Networking I have an Asante Switche (10/100) conected to a cablemodem with phone from Comcast. Because of the way the ethernet wiring is run in my house I need to add a second Asante Switch. I can't get internet access to the second switch. The two switches are communicating ( I can see the lights flashing on the front of the switch) but I can't get an IP address from the second switch. First switch is no problem and I can get access if I plug the line conecting switch 1 and 2 directly into my laptop, but I can't get an IP address if I plug the laptop into the switch. Can anyone help me?

Hello
Is the ethernet line from the router plugged into the ethernet card on the back of the pc?

Not the phone line.That needs to be in the modem.

You have to use PPPOE and set it with your ATT username and password:


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Hi,

You need a router not a hub or a switch. with the help of the router you can share the comcast cable internet on multiple devices. A hub or a switch can not do this.

Get it replaced with a router. You can buy Linksys or Netgear router.

Rashish

Most of the problems we see with wireless access points and routers, are other devices nearby on the same wireless channel.
Log into the FR1004 and try changing the channel to another one a few numbers apart. i.e. if it's set to 6 then try 11 or 1. Depending on your country, you may be restricted to certain channels.
Also check if you have a DECT phone station near, and move it away if possible.

The rest switch is usually located on the back or bottom and will require something small like a tooth pick to press it. Sometimes it is marked reset, sometimes it is not. This can be used if you can't log into it and reset it with the menu settings.

You should phone the Asante tech support people in San Jose, CA, who will talk you through the fix for free. I lost my printer-MacPro connection, the other day, and everything works fine now, thanks to their advice.

I'm running 10.5.x and no WiFi so the fix may not be the same, but it was just a matter of sort of re-booting the Asante box. Here was my fix, if that helps:
1. Delete that printer from your list of printers in System Preferences.
2. Make sure your computer, printer, and Asante box are all hooked up together and turned on.
3. Click + under the list of printers in System Preferences.
4. Click AppleTalk icon in top row of dialogue box that appears.
5. After a moment, click Bluetooth icon instead.
6. After a moment, unplug the power cord from your Asante box (but not from the electrical outlet).
7. After a moment, re-plug the power cord into your Asante box and, as soon as possible after the "TX" light comes on, click the AppleTalk icon again.
8. Within a few moments, your printer's name should appear. Highlight its name, then make sure all the information about it that appears is correct, then click "Add."
9. Everything should communicate beautifully. I had no further problems.

Hi Nat1147,

Yes, if you are using wired networking to connect.

Good luck.

The Asante tech support people in San Jose, CA, talked me through this fix, and I've had no further problems!

This is for system 10.5.x:
1. Delete that printer from your list of printers in System Preferences.
2. Make sure your computer, printer, and Asante box are all hooked up together and turned on.
3. Click + under the list of printers in System Preferences.
4. Click AppleTalk icon in top row of dialogue box that appears.
5. After a moment, click Bluetooth icon instead.
6. After a moment, unplug the power cord from your Asante box (but not from the electrical outlet).
7. After a moment, re-plug the power cord into your Asante box and, as soon as possible after the "TX" light comes on, click the AppleTalk icon again.
8. Within a few moments, your printer's name should appear. Highlight its name, then make sure all the information about it that appears is correct, then click "Add."
9. Everything should communicate beautifully now.

Hi dj,
That hub doesn't require any drivers. You can get the manual here. Second link down, http://www.google.com/search?q=+FriendlyNET+FH10T5+&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&start=10&sa=N
A hub just shares connections between computers. Don't try using it as router.
Good Luck,

Simply contact Asante at: http://www.asante.com/support/inDownloads/CardsAdapters/AsanteTalk.asp Tell them you lost he disc or download the file.