Problem Setting Up Network

[SpecOpsHoov]

Ok, here goes. I was setting up my wireless network with no problems until it came time to configure my router.

I'm using Verizon DSL with the BEFW11S4 Linksys Wireless Router. I set up my Ethernet card no problem, and then I started to set up my router following the directions to the letter.

So I get to one part of the setup where it wants me to be connected directly to my DSL modem. I did that, and it worked no problem.

The next step involved plugging an ethernet cable from my computer to the router, and from the router to the DSL modem. Again, I did that no problem and have doubled checked all connections.

After that, it wanted me to hit 'Next' so that it could configure the router. However, it gave me an error message saying it could not connect to the Internet, despite the fact that all lights are on and green on both my router and my DSL modem. I try it a couple more times with various setups and basically the same results.

I've tried checking both the Linksys and Verizon websites with solutions, and both have the same info as the setup guide. I have already tried calling Linksys tech support. They had me reset the router, ping it, etc. I've gotten good results from that. I was able to ping my router no problem.

When it comes time for me to then enter 192.168.1.1 in IE to enter the router setup page, it gives me a "Page Cannot Be Displayed" error and MSN Explorer opens up wanting me to connect. I normally connect through MSN Explorer because my user id is set up through it and all that good stuff, but I keep getting stuck at this step.

I've got no clue what I'm supposed to do. I would think that it's not even supposed to try and connect to the Internet since it's supposed to be for the router. If I'm online and I punch in those numbers it takes me to a Westell site with diagnostics, etc. for my DSL modem.

Is there anything off the top of your heads which may be a solution? I'm going to try and contact Verizon when I get the chance and patience to do so.

P.S. For some of you this is not de ja vu, I posted the same thing at OTS to try and get as much coverage on the topic as possible.

 

[Logical_1]

OK, so if you type in "http://192.168.1.1" to your web browser, you get a "page cannot be displayed" message? And all the lights are green?

What is the IP address of your computer when you enter the above address? Are you on the same subnet with no gateway? Your IP should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 thru 192.168.1.254 in order to be able to pull up that page. If all you did was unplug the DSL modem from your computer and plug it into the Linksys, and then plug the Linksys into your computer without changing your IP information to something else or even using DHCP, I'm not surprised that you can't connect to the router. Make sure computer IP address is set correctly when you try to access the rotuer page and all should be well.

Logical_1

 

[SpecOpsHoov]

Networking is a huge weakness of mine. Here are some pics...

Hope these help:

 

[Logical_1]

Okay, the system sees the router, but what happens when you type:
http://192.168.1.1/
into your browser? (or click the above link)

Logical_1

 

[SpecOpsHoov]

Problem solved! I hardwired the router with my PC and left the ethernet cable for the DSL connection unplugged, and it worked perfectly.

Everything seems to be running smooth.

Thanks for your help, Logical.