Have not tried that, will do so this morning. After running the Belkin
wizard software I did notice that the router settings appeared to have
cloned the MAC address.
Thanks,
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christopher Klein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "The Hardware List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 5:42 AM
Subject: Re: [H] Problem setting up a wireless router with a DSL modem
Did you disconnect the power on the dsl modem? A lot
of times they lock onto the MAC address of the
computer. Also, you may need to change the MAC
address of the router itself to match the computer.
Usually just power cycling the modem will do it, but
some companies actually loc the MAC address.
Chris
--- Jerry Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
As a long time cable modem user I have successfully
setup several different routers for use in my home
network without any significant problems. My
brother-in-law has been using PacBell DSL for a few
years and now would like to setup a home network. I
have spent the past several hours trying to get a
router connected and working without success. His
DSL modem is a Westell Wirespeed model B90-36R516-01
Rev E, circa 2000. The router is a Belkin F5D7231-4
wireless router. The steps I've taken are as
follows:
1. Westell DSL modem directly connected to PC -
Internet connection is working
2. Follow Belking setup wizard, correctly detects
PPPoE connection.
3. Connect router to PC, DSL modem to WAN port on
router, enter user name and PW into wizard when
prompted.
4. Wizard completes but cannot get internet
connection. Router lights are showing normal except
for the Internet connection light which is blinking
(meaning no connection).
5. Manually check router settings. PPPoE selected,
correct user name and PW are entered, still no
internet.
6. Disconnect router and re-connect only Westell DSL
modem, internet works.
As far as I can tell from reading on the DSLreports
forums and Westell web sites, the DSL modem is a
basic modem operating in bridged mode. No DHCP or
other router functions built-in. Is there something
I am missing getting a router to work with a DSL
modem? Is the Westell too old to work properly with
a router?
Thanks,
Jerry
