Problem with ethernet cable

>From the various posts and messages (many many thanks to all who've
replied) it seems that the main reason that I can't set up my belkin
router/modem is because I can't get an ethernet connection from the
belkin to the internet. This, I understand, should "teach" the belkin
the settings. Is there a way to getting the settings onto the belkin
without using an ethernet cable from the internet Perhaps directly from
the PC?

Peter

On 12 Dec 2006 15:16:45 -0800, in alt.internet.wireless , "peter"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>From the various posts and messages (many many thanks to all who've
>replied) it seems that the main reason that I can't set up my belkin
>router/modem is because I can't get an ethernet connection from the
>belkin to the internet. This, I understand, should "teach" the belkin
>the settings.

Sort of. The belkin needs to communicate with your ISP in order to get
authenticated on their network, and then to get an IP address and
other vital information that it needs to provide you with internet
connectivity. Only your ISP's server can provide that setup.

>Is there a way to getting the settings onto the belkin
>without using an ethernet cable from the internet Perhaps directly from
>the PC?

No.

Have you by any chance bought the wrong sort of router?

If you're on ADSL I would expect the router to have a builtin modem
(and therefore a phone socket, not an ethernet socket for the internet
side). If you have a router without a phone socket, you need to have a
modem with an ethernet output - a USB modem is no use at all.

If you're on cable, you would need to connect your router to the modem
by ethernet. If your modem doesn't support ethernet you need to talk
to your ISP.
--
Mark McIntyre

"peter" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> >From the various posts and messages (many many thanks to all who've
> replied) it seems that the main reason that I can't set up my belkin
> router/modem is because I can't get an ethernet connection from the
> belkin to the internet. This, I understand, should "teach" the belkin
> the settings. Is there a way to getting the settings onto the belkin
> without using an ethernet cable from the internet Perhaps directly from
> the PC?
>
just seeing this basic msg info,
you need to mention what kind of broadband connection you have,
and what model Belkin you are attempting to use -

(cable or DSL) ISP ---> modem ---> router ---> PC
(cable or DSL) ISP ---> modem/router ---> PC

ahhh - never mind - was reading new msgs top down....
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"peter" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I've posted various messages on this group and people have been very
> helpful, but still I can't get connected. A resume of the situation:
>
> a) I have a laptop with XP home.
> b) I am in the UK and connected to talktalk broadband
> c) I bought a Belkin modem/router
> d) Tried to make connection with external netgear USB network adaptor
> (I had one lying around), but no luck!
> e) With same adaptor could connect to my neighbours wireless router
> (perhaps they have a netgear router?)
> f) Went and bought a belkin network adaptor thinking belkin goes with
> belkin and..still no luck.
> g) Cried
>
> There is a Belkin Wireless Network Utility that shows a good connection
> between the router and the laptop, but no connection between the router
> and the Internet. But if I use the old usb modem I connect fine to my
> broadband connection. If tried with and without firewall and still no
> luck.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Peter
>
>