When i connect the modem to the router my internet connection fails...
I need to renew my ip and get a new defualt gateway so i can have acces to the router...
but when i go to command prompt and do ipconfig/release then ipconfig/renew it fails becuase it cannot connect to the DHCP server!but i can get do those commands with my modem only it just doesnt work with the router connected!
SO how can i acces DHCP when the router is connected?
2006-10-08 05:53:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
You need to enable the dhcp server on the router. The router will get its address from the dhcp server of the isp. It will then assign each device on the lan a IP address from it's nat pool of addresses. You may need to set the router back to factory settings. Usually holding the reset button down for about 30 seconds will do it.
2006-10-08 05:58:55 · answer #1 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first thing that I'd suggest is that you re-verify that you have your modem (I assume you mean cable or DSL modem) plugged into the correct port on your router. Most routers have a designated port labeled as WAN for connecting the cable from your cable modem.
If you have done this successfully, then I would attempt to find a way to verify that the router is working at all. The best case would be to replace it with a similar or identical router if you have one available.
If you don't, then you might have to assign your PC a permanent IP address, plug into the router and see if you can access it's administrative functions. You might even want to check to see if your router is running the latest firmware while you're in there. Then I would restore all of the default settings upon connecting successfully, remove the perm IP from your PC, then try to get an IP via DHCP again.
If you're unable to access the router's administrative functions, then I would find out how to do a hard reset on the box (see the manual or manufacturer's website).
If these things don't get it working, then you either have a bad router (most likely) or something else is going on with your PC.
Good Luck!
2006-10-08 06:03:49 · answer #2 · answered by Linwood J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By default your router should have DHCP enabled. Try the following steps:
1) Unplug everything from the power. Modem, router, and turn off the computers.
2) Wait at least one minute, then plug the modem back into the power supply.
3) Wait another minute and plug the router iinto the power.
4) Once the router completes the boot turn all you computers and network devices on.
This should blank out the old data and force the LAN to aquire all new network information.
2006-10-08 09:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by acklan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enable the DHCP server on the router. Read the docs for instructions on setting that up.
2006-10-08 06:07:22 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what kind of router? usually if you go to http://192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 you can configure your modem and or router the router must be configured properly to communicate with the modem. i need more info to assist you. contact me via e-mail curti420@sbcglobal.net
2006-10-08 08:06:47 · answer #5 · answered by curtis b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-08 05:55:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋