SOURCE: Intermittent DSL connection
hi, i happen to be one of the technical support agent of this dsl modem/router..it's very simple...there are a lot of factors that may cause the intermittent connection...one could be the filter if it's hard wired, or EMI's... or defective ethernet cable...however, if it's wirelessly connected to the computer...there could be problem like slow browse, no browse or no connection at all if there's a wrong configuration of the modem...
SOURCE: 2wire 2701HGV-W Gateway wi-fi modem
The 8200 by itself does not have networking capability.
This means that you cannot connect it directly to your router and give it an IP address, so others can connect to it.
The good thing is, that this printer is listed on the list for compatibility for upgrade with the wireless network kit (see here). The bad thing is - this kit costs about 70$ (see here).
A solution which does not cost anything, is to share the printer from
your computer with the other computers. The downside is that the
machine to which the printer is connected has to be running in order to
let the others print.
If you decide to buy the Networking Kit - here are the setup instructions.
Sorry - but there is no simple (plug & pray) solution.
SOURCE: I need manual installation instructions (dont have
It appears to be a DSL modem. You don't need a driver, but a username and password for your internet provider. Here is how you install.
connect to phone line then usb or network port (drivers should be built in xp) open your internet browser and type 192.168.1.1 to open the internal web page. It should step you through the username (email address) password. Must ask your internet provider for those.
SOURCE: connecting a network printer to 2wire 2701HGV-w
This is a little tricky technically it your printer isn't made to go onto the network, but you and do one of to things... let me start with the most cost effective way and that is
1. Hook your Printer up to a computer that is already on the network and then go into windows and SHARE that printer giving access to all the computers to print to it that you need to. I don't know what Operating System you have so your going to have to give more information to get clarification on exactly what you need to do in the Operating System to share the printer. The CONS of this approach is that you can only print to that printer when that computer is on. So if you want to have continuous ability to print to that printer you will have to keep your computer on.
2. You can get what they call a Print Server... and connect it to your printer and your network.. turning your printer into a network printer. Of course you might need to get more detail depending on what Print Server you choose. The Cons of this approach is that ofcourse your going to have to buy more equipment... but the pro's are you won't have to keep other computers on in the network to print to it. One last note you will find Print Servers in the store where you find Routers and Hubs.
The best of luck to you... and I hope this Helps... after you decide which way you want to go you might want to contact me or one of the other techs to get more percise approaches to installing your equipment... but we will need to know you Operating System, and the Print Server... if you go that route. Good Luck! I hope this works for you!!!
Sincerely,
cdixon18
The Man Inside the Machine
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