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ehaniphone asked in Computers & InternetComputer Networking · 1 decade ago

How to setup my Linksys WRT54G2 wireless router with my ATT dsl Service?

I have recently setup an att dsl line. I did not use a username or password to get online (non pppoe?), i was givin a static ip and other specific values for the dns, subnet mask, and default gateway. I was connected to the internet for a few days now. I just bought a linksys wireless router and have no idea how to set it up to work with the dsl modem.

I assumed i would need to use the static ip settings in the router and filled in the info with the same stuff i used before. This allowed my wired pc connected to the router to work, but all my computers with wireless connection could only link with the router but had no internet.

I figured it wasnt getting internet because the other pcs were not configured to the static ip like the wired one was (had changed it when i only had the modem), but i dont want to have to reconfigure every laptop that connects to the router

how do i setup my router to work with the dsl and allows any computer to juss connect and get online?

Update:

wow...fast replys

alright..my question is a bit confusin...let me clarify some stuff

i have experience setting up wireless routers/networks, but this is the first time im dealing with a dsl connection that didnt use a username and password.

In response to joop, thats what i thought before buti tried setting it up with the usual DHCP server setting on the router, but after that I lost all internet. (even on the wired one...which i changed back to obtain ip/dns automatically)

i basically talked to techs on both ends (linksys and att) with all of them not really understanding my question.

ATT gave me a specific static ip, subnet, dns, and default gateway to get online with the dsl modem. I now want to install a wireless router, what do I do with those specific numbers in terms of the router settings so I can connect any wireless enabled computer to the internet...without changing the settings on each computer trying to connect.

please tell me rixparx is wrong :(

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  • TruDeL
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Well first you have to plug the main DSL cable from the provider to the Internet input port on your router. Then if its wireless your looking for the router will automaticly broadcast the signal. But since pcs dont pick up wireless you will have to run a standard RJ-45 cat 5 ethernet cable from one of your routers 4 other output ports to your PC's ethernet port on the back of the tower.

    hope this helps.

  • John Cage
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    If you have a static IP address with your DSL that is what your internet interface in the router gets. There are a few connection types, try the direct connection.

    As far as your LAN is concerned, the router should be a DHCP server which gives out a range op IP addresses, so that all your laptops/computers can get that stuff from the router. Nothing static on your LAN.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    RE: How do I configure my Siemens 4100 Speedstream DSL Modem to work with my Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless Router? I'm trying to setup my parent's Wireless internet and I'm having serious issues. I can't seem to get the Siemens Modem and the Wireless router to play nicely together. They have AT&T DSL service, but my Father purchased the modem at a retail store. The internet works just fine when...

  • Dancer92
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    I dont believe you have to do this to all your computers for example the computer in my room is a linkseys but the one in my office does not have internet connection through this. I bought a USB port adapter... All I did to install this was enter the cd and followed the step up explained step by step. Hope that helps! If not try talking to workers at best buy!

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  • Megan B
    1 decade ago

    I just set up the exact same router a few days ago.

    Call their 24/7 customer support. They are very helpful and the wait time is minimal. They will be able to explain it to you.

  • rixparx
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    ain't going to happen...

    Try network connections>properties> tcp/ip

    properties 192.168.15.(100-199)

    Depending on the router....linksys uses 100-199

    Source(s): do this on all pc,s
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Try to read the Manual / contact the customer service for further assistance!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Lets go racin boys!

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