wireless hardware/configuration setting issue

Hi

I was told to post here, that maybe I can get more help.

http://www.windowsbbs.com/showthread.php?t=59397

Please see link above for what I have tried.

My wife just got a notebook and I would like to make a wireless connection to my DSL modem.
My PC is connected by a Ethernet wire to the modem, her notebook is two rooms away, maybe 40 feet.

I had a connection at one time then lost it and can't get it back.

Again, this is just a single lap top I want to connect to my modems wireless connection.
Here is what we have.

HP Pavilion dv6108nr notebook (built in wireless)
Actiontec GT 701 WG modem

I think I would like to start all over again ?? Please see post in Original thread.

Please be very basic, I am new at this and don't have a clue on what I'm doing.

Thanks
Geri

 

Start here:

http://www.qwest.com/dsl/customerservice/actiontecgt701-wg/Qwest_EWN_pkg_insrt8.pdf
http://actiontecstore.com/qwest/supp2-faqs.html#q1

 

Thanks Bill

I removed the actiontec that I had on her system and went though and set it up all over again.
As of now she has a connection, we'll see if it lasts.

Geri

 

Setting Up Home Network Wireless

Here are the steps.

1) Have your login information for your DSL ISP handy

- there will be a log on account and a log on password
the log on password may be diffirent than your email password
If you do not have it available call the ISP. It is of little use to anyone else


2) You may want to reset the router to factory defaults just to start from scratch. Hold the little button on the rear down with a pin for 15 seconds or so . ( router has to be plugged in).

3) Attach a computer with a network cable to one of the 4 ports on back of the router ( marked lan not the single one marked internet)

4) Go to your browser
First of all go to tools > Internet options > connection > lan settings and make sure that all are unchecked

5) In the manual of your monitor or on the cd are instructions on how to enter the control panel of the router

it is a web based interface to set up the router

usually 192.168.x.x
and a password that should be in your manual as well

6) You may have a setup disk I know Linksys gives one
you may have a wizard inside the control panel of the router
or you may have to do it manually

You want to set the router for a dsl connection and then tell it to connect
It is called a PPE connection type

7) The router has to be plugged in to dsl modem. It would not if hurt if you unplug the modem , plug it in and let it reset


8) What you want to see is that in the router status area that you have connected to the isp and have an ip assigned not zeros.
obviously if you are on the internet you are on

Step one - you now have to set up your router

Step two is the wireless connection
- In most cases the windows xp will grab the signal from the router without asking. If not there is a setting - allow this computer ...any available network

That is it

Once you know what you are doing you can change the router from defaults and add encryption.
Obviously you have to set the same code at both the router and wireless connection ( laptop) end.
The stated wireless signal range is 300 feet indoors and 1000 feet outdoors.
It is same frequency as standard cordless phones but this does not seem to be a problem.
The biggest problem is interference from neighbours routers. They do not even to be close. Most of the wireless routers are set by factory default to channel 6 safetly in the middle of the band. It is always a good idea to change the channel in the wireless settings of the router . It is trial and error although channels 1 and 11 are the next best choices.
Get it going and then you can add in extras. Remember at the worst you can reset the router back to factory defaults with a pin on the reset button and go again from scratch. As well you can always call tech support at the manufacturer of the router.

hope this helps