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LINK SYS RV042 Dual WAN Router connected to 2 x DLINK 300T modems. Cannot configure the modem!

Hi Experts,

I have a LINK SYS RV042 Router connected to 2 x DLINK 300T modems.

I have it all working nicely with one modem allready setup and providing internet access.

The problem is that I cannot access either of the modems . When I put in the default IP Address for wither of teh DLinks it takes me to the Link Sys Router.

Would be very grateful for any help.

ElrondCT

Looking at the online info for the DSL-300T, it looks like it uses the same IP address by default as Linksys uses for its routers (192.168.1.1). You'll probably need to plug your computer directly into each modem and change its IP address. To change the IP address, log into the modem (username & password are both "admin"), click on the Setup tab, then click the Management IP button. Change 192.168.1.1 to something new, keeping 192.168 as the first two sets of numbers. 192.168.2.1 and 192.168.2.2 should work fine. Keep 255.255.255.0 as the NetMask. Once you hit Apply, your computer will need to get a new IP address to do anything with the modem; you can either Repair the network connection in the Control Panel, or shut down and restart the computer.

gkumaran

YES, the better way is to connect the computer directly to the Modem and logon. Some of the Router's, would forward all the 192.168.x.x address to the LAN rather than to WAN for the modem.

Also, you seldom access the modem connected to the Router, once they are set correctly.

alexealden

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Hi & thanks both for your comments.

I allready have the LinkSys router setup as 192.168.0.1 rather than its default. So I was wondering why the LinkSys keeps butting in?

I tried hooking the modem directly to my notebook... the LAN light didint come on the modem. Will I need a twisted cable for this?

Also... Previosley I had tried changing the IP address of one of the Modems and for some reason the router wasnt impressed and internet stopped working all together.... I cant imagine why?

I was planning to change just the IP of the new modem and hope that it works as WAN2.

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alexealden

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Thanks, I have managed to connect to the modem on another PC ... There must be something wrong with the LAN port on my notebook.

Thanks for your help.