I can't configure my new router? See Details?

Question

I have a Linksys WRT54G router. I can't configure it. Its brand new, after selecting the internet type (DHCP). It takes me to this other step where I have to enter a password and confirm it. I put in a password and confirmed it and clicked next. After it gets to 100% it says cannot configure router. I try doing it again and it keeps saying Cannot configure router. Please Help! I've been trying to configure it for 2 1/2 hours!

Answer 1

I presume you have configured your internet service using a pc directly connected to your modem. If not, you probably need to do this first as most ISPs requrire this. Check with your ISP and get the Internet service to work this way first.



Now to the router use -



I am assuming that you are talking about the WAN port configuration.



First you need to log into the router with the default user name and password. Usually they prompt you to change this password but you don't have to do that. You should however change from the default password.



Now to the WAN port configuration -



If you have a dynamic public IP address from your ISP (NOT PPPoE protocol which is Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), you should indicate that you have a dynamic public IP address. You should NOTselect PPPoE protocol unless you are told to do so by your ISP. PPPoE requires you to submit a user name and password which was given to you for PPPoE protocol by your ISP. If you do not have a PPPoE user name and password from your ISP you most likely have IP routing instead and you need to go back to the config of the router to make sure the router was not accidently configured for PPPoE.



Please do not confuse DHCP. Many do. Your ISP can assign you a dynamic WAN IP address (and most do). When you configure your WAN port, you configure for a Dynamic WAN IP address. Seldomly do routers call this a DHCP configuration because the ISP has DHCP configuration but the router WAN port does not, it has to be configured for a dynamic WAN IP.



Now for the LAN (private side) IP -



This is where you specify DHCP from router to LAN devices. This is commonly done in your type of application



My initial guess is that you have accidently configured your WAN IP for PPPoE - check that out.



ALSO - be sure to reboot the modem and router. Always reboot modem whenever you change from connecting to a pc vs connecting to a router.

Answer 2

For a start, dump the cd. This is not a good way to set up the router. Use the web interface method as in the manual. Only connect it by cable to the pc for configuration. Test the connection once the configuration is complete and save your settings. Then setup wireless with WPA or 128 bit WEP encryption. After this you can use the wireless card's utility to find your network, set encryption and connect.

Answer 3

Try flashing the firmware of the router its pretty simple. Go to the linksys sight and search for your exact model. Follow the instructions they provide. You may want to reset your router first by holding down the button in the back for a minute.

Answer 4

I ran into a router problem like yours,however i was told to unplug both modem and router for at least two minutes. After that plug in the modem and wait till it boots , then plug in the router and wait till it is done and has aquired the modem.This worked as strange as it seems, everything came on line. Hope this helps...Steve

Answer 5

are your following a wizard or are you in the set up instructions. i personally never use a wizard to set up routers, just try setting it to use DHCP in the main settings, you should be able to access it by entering its ip address into a web browser.

Answer 6

Sound like you have a faulty router, return it for replacement.

Answer 7

that's the community card (NIC) that determines the MAC. ensure you have the main suitable XP drivers put in to your NIC bypass away the NIC set to DHCP server assigned IP handle (as you have with linux) then reboot sort commence, run ipconfig /launch ipconfig /renew If that fails then rt click on the icon in backside Rt nook and click fix, could restoration it .

Answer 8

does your routers mac have to be registered with your isp?

check to see if your router is getting a usable ip address from your modem/isp