router problems

davegriffiths · 18 Jan 2007 at 17:56

ok.. so i just bought a netgear DG834GT router and usb adaptor. http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_broadband_router_dg834gt.php

after installing the usb adaptor software, i can see the router and connect, but it wont connect to the internet, even tho the ADSL light is on

the manual is crap, and i dont know what to do to get it on the internet.

any help guys?

Duke · 18 Jan 2007 at 18:17

Have you put in your ADSL user/pass into the router? Check to see that the ADSL is actually connecting properly. If it is then try connecting with a cable to the router to begin with to make sure that side is fine before going further with the wireless.

davegriffiths · 18 Jan 2007 at 18:24

ok.. so i had it connected for a short period using the netgear setup, but then it just died. and it was really slow anyway\

davegriffiths · 18 Jan 2007 at 18:40

ok.. its connected hardlined to the pc, and wireless to my dads laptop.

i set it up using the setup on the netgear disk whihc wouldnt work before for some reason :confused:

question is, do i have to do that again when i unplag it and take it back downstairs?

Duke · 18 Jan 2007 at 19:17

In theory it should be fine once up and running. I would always suggest not using any manfacturer software when it comes to wireless - install only the device manually. E.g. plug it in, when it says 'found new hardware', point it to the netgear cd to install the driver, then use Windows wireless to connect up to the network. I have had problems with 3rd party software as it takes control away from Windows and can cause problems.

davegriffiths · 18 Jan 2007 at 20:54

well, i thinm ive got it sorted.. using windows to controll it too, but it seems to kick me and not find the network now and again.. will keep my eye on things...