dsl wireless gateway help

[dumbdumbdinkel]

once loading the cd the web site given, 192.168.1.1, always comes up as "Page Cannot Be Displayed"....why? i have even followed every direction on the page and it still dosent work.

[Fix-your-comp]

could you give us more information?
What do you see when you type ipconfig/all into a command prompt (start->run->cmd to get to command prompt)

[Ethereal_Dragon]

Pretty stupid question, but did you make sure that the router and computer are connected together, and that the router is plugged into the wall?

Also make sure that your computer is set to 'OBTAIN IP ADDRESS AUTOMATICALLY'.

[benzimm86]

you need to type //192.168.1.1

dont forget the slashes

[Ethereal_Dragon]

^^^ No you don't have to type the slashes... it should also work as

http://192.168.1.1
192.168.1.1

[dumbdumbdinkel]

Originally posted by Ethereal_Dragon
Pretty stupid question, but did you make sure that the router and computer are connected together, and that the router is plugged into the wall?

Also make sure that your computer is set to 'OBTAIN IP ADDRESS AUTOMATICALLY'.

no sh*t a** hole, im not real smart with computers but i definately know enough to check all of that

[dumbdumbdinkel]

as for everyone else that has replied....it seems that none of my IP addresses seem to be going through...and yes the connection says able to obtain ip adresses automatically

[Vormund]

Originally posted by dumbdumbdinkel
no sh*t a** hole, im not real smart with computers but i definately know enough to check all of that

Shut your mouth, he was only offering an opinion, and even noting it may be a simple overlook, which it is in many cases, for many people.

Even though I'm not so sure you deserve any further comment...
Try 192.168.0.1 instead. That's another common _default_ address.

And note, that in most cases, the CD has no effect on your ability to communicate with the gateway...it just adds extra junk to your startup list, and screws with your computer. The reason I'd never install it--especially if it is from Qwest (the only one I've delt with).

[Ethereal_Dragon]

Originally posted by dumbdumbdinkel
no sh*t a** hole, im not real smart with computers but i definately know enough to check all of that

Thanks for the kind reply.

You presented us with a problem, to which I replied with STEP 1 of ANY standard trouble shooting... PHYSICAL LAYER. That is why I put, "pretty stupid question". That step is something that more people than you THINK would overlook. Example, getting everything set up but using the wrong kind of cable, not plugging in the power cord.

If this is going to be the nature of your replies, to STANDARD trouble shooting steps, you might have a rough time seeking future help here. A simple 'Yes, the router is plugged in, and on, and the cables are connected to the PC' would have answered my initial question, and it is less words to type out.....



Also, I don't see that you replied to the post before mine, regarding the 'IPCONFIG /ALL' in a command window. If you perform this command, and get 0.0.0.0 or 169.X.X.X as your IP address, then you are not getting an address from the router. This can be for a number of reasons.

*Does the network connection on your computer show 'cable un-plugged?' or is it connected?
*Have you updated the drivers for the NIC?
*Does the router and NIC have LED lights ON that indicate the cable is connected?

If you can't patiently answer the questions we presented you, then please, seek help from somewhere else. I am fairly new here, but I try to help out. We don't get paid for this. Actually, right now, I have spent some of my lunch break at work typing this out.