I need to connect a second device (TV) to the Internet, but my wired modem Speedstream 5100 has only 1 port only, which used to connect my computer. What can I use to connect the second device to this
Speedstream 5100 Ethernet ADSL Modem, AT&T wired DSL modem Part # 060-E142--A02, Modem Access Code; 5536927856, 5 lights; Power, Ethernet, DSL, Internet, Activity (blinking). Ports on the back; On/Off, Power, 3/Ethernet, 2/DSL. It is about 7 years old, 1 PORT ONLY. Need to attach a 2-nd device. How can I do this?
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If you do not have a router you have to reboot the modem first, Modems pair with one device at a time using its MAC address, using a router allows you to add remove computers to your internet access without rebooting the router for every device because the modem pairs to the router and the router shares its internet with your other devices.
No, you don't need a driver.
Just use an Ethernet cable to connect from one of the LAN ports on the modem to the network port on your computer, and you'll be connected.
make sure that there is no IP conflict with the two devices. speedstream and wireless G. if both of them have same IP gateway you have to change the IP either one of them for you to have a connection.
Are you using wired ports on the router or wireless?
If you are using wireless, do you have a cordless phone nearby and does the use of it coincide with the loss of internet? Have you tried switching to a wired connection for a short while to see if you are having the same problem? Could be intereference issues with your wireless signal. When you look at the available wireless networks, are there more than one? Could be that your PC/laptop is trying to connect to someone else's wireless if their signal strength is stronger.
If you are using a wired connection on the wireless router and still losing connectivity, try a network connection monitoring tool such as WhatsUpGold (free to try). Have it set up to monitor your PC's gateway address (which should be your wireless router) and some other internet site (Google, Yahoo, etc). If your router connection never drops, but the internet site does, good chance that it's your provider.
Make sure you have the latest drivers for your network device (wired or wireless) and the latest version of firmware for your D-Link. Buggy drivers and firmware can definitely cause flakiness.
Option 1 (easy) you could buy a switch or router and put in line with your modem. you will have to set up appropriate networking on the xbox DSL --> MODEM --> SWITCH <-- PC ^---- XBOX
Option 2 (harder) you could get a wired/wireless AP (Access Point) for your PC and run ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) through Windows. connect the XBOX through your PC
There is one ethernet connection to the modem which supports one computer. I have this device with my ATT Yahoo service.
This simplest however possibly undesirable option would be to take turns using the single connection.
I added a router between the modem and my computers and I can wire up to 4 computers to the router connected to the modem.
WIreless routers (as was mine) often have 4 wired ports for multiple machines connected by wire and can accomodate additional machines wirelessly.
The first set of answers you can probably give me to assist you is the make and model of the two computers you want to connect as well as the name of your internet service provider or even better a link to their help/support web site.
If you decided to connect them with a wire could you place a wire safely (like along a wall to connect both computers)?
Second option is connect wirelessly one or both computers the information already provided.
The answer to the above question will affect the router you choose to purchase to connect the machines.
If necessary there is a means to connect the second machine to the first and the first to the internet without a router however unless you already have the hardware and are willing to have the first machine on for the second to use the internet the cost of parts for this solution will likely be the same as for the router and it is not very flexible if you want to add another machine.
I would be happy to analyze the above alternatives and provide you a recommendation to move forward -- however to do so I need you to add a comment to this request with the information about your computers and your Internet service provider. and whether or not a wire only solution works for you. Look forward to the receiving the information and providing you some options.
Symptoms
* You have a new router, and cannot get online to the Internet.
AND
* The Setupwizard will detect dynamic IP even though you have a PPoE connection. (Going to router status on the administration page, there is a private IP address on Internet port. 192.168.x.x range.)
Cause
The SBC DSL modem SpeedStream 5100b, used on new DSL and Yahoo SBC DSL installations since Feb. 2004, causes the NETGEAR router Setup Wizards to fail, and prevents routers from connecting to the Internet. This problem affects many router brands.
The modem can be distinguished from the earlier 5100 by a 5th light labeled "Internet".
The SpeedStream 5100b's default configuration is "PPPoE on the Modem" ? matching a built-in PPPoE client convenience feature that sends login ID and password to SBC.
To Work Around These Issues, Configure the Modem for Bridged Mode
Note: In Bridge Mode you cannot to connect to the modem's configuration menu, except by resetting it as described below.
1. Disconnect the router from your network, and connect the computer directly to the SpeedStream modem
2. Open an Internet browser.
3. Type 192.168.0.1 in the browser address field and click Enter. The modem displays a configuration menu.
4. Click Advanced.
5. Enter the "Access Code" printed on the bottom of the modem.
6. Click PPP Location. The PPP Location screen appears.
7. Select Bridged Mode (PPPoE is Not Used).
8. Click Save Changes.
9. Connect the router between the computer and the modem.
10. Power off the modem.
11. Power off the computer.
12. Connect the Internet port of the NETGEAR router to the Ethernet port of the modem.
13. Connect the computer to a LAN port on the NETGEAR router.
14. Power on the modem and wait for 2 minutes. Don't go to the next step until this is finished.
15. Power on the router and wait for 1 minute. Don't go to the next step until this is finished.
16. Power on the computer.
17. Log in to the router by typing 192.168.0.1 in your browser.
18. When prompted, using lowercase letters, type admin for the user name, and password for the password. Some older routers use 1234 for the default password. If you forgot your router password see http://www.fixya.com/ThreadView.aspx?thid=102081&prdid=252188
19. Use the Setup Wizard to connect to the Internet.
To Reset the Modem To Enable Access to the Configuration Screen
1. Disconnect the computer from the modem.
2. Power off the modem.
3. Power off the computer.
4. Connect the Ethernet port of the modem to the computer Ethernet port.
5. Power on the modem and wait for 2 minutes. Don't go to the next step until this is finished.
6. Power on the router and wait for 1 minute. Don't go to the next step until this is finished.
7. Power on the computer.
8. Open an Internet browser.
9. Type 192.168.0.1 in the browser address field and click Enter. The modem displays a configuration menu.
10. Click Advanced.
11. Enter the "Access Code" printed on the bottom of the modem.
12. Click PPP Location. The PPP Location screen appears.
13. Select PPPoE on the modem.
14. Click Save Changes.
15. At the login screen type in your SBC member ID and password (which is usually the primary email address on the SBC DSL account and the password for the primary email address).
16. Click Connect.
* If successful, a screen appears reading "You Are Connected", and the Internet light goes solid green.
* An error will display if the username or password is invalid.
* If there are other problems the message "The DSL connection is down" appears.
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