setup a home wifi-lan, share internet connection

[sourav]

thanx

[Charan]

Ok finally I got a WRT54G today. Im having problem configuring the router..
the modems IP number is 192.168.1.1 and the IP of router is 192.168.1.2
But I cannot do the basic setup. the modem has DHCP enabled but still the router cannot detect it .

BTW Internet Connection tyoe is "Static IP" in the router config rite?

EDIT: Now its working , thanks for the tip ANi .. Will check with signal strength and range tmro

Thanks a lot Anirudh for the help, I really appreciate your help

[infra_red_dude]

Anytime

[nix]

hi guys...
well i ve been having problems setting up a wifi connection at home... i have a linksys WRH54G wireless router and a laptop w/wifi. the prblem is , i dont know what kind of connection i have-static or dynamic or PPPOE or DSL or somethin else...i will tell you what i have.

The ISP has provided me with a cable, i connect it to my desktop and click an icon, which the ISP created...w/its name. it has user and a p/w field...when i click connect, while connecting..it says "connecting through WAN miniport(PPPOE)" and then i am connected and can surf the web. when i connect the same n/w cable to the laptop, i cant browse...it says"limited or no connectivity". can you pls help me get around this prblem? i need tips on how to configure the router too...

[infra_red_dude]

I'm confused. Is it a wired or a wireless connection? What are you trying to do?

[nix]

ok, thanks infra...for looking into the problem...

so here's where i stand. i have an old desktop, a new lappy..want to make it wireless...have a linksys router. currently, the ISP has created an icon in both desktop and laptop. its a "ISP name" new network icon. i can browse the net in both the computers if i connect the network cable to them. if i use the router..pages wont open.

i had previously configured the router and could browse the net on the lappy in wifi mode..but due to some problems on their side...the ISP changed the kind of connection..before that they had given me a software called "24Online" and the ISP had configured the router...they had told me to enter all types of numbers in places i dont remember in the router configuration page. i did so and at that time it worked...for some time i used to use it that way...but later due to some problems on their side...they changed the connection type....i no longer have to use the "24 online" software..now there is just this icon


using this type of connection i can browse the net. but if i connect the n/w cable to router...it doesnt work. shoudl i do a fresh install for the router since the connection type is changed? how do i do that?
i dont know where to start fixing this from...
i would appreciate your time helping me fix this problem...
thanks in advance...

[infra_red_dude]

Oh ok Nikhil. You will need your ISP's help here. You will need to configure the modem in autodial mode and then connect it to your router.

Then follow this guide. It will be working fine. Get details like the username password, DNS etc. Then consult the user's manual of the modem to configure it to dial automaticaly as soon as its switched on.

Upon doing that follow this guide.

[rajesh201985]

@infra_red_dude
Dude i need ur helP..i got LINKSYS WRT54G and D-link G510 as i wanted to connect 3 computers (2 desktop and 1 laptop)
i got airtel broadband connection with modem Dlink 502t .i messed up with the settings i want to connect the internet to the main Pc with wire and other with the g510 and laptop got WI-FI buildin.

so what are changes should i make in the 502t modem and linksys so that i can share internet.At this time i am not able to configure the basic setup..I connected 1 off 4 ethernet port to the Main PC(in linksys).In the network settings i am getting a small yellow sigh as something is wrong
And i also wanted how i can Port Forward (As i wanted this for my Utorrent)

plz help me as i cant take this anymore
~~Rajesh~~

[infra_red_dude]

OK, this is a pretty simple setup.

Logon to your router's web based config utility by connecting it to the computer via LAN. Type 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.2 or whatever the IP is in the browser. Change it to 192.168.1.2. Now unplug it.

You will need to configure the adsl modem in autodial mode (works best in this mode for this kinda setup). Connect it to the desktop as explained above. Type 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.1.2 or whatever the IP is in the browser. Change it to 192.168.1.1. Correctly enter the DNS etc. whatever needs to be edited to configure your modem in autodial mode. Refer to the airtel and modem manual for this. Now unplug it and connect it to one of the 4 LAN ports, NOT the broadband port, on the router.

Now set the IP of the desktop (the wired LAN adaptor) as 192.168.1.3, subnet as default given, gateway and DNS as 192.168.1.1 and connect it to one of the remaining 3 LAN ports on the router.

Set the IP of the desktop (the wirelss LAN adaptor) as 192.168.1.4, subnet as default given, gateway and DNS as 192.168.1.1. It should now detect the wireless network and connect to it. Entery the security key if you haf selected any.

Set the IP of the laptop (the wirelss LAN adaptor) as 192.168.1.5, subnet as default given, gateway and DNS as 192.168.1.1. It should now detect the wireless network and connect to it. Entery the security key if you haf selected any.

Thats it

[rajesh201985]

^^Thanks for the reply dude .It worked.Once again thanks for the Awesome reply
Dude can i use this to play games (if yes) in LAN .plz suggest few of them.U Rock

TIA
~~Rajesh~~

[infra_red_dude]

Yes, you can use this setup to play multiplayer games. If you like FPS etc. try UT/Quake/Doom series. For RPG you can try Warcraft or Age of empires/mythology. For racing NFS etc.

[bikdel]

hey can we play 2-player games via a wireless AD-HOC connection?

i think we can play it in wired with the use of cross-crimped cables.. isnt it?..

but i guess its not possible in wireless....

is there any emulator/software that will sit on TRAY, fool the OS into thinking it as normal wireless connection and let me play games??

[infra_red_dude]

I'm sorry bikdel, I haf no idea regarding multiplayer games over ad-hoc connection. Someone else mebbe able to help you out.

But in a wired connection how can you play multiplayer games over cross crimped connection with such a kind of IP settings?

[mail4kaja]

Hello Infra...

I have recently got a new ADSL cum Wi-Fi router from BSNL ( UTSTARCOM WA3002-g1 Wireless ADSL Router ). It has 4 ports.

I'm having a desktop & a laptop. I want to have my broadband always connected. It should be available to both my desktop & laptop (through Wi-Fi too).

Please help me how to configure my router, desktop & laptop.

With regards,
R Kaja Mohideen

[infra_red_dude]

Hello Kaja,

I've never handled those BSNL wifi modem/routers - hereafter referred to as "device". I will however try to give you a general idea to set up the network.

Unless changed the device IP would be 192.168.1.1 and DHCP would be enabled. Get a normal LAN cable - RJ45 and connect it to either of the computers. Wait for the computer to get an IP from the device. Once its done, launch your web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 in the address bar.

The next screen would prompt for the device username and password. It'll mostly be "admin" and "admin". Check the user manual for more details. After inputing the correct info the Device config page would open up. To connect automatically use the PPPoE mode in the WAN/DSL setup page. These pages would mostly be available in a frame on the left margin. Input the username and password assigned to you by BSNL. Goto the DHCP config and make sure its enabled. The wired part configuration is done.

For the wireless, goto the wireless tab and make sure Wireless is enabled. To prevent others from using you need to put in a network key. You can either select WPA or WPA2 network protection. You will need to provide a 16 character key. Make sure its a very loosely knit key with no relation between the characters or no recognizable words. That will give you the strongest protection. After this is done, Save and reboot the modem. Note this password/key down for immediate use.

I'm assuming you are using Windows. Goto the Network Center. On the desktop, right click on the LAN adapter and select Properties. Now in the first page, white area scroll down till you find TCP/IP. Select it and click on Advanced/Properties. Select Obtain an IP automatically. Do the same for DNS. Now repeat the procedure on your laptop but this time make sure you are changing this property for the Wireless LAN adapter in Network center and NOT wired/LAN adapter

Connect the LAN cable to your PC. You PC should automatically connect to the net. Turn on the WiFi in your laptop and search for New networks. It should detect your home network. Select that and click Connect. You will be prompted for the Network Key. Enter it correctly. You should now be connected to the router and hence to the net. You can select to connect to this network automatically on startup by ticking the relevant option in the Connect dialog.

Hope it wasn't confusing. I've tried to explain everything in detail.

[mikeon]

Hi can i use a wi fi modem/router, with a desktop pc and a laptop without any wires at all ? I mean no wires (ethernet) going to the router except for the phone line ? How reliable is such a network ?

[infra_red_dude]

I do not quite understand what do you mean by using a router without wires. If what I got is correct, then you need a wireless setup with a router and a desktop and laptop. you can follow this tutorial and get wifi pci adaptor for the desktop to make it wireless enabled.

[mikeon]

what i meant was can the desktop and pc both be wireless ? thus no wires are conncted to the router, is there a need for a singe wired connection for the router to function properly or can it work totally wireless ? and is a fully wireless network reliable ? because i don't have ethernet on my desktop, and need a card for it, instead I could also opt for a wi fi card for the same price right ? which one is better ?

[infra_red_dude]

Yes, both can be wireless. Just get a wifi adapter - either a PCI card or a USB dongle. I've been using a fully wireless setup at home since an year without any problems. Wifi PCI cards for desktop is better than USB.

[narangz]

I wrote an article on Wireless security. I am sharing the link here & I hope Ani won't mind:

Secure your wireless network- Better safe than sorry

[infra_red_dude]

Of corz not! Why should I mind? Its all about sharing and learning Thanks for the link, Rajbir A valuable contribution!

[narangz]

Thanks Ani

[Sreekuttan]

thanks man..good information...

[gmg9]

i have local cable internet connection which connects directly to my lappy rj45 connector. the cable guy give me a static ip address with all details. its 24online. so everything is static. they also provide a software to install and connect using that. i connect to the internet through a weblogin page of my isp (the cyberoamclient s/w wont run in vista).
i have recently bought a d-link 2640T wifi+modem+router. what i want is, if it possible....

**connect that 24online's rj45 to my wifi router (it has 4 rj45) so that i can connect to internet through 24online wirelessly. got the idea. so i need to know how do i setup my router and vista for that.

pla reply back soon, as o am in very urgent need.
thx for help

[infra_red_dude]

Your router will most prolly haf a WAN port. Connect the RJ45 there. Then open up the Router Web config page and Enable the login info. Put in the username and password there and the router should now be able to connect to the internet.

To enable sharing , follow the rest of the tutorial.

[gmg9]

Originally Posted by infra_red_dude

Your router will most prolly haf a WAN port. Connect the RJ45 there. Then open up the Router Web config page and Enable the login info. Put in the username and password there and the router should now be able to connect to the internet.

To enable sharing , follow the rest of the tutorial.

thx for ur reply.
the d-link 2640t have 1 power+1 rj11(adsl)+4 rj45 ports. now i can connect to the internet, but the router page not showing when i try to connect 192.168.1.1 (default LAN ip or router). my conf as follows .........

router wan ip: 172.x.x.19 (self given)
subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 (provided by isp)
gateway: 172.x.x.1 (provided by isp)
dns: 172.x.x.1 (provided by isp)

router lan ip: 192.168.1.1 (default)
subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 (default)

my laptop ip: 172.x.x.5 ( provided by iap)
subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 (provided by isp)
gateway: 172.x.x.1 (provided by isp)
dns: 172.x.x.1 (provided by isp)

the problem is that whenever i try to connect to router conf page it says "(110) Connection timed out". i also disable the router's dhcp option. now i can connect to the internet but i cant access my d-link router's conf webpage.