Jeff..
Please list all your pc parts and your complete setup, first thing I would do is get rid of the dlink then start testing.
you have installed and configured your Linksys equipment according to the instructions on the Linksys Setup Wizard CD and the Fast Start Guide but you are experiencing difficulties, please review the information below. Additional troubleshooting information can be found in the User Guides on the Linksys CDs, and at
http://www.linksys.com.
Restart your system
Most issues with Home Networking can be resolved by restarting your computer, your Router, and your DSL modem. Shut down and restart your equipment in the following sequence:
Shutdown PC
Shutdown Router
Shutdown Modem
When restarting, wait at least 30 seconds between each step to give each device a moment to refresh its settings.
Restart Modem
Restart Router
Restart PC
Wireless Broadband Router Basic Troubleshooting
If restarting your system doesn't resolve your issue, follow the basic troubleshooting steps below.
Make sure that the computer and the Router are powered on, and that the Power light on the Router is on.
Check all physical connections between the Wireless Router and other equipment.
Confirm that Link lights for each of your hardware connections is on (green).
Make sure that the Wireless Router shares the same Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Service Set Identifier (SSID) settings as the other devices on the network. To check these settings:
Open a Web browser and type
http://192.168.1.1 into the address field, and then press [Enter].
When prompted for a user name and password, leave the user name field empty and type admin into the password field, and then press [Enter]. The Router Setup page appears.
Verify that the WEP setting matches that of any other wireless devices on the network, and that the SSID setting matches that of all other devices on the network.
Make sure that network cabling is away from power outlets, florescent lighting fixtures, uninterruptible power supplies, and other sources of strong electromagnetic interference.
If all else fails, you can reset the Router to factory default settings. To do this, put a pen or something small enough to go through the hole labeled Reset and on the front of the Router. Hold down the Reset button for 3 seconds or until the red Diag light comes on, and then restart your computer.
If playing games like Quake or Battle.net, port 27960 must be opened in the router's advanced feature.
For more information, refer to the User Guide on the Linksys Setup Utility CD.
Wireless Router Troubleshooting Questions and Answers
I can't connect to the Wireless Router.
Verify that the Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and that the Router is powered ON.
Make sure that your PC is using an IP address within the default range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254, which is compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP Address of 192.168.1.1.
The Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the Wireless Router. In the Wireless Router, you can check these settings by going to the Basic Setup screen.
I can't browse through the Wireless Router.
Make sure that both ends of the network cable and power adapter are properly connected and that the status lights on the front panel are functioning properly.
If using Windows 95 or 98, check the TCP/IP setup on the client side. Run "winipcfg" by clicking Start and then selecting Run. The PC should have an IP address of 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" can be any number from 2 to 254.) Network Mask is 255.255.255.0; the default gateway IP should be the Router's IP Address.
Make sure that the same values are in the Basic Setup screen of the Wireless Router web-based utility.
When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error.
Make sure that the other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your workstations IP settings are correct (IP address, Network Mask, Gateway and DNS).
If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the Wireless Router to make sure that it is connected and ON. Once this is the case, check its settings. If you cannot connect to the Wireless Router, check the LAN and power connections.
If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, make sure that your DSL modem is working correctly.
Wireless Broadband Router - back view
Reset - Press this button if you want to restore factory settings to your Router.
WAN - Connect your DSL modem to the Router via an Ethernet cable.
Ports 1-4 - Connect other computers to your network using these ports.
Uplink - Connect to additional hub for additional ports.
Note: The Uplink port and Port #4 cannot be used simultaneously.
Power - Plug the power cord into this jack.
If you suspect that you don't have an active connection between your router and your computer, you can check using the ping test.
From the Start menu, select Run. The Run window opens.
Type command, and then press [Enter]. The Command window opens.
Type ping 192.168.1.1 and then press [Enter].
If you see results similar to the following, then you have a valid connection to your Router:
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32, time 10ms TTL=128.
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32, time 10ms TTL=128.
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32, time 10ms TTL=128.
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32, time 10ms TTL=128.
If you see results indicating any of the following, then you may have a bad cable connection, an improperly configured Network Interface Card (NIC), or another connectivity issue between your Router and your computer:
Destination host unreachable
Request timed out
If the ping test does not prove that you have a valid connection, insert your Setup Wizard CD into your CD drive and check your Router settings.
Wireless Broadband Router lights
The indicator lights on front of the Router provide information about the status of your Home Network. The lights in the right column marked WAN (Wide Area Network) represent the link and activity of your DSL connection. The Diag light corresponds to the self-test the router performs each time you turn it on. The lights corresponding to each LAN (Local Area Network) port are numbered 1 - 4. These lights indicate the link, activity, duplex, collision, and speed for that respective port.
Light Status Possible Troubleshooting Solution
WLAN Act Green Wireless activity
WLAN Link Green The Link light illuminates when the wireless option is enabled. When the wireless option is disabled (through the Web-based utility), the light is off.
Power Green Router is powered on
Off Router is not powered on - make sure power supply is plugged into working power outlet
Link/Act LED Green Router is connected to computer or Ethernet device
Off Router is not connected to computer - make sure that cable connections are secure
Full/Col Steady green Router is successfully running in Full Duplex mode
Flickering green Connection is experiencing collisions - intermittent collisions are normal, but persistent collisions indicate a problem with your connection
100 Orange 100 Mb Network Interface Card (NIC) connected
Off 10 Mb Network Interface Card (NIC) connected
WAN Link light green Connected to DSL Modem
Link light off Router not connected to DSL modem - make sure that the Ethernet cable links the WAN port in the back of the Router to the Ethernet jack in the DSL modem, and that all cable connections are secure
Act light flickering green Normal activity
Diag light flickering orange Router performing self-diagnostic tests - wait for light to turn off. If light remains on, call the Technical Support number in the Fast Start Guide.
Diag light off Router passed self-diagnostic tests
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