Hi. I have a Linksys WRT54GS router and a Motorola SB4100 Cable Modem. I'm trying to set up a network so that all of my computers can connect to the internet.
If I connect the SB4100 modem directly to a single PC, the internet is working fine. But if I will connect the SB4100 modem to the Internet port of the router and after cloning the MAC address of the LAN adapter of my PC to the router, i do not get internet connection at all.
the weird thing is that the router status have all i need to connect to the internet. i get the domain name of my isp, my ip address on the internet (not the 192.168.xxx.xxx), a default gateway and 2 DNSs. they are the same informationi get when i connect directly from modem to PC that runs smoothly. on my computer, i get the usual 192.168.xxx.xxx from the router, the default gateway ip address of the router, etc. it seems that everything is fine.
am i missing something? please suggest all the necessary steps to solve this problem. thanks in advance.
2006-12-19 04:42:52 · 9 answers · asked by juiceandberries 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
if your router can provide DHCP address, all you need to do when setting your LAN card is : from the properties / TCP/IP protocol, tick "get an IP address automatically" and it should work a treat
2006-12-19 04:58:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your cable modem works fine while be pluged to your PC then your troubles are minors.
First thing don't mess up your IP configuration, if you already did then go back and reset your IP configuration the way it was.
Now reset your wireless router. For that stick a pen in that small hole near the 4 lights and hold that pen for 1 minutes.
After your wireless router is at default re-run your CD router installation.
Make sure that your firewall does not prevent you from connecting, for that turn off the firewall and see if it is the issue if it is configure the firewall to allow your to connect.
I read that you need to contact your Internet provider to register your MAC that's crap if you can connect via your modem your MAC is already registered and you never need to register a router.
If you have more issues email me and I will walk you through the Universe of wireless freedom.
Joe.
2006-12-19 06:13:38 · answer #2 · answered by Roland 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ensure that if your router has an uplink port that is the one that you use to plug the cable modem into and the PC's can go in any other port but not the "UPLINK" port this port removes the need for a crossover cable that would traditionaly be used to connect two like hardware devices. Also check to ensure that both cat-5 cables work this can be done by trying to plug dirrectly into the cable modem with both of them. 192.168.*.* is the default address that is given by routers that tells you that you are connected to the router not the internet.
2006-12-19 04:51:24 · answer #3 · answered by ddunn100 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You usually don't have to clone the MAC anymore. Try a hard reset of the router, then turn everything off. Power on the Modem and let it connect to your ISP. Then turn on the Router and see if you can connect to the internet from your computer.
Also, are you using DSL or a Cable ISP?
2006-12-19 04:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by Jim V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that the modem will only talk to your computer. I have personally seen this before, but don't know how common it is. The modem does this by using MAC addresses.
Some routers have the capability to copy the MAC address of a different computer. Check to see if yours does, and have it copy the address of your PC.
Otherwise, I think you'll have to call the company and have them change the MAC address they have stored for your account to the router's.
2006-12-19 06:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by JDM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That modem has a nuilt in router capable of supporting upto 31 enternet connections. You will either need to enter the router and "Bridge" the router to the modem so the router only works as a wireless access point and wired switch\hub, or return the router and purchase a wireless access point or switch\hub.
Here are the links relater to that modem
http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/sb_faq.html#p25
http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/sb4100.html
2006-12-19 04:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by acklan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would u clone the mac of ur lan card to the router? ... u need to get ur isp to assign the routers mac an ip without having to do that ... it takes some time somtimes with cable u myt have to wait awhile, mine would take up to an hour sometimes .. just keep rebooting the router until it gets an ip ...
2006-12-19 04:47:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case your IP adress for xbox love keeps failing turn off your xbox for a minimum of 5 minutes, turn it decrease back on bypass to settings reset your settings and set it to on the spot(if you're utilizing a router) or set it to the first selection (in case your utilizing a cord) make confident that your wirless router is linked and in case your utilizing a cord than make confident that's in all the way and has a operating connection. Then turn off your xbox and turn it decrease back on (you do not ought to attend to coach it decrease back on, this facilitates your xbox 360 to reset the settings and set up a clean connection) bypass to connect with xbox stay and it shuld aid you now signal into your gamertag and play on line with out any complications.
2016-11-30 23:17:14 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try it with out cloning the MAC of your PC. it may be causing a conflict in the arp table...that step is not always neccessary
2006-12-19 06:04:07 · answer #9 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋