Can't fileshare/access admin or eircom panels

sdanseo

Hi

I have a wireless natwork setup with a Belkin router and a HP laptop, as well as an old dell with a wireless adapter. When I set up the network, I did so using the wirelessly connected laptop (didnt spot the instrution advising against that till later, but, moving on..)..

I set up the network via the admin panel at 192.168.2.1 but since have not been able to fileshare. My computer connects to the network and to the internet, but i need a seperate broadband connection where i enter my username and password while already connected to my router (handy for resetting ip though:p) I can't acces filesharing and can no longer access the Belkin admin panel.

I've reset the router, and reformatted te laptop since this happend. I got a new computer recently (which is gone again, awaiting replacement/repair/refund) which connected via cable and same story.

I don't remember changing any settings that resulted in me not being able to access the panel. It was a while ago, never got round to asking for advice:p

I also hear there may be settings i need to change on the eircom network panel, 192.168.1.254? Cant access that either though.

Any help appreciated, cheers.

irlrobins

What model is the modem?

NutJob

I set up the network via the admin panel at 192.168.2.1 but since have not been able to fileshare. My computer connects to the network and to the internet, but i need a seperate broadband connection where i enter my username and password while already connected to my router (handy for resetting ip though) I can't acces filesharing and can no longer access the Belkin admin panel.



Im assumeing that you have specified this as ur host ip suggest you change it to > 5 (less confusion)

My money for this is that you put xp SP2 on ur pc and never enabled file shareing in the firewall but im usually wrong when i get hunches.:D

sdanseo

It's a Belkin F5D7632uk4 as far as I know.

suggest you change it to >5 (less confusion)

youre already confusing me im afraid:rolleyes: your hunch is wrong, it nnever worked from day one and the firewall was already there. I don't use windows firewall anyways.

irlrobins

Ok the Belkin you have is a combined ASDL modem and router. So there is no eircom equipement involved so you can ignore the problem with the "Eircom panels". (And by panel, you mean config page).

What I'd do is setup the network from scratch. Put the Belkin back to it's factory state by holding in the reset button at the rear for 6 secs and then release. Then follow the instructions in the manual. (Available on Belkin site if you've lost yours). Make sure you have laptop and PC (when it gets back) set to get an IP address automatically. See page 13 of manual and ignore step 5.

You will need the following settings for configuring the DSL connection:

Username: eircom
Password: broadband1
Encapsulation: PPPoE
Multiplexing: LLC Based
VPI: 8
VCI: 35
DNS 1: 213.94.190.194
DNS 2: 213.94.190.236

Get the connection up and running without encryption (WEP/WPA) enabled so you can see if it's all working. Then switch on WEP or WPA if your wireless cards support it (WPA is more secure).

It could be that the problems you had with filesharing had nothing to do with the router setup but that Windows firewall was blocking it, or that you did not have filesharing enabled. But get network running properly first, then worry about filesharing.

sdanseo

Cheers Irlrobins you seem to have done a good bit of work for me, i really appreciate the help. I'll try those settings and let you know how I get on.

Thanks:D

sdanseo

You sir, are a....genius. Worked perfectly. Thanx:D

irlrobins

Nice one