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cannot connect to Belkin WiFi Router from network card

I would very much appreciate any help with this issue.

Basically, I have a Samsung V25 Laptop with built-in Wireless Card. I have also got a Belkin Wireless Router - "ADSL2+ Modem with Wireless-G Router". ( http://www.hardwareplus.com.tr/content_images2/dfqh4rt1llqf12sx60fkpb9yizcmvaq0.jpg ). It's very similar to that, except I have only one aerial.

However, when going through the 'Quick Start Guide' and getting to the step to open my browser (after plugging the Ethernet Cable into my Network Card) and go to '192.168.2.1' it doesn't connect and just displays the server error message...not connected...blah blah...you know the one. After going to that page i'm supposed to be given a Wizard to setup my router. But, obviously i'm not getting that.

The guide states that if I don't get to the Wizard then my computer may have an IP address manually applied to the card??? It says i need to go into my Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) settings and enter my IP Address, SubNet Mask, Default Gateway, Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server.

Now, when I go into 'Network Connections' in the CP the details pane down the left-hand side shows my IP as 169.254.151.97 and SubNet Mask as 255.255.0.0 but no Gateway/DNS Servers??

What am I doing wrong? I've not had a chance to enter my username/password from my ISP (Virgin Media) at this stage.

Help is much appreciated on this problem, spent ages trying different values in the IP settings - but not got very far. I've resert the router from the button on the back as well.

Picco

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Hi Picco,

Have you endured that you are obtaining IP and DNS automatically? If this is true, and you have tried kevin_uk05 method to no avail then the problem caould only lie in a few places. Either your network card is faulty, the lead you are using is damaged, DHCP isn't enabled on the router...or it is a faulty router?!? I think that covers it all :)

Right click 'My Computer' and select 'Properties' > 'Hardware' tab and then 'Device Manager' button. Click the + sign next to 'Network Adapters' - is your network card listed? If so, what is the make and model?

Click 'START' > 'CONTROL PANEL' > 'NETWORK CONNECTIONS' then right click your adapter and select 'PROPERTIES'. Now highlight Internet Protocol (ensuring all boxes have ticks in) and click 'PROPERTIES' - Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS automatically should both be enabled!

If that didn't help....

Have you tried resetting the router back to defaults (there will be a small recessed button on the rear (poke a paperclip in there - you should find location/instructions in manual). If for example your router is not brand new, the previous owner may have configured the settings differently.

Next, check your ethernet cable for obvious damage. Check the plug at boths ends for fouling and damage. Now check both your network card socket and where your plugging in on the router. If you have s spare cable, use that and see if it makes a difference.



I'm assuming you have disabled any firewalls you have...
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spot on mate! top marks.

had to reset my router as well.