I am trying to install a belkin router in my dorm room and I have it to the point where my computer recognizes on my wireless card there is a signal, but the comptuer won't connect to the internet or log on to aim or anything...it's looks like it is recieving a signal, but not sending one out...anyone have any advice or help?? Thanks

1/9/2006 12:03:02 AM

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"belkin"

1/9/2006 12:09:06 AM

Belkin is a rock solid brand. I used a router for 2 years without any trouble. As for your situation, a lot of things could be wrong. Post more info about your setup.

1/9/2006 12:25:21 AM

Well...I followed all of the instructions and it is recognizing the connection. I just do not know why it won't connect to the internet..is there anything u can suggest I should try ultra?

1/9/2006 12:28:07 AM

make sure that the DHCP isn't on. else you'll probably get kicked off the network. not saying thats your problem but it might be one

1/9/2006 12:30:01 AM

how would i do that clevelander? not good with comps at all, thanks for the help too

1/9/2006 12:33:17 AM

go find one of those geeky kids in the dorms and ask for his help

1/9/2006 12:36:03 AM

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"go find a hot chick to ask one of those geeky kids in the dorms for his help"

1/9/2006 12:39:35 AM

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"Belkin is a rock solid brand."

WRONG

1/9/2006 12:44:17 AM

it's a little too complicated to explain over TWW. do like someone said. find that nerd friend of your's and ask him to set it up.

1/9/2006 12:57:12 AM

since he was helpful i can't call him a nerd, but he is double major in comp science and comp eng...so he's the man in my book for fixing it..thanks for all those who help...now i am going to do like dave said and go find a hot chick for myself

1/9/2006 1:02:18 AM

1) Return that POS
2) Go buy a Wireless access point (does everything for you. no config unless you want).

If you can't return it... get the manual and look how to access it. You'll need to plug it directly to your computer (for now).

Go into the admin and make sure "DHCP" is turned off. That's what leases you IP's and NCSU will boot your ass the second it detects you. You screw up their world.

If you can't do the above for whatever reason find a tech savvy guy in your dorm to come do it.

1/9/2006 9:37:22 AM

Awesome. Will do Raige. Thanks

1/9/2006 2:19:57 PM

I have the wireless working now, but every 10 min it kicks me off...it lets me log right back on, but every 10 min will kick me back off and make me sign back on my wireless...is that cause of the DHCP? if so, how do i turn it off?

1/9/2006 5:29:13 PM

1) Belkin makes solid wireless devices.

2) DHCP is absolutely fine in the dorms as long as you dont face your internal ports to the network. Make sure the line from the wall goes into the WAN/Internet port.

3) Dont use the configuration software that came with the router or that came with your wireless card. They are both unneccesary and can even cause connection problems. All you need are the drivers for your wireless card. Make sure Windows is controlling your wireless network. To do this go into the network properties of the card and make sure "Allow windows to manage my wireless connections" or whatever it is is checked. This can also be done by going into services and enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration service.


What you should do now, is uninstall all the wireless software from your computer except for the drivers.

Next, hold down the reset button on your router to clear the config. Make sure the line from the wall is plugged into the right port on the router (WAN/Internet) and then plug the power back in.

Connect to it with your computer, and then go to the router's internal web configuration page and set up anything you need. However, the defaults should be fine.

1/9/2006 5:37:55 PM

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"2) Go buy a Wireless access point (does everything for you. no config unless you want). "

WTF? What he has should do what he wants straight out of the box no config needed. A straight WAP would suck in this case because it won't perform PAT or NAT.

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"Go into the admin and make sure "DHCP" is turned off. That's what leases you IP's and NCSU will boot your ass the second it detects you. You screw up their world. "

Once again, do the exact opposite. The WAP will do exactly what NCSU doesn't want. Every joker who associates with your AP will try to DHCP for an address and then NCSU will start looking.

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"I have the wireless working now, but every 10 min it kicks me off...it lets me log right back on, but every 10 min will kick me back off and make me sign back on my wireless...is that cause of the DHCP? if so, how do i turn it off?"

"Unfortunately, if you don’t use 802.1X on your wireless network, Wireless Zero Configuration may interrupt your connection when it periodically attempts to perform 802.1X authentication against your associated access point.

To prevent interruptions in connectivity, disable 802.1X authentication for your wireless network adapter. In Windows, open the Network Connections control panel. Locate your wireless adapter, double-click it, and choose Properties and then Wireless Networks. You should see a tab labeled Authentication, in which you can disable “Enable IEEE 802.1X Authentication for this network”."
Stolen from:
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/122905wireless_sanity.shtml

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"Make sure Windows is controlling your wireless network. To do this go into the network properties of the card and make sure "Allow windows to manage my wireless connections" or whatever it is is checked. This can also be done by going into services and enabling the Wireless Zero Configuration service."

I would suggest the opposite depending. It really depends on who makes your wireless card and which software you prefer. I tried it once long ago (so maybe it is better now), but it was more trouble than it was worth.

1/10/2006 5:55:39 AM