have braodband router and would like help to install it. When I followed instructions lost connections? WHY

Question

Using Linksys WRT54G model Equipment

Answer 1

Then I would say you did not follow the instructions correctly.

Here is the physical conections you need.

-Cable from the wall to the broadband modem
-Ethernet cable from the Broadband Modem to the Routers WAN (INTERNET) Port
-Ethernet cable from the routers ethernet port to the ethernet port on your computer.

You will then need to log into the router and set it up to log into your ISP before you can get internet access.

When you log into the router, see your install guide on how to do that, you will find the WAN section and select PPPOE as your connection type and put the username and password you use to log into your ISP and save . That should give you internet access with all computers connected to your router.

Answer 2

You missed a few key things that would help someone answer your question.
1) Is this a wireless and wired router? If so are you trying to connect and set-up the router using a wireless connection to the new router from a laptop
2) Are you using a wired/wireless router combo which you are using a wired connection (desktop) to set up the router? If so, then having issues with any wireless connections where the wired ones are fine?
3) Lost connections where, from the computer to the router or lost connection to the internet?

In addition there is an option in your router for using what MAC address you wish to use for the internet side of the connection. Many times your internet service provider will only allow one MAC address (think of this as a VIN for a car) per broadband modem. So the new router will have a MAC address that is different and the ISP may or may not immediately allow your new MAC address to connect to the internet.

Answer 3

1. In yahoo search type linksys wrt54g.
Select the first site. support etc.
Select your model and version.
2. Start/control Panel/network /Lan /Properties. Check entries
TCP/IP properties.
Check default gateway 192.168.1.1
subnet mask 255.255.255.0
DNS company provided or
OpenDNS ( for any ISP)
208.67.222.222&208.67.220.220
You can select automatic IP also.
Restart if reqd . again same procedure but click Repair.
( you should get error message/s)
or start run ipconfig get details


Para two : Router configuration.
Open IE type 192.168.1.1. ( ID admin PASSWORD : admin)
If the page opens you can proceed further.
Para three : If you can connect the computer direct with RJ45 cable from router, try this first.( Built in ethernet card in computer )
May be the wireless lan adapter is faulty. ( drivers ? no idea )