total newbie networking question...

[TimeKeeper]

I fresh install Winxp pro that connect to dynamic cable modem.
Everything works fine w/out setting or changing any IP address.

Then I install this Dlink Wi-Fi wireless router and I can't connect to internet.

cable modem-> wi-fi wireless router -> PC.

What's going on? isn't this router suppose to be plug and play?
(yes, I update the newest firmware but...do I need to change PC name? assign IP? ...I tried both, but still no go)

help~~~~

 

[JackMDS]

Many Internet Cable Providers use the MAC number of you computer NIC as a mean of authentication (password).

Since a Router comes with his own MAC. The Router provides a menu entry that will allow you to clone the MAC number of the Registered NIC, thus the MAC number of the NIC becomes the MAC number of the Router.

Cable/DSL Routers are Not Plug and Play. You need to log to the Router's address and make sure that it is correctly set for Cable Internet.

How should I do it?

READ THE MANUAL.

 

[Celstar]

the manual is the preferred method.

 

[johnny42544]

OK folks, cqall me stupid. I have a Gateway laptop, and HP desktop, and a new Minolta QMS 1250 PagePro printer. Can I set these things up on a wireless network? Thanks.

 

[johnny42544]

OK folks, cqall me stupid. I have a Gateway laptop, and HP desktop, and a new Minolta QMS 1250 PagePro printer. Can I set these things up on a wireless network? Thanks.

 

[skyking]

Originally posted by: johnny42544
OK folks, cqall me stupid. I have a Gateway laptop, and HP desktop, and a new Minolta QMS 1250 PagePro printer. Can I set these things up on a wireless network? Thanks.

sure. connect the printer to the desktop, share it, and install a wireless device to each computer. Use wireless devices in an ad-hoc mode, and you have a network.

 

[rmrf]

try this. props to JackMDS for helping me out with the same problem and sending me this link. my network is cherry now.