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Old 12-03-2006, 13:52   #1
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Help Needed Wireless Connection

Hope someone can help.
I am unable to connect to the internet using my laptop and wireless card.
My set up is as follows.
Ethernet cable going from SB4100 to BT Voyager router
Ethernet Cable going into NIC on PC
Laptop has wireless card
I have net access using my PC
When using the lapto i get "page cannot be displayed"
The laptop states the signal is excellent and it is connected to the Voyager.
I have checked and double checked all settings (no Joy)
Any help suggestions would be much appreciated
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Old 12-03-2006, 14:00   #2
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Re: Help Needed Wireless Connection

Just to check - is the router an ADSL modem/router or a 'plain' broadband router. If it is an ADSL modem/router (with a telephone-type connection), it won't work on cable - you're just using it as a 'network hub' to connect your PC to the SB4100.
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Old 12-03-2006, 14:04   #3
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Re: Help Needed Wireless Connection

Hello. Thanks for the quick reply.
The BT Voyager is ADSL and has a DSL connection on the back.
If i buy a wireless Cable router will i be able to use my laptop (wirelessly) and my PC wired at the same time?
Thanks again
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Old 12-03-2006, 14:06   #4
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Yup.

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Old 12-03-2006, 16:04   #5
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Re: Help Needed Wireless Connection

Ah thanks for your help (and quick help at that) Right im off out to brave the snow to purchase a CABLE wireless router.
No doubt i'll be back soon seeking help
Thanks again

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Would this Router do the job
BT Voyager 1500 Wireless
Add wireless to your existing broadband connection. Ideal for Broadband customers already using a router like the BT Voyager 205 and for cable broadband customers.

The BT Voyager 1500 gives you a high-speed network which allows both wired and wireless broadband access. Add wireless and sharing capabilities to an existing broadband Internet connection (i.e you must have an ethernet router). It includes four Ethernet sockets to connect a games console or other Ethernet-enabled equipment.
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Old 12-03-2006, 20:34   #6
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Re: Help Needed Wireless Connection

I'd recommend the Linksys WRT54G - NAT router with wireless G access point & 4 port switch.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...276610-4464753
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Old 12-03-2006, 20:42   #7
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Thanks i'll check it out
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Old 13-03-2006, 11:10   #8
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Re: Help Needed Wireless Connection

Still having wireless problems
* Purchased the BT Voyager 1500 (Cable and ADSL Router)
* Ethernet Cable going from Surfboard Modem to BT Voyager
* Ethernet Cable going from Router to Desktop PC (Can access internet)
* Laptop with 1060 wireless card (Cannot access internet)
When trying to access internet via the laptop wirelessly i get "page cannot be displayed"
The wireless signal says "excellent signal"
The laptop is connected and im managing the connection through windows.
Any Ideas?
Cheers in advance
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Old 13-03-2006, 11:40   #9
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Re: Help Needed Wireless Connection

For starters, right click on the wireless icon in the system tray, and select status. On the status window, click on the support tab. Does this show an IP address something like 192.168.nnn.nnn?
It should also show the default gateway address, eg 192.168.1.1.
If these look OK, can you browse to the IP address of the gateway (your router)?
Let us know how you get on with these.
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Old 13-03-2006, 11:54   #10
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Hi - I will try this when i get home tonight.
Thanks for your help and advice.
I'll come back to you once i've given it a whirl
Cheers
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Old 16-03-2006, 18:33   #11
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hey that worked - Thanks for all the help.
I just have to work out configuring the security side now
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