Netgear DG834G and BT

Hi,

I currently have a BT Broadband account with a BT Voyager 105 USB ADSL
Modem, which, I want to replace with a Netgear DG834G version:2
Wireless modem/router.

I've noted the connection settings recommended by BT, off their web-
site, and entered these into the router via the 192.168.0.1 web
browser interface.

I've connected the DSL line directly into the Netgear modem/router via
a BT ADSL MF50 filter. By the way, I've got one two-line filter pluged
into the modem and the other two-line filter plugged into the phone
and both these connect to a double-socket at the entry point in the
house.

Unfortunately, the modem/router does not recognise the ADSL line, I
just get a flashing amber light on the internet connection.

I can only think it something to do with the microfilter. But I have
one on each device connected to the phone socket.

Could it be because I have two two-line filters? Should I have a one-
line filter plugged into the phone and a two-line filter plugged into
the mode/router?

I dunno.

Please help,

Thanks,
Chris

On 13 Mar, 19:32, c...@zambas.co.uk wrote:

> Unfortunately, the modem/router does not recognise the ADSL line, I
> just get a flashing amber light on the internet connection.
>
> I can only think it something to do with the microfilter. But I have
> one on each device connected to the phone socket.

as a simple test plug the ADSL cable currently going into the Netgear
into the Voyager 105 and see if it works.

Your description wasn't crystal clear - you only need one microfilter
to plug a phone and a router into the same phone socket.

Phil

On 13 Mar 2007 12:32:53 -0700, (E-Mail Removed) wrote:

> Unfortunately, the modem/router does not recognise the ADSL line, I
> just get a flashing amber light on the internet connection.
>
> I can only think it something to do with the microfilter. But I have
> one on each device connected to the phone socket.
>
> Could it be because I have two two-line filters? Should I have a one-
> line filter plugged into the phone and a two-line filter plugged into
> the mode/router?
>
> I dunno.
>
> Please help,

Try plugging in the Netgear router with nothing else (no phones, faxes,
Sky boxes, modems etc.) and with no filters, just to see whether the added
equipment is having and adverse effect.

If it now works then start adding stuff back until you find the culprit.

If there is still a problem you have a faulty or mis-configured router.

Tony

(E-Mail Removed) wrote in news:1173814372.584336.185180@
64g2000cwx.googlegroups.com:

> Hi,
>
> I currently have a BT Broadband account with a BT Voyager 105 USB ADSL
> Modem, which, I want to replace with a Netgear DG834G version:2
> Wireless modem/router.
>
> I've noted the connection settings recommended by BT, off their web-
> site, and entered these into the router via the 192.168.0.1 web
> browser interface.
>
> I've connected the DSL line directly into the Netgear modem/router via
> a BT ADSL MF50 filter. By the way, I've got one two-line filter pluged
> into the modem and the other two-line filter plugged into the phone
> and both these connect to a double-socket at the entry point in the
> house.
>
> Unfortunately, the modem/router does not recognise the ADSL line, I
> just get a flashing amber light on the internet connection.
>
> I can only think it something to do with the microfilter. But I have
> one on each device connected to the phone socket.
>
> Could it be because I have two two-line filters? Should I have a one-
> line filter plugged into the phone and a two-line filter plugged into
> the mode/router?

A microfilter has a 6-pin plug, a 6-pin socket (labelled phone) and a 4-
pin socket (labelled ADSL). The filter itself is wired between the 6-pin
socket and the 6-pin plug to keep the ADSL signals away from your phone.
The 4-pin socket is wired directly through to the 6-pin plug.

Therefore, if the route from your ADSL modem/router is in any way via the
6-pin socket of a microfilter, it won't work - the filter stops
(attenuates) the ADSL signals.

HTH

hi,
i'm also having similar problems in getting the netgear dg834g to
recognise the ADSL line - connected through a microfilter to the main
socket with all other phones/extensions disconnected - all firmware
updated - telephone line checked by BT engineer. Internet/broadband
light flashes yellow for 10 seconds - turns solid green for 15 seconds
- light goes off for 30 seconds . . . sequence starts again . . .
any ideas? -
thanks - Bedwyr

(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
> hi,
> i'm also having similar problems in getting the netgear dg834g to
> recognise the ADSL line - connected through a microfilter to the
> main socket with all other phones/extensions disconnected - all
> firmware updated - telephone line checked by BT engineer.
> Internet/broadband light flashes yellow for 10 seconds - turns
> solid green for 15 seconds - light goes off for 30 seconds . . .
> sequence starts again . . .
> any ideas? -
> thanks - Bedwyr

If you mean checked as in ADSL line check (& it past) get hold of
another make/chipset & try that. If on the other hand someone has
just been along to make sure that your telephone line is working get
onto your ISP to get an ADSL engineer to visit & run tests, without
that you (& us) are just urinating in the wind about what could be,
may be, probably be wrong...

<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) ups.com...
> hi,
> i'm also having similar problems in getting the netgear dg834g to
> recognise the ADSL line - connected through a microfilter to the main
> socket with all other phones/extensions disconnected - all firmware
> updated - telephone line checked by BT engineer. Internet/broadband
> light flashes yellow for 10 seconds - turns solid green for 15 seconds
> - light goes off for 30 seconds . . . sequence starts again . . .
> any ideas? -
> thanks - Bedwyr
>
>

I may be reading you wrong, but "connected through a microfilter" ? MF's are
only required for fones, faxes etc, not for ADSL modems. Forget this if what
you've written isn't what I've read ;-)

P.

Flyer wrote:
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed) ups.com...
>> hi,
>> i'm also having similar problems in getting the netgear dg834g to
>> recognise the ADSL line - connected through a microfilter to the
>> main socket with all other phones/extensions disconnected - all
>> firmware updated - telephone line checked by BT engineer.
>> Internet/broadband light flashes yellow for 10 seconds - turns
>> solid green for 15 seconds - light goes off for 30 seconds . . .
>> sequence starts again . . . any ideas? -
>> thanks - Bedwyr
>>
>>
>
> I may be reading you wrong, but "connected through a microfilter" ?
> MF's are only required for fones, faxes etc, not for ADSL modems.
> Forget this if what you've written isn't what I've read ;-)
>
> P.

Most routers are connected via a filter due to the rj11 plugs on the
lead (I won't go down the road of the filter does affect the ADSL
signal as well as the analogue, old argument, run it course &
everybody agreeing to disagree)

"kraftee" <kraftee@b&e-cottee.me.uk> wrote in news:f02v0l$o02$1
@news.datemas.de:

> (E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>> hi,
>> i'm also having similar problems in getting the netgear dg834g to
>> recognise the ADSL line - connected through a microfilter to the
>> main socket with all other phones/extensions disconnected - all
>> firmware updated - telephone line checked by BT engineer.
>> Internet/broadband light flashes yellow for 10 seconds - turns
>> solid green for 15 seconds - light goes off for 30 seconds . . .
>> sequence starts again . . .
>> any ideas? -
>> thanks - Bedwyr
>
Just lets clarify a point here, you say connevcted through a microfilter, I
trust that you dont reaaly mean that, microfilters filter out the adsl
signal for normal phones. If it is connected through the unfiltered port
then make sure your filter is a good one, ask someone else with adsl to
test it for you.

Stuart

Stuart Rogers <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
news:Xns991662D54B85Bstuartbroadstairsorg@130.133. 1.4:

> "kraftee" <kraftee@b&e-cottee.me.uk> wrote in news:f02v0l$o02$1
> @news.datemas.de:
>
>> (E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>>> hi,
>>> i'm also having similar problems in getting the netgear dg834g to
>>> recognise the ADSL line - connected through a microfilter to the
>>> main socket with all other phones/extensions disconnected - all
>>> firmware updated - telephone line checked by BT engineer.
>>> Internet/broadband light flashes yellow for 10 seconds - turns
>>> solid green for 15 seconds - light goes off for 30 seconds . . .
>>> sequence starts again . . .
>>> any ideas? -
>>> thanks - Bedwyr
>>
> Just lets clarify a point here, you say connevcted through a
> microfilter, I trust that you dont reaaly mean that, microfilters
> filter out the adsl signal for normal phones. If it is connected
> through the unfiltered port then make sure your filter is a good one,
> ask someone else with adsl to test it for you.
>
> Stuart
>

Sorry missed the other posts about this....S