Please someone help me set up my wireless router before I lose my mind!
i'm a switcher with a PB 15" and just bought the Belkin 54g because the box
said "works with Macs" and "Set up in 3 minutes." Well, I've been following the
set up instructions and much more than 3 minutes have elapsed! The hardware
is all set up according to instruction.
Going by the manual it says to check "Built in Ethernet" in my network menu. It says "Select the TCP/IP tab. Next to "configure" you should see "Manually" or "DHCP." If you do not, check the PPPOE tab to make sure that "Connect using PPPoE" is not selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password.
Well, I'm using a DSL modem, so I was set to connect by PPPoE -- i'm not clear if this instruction is telling me to uncheck the PPPoE tab, or to leave it checked but later configure my router. In any case, I've tried going both ways and still can't establish a connection.
I have configured the router through the browser, setting my connection type to "PPPoE", putting in my username, password and DNS servers. Still can't establish a connection. And why doesn't the setup manual mention anything about doing anything with AirPort settings in the network menu? I tried the "Assist me," feature choosing connect by AirPort and selecting my the Belkin54g network but it not able to establish a connection either.
Someone please! Tell me what I'm doing wrong, or give me some direction?
i'm a switcher with a PB 15" and just bought the Belkin 54g because the box
said "works with Macs" and "Set up in 3 minutes." Well, I've been following the
set up instructions and much more than 3 minutes have elapsed! The hardware
is all set up according to instruction.
Going by the manual it says to check "Built in Ethernet" in my network menu. It says "Select the TCP/IP tab. Next to "configure" you should see "Manually" or "DHCP." If you do not, check the PPPOE tab to make sure that "Connect using PPPoE" is not selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password.
Well, I'm using a DSL modem, so I was set to connect by PPPoE -- i'm not clear if this instruction is telling me to uncheck the PPPoE tab, or to leave it checked but later configure my router. In any case, I've tried going both ways and still can't establish a connection.
I have configured the router through the browser, setting my connection type to "PPPoE", putting in my username, password and DNS servers. Still can't establish a connection. And why doesn't the setup manual mention anything about doing anything with AirPort settings in the network menu? I tried the "Assist me," feature choosing connect by AirPort and selecting my the Belkin54g network but it not able to establish a connection either.
Someone please! Tell me what I'm doing wrong, or give me some direction?