Unable to connect to the internet.

[lilcuree]

I just bought a Linksys Router, the WRT54G and I ran the cd that came with it and everything, but when it gets to the point where it checks my internet connection, it can't detect it. I can hook up the modem to my pc and get internet just fine, but I if I connect the router, I don't get any access. I'm not sure what the problem is.

[cgarza]

I just installed mine today & it went ok. make sure the data cable is plug into the LAN & you are in one of the other ports (1 thru 4).that is how I went thru the steps. I did have problems during the day with the signal dropping but I fixed it.

[Mastersaintx]

The the following.; Someone from linksys emailed this to me when i contacted the email support.

1. Make sure that the device is turned on.

2. Press and hold the reset button.

3. After 10 seconds, remove the power plug while the button is pressed.

4. Let go of the reset button and turn on the device.

If you are on a broadband cable ISP, please setup the router by following instructions in the link below.

Title: Setting up a Linksys Router with a Cable Modem and a Dynamic IP Address

URL: http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1040&p_created=10869...

If you are on a DSL connection, please setup the router by following instructions in the link below.

Title: How To Set Up PPPoE DSL Connections with a Linksys Router

URL: http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=2210&p_created=11109...

To customize the wireless settings of your network, please follow these instructions.

Step 1 - Accessing the Setup Page

1. Using a computer hardwired in the router, launch Internet Explorer.

2. In the address bar, type "http://192.168.1.1".

3. A login prompt will appear, leave the username blank and use "admin" for the password.

Step 2 - Changing Basic Wireless Settings

1. Click "Wireless", a black tab.

2. Change the SSID to any word that doesn't contain spaces.

3. Change the channel. Recommended values are 1, 6, and 11.

4. Leave the other settings to defaults.

5. Jot down SSID and the channel.

6. Click "Save settings" button.

Step 3 - Setting up Wireless Security

1. Click "Wireless Security", a blue tab.

2. Set the security mode to WEP.

3. Type any word in the passphrase. Must not contain spaces.

4. Click "Generate".

5. Jot down key 1 and passphrase.

6. Click "Save settings" button.

If you are using a Linksys wireless adapter, please configure it to work in your network by following the instructions below.

Title: Configuring a Linksys Wireless Adapter

URL: http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=948&p_created=108665...

If you are using a non-Linksys wireless adapter, please configure it to work in your network by following the instructions below.

Title: Configuring a Non-Linksys Wireless Adapter with a Linksys Wireless Network

URL: http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=946&p_created=108665...

[fenix3265]

I have the same problem... When the CD is checking my Internet connection it says that it can't connect to the router. It says to check the Ethernet and the router but they are fine. I was able to do the set up on my laptop, but on my desktop (which is hardwired) I can't. So I know the problem is my desktop. I installed a new Ethernet card and it still won't connect to the wireless router. I'm not sure what's wrong. I can connect to the internet with out the wireless router with both Ethernet cards and when ever I have the whole set up wired correctly (phone jack to modem, modem to wireless router, wireless router to desktop) if I disconnect a cable my desktop tell me that a cable is unplugged... So I really don't know what's going on...