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jfca283

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From: Santiago, Chile

Registered: 2007-10-09

Posts: 177

i can't set up Router...'m totally lost

i bought a belkin F5D7230 router (wifi)
1 modem arescom with 2 outputs, RJ45 and USB( from where i'm posting here...)
1 Desktop PC with Archlinux
1 Notebook with Windows XP, wifi card integrated
so...how do i enable the router in order to share internet from my adsl provider?
the router IP was detected on WindowsXP is 192.162.2.2
i tried entered into firefox 192.162.2.2 but i get nothing
how do i set up my rc.conf?
my brother wants to use, obviously, his wifi card in his notebook
how do i set up the pass?
i want to use internet...
thanks guys

tomk

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From: Ireland

Registered: 2004-07-21

Posts: 9,839

Re: i can't set up Router...'m totally lost

This is not an Arch problem, but here's a brief answer anyway.

Connect the modem to the router with an ethernet cable. I'm guessing the IP address you're seeing on the XP machine is 192.168.2.2, and that it's the address assigned to the XP machine. Try 192.168.2.1 or 192.168.2.254 in firefox. Set up rc.conf to use dhcp.

Oh and one more thing - read the manual that came with the router.

jfca283

Member

From: Santiago, Chile

Registered: 2007-10-09

Posts: 177

Re: i can't set up Router...'m totally lost

i get something today...
i conect the router as indicated by the router instructions
and i edit my /etc/rc.conf with

# Note: to use DHCP, set your interface to be "dhcp" (eth0="dhcp")
#
lo="lo 127.0.0.1"
eth0="dhcp"
INTERFACES=(lo eth0)
#
# Routes to start at boot-up (in this order)
# Declare each route then list in ROUTES
#   - prefix an entry in ROUTES with a ! to disable it
#
gateway="default gw 192.168.x.x"
ROUTES=(!gateway)

192.168.x.x=the router IP
and now i can see the router, but i don't know how do i get internet for my PC via ethernet
from what i investigated, my ISP provider manage dynamic address
i cloned my Mac Address ( because is registered in my internet company, if not, you won't have internet...)
but still nothing...
what can it be?

tomk

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From: Ireland

Registered: 2004-07-21

Posts: 9,839

Re: i can't set up Router...'m totally lost

Really, not an Arch problem. Can you not call your ISP help desk?

jfca283

Member

From: Santiago, Chile

Registered: 2007-10-09

Posts: 177

Re: i can't set up Router...'m totally lost

i don't think they will support my linux distribution...

tomk

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From: Ireland

Registered: 2004-07-21

Posts: 9,839

Re: i can't set up Router...'m totally lost

The problem is your inability to set up your router - it has nothing to do with what's happening on your Arch box. Anyway, use your brother's laptop when you call for support.

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