. Are there any major settings here which could be blocking internet connections through the router (ones that would be in place right after a factory reset)
Desktop -> Modem
WORKS FINE
When the desktop is connected directly to the modem, interweb works fine. That's how I'm posting here.
None of the laptops would connect (with the same cable as the desktop {this one did work for the desktop} or other ones) to the Modem directly. I'm not sure if this is a Vista/XP thing (the laptops have Vista).
The laptops could also connect to the router's signal and make changes to the router settings.
It seems the problem is with the router/modem connection. I have tried different cables. The linked light on the modem is lit up and the internet light on the router is lit up also in this setup.
Right now, I just want a working router. I thought about updating the firmware but I'm not sure if I can do this without having an internet connection. I've also tried multiple, unsuccessful hard resets.
Please help!!!! If you'd like me to use any programs/commands, please let me know which setup (i.e. computer/modem or computer/router/modem) you want.