I have a 2wire 2701hg-b router....I can connect to the internt through wifi on my laptop but when I try to connect through ethernet on my desktop it says it accuirring signal. I tried to reinstall the original at&t software but it dorsnt let mr get past the connect stage. It says ..your computer is not connected to the 2wire gateway.

Your 2wire 2701HG-B does not have uPnP.

Wireless light ont he modem would only lit up once a device had succesfully connected to it:
what is the operating system of your laptop?

you can also Try this links: complete walkthrough and screenshot is in the link... thanks...
changing wireless settings: http://support.2wire.com/?page=view&article=60
wireless configuration guide for windows XP: http://support.2wire.com/?page=view&article=224
wireless quick reference guide: http://support.2wire.com/?page=view&article=47

if your with AT&T try calling this number
AT&T ' Yahoo! High speed Internet
Call +1 877 722 3755 (877-SBC-DSL5)

If your laptop can pick up wifi but your iPod can't, it probably means the problem lies with your iPod

H there,

Try replacing the ethernet cable, If it does not work try reinstalling the drivers of your NIC card or LAN card. If it still does not work your NIC or LA card is busted.

how do you connect to your router? If there's no ethernet cable plug in on the router, the Ethernet light on your router is suppose to be off. Also try to move your router 2-3 ft. away from any electrical devices like wireless phone, printer etc. because of electromagnetic interference. It may help your wireless connection to be stable and faster.

Connect the cable at both ends and do a red button (inside card door) reset of the DVR. To test the connection, do thus: Menu -> .....setup -> system setup -> network setup -> test connection. If it shows not connected then "reset defaults" and run "connect now"
As a basic security feature the ATT DSL 2Wire 2701HG-B router/gateway requires you to enter its pre-assigned WEP key to connect beyond the unit itself and then to the internet. Since the Direct TV DVR HD24D only does a basic connection without having a place to enter the 2701HG-B WEP key it never actually reaches the internet.
The 2Wire 2701HG-B has the ability for one attached unit to "pass through" its firewall and internal security settings using a so called "DMZplus" mode. I set the HR24D DVR to such a mode within the 2Wire unit and the DVR connected with the internet flawlessly.

wireless light will litup only if a wireless connection is established with any devices....

make sure the wireless switch on your laptop is turned on and try...

how can I connect a 2wire 2701HG-B router to a motorola SB5101modem?

check for compatible driver for the printer

It is possible but it may not work as a router (2 wire 270). The 2wired router only has a phone port and ethernet/usb for computer connection. So if you will connect the roadrunner modem to the 2wired, you can connect it to the ethernet port of the 2wire, but the 2 wire will not function as a router any more. It will work just like a wireless bridge. This one setup that you can.