Router Help
#1
Posted 10 July 2006 - 10:51 PM
they need a router that will use ethernet for the desktop since it doesnt have a card, and would connect ethernet to the cable modem of course. so ethernet from the desktop to the router, and then wireless for her lap top and her dads lap top in the house, which both have wireless cards. but the desk top doesnt. so i need a cheap router that can use atleast 1 ethernet plus modem connection and atleast 2 wireless connections, preferably from bestbuy. if someone could post some links bc i dont know sh*t about routers, that would be very helpful. thanks.
#2
Posted 10 July 2006 - 11:39 PM
#3
Posted 10 July 2006 - 11:46 PM
Should be <$50. I've had loads of D-links and set up many linksys routers for other people. I prefer the linksys ones.
#4
Posted 11 July 2006 - 09:45 AM
Most revisions of it you can install linux on, too.
lol. Install linux on your router.....
Anyways, Derek:
All wireless routers have ports for wired connections nowadays. Just look at the specs.
You probably don't need the fastest wireless connection, but if you do, there are a few standards out there (I'm not up to date with all of them, but):
Wireless B
Wireless G (Faster)
Some other ones that are faster than your internet connection could possibly be.
There are a ton of brands out there, I've had Linksys (Cisco) and D-Link, both have been excellent.
Go to bestbuy.com and wait for the $10 wireless routers to come on sale (about once a month).
#5
Posted 11 July 2006 - 10:04 AM
Linksys WRT54G is pretty standard. Most revisions of it you can install linux on, too. :D
Should be <$50. I've had loads of D-links and set up many linksys routers for other people. I prefer the linksys ones.
Don't get the wrt54g. That router is a flaming piece of sh*t. They are on version 6 now, but the good ones ended with version 4. Upgrading the firmware on them is f*cking retarded process now. You used to be able to do it through an ethernet cable, but now you have to make your own cable and connect it to your computer and the router (and it still may not work). Wtf make your own cable. Anyways versions 5 and 6 also have problems disconnecting for no reason at all. My suggestion would be getting either a netgear or a d-link. I have a netgear and it hasn't disconnected since i bought it. Which was 3 weeks ago.
Edited by kidcapri, 11 July 2006 - 10:06 AM.
#6
Posted 11 July 2006 - 10:15 AM
new question - now, since everyone in her family, like most, are computer retarded, how hard will it be to install this router. will it just be some basic set up cd on the main computer with the modem and then the other 2 lap tops will automatically detect the wireless router, and you can then set that as the primary connection in network properties? am i right? or is there more IP crap to deal with like i had to for xbox live to get going?
question 2 - so all or most wireless routers around 50-70 will have a few ethernet ports too on them?
thanks in advance.
Edited by NC Derek, 11 July 2006 - 10:18 AM.
#7
Posted 11 July 2006 - 10:37 AM
how hard will it be to install this router.
1. Plug the router into the power socket
2. Plug the cable modem ethernet cable into the "WAN" port on the router.
3. Plug an ethernet cable into a wired port on router, then to desktop PC
4. Depending on manufacturer (read manual), go to "192.168.0.1" (or something like that) in web browser.
5. Enable wireless, other options (ip ranges, etc), and security settings (WAP is not great, but it works for most people, if you really want to have a secure wireless network then you must filter mac addresses)
6. Set network settings for each pc to get dynamic IP from DNS 192.168.0.1 (or ip of your router)
so all or most wireless routers around 50-70 will have a few ethernet ports too on them
It is VERY rare (impossible?) to find a wireless router that doesn't have at least 1 (usually 4 or more) wired ports.
#8
Posted 11 July 2006 - 10:43 AM
alright thanks, i have a feeling ill be installing it for them and didnt want to look like an idiot1. Plug the router into the power socket
2. Plug the cable modem ethernet cable into the "WAN" port on the router.
3. Plug an ethernet cable into a wired port on router, then to desktop PC
4. Depending on manufacturer (read manual), go to "192.168.0.1" (or something like that) in web browser.
5. Enable wireless, other options (ip ranges, etc), and security settings (WAP is not great, but it works for most people, if you really want to have a secure wireless network then you must filter mac addresses)
6. Set network settings for each pc to get dynamic IP from DNS 192.168.0.1 (or ip of your router)
It is VERY rare (impossible?) to find a wireless router that doesn't have at least 1 (usually 4 or more) wired ports.
#9
Posted 11 July 2006 - 11:00 AM
yeah.. but for linksys its 192.168.1.11. Plug the router into the power socket
2. Plug the cable modem ethernet cable into the "WAN" port on the router.
3. Plug an ethernet cable into a wired port on router, then to desktop PC
4. Depending on manufacturer (read manual), go to "192.168.0.1" (or something like that) in web browser.
5. Enable wireless, other options (ip ranges, etc), and security settings (WAP is not great, but it works for most people, if you really want to have a secure wireless network then you must filter mac addresses)
6. Set network settings for each pc to get dynamic IP from DNS 192.168.0.1 (or ip of your router)
It is VERY rare (impossible?) to find a wireless router that doesn't have at least 1 (usually 4 or more) wired ports.
#10
Posted 11 July 2006 - 11:02 AM
#11
Posted 11 July 2006 - 11:12 AM
am i doing these options for the desktop pc that will use ethernet, or for the laptops that use wireless, or both?yeah.. but for linksys its 192.168.1.1
and are all of these options under that ip i type into the browser? or some under network connections/ options?
#12
Posted 11 July 2006 - 11:25 AM
you should just make sure client computers are configured to work with DHCP. which is in XP:
Right click on the network connection-> Properties-> select TCP/IP from list and click Properties. Then make sure "Obtain IP automatically" and "Obtain DNS Server automatically" is selected.
Edited by ghozy, 11 July 2006 - 11:26 AM.
#13
Posted 11 July 2006 - 11:26 AM
You see, each pc must have the network settings set up to connect to the router.
The router must be setup to know things like security, wireless, etc.
#14
Posted 11 July 2006 - 11:40 AM
#15
Posted 11 July 2006 - 01:55 PM
#16
Posted 11 July 2006 - 01:59 PM
That's if it's netgear.. because i typed that in and it took me to the netgear website...You can also hook the router up and go to www.routerlogin.com. It does the same thing as entering 192.168.1.1.
#17
Posted 11 July 2006 - 02:05 PM
That's if it's netgear.. because i typed that in and it took me to the netgear website...
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#18
Posted 11 July 2006 - 02:26 PM
Pwnt
#19
Posted 11 July 2006 - 04:12 PM
#20
Posted 11 July 2006 - 04:44 PM
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