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Can't get wireless connection with DI-624M

  • 17-02-2007 9:43pm
    #1
    tmarques
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi, everybody. I'm new to this, so please bear with me.

    I bought a D-Link DI-624M router and a D-Link DWL-G132 USB Adapter and can't get a wireless connection going.

    Connected with the Ethernet cable, the router seems to work fine. I
    can browse the internet, change the router settings, etc. So I'm
    pretty sure the WAN and LAN settings are correct. It's the Wireless
    part I can't get to work. These are the settings I get when I check
    "status" through the DI-624M's setup utility (I replaced some of the
    numbers and letter for Xs because I'm not sure it was safe to post
    these numbers. Sorry if I'm being stupid) :


    LAN
    MAC Address 00-15-e9-XX-XX-XX
    IP Address 192.XXX.0.1
    Subnet Mask 255.XXX.255.0
    DHCP Server Enabled


    WAN
    MAC Address 00-15-XX-XX-f3-65
    Connection Dynamic PPPoE Connected
    IP Address 200.XXX.XX.115
    Subnet Mask 255.XXX.XXX.255
    Gateway 200.XXX.XXX.210
    DNS 200.XXX.0.10


    WIRELESS
    MAC Address 00-00-00-00-00-00
    SSID default
    Channel 6


    Why is the MAX Address for the Wireless portion all zeroes? I'm
    guessing the problem is there. Anyway of fixing that?


    There just isn't much to do with the wireless settings of the D-Link
    DI-624M. The options are Wireless Radio On/Off (naturally I set it
    on). Channel (6 by default, but I tried others) and Super G Mode (with
    Dynamic Turbo on by default, but I tried turning it off). The other
    options are SSID Broadcast, Authentication and WEP Encryption. Since
    I'm not concerned with security right now, I'm leaving everything wide
    open. I don't see what else I could be doing here.


    I have never seen the WLAN led lit, except when it flashes along with
    the others as I reset the router. I believe that means no wireless
    signals are being emitted. What I don't understand is when that led
    should turn on - whenever the router is powered on, after it's
    properly configured or only when it can communicate with a wireless
    adpater? The manual says that "a solid light indicates the wireless
    segment is ready", whatever that means.


    I'm beginning to wonder if the router is defective. Is there anyway of
    verifying that before I go through the hassel of returning it?


    Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post.


Comments

  • #2
    humaxf1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 865 ✭✭✭humaxf1


    Looks like the wireless MAC is at fault alright andas you said, the wifi LED don't light up!

    Claim warranty on it.

    I wouldn't worry too much about posting your IP settings. Your WAN (public) IP assigned by your ISP will change anyway, and nearly everyone has a 192.168.*.* IP scheme.


  • #3
    radioactiveman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 324 ✭✭radioactiveman


    Hi - when you're connected via the ethernet cable, go into the router's setup and check that the wireless function is not Disabled.
    I have an earlier D-Link router and this option is there - just a thought.

    I used to have the DWL-G132 adapter as well - it can be a bit tricky to configure. It might be worthwhile uninstalling the driver and reinstalling it- and only plug in the adapter before you reboot after the reinstall. If you follow:)

    I remember it was fairly hard to get the settings to stick with the DWL-G132.


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