Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
20-08-2007, 14:12
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Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
I would really apprecaite some help!
I'm trying to setup my new Netgear WPN824 with VMBB. I don't have an install CD but you can access the installation wizard via a browser. However, when I try and go through this it won't detect an internet connection. This router is to replace the current Linksys that I have atm.
I wondering if some of the problems are to do with having already used my pc to setup a wireless router before, could this be confusing matters? Should I reboot the modem? Also in the setup process it gives an option for a MAC address, should I use the MAC add of the Modem?
AFAIK you don't need to enter username etc also I have set it to detect IP and DNS automatically, is this correct?
Please help!!
Thanks
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20-08-2007, 14:22
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
Are you on cable or BB
If you are on Cable have you power cycled the modem ?
If you are on ADSL does your modem train to the line ?
Also, is the router V1 or V2
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20-08-2007, 14:22
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
I have the account name set as the router model
IP and DNS to be obtained dynamically from the ISP
Default MAC address....
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20-08-2007, 15:08
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees
Are you on cable or BB
If you are on Cable have you power cycled the modem ?
If you are on ADSL does your modem train to the line ?
Also, is the router V1 or V2
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Sorry, I am on Cable.
What does Power Cycle means as it did prompt me about this and I didn't know what it meant?
I believe the router is a V1
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20-08-2007, 15:11
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
power the modem off connect the router, power modem on and then power on router
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20-08-2007, 15:20
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
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power the modem off connect the router, power modem on and then power on router
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Do you know if that will change my IP Address?
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20-08-2007, 15:30
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
Would that make a difference if it does ?
( I think it will)
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20-08-2007, 16:09
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
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Do you know if that will change my IP Address?
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Don't you need to change your MAC to change your IP?
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20-08-2007, 16:17
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
I think if i remember rightly that by putting a new router into the equasion that would be chnging the MAC (at least, reading other posts) and would therefore constitute a change in IP
I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong however
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20-08-2007, 19:47
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
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Don't you need to change your MAC to change your IP?
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Thanks for the response, I finally got it working but i'm amazed how bad the signal strength is from down stairs, Ramrod do you own one of these? what has your experince been like?
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20-08-2007, 19:49
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
What signal strength are you obtaining ?
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20-08-2007, 20:41
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
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Thanks for the response, I finally got it working but i'm amazed how bad the signal strength is from down stairs, Ramrod do you own one of these? what has your experince been like?
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I own a different netgear router but I can vary the signal strength to different parts of the house by repositioning it's antenna at different angles....
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20-08-2007, 20:43
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Re: Help setting up Netgear wpn824 with VM BB
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What signal strength are you obtaining ?
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atm, the speed is 108mbps but the signal is only low to good.
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