[Merged] Wireless Setup Problems

solitude · 27-11-2005, 14:41

help i am trying to fit a belkin wireless access point. i currently have ntl modem with an e/net cable running into my computer. the instructions say i need to use another e/net point on my computer to connect to my wap. the problem is i have no other e/net connection on my computer.
However, i have a spare usb port on the ntl modem and computer

nffc · 27-11-2005, 14:58

Yeah, you need the ntl modem connected to the pc via ethernet for the easy setup cd thing, it looks on your pc for internet connections and then copies the settings onto the eeproms.

Without the ethernet port it's a bit tricky, suppose it can be done manually but the instructions don't say how and the web page config is silly unless you know what you're looking for. Try ringing Belkin?

Stuart · 27-11-2005, 15:29

Moved to Computers and IT Forum.

DocDutch · 28-11-2005, 08:20

if you still have problems look here 1st....

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=36788

handyman · 28-11-2005, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by solitude

help i am trying to fit a belkin wireless access point. i currently have ntl modem with an e/net cable running into my computer. the instructions say i need to use another e/net point on my computer to connect to my wap. the problem is i have no other e/net connection on my computer.
However, i have a spare usb port on the ntl modem and computer

I may be getting this wrong but there is a difference between a wireless access point and a wireless router. A router I think has dhcp built in to be able to give out a ip address.

I think you'll have to connect the access point to a switch or to a 2nd ethernet point in the computer to get it to work.

Failinmg that where did you buy it from? Will they allow you to exchange it for a wireless router?

If you bought it online you have 10 days or so to exchange anything you bought.

hm

solitude · 12-12-2005, 19:15

help i have just fitted an additional ethernet card in pc to try and fit wireless access point. I now have a message on my toolbar stating local area connection4 a network cable is unplugged. I have placed the driver that i got with it into the A drive.

ps. if i break the computer the kids will make me homeless at xmas HELP!

bbwannabe · 12-12-2005, 19:26

Are the cables plugged into the ethernet sockets?

MovedGoalPosts · 12-12-2005, 19:46

Additional ethernet card - so you now have two fitted

Both cards will need to have an ethernet cable plugged in, and that ethernet cable needs to be connected at the other end to live devices (router, wireless adaptor, etc). If not you will get the cable unplugged message.

solitude · 12-12-2005, 19:51

rOB C
WHY R U CONFUSED I BELIEVE THAT BECAUSE THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT ONLY CAN BE CONNECTED BY ETHERNET AND THE ORIGINAL ETHERNET CARD WAS REQUIRED TO CONNECT NTL B/BAND I WAS LEFT WITH NO ALTERNITVE. wOULD U NOT AGREE, BY THE WAY AS U CAN C I AM NO PC XPERT ANY SUGGESTIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED

MovedGoalPosts · 12-12-2005, 20:01

Ah right so you intend internet connection sharing, with the current PC acting as the gateway between your other PCs (or consoles) and the internet.

i.e.
ntl broadband - wired - Main PC ethernet card #1
Main PC new ethernet card #2 - wired - Wireless access point > wirless network.

Is that arrangement what you are trying to do? Perhaps instead the connection between the broadband and Main PC is in fact USB?

Perhaps you can confirm the operating system (windows) version, and whether you are using a Set Top Box or Cable Modem for the ntl broadband.

solitude · 12-12-2005, 20:08

i HAVE WINDOWS XP AND THE CONNECTION BETWEEN NTL B/BAND APPARENTLY CAN ONLY B VIA ETHERNET

MovedGoalPosts · 12-12-2005, 20:27

Sorry, but I'm having some difficulty grasping exactly what you are trying to set up. Please answer the following questions.

Is your ntl broadband supplied via a modem, or a Set Top Box

Do you have only one computer in the house?

How are you currently connecting the computer to broadband - before you attempted to install the wireless - is that USB

Are you simply trying to get a wireless, instead of wired, connection between the computer and your ntl broadband (which you presently have connected by wires - USB?), or are you trying to get more than one computer in the house connected (a network)?

What is the make and model of the wireless access point you have purchased?

Oh and please try to type without the caps lock on.

---------- Post added at 20:27 ---------- Previous post was at 20:19 ----------

I've just found your previous thread on this, and am merging it to assist in understanding and hopefully helping you to get a solution.

solitude · 12-12-2005, 20:33

Is your ntl broadband supplied via a modem, or a Set Top Box Ntl 200 silver box
ou have only one computer in the house? son will return from uni with w/less laptop in 3 days

How are you currently connecting the computer to broadband - before you attempted to install the wireless - is that USB no it is ethernet only option i believe!

Are you simply trying to get a wireless, instead of wired, connection between the computer and your ntl broadband (which you presently have connected by wires - USB?), or are you trying to get more than one computer in the house connected (a network)? want pc wired up and laptop wireless

What is the make and model of the wireless access point you have purchased? belkin 2.4ghz - 802.11g wireless

ps remeber i am pc virgin

Oh and please try to type without the caps lock on.

handyman · 12-12-2005, 21:23

question: do you have the reciept for your access point?

Hom3r · 12-12-2005, 21:25

this might help
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/forum/article.php?a=39