• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Needing wired router.. (dsl)

harobikes333

harobikes333

Platinum Member
Hi, I recently built a new computer and I'm looking to connect both my new computer and my old computer to internet....

I don't know jack about networking😱

I'd rather not go with wireless since the old computer already has a nic card or w/e so that it can use dsl.. ( and I would have to get something so that the old computer could use wireless correct...?)

I'm running Vista Home Premium on my new computer and Xp Home on the old computer.

Router suggestions are needed, wanted, pleaded for.

Any other info is great too! 🙂

Thanks,

mark
 
how are you currently connecting to the internet? some of the dsl modems had routers built in them, like the cisco 675 and 678, where w/ a cable modem, you had a modem that then connected into a router.

you may just need a switch, if possible post what dsl router you have.
 
10.0.0.8


Does that help? *has a puzzled face*

Oh and just so you know I'm not completely computer illiterate ( as in thnx a ton for the instructions but if you just asked me for the the IPv4 address I would have found it^ ^ ..not sure why i even mentioned this...😱 )

sooo glad you're helping me!!!


thanks a ton!!!!
 
Yeah this IP means that your Modem is a Router too.

If you have only one output port you can get a simple switch and hopefully plug more computers into the Internet connection.

However look for the device's manual before you spend money. Make sure that you can access the interface and configure it as necessary.

Some "cheap" DSL ISPs give a Modem/Router unit to avoid the PPPOE problems, and block the device's menus.
 
a quick look up shows that it should work, but i don't know if your isp gave you a pre-configured one that only allows for one ip address, so my best suggestion would be to buy a cheap 100Mb/s switch and connect the other computer. if it works, then excellent, if not then post back here and we can see if we can get you into the router.
 
I know that they configured something like an ip address on the computer ( not this one but the old one...) when i got it... around three years ago.... ( it's hooked up to new computer now)

Any suggestion on a cheap switch :??? I'll need some more ethernet cable also... any specific place to get more?
 
Any Switch would do.

But do not spend any money before you know How to deal with the Router.
 
i can find a pic of it, you need to know if it will give out more than one ip address on the lan side.....when a router is configured one can set how many ips are given out on the lan side, so if yours is pre-configured to give out 1, then the 2nd pc will not get an ip address from the router and then it can't connect to the internet.

you need to possibly ask your isp if it will give out more than 1 ip address or go pick up a switch from a place that has a good return policy in case, when you plug it in, the 2nd machine doesn't connect to the internet
 
If the Router was set to give only one IP you can not use a second computer.

Routers have a menu system that can be accessed using IE and having the correct ID and PW.

Unless you have a manual or and your ISP is willing to give you the info, ther eis No point to procceed coz sonner ot later you would get Stuck.

If the ISP did not change it, the ID might be: admin, and the password is visionnet
 
I know that the guy that installed it went onto IE and set something... Donno what he did though really. that was a few years ago and pretty young ( lol now i'm 18...^ ^)

anything i can do to check that?

and what website should I go to ta buy a switch😱
 
Originally posted by: JackMDS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833122029
Click to expand...

that would excellent.

if both machines have GbE then this may help you out if you do a lot of transfering. i know when moving large files around (500MB+) the GbE makes a difference. i have the 8 port version of this switch, picked it up on sale and it will move large files @ 45MB/s+ (basically hdd limited) no problems. runs fine and have it on a ups w/ the rest of my lan equipment so no downtime 🙂
 
I'll be moving Gigs at a time or around 500MB folders so I should go with the GbE?? Oh and so what does it do that makes the difference..?
 
Originally posted by: harobikes333
I'll be moving Gigs at a time or around 500MB folders so I should go with the GbE?? Oh and so what does it do that makes the difference..?
Click to expand...

yes, go w/ GbE - Gb=Gigabit E=Ethernet, roughly 10x faster than 100Mb/s thoroughput but w/ todays hdds, you will max out around 40-60MB/s or so, just make sure each machine has a GbE network card or it will slow down to the slowest card
 
Originally posted by: Blain
I really like my NETGEAR WNR854T (Gigabit Edition). :thumbsup::laugh:
Click to expand...

Too expensive, and because its Wireless is preN it would be Obsolete in few months when the actual 802.11n standard comes out.

In addition, buying combos is a mistake. In most cases the additional components are mediocre and it does mot save money, it just saves a plastic box.

If you need or want to change one component in a combo (let say wireless) you lose the other components as well.

A stand alone Giga Switch that is Jumbo Frame capable is a much better solution.
SMC has an inexpensive line with good Giga switches.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833129028
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top