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tried to install a Belkin F5d7230-4 wireless router. Mid way thru installation, said there was a problem and to contact the person who maintained the network.
However, the wireless internet connection worked on my laptop.

BUT, now the desktop shows NO Network and I cannot connect to the router. The Desktop will not work when connected to the newly installer Router. I should be able to connect to the router even if its unplugged from the modem, but no dice.

I called Belkin and they had me reset the router and do an ipconfig, which showed no default gateway. The tech gave up and said to leave the router unpowered for 5 minutes and try again. Goodbye.
No soap with that. What would prevent the desktop from logging on to the router?

Any suggestions?

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Member Avatar for jwenting

bad cable?

That router does come with WiFi disabled out of the box I believe (it's been a while) so you will have to connect to it using a normal UTP cable to configure it.

And yes, it should work fine with no modem plugged in, I used it like that for over a year.
When your router is configured properly, the default gateway should be 192.168.2.1 as well, as the router becomes your gateway.

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Hello,
Thanks for your response. I must amend my initial description as I discovered that I was not, repeat not, receiving a wireless signal from this router. It was connecting thru a neighbors router instead.

As far as the cable issue, I have swapped both with no avail. If you, or anyone can think of anything else, I am willing to try any suggestions.

BTW, do you have any opinions on a program called winsoxfix? I have downloaded it but don't know enough about it or where it would be applicable to this problem.

Thank You

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Arent Belkin routers WEP enabled??

Do you have the right settings on your computer side??

Good to see you posting BTW :)

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Arent Belkin routers WEP enabled??

Do you have the right settings on your computer side??

Good to see you posting BTW :)

Right settings? I can connect if wired directly to modem, but when I try to install the wireless, it says there is no networking connection!

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