Thanks Slicenglide.That was quick. The problem is a new modem that does not allow me to connect the router cables . Do I require an adaptor? If so any suggestions? Thanks for the help.Thanks Slicenglide.That was quick. The problem is a new modem that does not allow me to connect the router cables . Do I require an adaptor? If so any suggestions? Thanks for the help.
My new modem has fewer ports, and connects more directly to my computor, which leaves my router with two loose cables with nothing to plug into:
1. The Wan cable
2. Port 1 cable
Whatever adapters I had, I can no longer use. I need an adapter which will allow me to connect the router whitout disabling the new modem, or disrupt computor no.1's functions.
Thanks for the help.My new modem has fewer ports, and connects more directly to my computor, which leaves my router with two loose cables with nothing to plug into:
1. The Wan cable
2. Port 1 cable
Whatever adapters I had, I can no longer use. I need an adapter which will allow me to connect the router whitout disabling the new modem, or disrupt computor no.1's functions.
Thanks for the help.
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Your modem if it is a Speedstream 5200 does not have any wireless capability and as such, there is no need for a password. You can only use one computer connected with an ethernet cable to your computer. What you can do is purchase a wireless router, preferably a N series wireless router because it is stronger than a normal G series router. Normally your modem connects to your computer via the ethernet cable. With a wireless router, instead of plugging the modem to your computer you should plug it in router. From the router you can connect another ethernet cable and plug it in on your desktop. You can connect at least 4 wired computer to your router. For the wireless part, all they have to do is look for the strongest wireless signal then hit connect. If it ask for a password then it should be in the sticker at the side of the wireless router.
First thing:
The computer that you're using for these services needs to have a static IP address configured in your private network and not a DHCP address assigned by the router.
Secondly thing:
Depending on your security policies (computer firewall and/or router), you will need to sure that the settings from your router and/or your PC firewall are not blocking the ports that you need to connect for these services.
Once you know that you have this area covered, you can move forward with the necessary procedures to properly configure your Speedstream 5200 using the link below:
Download the manual from the link and review page 7 for ethernet connection.
Notice particularly the back of the device. There are four connection points to plug things in the one on the left with DSL is where cable with the phone connectors connects the phone jack to the speedstream 5200. On the right the round connector with the pin is where the power goes. Next to the power connector to the left is a USB connector. In between usb connector and the DSL port is an ethernet connector. One way to avoid the need for the USB software os to use the ethernet connector bu connecting an ethenet cable (wider connector that fits snugly in both ports one on the Speadstream 5200 and the other probably present on your computer.
Thanks Slicenglide.That was quick. The problem is a new modem that does not allow me to connect the router cables . Do I require an adaptor? If so any suggestions? Thanks for the help.
My new modem has fewer ports, and connects more directly to my computor, which leaves my router with two loose cables with nothing to plug into:
1. The Wan cable
2. Port 1 cable
Whatever adapters I had, I can no longer use. I need an adapter which will allow me to connect the router whitout disabling the new modem, or disrupt computor no.1's functions.
Thanks for the help.
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