Switching my 2wire modem to a speedstream 5100b?

Question

I want to switch modems from 2wire modem/router to speedstream 5100b so I can use my wireless router with the speedstream to get a better wireless connection. Now I do not know how to change my DNS so that I can use connect the speedstream. When I put in the Speedstream it won't connect to my SBC DSL at all. Can someone help me get connected to the internet with the speedstream?

This is an ethernet only modem. Why would I need any network drivers? Only modems that have USB need network drivers

Speedstream, I tried doing it with PPoE and for some reason it won't connect to the internet. The third light (connection to internet light) just keeps blinking red. This modem is fustrating me. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

I using the same modem with SBC. Are you using the supplied SBC software to get connected? If not then that may be your problem. You may need to download the PPPoE software they distribute with the speedstream. That's assuming you have the modem plugged directly to your computer. In my case I have my modem connected to the WAN input to a Linksys router. The router does all the work of getting the modem to connect. I just run the routers setup and tell it to use PPPoE and feed it a user name and password. I'm connected in seconds after that.

http://help.sbcglobal.net/article.php?item=21

http://help.sbcglobal.net/article.php?item=4822

There is a small reset button on the bottom of the modem(might be covered by label. With the power on press the button for several seconds. This should reset the modem back to factory defaults.




Another helpful link.

http://www.obviously.com/tech_tips/Yahoo_DSL_setup_no_CD.html

Answer 2

No need to that. You just need to configure your speedstream 5100 dsl modem with the userid and password. How to do that? Open IE. Type on the address bar, 192.168.0.1. It should bring you to Login Page. Click on Login button, type in your userid and password that was provided by your ISP. Click on connect, if its asking for modem access code, look underneath your modem it is in yellow sticker. Once you are connected. Go to Advanced, click on Connection Configuration, check for connection type, it should be Smart Keep Alive. Then click on Saved changes button. Thats it!

Answer 3

you have two options :

1 . set your 2wire modem in a bridge mode to hook up 3rd party router ( call tech support : 1-877-722-3755)

2. for SS 5100b , establish direct connection first . open IE browser , in the address bar, type in 192.168.0.1 . If connection information shows up , check USERID , if it's [e-mail] , click ADVANCED & CONNECTION CONFIGURATION , provide modem's access code , click continue . it should prompt you to a CONNECTION CONFIGURATION WARNING screen ... type in your SBC/ATT master account userid & password ... click SAVE CHANGES then click RESTART ( 1 minute) , then click CONNECT . Once connected , browse websites .

If you want to connect a wireless router in your 5100b , set modem in a bridge mode ... access 192.168.0.1 , click ADVANCED , then PPP location , then select "Bridged Mode (PPPoE is not used) " , click SAVE CHANGES . The modem is in a bridge mode state if internet light is OFF . Then set-up your router.

Answer 4

You will have to work with the SBC DSL people. Only they can tell you if the Speedstream 5100B is compatible with their network and how to set it up.

Answer 5

they this

you conncet the ethernet cable to the back of the router on the port that is marked ethernet then you take the other end of the cable to the ethernet card on on the back of your pc you conncet it to the port marked ethernet

then you conncet the other cable to the back of the ruter port that is marked DSL then you take that cable to the modem box conncet it to the port marked on the modem marked DSL
then you conncet the modem cable box to your phoneline box
conncet the power cable to the router and put the power on
now you put in the cd driver that came with your router
and you install the network drivers
now you need to set up a network id & password on the router
you will be told how to do all that when you install the drivers & software for the router
when you have install the drivers and software fo r the router
your need to restart the pc
when your back at the desktop
you will see a network icon in the taksbar by the pc time
if it has a red X on it right click it and click on enable
if you dont see a network icon in the taskbar
click on start/control panel
click on
network and internet connections
icon
then click on network connections icon
now right click the
local Area connection
icon and click on properties
tick the box
show icon in notification ares when connected
tick the box
notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity

now click on
then authentication tab at the top

tick the box
enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for network
tick the box
authenticate as computer when infomatiion is available
then right click
local Area connection
and click on enable
now your router internet will log online with in 45 seconds
when your router is online you conncet your phoncable to the filter marked
phone

now when your router is online

then you need to get in the router home page and click on the wireles lan icon
and you set up a network id for the laptop
and a security wpa key not a wep key dont use that one use wpa key
then you put a wireless usb adapter on the laptop you install the network drivers on the laptop for the wireless usb
then you click on the network icon in the taskbar by the time on the laptop right click on it go to properties then you click on view wireless networks then you click on advanced tab you put in the network id and security key that u set up on the router home back then you click apply & ok then you click on view wireless network's your see your network id click on that then click on conncet


if you have a wireless card in the laptop just

click on the network icon in the taskbar by the time on the laptop right click on it go to properties then you click on view wireless networks then you click on advanced tab you put in the network id and security key that u set up on the router home back then you click apply & ok then you click on view wireless network's your see your network id click on that then click on conncet

if your network cuts out at any time just right click the network icon by the pc time
and click on repair that is on the 2 computers you can do this then windows xp will repair the
network for you and it dont take long at all
if you cant set that up
your be better off if you get you (isp)server to help you set all that up