ROUTER INSTALL PROBLEM

self ^ | May 11, 2016 | knarf

[knarf]

I inherited a D-Link DI-624 router ... no idea when it was born
When I plug in the cd, the exec fails ... I can't configure nor get the thing to operate
I've been to the hard site "http://192.168.0.1" which brings up the wizard, but the "run" tab is dead

Any ideas ?

[Ouderkirk]

At the price of them these days....dump it an buy new. You can get a gigabit router with AC wireless for under $79.

[thoughtomator]

run->cmd->ipconfig

look for the gateway address, that’s your router

[Gaffer]

I really don’t know but if you know the model, there is probably some SW you can download from the manufacturer that can talk to it. All I know is that my Router and Modem were initially set to the same address and I ended up getting to the router to reset the IP.

I’d at least investigate if the modem has the same IP.

[dinodino]

Dlink routers are cheap and very poor quality. I’d go to the store and buy a Linksys for $50 or so and toss the Dlink.

[Gaffer]

I’m sorry but I’ve reached the Peter Principle here. All I do know is that duplicate IP address for my router and modem were the initial cause of my problem. I wish that I could help you more. :0(

[LakeEffectLad]

Reset your router to factory default. Router should then be automatically configured with 192.168.1.1. Use an ethernet cable and hard wire your computer directly to the router (don’t plug in to the uplink port on the router). Manually configure the computer IP address (on the wired interface) to 192.168.1.2. After both IPs are set, go to a command prompt (if using a PC) and type “ping 192.168.1.1” (leave out the quote marks). If you get a reply,both devices are successfully located on the same subnet. Then, open a web browser and navigate to 192.168.1.1. You can then configure the device as you see fit.
I believe that model is 802.11G. You’d likely be happier with an 802.11N or 802.11AC but it’s easy for me to spend your money. Good luck.

[Purdue77]

When my router did that it turned out to be a power supply problem. Not too long after the power supply failed.

[glorgau]

Don’t waste your time with some old cheapo router. Get something decent, configure it once, and forget about it.

[chuckles]

Be sure you have plugged an ethernet cable into one of the ports and not to the internet port. It will NOT work wireless until you get setup and you must plug your computer directly into the ethernet port.( any of them).

[chuckles]

Most people don't have a internet bandwidth that would swamp a "G" router. I have a 6 mb internet input and run several laptops and 2 desktops along with a couple of phones. The only time it's noticeable is when I'm downloading a movie or some large file. I've even run two TV's on Netflix with different movies and nobody else cried about it. The feeling that you need an "N" router is just a sales pitch unless you have a 10+ mb line. People used to run whole businesses on a "G" router. Course they weren't doing movies unless everybody was on porn.

Another point,.... D-link is as good as anybody's unless they threw it against a wall. Most people can't tell the difference unless they are reading white papers on Cnet reviews. There may be a 2% spread from the fastest to the slowest and has more to do with antenna and placement than brand. I have a Netgear, but bought it because it was the cheapest on sale at the time.

[knarf]

I'm done ....

It was a freebee anyway and the sun came out and the garden needs weeded and I'll buy another ...

The lights are not acting right and I am just flat out tired of this shit ...

Gonn'a go get my hands HONESTLY dirty

Thanx to everyone .... y'all tried.

I appreciate it

[LakeEffectLad]

Point taken re. bandwidth available. And, major differences between home and enterprise use with potential of up to 30 users on a single AP in a production environment (AC Rev 2 is looking vastly superior in limited testing I’ve conducted).

For home use (which is my assumption for knarf’s application), I’ve seen a drastic improvement in the range available by moving from G to N. My shop/garage was out of range when the G router was in place, good strong signal after switching to N. Any bandwidth improvement was negligible since, as you correctly state, the ISP isn’t moving data as quickly.

I’ve installed and furnished support on D-Link, NetGear, and Linksys, (Cisco, Avaya, Aruba, Ruckus, Meraki and Meru in the enterprise space). All the home brands are basically interchangeable. Aruba has become the my favorite in the enterprise space - affordable, reliable, great management interface.

Have a good afternoon.....

[minnesota_bound]

I just bought this last week. Just plugged it in. Entered the ip 198.162.0.1 and reset the password. I do not know what else to do other then that!

TP-LINK Archer C7 AC1750 Dual Band Wireless AC Gigabit Router, 2.4GHz 450Mbps+5Ghz 1300Mbps, 2 USB Ports, IPv6, Guest Network
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Archer-C7-Wireless-1300Mbps/dp/B00BUSDVBQ/ref=pd_sim_147_13?ie=UTF8&dpID=41kCYj5mweL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1QE48PHXFM3KDJYJFZFS

[glorgau]

> I do not know what else to do other then that!

Disable the WPA, WPS, and pretty much everything else that you’re not sure if you are using it. Then turn stuff back on as you discover the need. Chances are that you’ll find you never need most of it.

[daniel1212]

Try this in Internet Explorer: http://192.168.1.1

[minnesota_bound]

Manual says 192.168.0.1
I cannot argue with a Spanish guy.......

[OliverTwik]

there are mane good guides on the Web, just google

[Muntic0re]

Check out this guide page http://192-168-1-1.one . You need to configure the router settings before making any conclusion. At first, you need to verify if everything is connected correctly. Check the connection of the network cable.