d-link router problems

heithdenny · 03-04-2005, 20:51

Hi, please could anyone help? - I have just purchased a d-link dsl-G604T router and cant for the life of me seem to connect it to my ntl broadband modem (external) - many thanks for any help

03-04-2005, 20:56

looks to me like you have bought a dsl router which has a modem built in,if there is no ethernet port labeled wan then you can't plug a cable modem in,Ive not looked at modem just gone with the name.I am taking forgranted your on cable and not freedom dsl?

Shaun · 03-04-2005, 20:58

Yep, its a DSL modem/router/WAP all in one, I've got the same model.

heithdenny · 03-04-2005, 21:24

many thanks for the replies - but how do I connect it all up? - or is it another trip to PC world? for a quick refund

paulyoung666 · 03-04-2005, 21:26

hi and

to the site , if you are using an ntl cable modem then as far as i know you cannot use a adsl router , of course i am prepared to be corrected

03-04-2005, 21:27

its a trip for a refund you just need a broadband router.Modem goes into wan there will be ports for other pcs you need ethernet patch cables all round

heithdenny · 03-04-2005, 21:29

all many thanks, what should I purchase to enable my daughters PC upstairs to share my broadband connection? - again many thanks

03-04-2005, 21:30

A wireless broadband router and a wireless pci card for the pc furthest away from modem,theres loads about its about price

paulyoung666 · 03-04-2005, 21:31

assuming you ar eon nl cable modem then you need a cable router and a couple of leads and away you go

03-04-2005, 21:35

wired will be cheaper but you will have trailing cables,think of a figure to spend then look at dabs or ebuyer or aria

heithdenny · 03-04-2005, 21:36

As you can all probably tell by now I a bit thick tech wise! - any chance of a complete list of all the things I need - my daughter wont stop! - please help!

03-04-2005, 21:38

do you want wireless???is it 2 pcs or a lap to and a pc and where is the modem in relation

heithdenny · 03-04-2005, 21:48

many thanks - I would prefer wireless - my pc is situated in the kitchen and if I'm totally out, my daugters PC is right above me - I'd say no more than 7ft above my head so I could always run up a cable but like I said I would prefer wireless, again many thanks

03-04-2005, 21:52

If the modem is near kitchen pc you place a wireless cable router there,switch off modem and plug the modem into wan port,cat 5 patch cable to your pc,install a wireless pci card in upstairs pc boot modem then boot router but first make sure you read the manual lol lol

Raistlin · 03-04-2005, 21:55

This is what you want:

http://www.nickknows.co.uk/en-gb/dept_57.html#item_1068

Means you'll need to install a card inside your daughter's computer though (not difficult to do at all really):