Network Router Setup
Hi all,
I'm new to the boards but not computers. This is a bit of a long one but here goes.
I do basic networking all the time. I run a small computer business and do the usual network calls where the client cannot log onto, print too their wireless device.
I went to a friends place to help them out and whamo! this just don't jive.
The wireless router they have was an old DLINK that had the SSID off but no encryption enable(the reason was the router would not save the changes to permit this), so the last tech that worked on this 5 years ago shut off the SSID, and left it vulnerable to war driving with sniffers.
No problem-new router time. This is where it gets bad.
No matter what I try,(and believe me, 4 routers later, nothing worked).
Cannot get the router to communicate with the modem and pass the signal through to access the internet, either wired or wireless.
Tried the usual, IP,dnsflush,register, renew, power cycle bouth router and modem, reset, you name it. nothing will work. Some routers would not even let me login.
Yet, the only router that will work is the one with the SSID off and no protection.
I took one of the routers home and tried it on my network and there were no problems. I had it setup and protected running my home network with no issues, but could not set it up to work at my friends.
I had my laptop with me on the site and mine did not have access to the net as well so I don't think it is my friends computer, though I could be wrong as I am not a networking guru,(just starting to study for my NET+).
Been working with computers for 10 years, routers and basic networking for 1-2 years and I am A+ certified.
Any light on the possible reasoning for this failure to connect through any router but the one that has no security would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve
I'm new to the boards but not computers. This is a bit of a long one but here goes.
I do basic networking all the time. I run a small computer business and do the usual network calls where the client cannot log onto, print too their wireless device.
I went to a friends place to help them out and whamo! this just don't jive.
The wireless router they have was an old DLINK that had the SSID off but no encryption enable(the reason was the router would not save the changes to permit this), so the last tech that worked on this 5 years ago shut off the SSID, and left it vulnerable to war driving with sniffers.
No problem-new router time. This is where it gets bad.
No matter what I try,(and believe me, 4 routers later, nothing worked).
Cannot get the router to communicate with the modem and pass the signal through to access the internet, either wired or wireless.
Tried the usual, IP,dnsflush,register, renew, power cycle bouth router and modem, reset, you name it. nothing will work. Some routers would not even let me login.
Yet, the only router that will work is the one with the SSID off and no protection.
I took one of the routers home and tried it on my network and there were no problems. I had it setup and protected running my home network with no issues, but could not set it up to work at my friends.
I had my laptop with me on the site and mine did not have access to the net as well so I don't think it is my friends computer, though I could be wrong as I am not a networking guru,(just starting to study for my NET+).
Been working with computers for 10 years, routers and basic networking for 1-2 years and I am A+ certified.
Any light on the possible reasoning for this failure to connect through any router but the one that has no security would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve
Comments
Yes, power cycled the modem, umteen times.
Thanks
How long did you leave it off for? Some carriers can actually manually release the MAC from the device. You may want to call in to tech support and have them do it for you.
With everything you've said this is what the issue sounds like to me. Especially if they have VoIP and Internet, then the modem will have a battery built into it so power cycling does nothing.
[Disclaimer] At least with Comcast no settings are lost – not sure about other providers [/Disclaimer]
Is the ISP box just a modem or a combo modem/router?
Are you altering any settings in the wireless routers before connecting them to the "modem"?
Is it plugged in?
lol,
thanx for the replies.
It is a cable modem only and I powered it off for around 2-3 minutes.
I use the same isp modem and when i have run into problems on my network, I usually just cycle it for a minute or two and all is well.
I may try leaving it off longer.
thnx again,
Steve
Will do,
Thanks again,
Most routers also allow you to spoof your WAN MAC address, just put in the router that works MAC address into the router you want to use and it "should" work.