How do i connect to my router - Actiontec Computers & Internet

Are you trying to connect a Linksys router to another router.
Follow this link to connect Linksys router to another router. You need to connect both the routers to each other with the Ethernet cable.

Sometimes, you might face a situation where your wireless icon shows that you are connected to the Internet but you just can't access any websites. What do you do when you face this problem?

This article will show you how you can repair Internet connection when wireless icon shows connected, but unable to go online.

To connect to your wireless network with Wireless Zero Configuration, please click here.

• Repairing Internet Connection on Windows XP
• Repairing Internet Connection on Windows 7

In checking if you're computer is properly connected to the Linksys Router, you will need to perform four steps:
i. Checking the Physical Connection to the Router
ii. Checking the LEDs
iii. Checking the IP Address of the PC
iv. Pinging the Router
NOTE: To check the computer's connection to the router using Mac, click here. If you are using Windows Vista, click here. For Windows 7 users, learn more here. For Windows 7 users, learn more here.
Checking the Physical Connection to the Router

Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four Ethernet ports of the router and the modem should be connected to the Internet port. For more instructions, click here.
Checking the LEDs

The Linksys router's LED lights will indicate the status of the connection. After connecting the broadband modem and the computer to the router, make sure that the LED lights are lit up. For more instructions, click here.
Checking the IP Address of the PC

The IP address of the computer is another indication that the computer is properly connected to the router. For instructions, click here.
Pinging the Router

Ping test helps trace the communication between the computer and the router. The computer sends packets to the router and in return the router sends out replies to validate the connection. In this example, our router IP address is "192.168.1.1."

You will need to check the wireless settings of the router
is there any computer connected to the router ?
If yes then you can open the router set up page on that computer.
Router set up page is the page where you can check all the wireless settings of the router.
Click here for step by step instructions

To use a router with a DSL modem or cable modem, you need to connect the modem to the router at the WAN port and then connect the PC to one of the router ports. If the cable you have been using between the modem and PC is lableled as a cross-over cable, it is the wrong type of cable for the router connection. Use a straight through cable to connect the modem to the router.

If you do not have a manual for the router, here is a link to the router manual online: http://kbserver.netgear.com/pdf/wireless_router_setupmanual.pdf

The cross-over cable could be the problem (typically yellow cable).

When you connect the MAC to the router with the CAT 5 cable it works , that means the wired connection of the router is working but the wireless is not working.
You will need to check the wireless settings of the router.
Is there any computer connected to the router with the cable ?
If not then you will need to connect the computer to the router and open the set up page of the router.

Click Here for step by step instructions

Hi jackmyrtue,

Here's what the lights on the front indicate:


A. Wireless Security

• OFF Wireless security is off
• Solid Blue Wireless security is on

B. Wireless-Computer Status

• OFF Wireless computer is not present
• Solid Blue Wireless computer is connected to the Router
• Blinking Amber Problem with wireless computer onnecting properly to the Router

C. Wired-Computer Status

• OFF Wired computer is not present
• Solid Blue Wired computer is connected to the Router
• Blinking Amber Problem with wired computer connecting properly to the Router

D. Router/Power Status

• When you apply power to the Router or restart it, a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up. During this time, the "router" icon blinks.
• When the Router has completely booted up, the "router" icon becomes a solid light, indicating the Router is ready for use.
• OFF Router is off
• Blinking Blue Router is booting up
• Solid Blue Router is on and ready

E. Modem Status

• This icon lights in blue to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router.
• It turns amber when problem is detected.
• OFF Router is NOT connected to modem
• Solid Blue Router is connected to modem and functioning properly
• Blinking Amber Problem with modem

F. Internet Status
This unique icon shows you when the Router is connected to the

• Internet. When the light is off, the Router is NOT connected to the Internet.
• When the light is blinking amber, the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet.
• When the light is solid blue, the Router is connected to the Internet.

When using the "Disconnect after x minutes" feature, this icon becomes extremely useful in monitoring
the status of your Router’s connection.

• OFF Router is NOT connected to the Internet
• Blinking Amber Router is attempting to connect to the Internet
• Solid Blue Router is connected to the Internet

I hope this helps figure out your PS3 issue.

Thanks and don't forget to leave a rating.

Mark

Reset the modem while the router is plugged into it. Do this by disconnecting the power to the modem and then reconnecting.

rj11 are connectors used to deliver signals to a device. Mostly, modems will be able to support this type of connection. Make use of a modem, bridge it and connect the router to it.