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I just got a linksys WRT54GC. I followed the step by step instruction and at step 6 where the internet connection is tested, it always says no internet connection was found, check cables. I checked the cables and they are fine. I tried going to the routers IP address and into basic settings. I typed in my static IP address from my ISP;
IP
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DNS

when I went to click save settings a message came up saying "incorrect IP and gateway, please retype them."

Can someone please help I really want wireless internet!

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Quick clarification and a short troubleshooting checklist for . The router refusing the WAN IP/gateway and the "no internet detected" symptom usually comes from one of three things: the WAN settings were entered in the wrong place or with the wrong netmask, the modem is still bound to the PC it was first plugged into, or the router’s LAN and the ISP network are on the same private range and conflict. ’s reset is a fine first move; combine it with the checks below before changing addresses again. was right to flag the netmask—verify it rather than guessing.

What to check (explain briefly)

  • Confirm the modem cable is in the router’s Internet/WAN jack (not a LAN port) and that the router’s Internet/Connection Type is set to what the ISP requires (Static vs DHCP vs PPPoE).
  • Verify the gateway and IP are consistent with the netmask: when you apply the mask, the network portion of the IP must match the gateway’s network portion. If they don’t match the router will reject them.
  • Test the line by connecting a PC directly to the modem. If the PC can browse, note the PC’s MAC and WAN details. If only the PC works, use the router’s MAC-clone feature for the WAN MAC and then power-cycle the modem (modem off → router off → modem on → wait to sync → router on).
  • Make sure you entered ISP values into the router’s WAN/Internet fields, not the router’s LAN address box. If unsure, call the ISP and confirm the exact WAN IP, netmask, gateway, DNS, and whether MAC binding or PPPoE is required.

Quick checklist to try now:

  • Factory-reset the router, plug modem → WAN port, power-cycle modem then router.
  • Set the router’s connection type to match the ISP and enter the WAN values.
  • If the router still refuses the IP/gateway, clone the PC’s MAC, reboot modem, test again.
  • If it still fails, contact the ISP and read back the exact WAN settings; post the PC’s WAN details and whether the connection is cable or DSL so helpers here can pinpoint the issue.

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Member Avatar for FearlessFourie

is subnet mask GAN internet subnet, not wich is a LAN subnet for and up.

Member Avatar for Skeane12

well does are the addresses I was given by my ISP

Member Avatar for FearlessFourie

Try making the subnet , then see, we can go from there to solve the problem!

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FearlessFourie I agree with you

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You shouldn't need to enter anything at all to get this router working.
Reset to defaults.
Connect to modem and computer.
Start surfing.
Your default Gateway should be

Member Avatar for Skeane12

That didn't work.
I got this message "Unable to detect internet connection. Please go to the advanced setting page and check your internet connection type."

Do you have any other suggestions?

Member Avatar for FearlessFourie

now your on the right path,, did you install the settings from the router and did you set all settings from your ISP? You need to set up a new broadband network that corrisonds to your hardware before the PC will detect the internet.

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now your on the right path,, did you install the settings from the router and did you set all settings from your ISP? You need to set up a new broadband network that corrisonds to your hardware before the PC will detect the internet.

How do you set up a new broadband network?

Member Avatar for FearlessFourie

'go to network connections', 'Create new Connection' and follow the wizard, should work fine afterwards, remember to read and inster the ISP CD when promted, wich should make thing a lot easier.

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