hi my router is a netgear WGT624 its called a wireless router i am using
telewest cable blueyonder broadband and i connect by a modem i know my
laptop is called a FUJITSU SIEMENS i know its wireless and i have a wire then
to charge it up ...hope that answers your questions

"David Hettel" wrote:

> Ok can you tell me about your wireless router, the make and model number,
> then tell me about your broad band connection, how are you connecting to the
> Internet? Does your laptop have both a wired connection and a wireless
> network connection? Or does it only support a wireless connection?
>
> --
> David Hettel
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> "leolady" wrote in message
> news:1B3BD6CA-13AC-4DDC-8754-1F41F5CA2F90@microsoft.com...
> >i am willing to give anything a go
> >
> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >
> >> Perhaps I can help if you are still willing to try?
> >>
> >>
> >> --
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> >>
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> >>
> >>
> >> "leolady" wrote in message
> >> news:2C5184AC-258C-4B21-BA17-E9D6244EA172@microsoft.com...
> >> >i had 0.0.0.0
> >> >
> >> > "nass" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> How connection2?, did you picked up your neighbour connection try to
> >> >> Click
> >> >> Refresh and find your wireless network name and click Connect.
> >> >> How different they are, if you have a range of 192.168.0.2 on the Pc
> >> >> if
> >> >> you
> >> >> connect the PC first and your laptop should be assigned 192.168.0.X
> >> >> higher
> >> >> than (2).
> >> >> What you can see when you double click the wireless Icon on the
> >> >> Notification
> >> >> area and also when you open the Wireless connection in the Network
> >> >> connections window?.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "leolady" wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > i was messing about earlier and i got 100% signal and it says
> >> >> > network
> >> >> > conection 2 is connected but i still cant acsess a internet page i
> >> >> > think my
> >> >> > ip address is different on both pc and laptop ?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "nass" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > > Does it gives you an error message and what Anti-virus you have
> >> >> > > installed,
> >> >> > > did you make the set-up on the laptop as I suggested or the Kids
> >> >> > > PC?.
> >> >> > > Tell us on the Set-up you made just to be sure we all in the right
> >> >> > > direction, you done the set-up through the Wizard and Enabled the
> >> >> > > wireless on
> >> >> > > the Router and assigned an Encryption Key to secure your
> >> >> > > Wireless?.
> >> >> > > Double click your Wireless Icon on the Notification Area and right
> >> >> > > click it,
> >> >> > > select properties.
> >> >> > > click on Wireless Network Tab and click the View available
> >> >> > > wireless
> >> >> > > Networks, see if your Wireless name among or is there, you can
> >> >> > > remove
> >> >> > > other
> >> >> > > wireless or you can Add your wireless Network and input the
> >> >> > > Details
> >> >> > > you
> >> >> > > created on the Router for the Wireless (SSID,
> >> >> > > Encryption,Channel ).
> >> >> > > Best if you get the Laptop near the Router to avoid any
> >> >> > > interference
> >> >> > > then we
> >> >> > > can decide if the Wireless built-in strong enough to pick up the
> >> >> > > signal, say
> >> >> > > in another Room (If you have the laptop Upstairs you will need
> >> >> > > Extra
> >> >> > > wall
> >> >> > > AP/Amplifier to boost the signal) .
> >> >> > > HTH.
> >> >> > > nass
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > "leolady" wrote:
> >> >> > >
> >> >> > > > right i have connected my router and all i am picking up is 82%
> >> >> > > > signal and it
> >> >> > > > says my network connection is connected but still cant acsess
> >> >> > > > the
> >> >> > > > internet
> >> >> > > >
> >> >> > > > "leolady" wrote:
> >> >> > > >
> >> >> > > > > hi nass no my router is not set up at all yet i am just using
> >> >> > > > > the
> >> >> > > > > modem for
> >> >> > > > > main pc
> >> >> > > > >
> >> >> > > > > "nass" wrote:
> >> >> > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > Just wait a second, do you want to add the Laptop to the
> >> >> > > > > > wireless Router?.
> >> >> > > > > > And you already have the router setup on the other PC, is
> >> >> > > > > > that
> >> >> > > > > > right?
> >> >> > > > > > Then try this on the Laptop:
> >> >> > > > > > Double click the two monitor on the notification area and on
> >> >> > > > > > the Network
> >> >> > > > > > connections Right click and select Properties, then click on
> >> >> > > > > > General tab.
> >> >> > > > > > Highlight the Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click Properties
> >> >> > > > > > and be sure
> >> >> > > > > > that the Laptop getting the Auto IP address.
> >> >> > > > > > Click OK to close the TCP/IP window and back to the Wireless
> >> >> > > > > > Network
> >> >> > > > > > connection properties window, click on Wireless Network Tab
> >> >> > > > > > and
> >> >> > > > > > be sure these
> >> >> > > > > > Input boxes filled in with the Right Info like:
> >> >> > > > > > [ ] Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings
> >> >> > > > > > check this box
> >> >> > > > > > if you don't have an utility to manage your wireless
> >> >> > > > > > connection.
> >> >> > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > Preferred networks:
> >> >> > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > LadyWireless (say 4 Exmp)
> >> >> > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > If there are any other Wireless networks there remove them
> >> >> > > > > > and
> >> >> > > > > > select your
> >> >> > > > > > Wireless (SSID) name and click Properties.
> >> >> > > > > > On LadyWireless Properties Fill or be sure these Input Text
> >> >> > > > > > boxes are
> >> >> > > > > > filled with the correct details which you set on your
> >> >> > > > > > Router:
> >> >> > > > > > Network name: [ LadyWireless ]
> >> >> > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > ¬Wireless network Key--------------
> >> >> > > > > > Network Authentication : [ Open /Shared/WPA/WPA-PSK ][v]
> >> >> > > > > > Data encryption : [ WEP/WPA/Disabled ][v]
> >> >> > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > Network key : [ Type the Key been set on the router/Hub ]
> >> >> > > > > > Confirm network Key: [ Retype the key ]
> >> >> > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > Click OK when Finished and close the Wireless Connections
> >> >> > > > > > Window and Reboot
> >> >> > > > > > your machine and see if that get you solid/consistent Signal
> >> >> > > > > > on
> >> >> > > > > > your Laptop.
> >> >> > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > Bear in mind the Built-In Wireless not that powerful if you
> >> >> > > > > > have the
> >> >> > > > > > Wireless Router
> >> >> > > > > > behind obstacles such as Solid Concrete walls and in a
> >> >> > > > > > hidden
> >> >> > > > > > cabin/cupboard
> >> >> > > > > > or far away from the Wireless access point/Wireless Router.
> >> >> > > > > > So to be sure of that take your laptop near from AP and try
> >> >> > > > > > there and see if
> >> >> > > > > > you will get strong signal.
> >> >> > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > You may have a busy neighboring hood with lots of wireless
> >> >> > > > > > so
> >> >> > > > > > try to change
> >> >> > > > > > your Wireless channel from the famous (11) to something like
> >> >> > > > > > 4
> >> >> > > > > > or 5 or 6 and
> >> >> > > > > > see if that will ease the congestion on your signal.
> >> >> > > > > > Hope I understood you correctly.
> >> >> > > > > > Regards,
> >> >> > > > > > nass
> >> >> > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > "leolady" wrote:
> >> >> > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > thanx for the response it looks so hard to do i was quoted
> >> >> > > > > > > £55 to call
> >> >> > > > > > > someone out but i will try your advice and see if that
> >> >> > > > > > > helps
> >> >> > > > > > > and will let u
> >> >> > > > > > > know
> >> >> > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > "nass" wrote:
> >> >> > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > > "leolady" wrote:
> >> >> > > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > > > hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first
> >> >> > > > > > > > > laptop
> >> >> > > > > > > > > and i dont know how
> >> >> > > > > > > > > to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main
> >> >> > > > > > > > > pc
> >> >> > > > > > > > > for the kids and use
> >> >> > > > > > > > > laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and
> >> >> > > > > > > > > need help in setting it
> >> >> > > > > > > > > up please but gotta start from basic beginning
> >> >> > > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > > Hi.
> >> >> > > > > > > > First does your Laptop came with a Wireless capability
> >> >> > > > > > > > (i.e
> >> >> > > > > > > > have wireless
> >> >> > > > > > > > built-in) or you will have a USB wireless installed?.
> >> >> > > > > > > > You need to Connect the Telephone cable then the Power
> >> >> > > > > > > > cable to the router
> >> >> > > > > > > > and then the Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports and
> >> >> > > > > > > > then Power Up the
> >> >> > > > > > > > Router and then the Laptop, do not connect both PC and
> >> >> > > > > > > > Laptop at once just
> >> >> > > > > > > > the Laptop then you can Add the PC after that.
> >> >> > > > > > > > Then start the Set up wizard by inserting your Router CD
> >> >> > > > > > > > installation.
> >> >> > > > > > > > These step the same as the one will be mentioned later
> >> >> > > > > > > > on
> >> >> > > > > > > > setup.
> >> >> > > > > > > > =====
> >> >> > > > > > > > By typing the IP: 192.168.0.1 click [ok] or Hit Enter;
> >> >> > > > > > > > You will get Login into the router:
> >> >> > > > > > > > Before you can change any settings, you need to log in
> >> >> > > > > > > > with
> >> >> > > > > > > > a password. if
> >> >> > > > > > > > you have not yet....
> >> >> > > > > > > > Password> [ usually blank ]
> >> >> > > > > > > > Default = Leave blank
> >> >> > > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > > [ Clear ] [Submit ]
> >> >> > > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > > Set up wizard:
> >> >> > > > > > > > Wizard > 1. Connection Type
> >> >> > > > > > > > The following information are provided by your ISP.
> >> >> > > > > > > > ( ) PPPOE
> >> >> > > > > > > > ( ) PPPOA
> >> >> > > > > > > > ( ) Disable
> >> >> > > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > > Select the appropriate one and click
> >> >> > > > > > > > [ Next ]
> >> >> > > > > > > > -------
> >> >> > > > > > > > Wizard > 2.Parameter Setting
> >> >> > > > > > > > The following Info are usually provided by your ISP.
> >> >> > > > > > > > > User name: [ ]
> >> >> > > > > > > > > Password: [ ]
> >> >> > > > > > > > > Retype: [
> >> >> > > > > > > > ]
> >> >> > > > > > > > >VPI/VCI: [ ] / [ ]
> >> >> > > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > > Click Apply and you will get Configuration Parameters
> >> >> > > > > > > > recheck them and click
> >> >> > > > > > > > Apply to apply.
> >> >> > > > > > > >
> >> >> > > > > > > > --------
> >> >> > > > > > > > On the Router Home page click on the following to make
> >> >> > > > > > > > changes:
> >> >> > > > > > > > LAN Settings
> >> >> > > > > > > > IP Address > [192]. [168].[0].[1]
> >> >> > > > > > > > More Info
> >> >> > > > > > > > ______________________________
> >> >> > > > > > > > Subnet Mask > 255.255.255.0
> >> >> > > > > > > > _____________________________

Ok I decided to start fresh here.

You have your high speed modem connected to your WGT624 by RJ45 cable to the
WGT624 WAN port (the one next to the antenna).
If you try to go to www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net do you reach
your router's login page? What if you use http://192.168.0.1 ? There are two
ways to connect to your router, either by a wireless connection, or by
plugging a wire into one of the four ports that are together on the back of
your router, This page has a picture of your router and the connections on
the back of it,
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...rs/WGT624.aspx
It is much easier when attempting to setup the router to initially set it up
using a wire connection, so I strongly recommend that for the setup of the
router you use a computer that is wired to the WGT624 rather than one using
a wireless connection.
--
David Hettel

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"leolady" wrote in message
news:FF7E69AD-6C1C-48BF-BDAA-CC0ED70D8B49@microsoft.com...
> hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first laptop and i dont know
> how
> to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main pc for the kids and
> use
> laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and need help in setting
> it
> up please but gotta start from basic beginning

shall i plug main pc into router?

"David Hettel" wrote:

> Ok I decided to start fresh here.
>
> You have your high speed modem connected to your WGT624 by RJ45 cable to the
> WGT624 WAN port (the one next to the antenna).
> If you try to go to www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net do you reach
> your router's login page? What if you use http://192.168.0.1 ? There are two
> ways to connect to your router, either by a wireless connection, or by
> plugging a wire into one of the four ports that are together on the back of
> your router, This page has a picture of your router and the connections on
> the back of it,
> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...rs/WGT624.aspx
> It is much easier when attempting to setup the router to initially set it up
> using a wire connection, so I strongly recommend that for the setup of the
> router you use a computer that is wired to the WGT624 rather than one using
> a wireless connection.
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
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> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> no rights.
>
>
>
> "leolady" wrote in message
> news:FF7E69AD-6C1C-48BF-BDAA-CC0ED70D8B49@microsoft.com...
> > hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first laptop and i dont know
> > how
> > to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main pc for the kids and
> > use
> > laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and need help in setting
> > it
> > up please but gotta start from basic beginning
>

Yes you'll need to plug the main PC into the router to configure the router,
this will also tell you if the router is configured correctly. You can still
connect to the internet after rebooting the PC shows that the router is
configured correctly. If you can't still connect, then the router is not
configured correctly, and you'll need to unplug from the router, and plug
back into the modem, and then power up the main pc again. I believe you are
based in the UK? In the states (where I am) many systems will work the way
they come out of the box, but not all. You could contact your ISP and ask
them how you need to configure the router, my assumption is your router
needs to be configured

1 Connect the router, modem, and computer as I've described in the above
post. Can you log on to the router? I gave you three different ways to try
to connect in my post above. If not then:

a. Check that all cables attached to the router and computer are secure.
b. Check the Internet LED is lit. If it is not, troubleshoot light status,
as explained in the router manual.
c. Check the LEDs for the ports with cables are lit. If not, move the cable
to a different port. If there are still no lights, then troubleshoot light
status, as explained in the router manual.
d. Check if the LED on the Ethernet adapter is lit. If it is not, then
troubleshoot the adapter, do not continue this document.
e. Power off the router.
f. Power the router on again.
g. If you still cannot log on to the router, then do a hard reset on the
router, as described in Forgot or Lost Router Password.
h. If you still cannot log on to the router, Reconnect the PC to the modem
as it was and post back here.


3 If you can connect to the router then run the router's SmartWizard. This
lets the router discover whether you have a static or dynamic IP address,
and whether you are using PPPoE to connect to your ISP.
4 If a dynamic IP address is discovered, go to Step 8.
5 If PPPoE is discovered, configure your router with the username and
password from your ISP. Click Apply to enter the data. Go to Step 8.
6 If a static IP address is discovered, configure your router with this
information given by your ISP: the IP address for your router, the address
of the ISP's DNS, and the address of the gateway. Click Apply to enter the
data. Go to Step 8.
7 If the Smart Wizard does not find an IP address:

a. Power off the router.
b. Power off the modem.
c. Power on the modem.
d. Power on the router.
f. Go back to Step 3.

8 Click Test to access NETGEAR's online test page. If the page displays,
then you have Internet access!
9 If the page does not display in a minute, see No Internet With New Router,
Computer or Adapter: MAC Spoofing.
10 Find out if the modem's IP address can be seen by looking at the Router's
Status Page, as described in the manual. If not, then reboot the modem,
router, and computer, in that order — waiting for each to completely reboot
before rebooting the next.
11 If the modem's IP is seen, then there is a problem with your browser's
settings. Your security may be set too high for the Internet service you are
trying to use, or your browser may be configured for a dial-up connection.
In Internet Explorer you check this using Tools > Internet Options >
Security > Default Level. If the slider is set to "High", change it to
"Medium". Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections. If the radio buttons
in the center are not grayed out, then settings for a dial-up connection are
being used.


--
David Hettel

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
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"leolady" wrote in message
newsDCA11CB-EE61-477F-BF19-0035C4C3D992@microsoft.com...
> shall i plug main pc into router?
>
> "David Hettel" wrote:
>
>> Ok I decided to start fresh here.
>>
>> You have your high speed modem connected to your WGT624 by RJ45 cable to
>> the
>> WGT624 WAN port (the one next to the antenna).
>> If you try to go to www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net do you
>> reach
>> your router's login page? What if you use http://192.168.0.1 ? There are
>> two
>> ways to connect to your router, either by a wireless connection, or by
>> plugging a wire into one of the four ports that are together on the back
>> of
>> your router, This page has a picture of your router and the connections
>> on
>> the back of it,
>> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...rs/WGT624.aspx
>> It is much easier when attempting to setup the router to initially set it
>> up
>> using a wire connection, so I strongly recommend that for the setup of
>> the
>> router you use a computer that is wired to the WGT624 rather than one
>> using
>> a wireless connection.
>> --
>> David Hettel
>>
>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> everyone
>> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
>> in
>> E-mail or news groups.
>>
>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> kind,
>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> reliability
>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
>> or
>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>>
>>
>>
>> "leolady" wrote in message
>> news:FF7E69AD-6C1C-48BF-BDAA-CC0ED70D8B49@microsoft.com...
>> > hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first laptop and i dont
>> > know
>> > how
>> > to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main pc for the kids
>> > and
>> > use
>> > laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and need help in
>> > setting
>> > it
>> > up please but gotta start from basic beginning
>>

i have since found out i have not got my modem connected to main pc by
ethernet only usb but there is an empty port in the back of my modem and main
pc for a laptop will a lead do it or do i have to buy a router with a usb
connection ?

"David Hettel" wrote:

> Yes you'll need to plug the main PC into the router to configure the router,
> this will also tell you if the router is configured correctly. You can still
> connect to the internet after rebooting the PC shows that the router is
> configured correctly. If you can't still connect, then the router is not
> configured correctly, and you'll need to unplug from the router, and plug
> back into the modem, and then power up the main pc again. I believe you are
> based in the UK? In the states (where I am) many systems will work the way
> they come out of the box, but not all. You could contact your ISP and ask
> them how you need to configure the router, my assumption is your router
> needs to be configured
>
> 1 Connect the router, modem, and computer as I've described in the above
> post. Can you log on to the router? I gave you three different ways to try
> to connect in my post above. If not then:
>
> a. Check that all cables attached to the router and computer are secure.
> b. Check the Internet LED is lit. If it is not, troubleshoot light status,
> as explained in the router manual.
> c. Check the LEDs for the ports with cables are lit. If not, move the cable
> to a different port. If there are still no lights, then troubleshoot light
> status, as explained in the router manual.
> d. Check if the LED on the Ethernet adapter is lit. If it is not, then
> troubleshoot the adapter, do not continue this document.
> e. Power off the router.
> f. Power the router on again.
> g. If you still cannot log on to the router, then do a hard reset on the
> router, as described in Forgot or Lost Router Password.
> h. If you still cannot log on to the router, Reconnect the PC to the modem
> as it was and post back here.
>
>
> 3 If you can connect to the router then run the router's SmartWizard. This
> lets the router discover whether you have a static or dynamic IP address,
> and whether you are using PPPoE to connect to your ISP.
> 4 If a dynamic IP address is discovered, go to Step 8.
> 5 If PPPoE is discovered, configure your router with the username and
> password from your ISP. Click Apply to enter the data. Go to Step 8.
> 6 If a static IP address is discovered, configure your router with this
> information given by your ISP: the IP address for your router, the address
> of the ISP's DNS, and the address of the gateway. Click Apply to enter the
> data. Go to Step 8.
> 7 If the Smart Wizard does not find an IP address:
>
> a. Power off the router.
> b. Power off the modem.
> c. Power on the modem.
> d. Power on the router.
> f. Go back to Step 3.
>
> 8 Click Test to access NETGEAR's online test page. If the page displays,
> then you have Internet access!
> 9 If the page does not display in a minute, see No Internet With New Router,
> Computer or Adapter: MAC Spoofing.
> 10 Find out if the modem's IP address can be seen by looking at the Router's
> Status Page, as described in the manual. If not, then reboot the modem,
> router, and computer, in that order — waiting for each to completely reboot
> before rebooting the next.
> 11 If the modem's IP is seen, then there is a problem with your browser's
> settings. Your security may be set too high for the Internet service you are
> trying to use, or your browser may be configured for a dial-up connection.
> In Internet Explorer you check this using Tools > Internet Options >
> Security > Default Level. If the slider is set to "High", change it to
> "Medium". Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections. If the radio buttons
> in the center are not grayed out, then settings for a dial-up connection are
> being used.
>
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
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>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
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> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
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> no rights.
>
>
>
> "leolady" wrote in message
> newsDCA11CB-EE61-477F-BF19-0035C4C3D992@microsoft.com...
> > shall i plug main pc into router?
> >
> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >
> >> Ok I decided to start fresh here.
> >>
> >> You have your high speed modem connected to your WGT624 by RJ45 cable to
> >> the
> >> WGT624 WAN port (the one next to the antenna).
> >> If you try to go to www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net do you
> >> reach
> >> your router's login page? What if you use http://192.168.0.1 ? There are
> >> two
> >> ways to connect to your router, either by a wireless connection, or by
> >> plugging a wire into one of the four ports that are together on the back
> >> of
> >> your router, This page has a picture of your router and the connections
> >> on
> >> the back of it,
> >> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...rs/WGT624.aspx
> >> It is much easier when attempting to setup the router to initially set it
> >> up
> >> using a wire connection, so I strongly recommend that for the setup of
> >> the
> >> router you use a computer that is wired to the WGT624 rather than one
> >> using
> >> a wireless connection.
> >> --
> >> David Hettel
> >>
> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> everyone
> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
> >> in
> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >>
> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> kind,
> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> reliability
> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
> >> or
> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> confers
> >> no rights.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "leolady" wrote in message
> >> news:FF7E69AD-6C1C-48BF-BDAA-CC0ED70D8B49@microsoft.com...
> >> > hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first laptop and i dont
> >> > know
> >> > how
> >> > to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main pc for the kids
> >> > and
> >> > use
> >> > laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and need help in
> >> > setting
> >> > it
> >> > up please but gotta start from basic beginning
> >>
>

Ok you'll need to connect the router to the modem by an ethernet cable (one
normally comes with the router as well as the modem either one should work
here), and if you wish to share files or the printer between the pc and
laptop then you'll need to connect the PC to the router by an ethernet cable
as well. That may or may not mean you'll need to buy a NIC for the PC it
depends if the PC has a Network Interface Card (NIC) installed in it. If the
PC doesn't have a NIC installed in it, and you do not wish to open your PC
case, then look for a usb to ethernet card these generally work good if the
PC has a USB 2.0 connection, on older PC with USB 1.0 connections it would
probably be better to install a NIC in the PC.

--
David Hettel

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
E-mail or news groups.

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DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
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inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
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"leolady" wrote in message
news8547693-E70C-474E-A06E-14150B96C28F@microsoft.com...
>i have since found out i have not got my modem connected to main pc by
> ethernet only usb but there is an empty port in the back of my modem and
> main
> pc for a laptop will a lead do it or do i have to buy a router with a usb
> connection ?
>
> "David Hettel" wrote:
>
>> Yes you'll need to plug the main PC into the router to configure the
>> router,
>> this will also tell you if the router is configured correctly. You can
>> still
>> connect to the internet after rebooting the PC shows that the router is
>> configured correctly. If you can't still connect, then the router is not
>> configured correctly, and you'll need to unplug from the router, and plug
>> back into the modem, and then power up the main pc again. I believe you
>> are
>> based in the UK? In the states (where I am) many systems will work the
>> way
>> they come out of the box, but not all. You could contact your ISP and ask
>> them how you need to configure the router, my assumption is your router
>> needs to be configured
>>
>> 1 Connect the router, modem, and computer as I've described in the above
>> post. Can you log on to the router? I gave you three different ways to
>> try
>> to connect in my post above. If not then:
>>
>> a. Check that all cables attached to the router and computer are secure.
>> b. Check the Internet LED is lit. If it is not, troubleshoot light
>> status,
>> as explained in the router manual.
>> c. Check the LEDs for the ports with cables are lit. If not, move the
>> cable
>> to a different port. If there are still no lights, then troubleshoot
>> light
>> status, as explained in the router manual.
>> d. Check if the LED on the Ethernet adapter is lit. If it is not, then
>> troubleshoot the adapter, do not continue this document.
>> e. Power off the router.
>> f. Power the router on again.
>> g. If you still cannot log on to the router, then do a hard reset on the
>> router, as described in Forgot or Lost Router Password.
>> h. If you still cannot log on to the router, Reconnect the PC to the
>> modem
>> as it was and post back here.
>>
>>
>> 3 If you can connect to the router then run the router's SmartWizard.
>> This
>> lets the router discover whether you have a static or dynamic IP address,
>> and whether you are using PPPoE to connect to your ISP.
>> 4 If a dynamic IP address is discovered, go to Step 8.
>> 5 If PPPoE is discovered, configure your router with the username and
>> password from your ISP. Click Apply to enter the data. Go to Step 8.
>> 6 If a static IP address is discovered, configure your router with this
>> information given by your ISP: the IP address for your router, the
>> address
>> of the ISP's DNS, and the address of the gateway. Click Apply to enter
>> the
>> data. Go to Step 8.
>> 7 If the Smart Wizard does not find an IP address:
>>
>> a. Power off the router.
>> b. Power off the modem.
>> c. Power on the modem.
>> d. Power on the router.
>> f. Go back to Step 3.
>>
>> 8 Click Test to access NETGEAR's online test page. If the page displays,
>> then you have Internet access!
>> 9 If the page does not display in a minute, see No Internet With New
>> Router,
>> Computer or Adapter: MAC Spoofing.
>> 10 Find out if the modem's IP address can be seen by looking at the
>> Router's
>> Status Page, as described in the manual. If not, then reboot the modem,
>> router, and computer, in that order — waiting for each to completely
>> reboot
>> before rebooting the next.
>> 11 If the modem's IP is seen, then there is a problem with your browser's
>> settings. Your security may be set too high for the Internet service you
>> are
>> trying to use, or your browser may be configured for a dial-up
>> connection.
>> In Internet Explorer you check this using Tools > Internet Options >
>> Security > Default Level. If the slider is set to "High", change it to
>> "Medium". Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections. If the radio
>> buttons
>> in the center are not grayed out, then settings for a dial-up connection
>> are
>> being used.
>>
>>
>> --
>> David Hettel
>>
>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> everyone
>> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
>> in
>> E-mail or news groups.
>>
>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> kind,
>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> reliability
>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
>> or
>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> confers
>> no rights.
>>
>>
>>
>> "leolady" wrote in message
>> newsDCA11CB-EE61-477F-BF19-0035C4C3D992@microsoft.com...
>> > shall i plug main pc into router?
>> >
>> > "David Hettel" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Ok I decided to start fresh here.
>> >>
>> >> You have your high speed modem connected to your WGT624 by RJ45 cable
>> >> to
>> >> the
>> >> WGT624 WAN port (the one next to the antenna).
>> >> If you try to go to www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net do you
>> >> reach
>> >> your router's login page? What if you use http://192.168.0.1 ? There
>> >> are
>> >> two
>> >> ways to connect to your router, either by a wireless connection, or by
>> >> plugging a wire into one of the four ports that are together on the
>> >> back
>> >> of
>> >> your router, This page has a picture of your router and the
>> >> connections
>> >> on
>> >> the back of it,
>> >> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...rs/WGT624.aspx
>> >> It is much easier when attempting to setup the router to initially set
>> >> it
>> >> up
>> >> using a wire connection, so I strongly recommend that for the setup of
>> >> the
>> >> router you use a computer that is wired to the WGT624 rather than one
>> >> using
>> >> a wireless connection.
>> >> --
>> >> David Hettel
>> >>
>> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> >> everyone
>> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to
>> >> me
>> >> in
>> >> E-mail or news groups.
>> >>
>> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> >>
>> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> >> kind,
>> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> >> reliability
>> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
>> >> direct,
>> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
>> >> of,
>> >> or
>> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> >> confers
>> >> no rights.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "leolady" wrote in message
>> >> news:FF7E69AD-6C1C-48BF-BDAA-CC0ED70D8B49@microsoft.com...
>> >> > hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first laptop and i dont
>> >> > know
>> >> > how
>> >> > to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main pc for the kids
>> >> > and
>> >> > use
>> >> > laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and need help in
>> >> > setting
>> >> > it
>> >> > up please but gotta start from basic beginning
>> >>
>>

my main pc already has an nic

"David Hettel" wrote:

> Ok you'll need to connect the router to the modem by an ethernet cable (one
> normally comes with the router as well as the modem either one should work
> here), and if you wish to share files or the printer between the pc and
> laptop then you'll need to connect the PC to the router by an ethernet cable
> as well. That may or may not mean you'll need to buy a NIC for the PC it
> depends if the PC has a Network Interface Card (NIC) installed in it. If the
> PC doesn't have a NIC installed in it, and you do not wish to open your PC
> case, then look for a usb to ethernet card these generally work good if the
> PC has a USB 2.0 connection, on older PC with USB 1.0 connections it would
> probably be better to install a NIC in the PC.
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> no rights.
>
>
>
> "leolady" wrote in message
> news8547693-E70C-474E-A06E-14150B96C28F@microsoft.com...
> >i have since found out i have not got my modem connected to main pc by
> > ethernet only usb but there is an empty port in the back of my modem and
> > main
> > pc for a laptop will a lead do it or do i have to buy a router with a usb
> > connection ?
> >
> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >
> >> Yes you'll need to plug the main PC into the router to configure the
> >> router,
> >> this will also tell you if the router is configured correctly. You can
> >> still
> >> connect to the internet after rebooting the PC shows that the router is
> >> configured correctly. If you can't still connect, then the router is not
> >> configured correctly, and you'll need to unplug from the router, and plug
> >> back into the modem, and then power up the main pc again. I believe you
> >> are
> >> based in the UK? In the states (where I am) many systems will work the
> >> way
> >> they come out of the box, but not all. You could contact your ISP and ask
> >> them how you need to configure the router, my assumption is your router
> >> needs to be configured
> >>
> >> 1 Connect the router, modem, and computer as I've described in the above
> >> post. Can you log on to the router? I gave you three different ways to
> >> try
> >> to connect in my post above. If not then:
> >>
> >> a. Check that all cables attached to the router and computer are secure.
> >> b. Check the Internet LED is lit. If it is not, troubleshoot light
> >> status,
> >> as explained in the router manual.
> >> c. Check the LEDs for the ports with cables are lit. If not, move the
> >> cable
> >> to a different port. If there are still no lights, then troubleshoot
> >> light
> >> status, as explained in the router manual.
> >> d. Check if the LED on the Ethernet adapter is lit. If it is not, then
> >> troubleshoot the adapter, do not continue this document.
> >> e. Power off the router.
> >> f. Power the router on again.
> >> g. If you still cannot log on to the router, then do a hard reset on the
> >> router, as described in Forgot or Lost Router Password.
> >> h. If you still cannot log on to the router, Reconnect the PC to the
> >> modem
> >> as it was and post back here.
> >>
> >>
> >> 3 If you can connect to the router then run the router's SmartWizard.
> >> This
> >> lets the router discover whether you have a static or dynamic IP address,
> >> and whether you are using PPPoE to connect to your ISP.
> >> 4 If a dynamic IP address is discovered, go to Step 8.
> >> 5 If PPPoE is discovered, configure your router with the username and
> >> password from your ISP. Click Apply to enter the data. Go to Step 8.
> >> 6 If a static IP address is discovered, configure your router with this
> >> information given by your ISP: the IP address for your router, the
> >> address
> >> of the ISP's DNS, and the address of the gateway. Click Apply to enter
> >> the
> >> data. Go to Step 8.
> >> 7 If the Smart Wizard does not find an IP address:
> >>
> >> a. Power off the router.
> >> b. Power off the modem.
> >> c. Power on the modem.
> >> d. Power on the router.
> >> f. Go back to Step 3.
> >>
> >> 8 Click Test to access NETGEAR's online test page. If the page displays,
> >> then you have Internet access!
> >> 9 If the page does not display in a minute, see No Internet With New
> >> Router,
> >> Computer or Adapter: MAC Spoofing.
> >> 10 Find out if the modem's IP address can be seen by looking at the
> >> Router's
> >> Status Page, as described in the manual. If not, then reboot the modem,
> >> router, and computer, in that order — waiting for each to completely
> >> reboot
> >> before rebooting the next.
> >> 11 If the modem's IP is seen, then there is a problem with your browser's
> >> settings. Your security may be set too high for the Internet service you
> >> are
> >> trying to use, or your browser may be configured for a dial-up
> >> connection.
> >> In Internet Explorer you check this using Tools > Internet Options >
> >> Security > Default Level. If the slider is set to "High", change it to
> >> "Medium". Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections. If the radio
> >> buttons
> >> in the center are not grayed out, then settings for a dial-up connection
> >> are
> >> being used.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> David Hettel
> >>
> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> everyone
> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
> >> in
> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >>
> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> kind,
> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> reliability
> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
> >> or
> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> confers
> >> no rights.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "leolady" wrote in message
> >> newsDCA11CB-EE61-477F-BF19-0035C4C3D992@microsoft.com...
> >> > shall i plug main pc into router?
> >> >
> >> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Ok I decided to start fresh here.
> >> >>
> >> >> You have your high speed modem connected to your WGT624 by RJ45 cable
> >> >> to
> >> >> the
> >> >> WGT624 WAN port (the one next to the antenna).
> >> >> If you try to go to www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net do you
> >> >> reach
> >> >> your router's login page? What if you use http://192.168.0.1 ? There
> >> >> are
> >> >> two
> >> >> ways to connect to your router, either by a wireless connection, or by
> >> >> plugging a wire into one of the four ports that are together on the
> >> >> back
> >> >> of
> >> >> your router, This page has a picture of your router and the
> >> >> connections
> >> >> on
> >> >> the back of it,
> >> >> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...rs/WGT624.aspx
> >> >> It is much easier when attempting to setup the router to initially set
> >> >> it
> >> >> up
> >> >> using a wire connection, so I strongly recommend that for the setup of
> >> >> the
> >> >> router you use a computer that is wired to the WGT624 rather than one
> >> >> using
> >> >> a wireless connection.
> >> >> --
> >> >> David Hettel
> >> >>
> >> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >> >> everyone
> >> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to
> >> >> me
> >> >> in
> >> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >> >>
> >> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >> >>
> >> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >> >> kind,
> >> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >> >> reliability
> >> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
> >> >> direct,
> >> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
> >> >> of,
> >> >> or
> >> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >> >> confers
> >> >> no rights.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "leolady" wrote in message
> >> >> news:FF7E69AD-6C1C-48BF-BDAA-CC0ED70D8B49@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first laptop and i dont
> >> >> > know
> >> >> > how
> >> >> > to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main pc for the kids
> >> >> > and
> >> >> > use
> >> >> > laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and need help in
> >> >> > setting
> >> >> > it
> >> >> > up please but gotta start from basic beginning
> >> >>
> >>
>

leolady wrote:
> i have since found out i have not got my modem connected to main pc by
> ethernet only usb but there is an empty port in the back of my modem and main
> pc for a laptop will a lead do it or do i have to buy a router with a usb
> connection ?
>
> "David Hettel" wrote:
>
>> Yes you'll need to plug the main PC into the router to configure the router,
>> this will also tell you if the router is configured correctly. You can still
>> connect to the internet after rebooting the PC shows that the router is
>> configured correctly. If you can't still connect, then the router is not
>> configured correctly, and you'll need to unplug from the router, and plug
>> back into the modem, and then power up the main pc again. I believe you are
>> based in the UK? In the states (where I am) many systems will work the way
>> they come out of the box, but not all. You could contact your ISP and ask
>> them how you need to configure the router, my assumption is your router
>> needs to be configured
>>
>> 1 Connect the router, modem, and computer as I've described in the above
>> post. Can you log on to the router? I gave you three different ways to try
>> to connect in my post above. If not then:
>>
>> a. Check that all cables attached to the router and computer are secure.
>> b. Check the Internet LED is lit. If it is not, troubleshoot light status,
>> as explained in the router manual.
>> c. Check the LEDs for the ports with cables are lit. If not, move the cable
>> to a different port. If there are still no lights, then troubleshoot light
>> status, as explained in the router manual.
>> d. Check if the LED on the Ethernet adapter is lit. If it is not, then
>> troubleshoot the adapter, do not continue this document.
>> e. Power off the router.
>> f. Power the router on again.
>> g. If you still cannot log on to the router, then do a hard reset on the
>> router, as described in Forgot or Lost Router Password.
>> h. If you still cannot log on to the router, Reconnect the PC to the modem
>> as it was and post back here.
>>
>>
>> 3 If you can connect to the router then run the router's SmartWizard. This
>> lets the router discover whether you have a static or dynamic IP address,
>> and whether you are using PPPoE to connect to your ISP.
>> 4 If a dynamic IP address is discovered, go to Step 8.
>> 5 If PPPoE is discovered, configure your router with the username and
>> password from your ISP. Click Apply to enter the data. Go to Step 8.
>> 6 If a static IP address is discovered, configure your router with this
>> information given by your ISP: the IP address for your router, the address
>> of the ISP's DNS, and the address of the gateway. Click Apply to enter the
>> data. Go to Step 8.
>> 7 If the Smart Wizard does not find an IP address:
>>
>> a. Power off the router.
>> b. Power off the modem.
>> c. Power on the modem.
>> d. Power on the router.
>> f. Go back to Step 3.
>>
>> 8 Click Test to access NETGEAR's online test page. If the page displays,
>> then you have Internet access!
>> 9 If the page does not display in a minute, see No Internet With New Router,
>> Computer or Adapter: MAC Spoofing.
>> 10 Find out if the modem's IP address can be seen by looking at the Router's
>> Status Page, as described in the manual. If not, then reboot the modem,
>> router, and computer, in that order — waiting for each to completely reboot
>> before rebooting the next.
>> 11 If the modem's IP is seen, then there is a problem with your browser's
>> settings. Your security may be set too high for the Internet service you are
>> trying to use, or your browser may be configured for a dial-up connection.
>> In Internet Explorer you check this using Tools > Internet Options >
>> Security > Default Level. If the slider is set to "High", change it to
>> "Medium". Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections. If the radio buttons
>> in the center are not grayed out, then settings for a dial-up connection are
>> being used.
>>
>>
>> --
>> David Hettel
>>
>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
>> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
>> E-mail or news groups.
>>
>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
>> no rights.
>>
>>
>>
>> "leolady" wrote in message
>> newsDCA11CB-EE61-477F-BF19-0035C4C3D992@microsoft.com...
>>> shall i plug main pc into router?
>>>
>>> "David Hettel" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Ok I decided to start fresh here.
>>>>
>>>> You have your high speed modem connected to your WGT624 by RJ45 cable to
>>>> the
>>>> WGT624 WAN port (the one next to the antenna).
>>>> If you try to go to www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net do you
>>>> reach
>>>> your router's login page? What if you use http://192.168.0.1 ? There are
>>>> two
>>>> ways to connect to your router, either by a wireless connection, or by
>>>> plugging a wire into one of the four ports that are together on the back
>>>> of
>>>> your router, This page has a picture of your router and the connections
>>>> on
>>>> the back of it,
>>>> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...rs/WGT624.aspx
>>>> It is much easier when attempting to setup the router to initially set it
>>>> up
>>>> using a wire connection, so I strongly recommend that for the setup of
>>>> the
>>>> router you use a computer that is wired to the WGT624 rather than one
>>>> using
>>>> a wireless connection.
>>>> --
>>>> David Hettel
>>>>
>>>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>>>> everyone
>>>> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
>>>> in
>>>> E-mail or news groups.
>>>>
>>>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>>>
>>>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>>>> kind,
>>>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>>>> reliability
>>>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
>>>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
>>>> or
>>>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>>>> confers
>>>> no rights.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "leolady" wrote in message
>>>> news:FF7E69AD-6C1C-48BF-BDAA-CC0ED70D8B49@microsoft.com...
>>>>> hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first laptop and i dont
>>>>> know
>>>>> how
>>>>> to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main pc for the kids
>>>>> and
>>>>> use
>>>>> laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and need help in
>>>>> setting
>>>>> it
>>>>> up please but gotta start from basic beginning

Pardon me for jumping in here, but this post seems a bit confused.

As David has said, the modem should be connected to the router (and only
the router) with an Ethernet cable and the router ALSO should be
connected to the main pc (at least for configuration purposes) with an
Ethernet cable.

The modem should NOT be directly connected to the main pc. If there is
a USB connection/cable on the modem, do not use it.

"leolady" wrote:

> my main pc already has an nic
>
> "David Hettel" wrote:
>
> > Ok you'll need to connect the router to the modem by an ethernet cable (one
> > normally comes with the router as well as the modem either one should work
> > here), and if you wish to share files or the printer between the pc and
> > laptop then you'll need to connect the PC to the router by an ethernet cable
> > as well. That may or may not mean you'll need to buy a NIC for the PC it
> > depends if the PC has a Network Interface Card (NIC) installed in it. If the
> > PC doesn't have a NIC installed in it, and you do not wish to open your PC
> > case, then look for a usb to ethernet card these generally work good if the
> > PC has a USB 2.0 connection, on older PC with USB 1.0 connections it would
> > probably be better to install a NIC in the PC.
> >
> > --
> > David Hettel
> >
> > Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> > to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> > E-mail or news groups.
> >
> > Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >
> > DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> > either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> > or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> > indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> > inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> > no rights.
> >
> >
> >
> > "leolady" wrote in message
> > news8547693-E70C-474E-A06E-14150B96C28F@microsoft.com...
> > >i have since found out i have not got my modem connected to main pc by
> > > ethernet only usb but there is an empty port in the back of my modem and
> > > main
> > > pc for a laptop will a lead do it or do i have to buy a router with a usb
> > > connection ?
> > >
> > > "David Hettel" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Yes you'll need to plug the main PC into the router to configure the
> > >> router,
> > >> this will also tell you if the router is configured correctly. You can
> > >> still
> > >> connect to the internet after rebooting the PC shows that the router is
> > >> configured correctly. If you can't still connect, then the router is not
> > >> configured correctly, and you'll need to unplug from the router, and plug
> > >> back into the modem, and then power up the main pc again. I believe you
> > >> are
> > >> based in the UK? In the states (where I am) many systems will work the
> > >> way
> > >> they come out of the box, but not all. You could contact your ISP and ask
> > >> them how you need to configure the router, my assumption is your router
> > >> needs to be configured
> > >>
> > >> 1 Connect the router, modem, and computer as I've described in the above
> > >> post. Can you log on to the router? I gave you three different ways to
> > >> try
> > >> to connect in my post above. If not then:
> > >>
> > >> a. Check that all cables attached to the router and computer are secure.
> > >> b. Check the Internet LED is lit. If it is not, troubleshoot light
> > >> status,
> > >> as explained in the router manual.
> > >> c. Check the LEDs for the ports with cables are lit. If not, move the
> > >> cable
> > >> to a different port. If there are still no lights, then troubleshoot
> > >> light
> > >> status, as explained in the router manual.
> > >> d. Check if the LED on the Ethernet adapter is lit. If it is not, then
> > >> troubleshoot the adapter, do not continue this document.
> > >> e. Power off the router.
> > >> f. Power the router on again.
> > >> g. If you still cannot log on to the router, then do a hard reset on the
> > >> router, as described in Forgot or Lost Router Password.
> > >> h. If you still cannot log on to the router, Reconnect the PC to the
> > >> modem
> > >> as it was and post back here.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> 3 If you can connect to the router then run the router's SmartWizard.
> > >> This
> > >> lets the router discover whether you have a static or dynamic IP address,
> > >> and whether you are using PPPoE to connect to your ISP.
> > >> 4 If a dynamic IP address is discovered, go to Step 8.
> > >> 5 If PPPoE is discovered, configure your router with the username and
> > >> password from your ISP. Click Apply to enter the data. Go to Step 8.
> > >> 6 If a static IP address is discovered, configure your router with this
> > >> information given by your ISP: the IP address for your router, the
> > >> address
> > >> of the ISP's DNS, and the address of the gateway. Click Apply to enter
> > >> the
> > >> data. Go to Step 8.
> > >> 7 If the Smart Wizard does not find an IP address:
> > >>
> > >> a. Power off the router.
> > >> b. Power off the modem.
> > >> c. Power on the modem.
> > >> d. Power on the router.
> > >> f. Go back to Step 3.
> > >>
> > >> 8 Click Test to access NETGEAR's online test page. If the page displays,
> > >> then you have Internet access!
> > >> 9 If the page does not display in a minute, see No Internet With New
> > >> Router,
> > >> Computer or Adapter: MAC Spoofing.
> > >> 10 Find out if the modem's IP address can be seen by looking at the
> > >> Router's
> > >> Status Page, as described in the manual. If not, then reboot the modem,
> > >> router, and computer, in that order — waiting for each to completely
> > >> reboot
> > >> before rebooting the next.
> > >> 11 If the modem's IP is seen, then there is a problem with your browser's
> > >> settings. Your security may be set too high for the Internet service you
> > >> are
> > >> trying to use, or your browser may be configured for a dial-up
> > >> connection.
> > >> In Internet Explorer you check this using Tools > Internet Options >
> > >> Security > Default Level. If the slider is set to "High", change it to
> > >> "Medium". Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections. If the radio
> > >> buttons
> > >> in the center are not grayed out, then settings for a dial-up connection
> > >> are
> > >> being used.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> David Hettel
> > >>
> > >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> > >> everyone
> > >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
> > >> in
> > >> E-mail or news groups.
> > >>
> > >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> > >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> > >>
> > >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> > >> kind,
> > >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> > >> reliability
> > >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> > >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
> > >> or
> > >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> > >> confers
> > >> no rights.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "leolady" wrote in message
> > >> newsDCA11CB-EE61-477F-BF19-0035C4C3D992@microsoft.com...
> > >> > shall i plug main pc into router?
> > >> >
> > >> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >> Ok I decided to start fresh here.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> You have your high speed modem connected to your WGT624 by RJ45 cable
> > >> >> to
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> WGT624 WAN port (the one next to the antenna).
> > >> >> If you try to go to www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net do you
> > >> >> reach
> > >> >> your router's login page? What if you use http://192.168.0.1 ? There
> > >> >> are
> > >> >> two
> > >> >> ways to connect to your router, either by a wireless connection, or by
> > >> >> plugging a wire into one of the four ports that are together on the
> > >> >> back
> > >> >> of
> > >> >> your router, This page has a picture of your router and the
> > >> >> connections
> > >> >> on
> > >> >> the back of it,
> > >> >> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...rs/WGT624.aspx
> > >> >> It is much easier when attempting to setup the router to initially set
> > >> >> it
> > >> >> up
> > >> >> using a wire connection, so I strongly recommend that for the setup of
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> router you use a computer that is wired to the WGT624 rather than one
> > >> >> using
> > >> >> a wireless connection.
> > >> >> --
> > >> >> David Hettel
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> > >> >> everyone
> > >> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to
> > >> >> me
> > >> >> in
> > >> >> E-mail or news groups.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> > >> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> > >> >>
> > >> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> > >> >> kind,
> > >> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> > >> >> reliability
> > >> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
> > >> >> direct,
> > >> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
> > >> >> of,
> > >> >> or
> > >> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> > >> >> confers
> > >> >> no rights.
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >> "leolady" wrote in message
> > >> >> news:FF7E69AD-6C1C-48BF-BDAA-CC0ED70D8B49@microsoft.com...
> > >> >> > hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first laptop and i dont
> > >> >> > know
> > >> >> > how
> > >> >> > to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main pc for the kids
> > >> >> > and
> > >> >> > use
> > >> >> > laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and need help in
> > >> >> > setting
> > >> >> > it
> > >> >> > up please but gotta start from basic beginning


With Respect to David and others, but you are not helping here!, you didn't
mentioned what steps been taken if at all to make the Helper know exact steps
and where about you are from connecting to the Internet.

The Back of your Router (Back panel):
__________________________________________________ _______________________
|


| LAN Ports:
WAN: Power
| __[ ]__ _[ ]__ _[ ]__ ___[ ]__
__[ ]__ ( O )
| [________] [_______] [_______] [_________] [_______]

|_____1__________2_________3__________4___________ _DSL/Cable______________________|

Now this the back of your Router , Connect the Modem Cable to the WAN Port
or you can Avid using the Modem at all and Plug in the RJ11 Telephone Cord
(Gray) you will have in the package:
= Wireless Router
= RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable - Yellow
= ADSL Microfilter
= Power Adapter
= User CD
= RJ11 Telephone Cord/ Cable (Gray)
Then Plug the Power Cord/cable to the Router, Connect the RJ45 Ethernet
Cable (Yellow) to one of the LAN ports on the Router and plug the other End
in the Ethernet Port on your PC NIC.
Turn the Router Power ON and Turn your PC (Kids one) ON, put the CD in and
Run the Wizard to set up or you can bring up your Browser and type in
192.168.0.1 Hit Enter and your are on the Router Web Interface type the
password for the router which I think admin or password click next or submit,
input your user name and password provided by your ISP and click Next and
follow the wizard.
Note this Info for the UK:
Wizard > 1. Connection Ty
The following information are provided by your ISP.
( ) PPPOE
(* ) PPPOA select this Option
( ) Disable

VPI/VCI [ 0]/ [ 38] these according to your location and your ISP
> > > Encapsulation> [ LLC ▼]
> > > Dial On Demand [ ]
> > > Idle Time (minute)> [0] or leave Blank

After finishing setting up the Router and enable the Wireless option and
create a WEP/WPA-PSK authentication Key (which you should right on a piece of
paper exact ) Run the Wireless Wizard on your Laptop.
HTH.
nass

See Below;

--
David Hettel

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
no rights.



"nass" wrote in message
news:F74509F3-5BDD-48B9-B2A9-78F445AA25F8@microsoft.com...
>
> With Respect to David and others, but you are not helping here!, you
> didn't
> mentioned what steps been taken if at all to make the Helper know exact
> steps
> and where about you are from connecting to the Internet.
>
> The Back of your Router (Back panel):
> __________________________________________________ _______________________
> |
>
>
> | LAN Ports:
> WAN: Power
> | __[ ]__ _[ ]__ _[ ]__ ___[ ]__
> __[ ]__ (
> O )
> | [________] [_______] [_______] [_________] [_______]
>
> |_____1__________2_________3__________4___________ _DSL/Cable______________________|
>
> Now this the back of your Router , Connect the Modem Cable to the WAN Port
> or you can Avid using the Modem at all and Plug in the RJ11 Telephone
> Cord
> (Gray) you will have in the package:
> = Wireless Router
> = RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable - Yellow
> = ADSL Microfilter
> = Power Adapter
> = User CD
> = RJ11 Telephone Cord/ Cable (Gray)
> Then Plug the Power Cord/cable to the Router, Connect the RJ45 Ethernet
> Cable (Yellow) to one of the LAN ports on the Router and plug the other
> End
> in the Ethernet Port on your PC NIC.
> Turn the Router Power ON and Turn your PC (Kids one) ON, put the CD in and
> Run the Wizard to set up or you can bring up your Browser and type in
> 192.168.0.1 Hit Enter and your are on the Router Web Interface type the
> password for the router which I think admin or password click next or
> submit,
> input your user name and password provided by your ISP and click Next and
> follow the wizard.
> Note this Info for the UK:
> Wizard > 1. Connection Ty
> The following information are provided by your ISP.
> ( ) PPPOE
> (* ) PPPOA select this Option
> ( ) Disable
>
> VPI/VCI [ 0]/ [ 38] these according to your location and your ISP
>> > > Encapsulation> [ LLC ▼]
>> > > Dial On Demand [ ]
>> > > Idle Time (minute)> [0] or leave Blank
>
> After finishing setting up the Router and enable the Wireless option and
> create a WEP/WPA-PSK authentication Key (which you should right on a piece
> of
> paper exact ) Run the Wireless Wizard on your Laptop.
> HTH.
> nass

Well nass that is real nice, just a few little details you seem to have
missed, that's NOT the back of her router! Now I'll admit I don't have her
router, and when I look her router up on the internet I find her router
doesn't support a RJ11 connection, so naturally the back of her router
doesn't look like your example. Now again I'm not sure, I'm just going by
what leolady posted but she claims to have cable NOT DSL. Now if leolady
should happen to be right, cable (as in fiber optic) is not the same as DSL
as in RJ11. So yes she actually needs her modem. Interestingly enough I was
under the impression that back in :

----- Original Message -----
From: "nass"
Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 6:58 PM
Subject: RE: new laptop


>
> Well get the Pro to do it for you, sorry I can't make easier than this.
> Good luck.
> Regards,
> nass
>

You had told her to get a "pro", because you couldn't help her. I don't
really believe you've help her in the past or are helping her now.

My Reply in Line:

"David Hettel" wrote:

> See Below;
>
> --
> David Hettel
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> no rights.
>
>
>
> "nass" wrote in message
> news:F74509F3-5BDD-48B9-B2A9-78F445AA25F8@microsoft.com...
> >
> > With Respect to David and others, but you are not helping here!, you
> > didn't
> > mentioned what steps been taken if at all to make the Helper know exact
> > steps
> > and where about you are from connecting to the Internet.
> >
> > The Back of your Router (Back panel):
> > __________________________________________________ _______________________
> > |
> >
> >
> > | LAN Ports:
> > WAN: Power
> > | __[ ]__ _[ ]__ _[ ]__ ___[ ]__
> > __[ ]__ (
> > O )
> > | [________] [_______] [_______] [_________] [_______]
> >
> > |_____1__________2_________3__________4___________ _DSL/Cable______________________|
> >
> > Now this the back of your Router , Connect the Modem Cable to the WAN Port
> > or you can Avid using the Modem at all and Plug in the RJ11 Telephone
> > Cord
> > (Gray) you will have in the package:
> > = Wireless Router
> > = RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable - Yellow
> > = ADSL Microfilter
> > = Power Adapter
> > = User CD
> > = RJ11 Telephone Cord/ Cable (Gray)
> > Then Plug the Power Cord/cable to the Router, Connect the RJ45 Ethernet
> > Cable (Yellow) to one of the LAN ports on the Router and plug the other
> > End
> > in the Ethernet Port on your PC NIC.
> > Turn the Router Power ON and Turn your PC (Kids one) ON, put the CD in and
> > Run the Wizard to set up or you can bring up your Browser and type in
> > 192.168.0.1 Hit Enter and your are on the Router Web Interface type the
> > password for the router which I think admin or password click next or
> > submit,
> > input your user name and password provided by your ISP and click Next and
> > follow the wizard.
> > Note this Info for the UK:
> > Wizard > 1. Connection Ty
> > The following information are provided by your ISP.
> > ( ) PPPOE
> > (* ) PPPOA select this Option
> > ( ) Disable
> >
> > VPI/VCI [ 0]/ [ 38] these according to your location and your ISP
> >> > > Encapsulation> [ LLC ▼]
> >> > > Dial On Demand [ ]
> >> > > Idle Time (minute)> [0] or leave Blank
> >
> > After finishing setting up the Router and enable the Wireless option and
> > create a WEP/WPA-PSK authentication Key (which you should right on a piece
> > of
> > paper exact ) Run the Wireless Wizard on your Laptop.
> > HTH.
> > nass
>
|> Well nass that is real nice, just a few little details you seem to have
|> missed, that's NOT the back of her router! Now I'll admit I don't have her
|> router, and when I look her router up on the internet I find her router
|> doesn't support a RJ11 connection, so naturally the back of her router
|> doesn't look like your example. Now again I'm not sure, I'm just going by
|> what leolady posted but she claims to have cable NOT DSL. Now if leolady
|> should happen to be right, cable (as in fiber optic) is not the same as
DSL
|> as in RJ11. So yes she actually needs her modem. Interestingly enough I
was
|> under the impression that back in :

I agree with you on that, that the router doesn't support RJ11 but it does
Support Ethernet RJ-45.

I get the Picture Now, true if she have cable Modem then, yes the modem
needed but if she have a DSL then I prefer to get rid of the Modem as it
could be Outdated (driver + hardware).


|> ----- Original Message -----
|> From: "nass"
|> Newsgroups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless
|> Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2007 6:58 PM
|> Subject: RE: new laptop
|>
|>
|> >
|> > Well get the Pro to do it for you, sorry I can't make easier than this.
|> > Good luck.
|> > Regards,
|> > nass
|> >
|>
|> You had told her to get a "pro", because you couldn't help her. I don't
|> really believe you've help her in the past or are helping her now.

I disagree on that David! , I helped as it was Explained and Info provided (
don't forget we are behind the screen not on the real Ground or on the Help
Desk) so I mentioned the Pro to ease the pain.

i am so thick i just dont think i can do it i am getting really stressed...lol

If it came to this that mean the OP can't manage, and I hope Leolady will
not Misunderstand this.
A pain in the pocket better than a pin in the neck (headache) LOL.
HTH.
Regards,
nass

if i get rid of usb out the modem i dont get any internet connection

"Lem" wrote:

> leolady wrote:
> > i have since found out i have not got my modem connected to main pc by
> > ethernet only usb but there is an empty port in the back of my modem and main
> > pc for a laptop will a lead do it or do i have to buy a router with a usb
> > connection ?
> >
> > "David Hettel" wrote:
> >
> >> Yes you'll need to plug the main PC into the router to configure the router,
> >> this will also tell you if the router is configured correctly. You can still
> >> connect to the internet after rebooting the PC shows that the router is
> >> configured correctly. If you can't still connect, then the router is not
> >> configured correctly, and you'll need to unplug from the router, and plug
> >> back into the modem, and then power up the main pc again. I believe you are
> >> based in the UK? In the states (where I am) many systems will work the way
> >> they come out of the box, but not all. You could contact your ISP and ask
> >> them how you need to configure the router, my assumption is your router
> >> needs to be configured
> >>
> >> 1 Connect the router, modem, and computer as I've described in the above
> >> post. Can you log on to the router? I gave you three different ways to try
> >> to connect in my post above. If not then:
> >>
> >> a. Check that all cables attached to the router and computer are secure.
> >> b. Check the Internet LED is lit. If it is not, troubleshoot light status,
> >> as explained in the router manual.
> >> c. Check the LEDs for the ports with cables are lit. If not, move the cable
> >> to a different port. If there are still no lights, then troubleshoot light
> >> status, as explained in the router manual.
> >> d. Check if the LED on the Ethernet adapter is lit. If it is not, then
> >> troubleshoot the adapter, do not continue this document.
> >> e. Power off the router.
> >> f. Power the router on again.
> >> g. If you still cannot log on to the router, then do a hard reset on the
> >> router, as described in Forgot or Lost Router Password.
> >> h. If you still cannot log on to the router, Reconnect the PC to the modem
> >> as it was and post back here.
> >>
> >>
> >> 3 If you can connect to the router then run the router's SmartWizard. This
> >> lets the router discover whether you have a static or dynamic IP address,
> >> and whether you are using PPPoE to connect to your ISP.
> >> 4 If a dynamic IP address is discovered, go to Step 8.
> >> 5 If PPPoE is discovered, configure your router with the username and
> >> password from your ISP. Click Apply to enter the data. Go to Step 8.
> >> 6 If a static IP address is discovered, configure your router with this
> >> information given by your ISP: the IP address for your router, the address
> >> of the ISP's DNS, and the address of the gateway. Click Apply to enter the
> >> data. Go to Step 8.
> >> 7 If the Smart Wizard does not find an IP address:
> >>
> >> a. Power off the router.
> >> b. Power off the modem.
> >> c. Power on the modem.
> >> d. Power on the router.
> >> f. Go back to Step 3.
> >>
> >> 8 Click Test to access NETGEAR's online test page. If the page displays,
> >> then you have Internet access!
> >> 9 If the page does not display in a minute, see No Internet With New Router,
> >> Computer or Adapter: MAC Spoofing.
> >> 10 Find out if the modem's IP address can be seen by looking at the Router's
> >> Status Page, as described in the manual. If not, then reboot the modem,
> >> router, and computer, in that order — waiting for each to completely reboot
> >> before rebooting the next.
> >> 11 If the modem's IP is seen, then there is a problem with your browser's
> >> settings. Your security may be set too high for the Internet service you are
> >> trying to use, or your browser may be configured for a dial-up connection.
> >> In Internet Explorer you check this using Tools > Internet Options >
> >> Security > Default Level. If the slider is set to "High", change it to
> >> "Medium". Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections. If the radio buttons
> >> in the center are not grayed out, then settings for a dial-up connection are
> >> being used.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> David Hettel
> >>
> >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> >> E-mail or news groups.
> >>
> >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>
> >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> >> no rights.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "leolady" wrote in message
> >> newsDCA11CB-EE61-477F-BF19-0035C4C3D992@microsoft.com...
> >>> shall i plug main pc into router?
> >>>
> >>> "David Hettel" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Ok I decided to start fresh here.
> >>>>
> >>>> You have your high speed modem connected to your WGT624 by RJ45 cable to
> >>>> the
> >>>> WGT624 WAN port (the one next to the antenna).
> >>>> If you try to go to www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net do you
> >>>> reach
> >>>> your router's login page? What if you use http://192.168.0.1 ? There are
> >>>> two
> >>>> ways to connect to your router, either by a wireless connection, or by
> >>>> plugging a wire into one of the four ports that are together on the back
> >>>> of
> >>>> your router, This page has a picture of your router and the connections
> >>>> on
> >>>> the back of it,
> >>>> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...rs/WGT624.aspx
> >>>> It is much easier when attempting to setup the router to initially set it
> >>>> up
> >>>> using a wire connection, so I strongly recommend that for the setup of
> >>>> the
> >>>> router you use a computer that is wired to the WGT624 rather than one
> >>>> using
> >>>> a wireless connection.
> >>>> --
> >>>> David Hettel
> >>>>
> >>>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> >>>> everyone
> >>>> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
> >>>> in
> >>>> E-mail or news groups.
> >>>>
> >>>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> >>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >>>>
> >>>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> >>>> kind,
> >>>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> >>>> reliability
> >>>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> >>>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
> >>>> or
> >>>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> >>>> confers
> >>>> no rights.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> "leolady" wrote in message
> >>>> news:FF7E69AD-6C1C-48BF-BDAA-CC0ED70D8B49@microsoft.com...
> >>>>> hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first laptop and i dont
> >>>>> know
> >>>>> how
> >>>>> to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main pc for the kids
> >>>>> and
> >>>>> use
> >>>>> laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and need help in
> >>>>> setting
> >>>>> it
> >>>>> up please but gotta start from basic beginning
>
> Pardon me for jumping in here, but this post seems a bit confused.
>
> As David has said, the modem should be connected to the router (and only
> the router) with an Ethernet cable and the router ALSO should be
> connected to the main pc (at least for configuration purposes) with an
> Ethernet cable.
>
> The modem should NOT be directly connected to the main pc. If there is
> a USB connection/cable on the modem, do not use it.
>

this is my modem ...
http://broadband.motorola.com/consum...oducts/sb5101/
i only have the 1 aerial type wire which dont come out and 1 wire for power
and the usb wire which is connected to my pc as you see i have an ethernet
port at the top which doesnt have a wire at the moment .....my motorola modem
is a sb5100
"leolady" wrote:

> if i get rid of usb out the modem i dont get any internet connection
>
> "Lem" wrote:
>
> > leolady wrote:
> > > i have since found out i have not got my modem connected to main pc by
> > > ethernet only usb but there is an empty port in the back of my modem and main
> > > pc for a laptop will a lead do it or do i have to buy a router with a usb
> > > connection ?
> > >
> > > "David Hettel" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Yes you'll need to plug the main PC into the router to configure the router,
> > >> this will also tell you if the router is configured correctly. You can still
> > >> connect to the internet after rebooting the PC shows that the router is
> > >> configured correctly. If you can't still connect, then the router is not
> > >> configured correctly, and you'll need to unplug from the router, and plug
> > >> back into the modem, and then power up the main pc again. I believe you are
> > >> based in the UK? In the states (where I am) many systems will work the way
> > >> they come out of the box, but not all. You could contact your ISP and ask
> > >> them how you need to configure the router, my assumption is your router
> > >> needs to be configured
> > >>
> > >> 1 Connect the router, modem, and computer as I've described in the above
> > >> post. Can you log on to the router? I gave you three different ways to try
> > >> to connect in my post above. If not then:
> > >>
> > >> a. Check that all cables attached to the router and computer are secure.
> > >> b. Check the Internet LED is lit. If it is not, troubleshoot light status,
> > >> as explained in the router manual.
> > >> c. Check the LEDs for the ports with cables are lit. If not, move the cable
> > >> to a different port. If there are still no lights, then troubleshoot light
> > >> status, as explained in the router manual.
> > >> d. Check if the LED on the Ethernet adapter is lit. If it is not, then
> > >> troubleshoot the adapter, do not continue this document.
> > >> e. Power off the router.
> > >> f. Power the router on again.
> > >> g. If you still cannot log on to the router, then do a hard reset on the
> > >> router, as described in Forgot or Lost Router Password.
> > >> h. If you still cannot log on to the router, Reconnect the PC to the modem
> > >> as it was and post back here.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> 3 If you can connect to the router then run the router's SmartWizard. This
> > >> lets the router discover whether you have a static or dynamic IP address,
> > >> and whether you are using PPPoE to connect to your ISP.
> > >> 4 If a dynamic IP address is discovered, go to Step 8.
> > >> 5 If PPPoE is discovered, configure your router with the username and
> > >> password from your ISP. Click Apply to enter the data. Go to Step 8.
> > >> 6 If a static IP address is discovered, configure your router with this
> > >> information given by your ISP: the IP address for your router, the address
> > >> of the ISP's DNS, and the address of the gateway. Click Apply to enter the
> > >> data. Go to Step 8.
> > >> 7 If the Smart Wizard does not find an IP address:
> > >>
> > >> a. Power off the router.
> > >> b. Power off the modem.
> > >> c. Power on the modem.
> > >> d. Power on the router.
> > >> f. Go back to Step 3.
> > >>
> > >> 8 Click Test to access NETGEAR's online test page. If the page displays,
> > >> then you have Internet access!
> > >> 9 If the page does not display in a minute, see No Internet With New Router,
> > >> Computer or Adapter: MAC Spoofing.
> > >> 10 Find out if the modem's IP address can be seen by looking at the Router's
> > >> Status Page, as described in the manual. If not, then reboot the modem,
> > >> router, and computer, in that order — waiting for each to completely reboot
> > >> before rebooting the next.
> > >> 11 If the modem's IP is seen, then there is a problem with your browser's
> > >> settings. Your security may be set too high for the Internet service you are
> > >> trying to use, or your browser may be configured for a dial-up connection.
> > >> In Internet Explorer you check this using Tools > Internet Options >
> > >> Security > Default Level. If the slider is set to "High", change it to
> > >> "Medium". Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections. If the radio buttons
> > >> in the center are not grayed out, then settings for a dial-up connection are
> > >> being used.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> David Hettel
> > >>
> > >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
> > >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
> > >> E-mail or news groups.
> > >>
> > >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> > >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> > >>
> > >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
> > >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
> > >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> > >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
> > >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
> > >> no rights.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "leolady" wrote in message
> > >> newsDCA11CB-EE61-477F-BF19-0035C4C3D992@microsoft.com...
> > >>> shall i plug main pc into router?
> > >>>
> > >>> "David Hettel" wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>> Ok I decided to start fresh here.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> You have your high speed modem connected to your WGT624 by RJ45 cable to
> > >>>> the
> > >>>> WGT624 WAN port (the one next to the antenna).
> > >>>> If you try to go to www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net do you
> > >>>> reach
> > >>>> your router's login page? What if you use http://192.168.0.1 ? There are
> > >>>> two
> > >>>> ways to connect to your router, either by a wireless connection, or by
> > >>>> plugging a wire into one of the four ports that are together on the back
> > >>>> of
> > >>>> your router, This page has a picture of your router and the connections
> > >>>> on
> > >>>> the back of it,
> > >>>> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...rs/WGT624.aspx
> > >>>> It is much easier when attempting to setup the router to initially set it
> > >>>> up
> > >>>> using a wire connection, so I strongly recommend that for the setup of
> > >>>> the
> > >>>> router you use a computer that is wired to the WGT624 rather than one
> > >>>> using
> > >>>> a wireless connection.
> > >>>> --
> > >>>> David Hettel
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
> > >>>> everyone
> > >>>> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me
> > >>>> in
> > >>>> E-mail or news groups.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> > >>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> > >>>>
> > >>>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
> > >>>> kind,
> > >>>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
> > >>>> reliability
> > >>>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
> > >>>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of,
> > >>>> or
> > >>>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
> > >>>> confers
> > >>>> no rights.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> "leolady" wrote in message
> > >>>> news:FF7E69AD-6C1C-48BF-BDAA-CC0ED70D8B49@microsoft.com...
> > >>>>> hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first laptop and i dont
> > >>>>> know
> > >>>>> how
> > >>>>> to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main pc for the kids
> > >>>>> and
> > >>>>> use
> > >>>>> laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and need help in
> > >>>>> setting
> > >>>>> it
> > >>>>> up please but gotta start from basic beginning
> >
> > Pardon me for jumping in here, but this post seems a bit confused.
> >
> > As David has said, the modem should be connected to the router (and only
> > the router) with an Ethernet cable and the router ALSO should be
> > connected to the main pc (at least for configuration purposes) with an
> > Ethernet cable.
> >
> > The modem should NOT be directly connected to the main pc. If there is
> > a USB connection/cable on the modem, do not use it.
> >

The router will need to be connected to the modem by a RJ-45 (LAN) cable,
without that connection it will not work to connect to the internet. Once
the router is connect to the modem you'll need to set the router up to work
with the modem, a one time thing you'll need to do. It makes the most sense
to buy a RJ-45 cable if you can't find one in the boxes for the modem or
router.

You'll need a RJ-45 (LAN) cable between the modem and the router (plugged
into the LAN port closest to the antenna) and another RJ-45 (LAN) cable
plugged into the LAN port closest to the power connection (farthest from the
antenna) and connected to your PC's LAN port. Once those two connections are
made you can configure the router (tell it how to connect to the Internet
and enter your username and password, and then setup the wireless
connection. )

--
David Hettel

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone
to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in
E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy, reliability
or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any direct,
indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or
inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and confers
no rights.



"leolady" wrote in message
news:90296A6D-BB5B-4F09-B637-2D6670C36AD6@microsoft.com...
> this is my modem ...
> http://broadband.motorola.com/consum...oducts/sb5101/
> i only have the 1 aerial type wire which dont come out and 1 wire for
> power
> and the usb wire which is connected to my pc as you see i have an ethernet
> port at the top which doesnt have a wire at the moment .....my motorola
> modem
> is a sb5100
> "leolady" wrote:
>
>> if i get rid of usb out the modem i dont get any internet connection
>>
>> "Lem" wrote:
>>
>> > leolady wrote:
>> > > i have since found out i have not got my modem connected to main pc
>> > > by
>> > > ethernet only usb but there is an empty port in the back of my modem
>> > > and main
>> > > pc for a laptop will a lead do it or do i have to buy a router with a
>> > > usb
>> > > connection ?
>> > >
>> > > "David Hettel" wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> Yes you'll need to plug the main PC into the router to configure the
>> > >> router,
>> > >> this will also tell you if the router is configured correctly. You
>> > >> can still
>> > >> connect to the internet after rebooting the PC shows that the router
>> > >> is
>> > >> configured correctly. If you can't still connect, then the router is
>> > >> not
>> > >> configured correctly, and you'll need to unplug from the router, and
>> > >> plug
>> > >> back into the modem, and then power up the main pc again. I believe
>> > >> you are
>> > >> based in the UK? In the states (where I am) many systems will work
>> > >> the way
>> > >> they come out of the box, but not all. You could contact your ISP
>> > >> and ask
>> > >> them how you need to configure the router, my assumption is your
>> > >> router
>> > >> needs to be configured
>> > >>
>> > >> 1 Connect the router, modem, and computer as I've described in the
>> > >> above
>> > >> post. Can you log on to the router? I gave you three different ways
>> > >> to try
>> > >> to connect in my post above. If not then:
>> > >>
>> > >> a. Check that all cables attached to the router and computer are
>> > >> secure.
>> > >> b. Check the Internet LED is lit. If it is not, troubleshoot light
>> > >> status,
>> > >> as explained in the router manual.
>> > >> c. Check the LEDs for the ports with cables are lit. If not, move
>> > >> the cable
>> > >> to a different port. If there are still no lights, then troubleshoot
>> > >> light
>> > >> status, as explained in the router manual.
>> > >> d. Check if the LED on the Ethernet adapter is lit. If it is not,
>> > >> then
>> > >> troubleshoot the adapter, do not continue this document.
>> > >> e. Power off the router.
>> > >> f. Power the router on again.
>> > >> g. If you still cannot log on to the router, then do a hard reset on
>> > >> the
>> > >> router, as described in Forgot or Lost Router Password.
>> > >> h. If you still cannot log on to the router, Reconnect the PC to the
>> > >> modem
>> > >> as it was and post back here.
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> 3 If you can connect to the router then run the router's
>> > >> SmartWizard. This
>> > >> lets the router discover whether you have a static or dynamic IP
>> > >> address,
>> > >> and whether you are using PPPoE to connect to your ISP.
>> > >> 4 If a dynamic IP address is discovered, go to Step 8.
>> > >> 5 If PPPoE is discovered, configure your router with the username
>> > >> and
>> > >> password from your ISP. Click Apply to enter the data. Go to Step 8.
>> > >> 6 If a static IP address is discovered, configure your router with
>> > >> this
>> > >> information given by your ISP: the IP address for your router, the
>> > >> address
>> > >> of the ISP's DNS, and the address of the gateway. Click Apply to
>> > >> enter the
>> > >> data. Go to Step 8.
>> > >> 7 If the Smart Wizard does not find an IP address:
>> > >>
>> > >> a. Power off the router.
>> > >> b. Power off the modem.
>> > >> c. Power on the modem.
>> > >> d. Power on the router.
>> > >> f. Go back to Step 3.
>> > >>
>> > >> 8 Click Test to access NETGEAR's online test page. If the page
>> > >> displays,
>> > >> then you have Internet access!
>> > >> 9 If the page does not display in a minute, see No Internet With New
>> > >> Router,
>> > >> Computer or Adapter: MAC Spoofing.
>> > >> 10 Find out if the modem's IP address can be seen by looking at the
>> > >> Router's
>> > >> Status Page, as described in the manual. If not, then reboot the
>> > >> modem,
>> > >> router, and computer, in that order — waiting for each to completely
>> > >> reboot
>> > >> before rebooting the next.
>> > >> 11 If the modem's IP is seen, then there is a problem with your
>> > >> browser's
>> > >> settings. Your security may be set too high for the Internet service
>> > >> you are
>> > >> trying to use, or your browser may be configured for a dial-up
>> > >> connection.
>> > >> In Internet Explorer you check this using Tools > Internet Options >
>> > >> Security > Default Level. If the slider is set to "High", change it
>> > >> to
>> > >> "Medium". Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections. If the radio
>> > >> buttons
>> > >> in the center are not grayed out, then settings for a dial-up
>> > >> connection are
>> > >> being used.
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> --
>> > >> David Hettel
>> > >>
>> > >> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> > >> everyone
>> > >> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly
>> > >> to me in
>> > >> E-mail or news groups.
>> > >>
>> > >> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> > >> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> > >>
>> > >> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of any
>> > >> kind,
>> > >> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> > >> reliability
>> > >> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
>> > >> direct,
>> > >> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
>> > >> of, or
>> > >> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post and
>> > >> confers
>> > >> no rights.
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> "leolady" wrote in message
>> > >> newsDCA11CB-EE61-477F-BF19-0035C4C3D992@microsoft.com...
>> > >>> shall i plug main pc into router?
>> > >>>
>> > >>> "David Hettel" wrote:
>> > >>>
>> > >>>> Ok I decided to start fresh here.
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> You have your high speed modem connected to your WGT624 by RJ45
>> > >>>> cable to
>> > >>>> the
>> > >>>> WGT624 WAN port (the one next to the antenna).
>> > >>>> If you try to go to www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net do
>> > >>>> you
>> > >>>> reach
>> > >>>> your router's login page? What if you use http://192.168.0.1 ?
>> > >>>> There are
>> > >>>> two
>> > >>>> ways to connect to your router, either by a wireless connection,
>> > >>>> or by
>> > >>>> plugging a wire into one of the four ports that are together on
>> > >>>> the back
>> > >>>> of
>> > >>>> your router, This page has a picture of your router and the
>> > >>>> connections
>> > >>>> on
>> > >>>> the back of it,
>> > >>>> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Rout...rs/WGT624.aspx
>> > >>>> It is much easier when attempting to setup the router to initially
>> > >>>> set it
>> > >>>> up
>> > >>>> using a wire connection, so I strongly recommend that for the
>> > >>>> setup of
>> > >>>> the
>> > >>>> router you use a computer that is wired to the WGT624 rather than
>> > >>>> one
>> > >>>> using
>> > >>>> a wireless connection.
>> > >>>> --
>> > >>>> David Hettel
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for
>> > >>>> everyone
>> > >>>> to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed
>> > >>>> directly to me
>> > >>>> in
>> > >>>> E-mail or news groups.
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
>> > >>>> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> DISCLAIMER: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranty of
>> > >>>> any
>> > >>>> kind,
>> > >>>> either expressed or implied, made in relation to the accuracy,
>> > >>>> reliability
>> > >>>> or content of this post. The author shall not be liable for any
>> > >>>> direct,
>> > >>>> indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
>> > >>>> use of,
>> > >>>> or
>> > >>>> inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this post
>> > >>>> and
>> > >>>> confers
>> > >>>> no rights.
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> "leolady" wrote in message
>> > >>>> news:FF7E69AD-6C1C-48BF-BDAA-CC0ED70D8B49@microsoft.com...
>> > >>>>> hi what can i say i am a woman with her very first laptop and i
>> > >>>>> dont
>> > >>>>> know
>> > >>>>> how
>> > >>>>> to set it up to get internet i want to keep the main pc for the
>> > >>>>> kids
>> > >>>>> and
>> > >>>>> use
>> > >>>>> laptop myself i brought a netgear wireless router and need help
>> > >>>>> in
>> > >>>>> setting
>> > >>>>> it
>> > >>>>> up please but gotta start from basic beginning
>> >
>> > Pardon me for jumping in here, but this post seems a bit confused.
>> >
>> > As David has said, the modem should be connected to the router (and
>> > only
>> > the router) with an Ethernet cable and the router ALSO should be
>> > connected to the main pc (at least for configuration purposes) with an
>> > Ethernet cable.
>> >
>> > The modem should NOT be directly connected to the main pc. If there is
>> > a USB connection/cable on the modem, do not use it.
>> >