Router Trouble

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Bpalexandre

Hey Guys, I Have been experiencing slow internet speed, So I called my
provider, they said I had a very Strong Connection, But it may be my older
router that I'm using is slowing it down. I only used the router in the past
when I was using 3 Different computers, Now I'm limited to just one, I have
tried eliminating the router and trying to just use the modem for a
(hopefully) Stronger connection, but to no avail(With Limited Computer
knowledge I might add). Was wondering if there is something specific I need
to do to Eliminate the Router and just use the modem for my connection, any
help or advice would be great :)

Currently using:
Router: Wireless-G Broadband Router
Modem Scientific Atlanta 2100
 
Bpalexandre said:
Hey Guys, I Have been experiencing slow internet speed, So I called my
provider, they said I had a very Strong Connection, But it may be my older
router that I'm using is slowing it down. I only used the router in the
past
when I was using 3 Different computers, Now I'm limited to just one, I
have
tried eliminating the router and trying to just use the modem for a
(hopefully) Stronger connection, but to no avail(With Limited Computer
knowledge I might add). Was wondering if there is something specific I
need
to do to Eliminate the Router and just use the modem for my connection,
any
help or advice would be great :)

Currently using:
Router: Wireless-G Broadband Router
Modem Scientific Atlanta 2100
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How does your modem connect to the router, USB or UTP network cable? If it's
by network cable, plug the modem directly into your network card. The cable
that's on it now may be a crossover cable- that won't work to go to the PC.
You'll have to get a straight through one.
If you don't have a network port in your PC, you can connect the two using a
USB cable. You can't use both, though; it's one or the other.
Here's a link to the manual for the modem, in case you don't have a copy:
http://www.simplehelp.net/images/cable_modems/manuals/scientificatlanta_dpc2100.pdf
There are some good troubleshooting tips in it.
And here's a link for the USB drivers if you decide to go that route:
http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/support/modem_DPC2100.html#~drivers

SC Tom
 
SC Tom said:
How does your modem connect to the router, USB or UTP network cable? If it's
by network cable, plug the modem directly into your network card. The cable
that's on it now may be a crossover cable- that won't work to go to the PC.
You'll have to get a straight through one.
If you don't have a network port in your PC, you can connect the two using a
USB cable. You can't use both, though; it's one or the other.
Here's a link to the manual for the modem, in case you don't have a copy:
http://www.simplehelp.net/images/cable_modems/manuals/scientificatlanta_dpc2100.pdf
There are some good troubleshooting tips in it.
And here's a link for the USB drivers if you decide to go that route:
http://www.cisco.com/web/consumer/support/modem_DPC2100.html#~drivers

SC Tom

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Hey Tom, thanks for trying to help.The connection I have from modem to router is a UTP I believe, it's definitely not a USB, but I can't find anywhere on the cable that says UTP,it does however have labeled on it YFC-Boneagle E164469 Type CM (UL),But the wire going from the Router to the computer does say (UTP) on it, of which I have tried to connect directly from the modem to the computer, which does not work, My modem does not display any indication of sending data, only receiving it. So perhaps it a cross-over cable that you mentioned, I'm not familiar with those, but I assume its only intended for a Modem-To-Router setup. Would I be able to get a Straight Through cable and any Best-Buy type of store?
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Bpalexandre said:
Hey Guys, I Have been experiencing slow internet speed, So I called
my provider, they said I had a very Strong Connection, But it may be
my older router that I'm using is slowing it down. I only used the
router in the past when I was using 3 Different computers, Now I'm
limited to just one, I have tried eliminating the router and trying
to just use the modem for a (hopefully) Stronger connection, but to
no avail(With Limited Computer knowledge I might add). Was wondering
if there is something specific I need to do to Eliminate the Router
and just use the modem for my connection, any help or advice would be
great :)

Currently using:
Router: Wireless-G Broadband Router
Modem Scientific Atlanta 2100
Click to expand...

If your modem has a USB and a Cat5 cable connection, just use that to
connect to your computer. It is most likely the same cable that you used to
connect the router to the computer.
Shut the computer and the modem down, connect them up and power up the modem
first, and when it has a good connection, boot up the computer.
If you are using a firewall, you will probably get a warning.
PS: It is much safer to use a router than not.
Buffalo
 
The one from the router to the PC is a straight through, but the one from
the modem to the router may or may not be. Have you tried using each of the
cables from the modem to the PC? You should probably power off the modem
while swapping them. That will allow the modem to reset itself each time.
After connecting the modem to the PC and powering it back up, go to Start,
Run, type in CMD and press enter. This will bring up a command prompt
window. Type in ipconfig /release and press enter. Then type in
ipconfig /renew and press enter. Do you get a new IP address, and can you
now connect?

SC Tom
 
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