Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell (More info?)
I also posted my router query on a different newsgroup and got a response
that allowed me to set things up. My post there is copied below.
My question to my fellow Dell users: any further suggestions (RE: security,
etc.)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hi Toolman:
You are always so pleasant and helpful; I appreciate it!
Yes, I did connect things very carefully and in the right order.
I just needed to find out that information.
I tried so many places!! That's one of the frustrating things about Windows.
The menus have menus which have menus...
Anyway, your response was right on.
I got the information and it looks like everything is now set up correctly.
I've also enabled encryption. I have a code # and a wireless name.
So, hopefully when I get my notebook it will "connect" properly.
Oh, yeah, I have Broadband.
Mel
"Toolman Tim" <no.spam.for.tcm@my.email.is.invalid> wrote in message
news:mzZSe.3466$tc7.3430@fe03.lga...
> MB_ wrote:
>> I ordered a Dell Inspiron notebook with an internal wireless card. I
>> want to go wireless by attaching a router to my Dell Dim2400.
>>
>> Ok, I bought the Linksys WRT54G. and I'm trying to set that up in
>> preparation for the arrival of my notebook.
>>
>> It came with a CD with a set-up program. I ran that. The hardware is
>> simple and it was no problem setting up that connection. But then it
>> says that it cannot automatically set-up the router. The error
>> message is: "ERROR NOT MESSAGE RECEIVER"
>>
>> I have no idea what that means, but it asks me to do it manually.
>>
>> The screen asks for:
>>
>> IP Address:
>>
>> Subnet Mask:
>>
>> Gateway:
>>
>> DNS 1:
>>
>> DNS 2:
>>
>> So, where do I find this information?? It says to call my ISP but I
>> figure there must be some place on my computer where it's listed. I
>> couldn't find it under my network connections, device manager, modem
>> properties, but maybe I don't know where to look (ok, no maybe about
>> it).
>> So, any help to get me to the next screen?! I have XP Home
>>
>> Mel
>
> SLOW DOWN, DUDE! It's a holiday...I can't think that fast <g>
>
> Are you on broadband (Cable or DSL Internet provider?) I could look in
> your
> headers and attempt a guess, but I shouldn't have to. You should have
> provided that info.
>
> Assuming you have broadband:
> Did you follow the PRECISE hookup instructions? The printed ones...that
> came
> in the box? If you get the steps out of order, or plug the cables into the
> wrong jacks, it won't work. Just running the CD doesn't fix that.
>
> That being said, I've not had the best of luck with the Linksys automated
> setup software. Others may have, but I've not been so lucky.
>
> If you remove the router from the system, and get your system back online
> with your ISP without the router (modem ---> PC) then you can get the IP
> address, DNS server, Gateway, all that from the following place: open My
> Computer, on the left side click on My Network Places, then (left side)
> View
> network connections, find the LAN connection, double-click it. Now, click
> on
> the Support tab in the new dialog box...then click on details...there's
> your
> numbers.
>
> Or start/run/cmd and type ipconfig /all <enter>
>
> Write them all down. Then RE-READ the hookup/install instructions for the
> router, and try again. Please note that you will probably have to power
> down
> the modem, computer, router, for a few minutes, and turn them back on in
> the
> correct order.
>
> --
> Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change.
>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I also posted my router query on a different newsgroup and got a response
that allowed me to set things up. My post there is copied below.
My question to my fellow Dell users: any further suggestions (RE: security,
etc.)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hi Toolman:
You are always so pleasant and helpful; I appreciate it!
Yes, I did connect things very carefully and in the right order.
I just needed to find out that information.
I tried so many places!! That's one of the frustrating things about Windows.
The menus have menus which have menus...
Anyway, your response was right on.
I got the information and it looks like everything is now set up correctly.
I've also enabled encryption. I have a code # and a wireless name.
So, hopefully when I get my notebook it will "connect" properly.
Oh, yeah, I have Broadband.
Mel
"Toolman Tim" <no.spam.for.tcm@my.email.is.invalid> wrote in message
news:mzZSe.3466$tc7.3430@fe03.lga...
> MB_ wrote:
>> I ordered a Dell Inspiron notebook with an internal wireless card. I
>> want to go wireless by attaching a router to my Dell Dim2400.
>>
>> Ok, I bought the Linksys WRT54G. and I'm trying to set that up in
>> preparation for the arrival of my notebook.
>>
>> It came with a CD with a set-up program. I ran that. The hardware is
>> simple and it was no problem setting up that connection. But then it
>> says that it cannot automatically set-up the router. The error
>> message is: "ERROR NOT MESSAGE RECEIVER"
>>
>> I have no idea what that means, but it asks me to do it manually.
>>
>> The screen asks for:
>>
>> IP Address:
>>
>> Subnet Mask:
>>
>> Gateway:
>>
>> DNS 1:
>>
>> DNS 2:
>>
>> So, where do I find this information?? It says to call my ISP but I
>> figure there must be some place on my computer where it's listed. I
>> couldn't find it under my network connections, device manager, modem
>> properties, but maybe I don't know where to look (ok, no maybe about
>> it).
>> So, any help to get me to the next screen?! I have XP Home
>>
>> Mel
>
> SLOW DOWN, DUDE! It's a holiday...I can't think that fast <g>
>
> Are you on broadband (Cable or DSL Internet provider?) I could look in
> your
> headers and attempt a guess, but I shouldn't have to. You should have
> provided that info.
>
> Assuming you have broadband:
> Did you follow the PRECISE hookup instructions? The printed ones...that
> came
> in the box? If you get the steps out of order, or plug the cables into the
> wrong jacks, it won't work. Just running the CD doesn't fix that.
>
> That being said, I've not had the best of luck with the Linksys automated
> setup software. Others may have, but I've not been so lucky.
>
> If you remove the router from the system, and get your system back online
> with your ISP without the router (modem ---> PC) then you can get the IP
> address, DNS server, Gateway, all that from the following place: open My
> Computer, on the left side click on My Network Places, then (left side)
> View
> network connections, find the LAN connection, double-click it. Now, click
> on
> the Support tab in the new dialog box...then click on details...there's
> your
> numbers.
>
> Or start/run/cmd and type ipconfig /all <enter>
>
> Write them all down. Then RE-READ the hookup/install instructions for the
> router, and try again. Please note that you will probably have to power
> down
> the modem, computer, router, for a few minutes, and turn them back on in
> the
> correct order.
>
> --
> Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change.
>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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