Big problems with my PC after trying to set up DSL with a Linksys router, so dialup will not even work! [befsx41] [cable modem]
Re:I would start by checking to see if your network card is set to obtain everything automatically. (TCP/IP properties) Then unistall the modem from Add/Remove hardware. Check if the modem has a reset button on it somewhere and hold it in for 10 seconds or so. Then try with both modems.
Re:I have already disabled any TCP/IP filters that I know of and tried to connect with JUST the modem. Following my ISP's instructions I can't set up the modem since the setup program won't even recognize the modem now. It tells me it can't detect the modem. This is without the router. And I already have the ID and password.
What I don't understand is why this setup won't work and why my dialup setup won't work, when both were working perfectly before I tried to set up the router.
Please let me know if I'm not making myself clear, the router is NOT connected to the PC anymore and things are messed up.
Dave
Re:Read the above post SLOWLY, and try to follow the instructions.
Concering DrTCP, it says "When every thing is done do not forget to optimize you TCP/IP for DSL connection".
Disable on one computer all Live TCP/IP filters (Firewall, Virus, SPY ant other blockers).
Connect this computer to the modem (no Router) and make sure that you can get the DSL Connection according to your ISP instructions. [b]Write down the ID and Password. The Router will not work without them.
Re:Thanks for the reply, but I'm not real sure what you're trying to say. Are you suggesting I run that program and play with the settings?
I can't even install that pppoe software anymore since it won't detect the modem, and I can't use dialup anymore.
Would running that program help to solve those two problems or just help me once I have the DSL modem setup?
Dave
Re:On PPPOE:
PPPOE software is a "Dial in Type"; it initiates and keeps the connection alive while you are surfing.
Unfortunately most DSL ISPs do not give you an ID and password over the phone; they want you to get it online.
In such a case use single computer connected to the DSL Modem. Install their PPPOE software and establish an account. In the process you will be given ID and Password (write them down)
Once you have an account connect your Cable/DSL Router to the DSL Modem, and plug your computers to the Router.
Log onto the Router's configuration Menus. In the PPPOE menu type Username and Password, make sure that the PPPOE option is checked. Set the Router to obtain IP automatically.
As long as you don't switch off the DSL Modem, and the Router you are connected "forever" (the computer can be switched off). If you switch the Modem, and the Router off, when you switch them on again, it will take about 30-50 seconds to the Modem to obtain connection, and the Router will automatically connect to the DSL ISP.
You can uninstall WINPOET, and or whatever software they dished you.
Or if you want you can leave them installed; (The software PPPOE appears as another Dialup connection, in the Browser). Just make sure that the Internet Browser is set to use LAN, otherwise it will keep using the PPPOE.
The Router's PPPOE capacity is independent from the Computer, and it keeps the connection alive.
In case of PPPOE DSL Working through the Router should yield faster (5%-10%), and smoother Internet connection.
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When every thing is done do not forget to optimize you TCP/IP for DSL connection.
Download DrTCP: <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.dslre
ports.com/front/DRTCP021.exe">http://www.dslreports.com/front/DRTCP021.exe</a>
Run the program, it will show the current settings of TCP/IP parameters. Write them down.
You can change any variable that you want, click Apply, and reboot the computer, if no good; you can always change to your original values.
Start with:
MaxMTU – for DSL =1492
Tcp Receive – 255552
Window Scaling – Yes
Time Stamping – No
Selective Acks – Yes
Path MTU Discovery – Yes.
Black Hole – NO
Max Duplicate – 2
TTL – 64
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