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just switch to UPC now have wireless issue

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  • 19-04-2009 3:00pm
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    portbhoy
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    hi, i have just switched from eircom to upc(ntl/chorus). With eircomm i was wireless and UPC told me my router should work ok as they also use dsl for their set up. I can access the web with my ethernet cable plugged into the upc modem however i cant go wireless. How do i connect my wireless router (netopia 2247) to theupc modem? my dsl light just flashes constantly even though it tells me i am connected and i cant access the internet. thanks


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    PogMoThoin
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    Huh, You got owned there, UPC is cable, they don't do dsl and Your Netopia will not work as a modem

    .....................You could use it as an access point though, connect any ethernet port on the Netopia to the UPC router, also connect your pc to the Netopia, login to the Netopia router on 192.168.1.254, click expert mode --> Configure --> Advanced--> DHCP and then disable DHCP by unticking the DHCP Server enable option, this way You'll use it as an access point and not use the dsl port, Your wireless network and settings will remain the same


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    portbhoy
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    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    Huh, You got owned there, UPC is cable, they don't do dsl and Your Netopia will not work as a modem

    .....................You could use it as an access point though, connect any ethermet port on the Netopia to the UPC router, also connect your pc to the Netopia, login to the Netopia router on 192.168.0.254 click expert mode --> Configure --> Advanced and then disable DHCP, this way You'll use it as an access point and not use the dsl port, Your wireless network and settings will remain the same

    thanks, ill give it a try. Also going to ring upc as they have basically lied to me


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    Kensington
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    Yep, you'll need to get what's known as a cable router for everything to work correctly and reliably.

    As a matter of interest - what package did you sign up to UPC with? The 20Mb package comes with a free "cable" router so if you signed up to this, you're entitled to your free router!


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    dub45
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    Actually there is an option apparrently somewhere under the advance options in the netopia to use is as a 'cable' router so have a good look around.

    However UPC did lie to you.


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    PogMoThoin
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    dub45 wrote: »
    Actually there is an option apparrently somewhere under the advance options in the netopia to use is as a 'cable' router so have a good look around.

    However UPC did lie to you.

    :rolleyes: It doesn't have a wan port though, other 4 ports are just switched


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    dub45
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    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    :rolleyes: It doesn't have a wan port though, other 4 ports are just switched

    I know that and I was sceptical too but there have been several posts recently from people using it successfully.


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    jor el
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    I believe it operates as a wireless switch in that mode, with no routing.


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    PogMoThoin
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    jor el wrote: »
    I believe it operates as a wireless switch in that mode, with no routing.

    Yes, a 4 port switched access point :D


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    sexmag
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    thats what we get for switching,there all liers,same thing happend to me,shoulda realised they would have said anyting to get me to switch!!


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    portbhoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭portbhoy


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    Huh, You got owned there, UPC is cable, they don't do dsl and Your Netopia will not work as a modem

    .....................You could use it as an access point though, connect any ethernet port on the Netopia to the UPC router, also connect your pc to the Netopia, login to the Netopia router on 192.168.1.254, click expert mode --> Configure --> Advanced--> DHCP and then disable DHCP by unticking the DHCP Server enable option, this way You'll use it as an access point and not use the dsl port, Your wireless network and settings will remain the same


    Thanks everyone for your advice much appreciated. If i do as above will i still be wireless?


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