On Thu, 04 Jan 2007 06:32:07 -0800, zl79111 thoughtfully wrote:

> I have used D-Link router 624+ for two years with the firmware ver. 2.05.
> NTL broadband cable was connected to the router. Three PCs use the router
> via. wireless connection and work OK. Any PC can access internet by cable
> from the one of the four ports in the back of the router.
>
> I bought a new Dell Pc recently runing XP home media. First, It was
> connected to the NTL modem directly to set up its name and can access
> internet. Then I re-connected the router, using cable connection in one
> of port in router for this new computer.
>
> I set up the static address:
> 192.168.0.102
> 255.255.255.0
> 192.168.0.1
>
I would have let the pc obtain IP from the router to verify connectivity,
then assign the static address.


> and DNS:
> 192.168.0.1

Change this to obtain DNS automatically.

>
> I opened up IE 6.05 to type in 192.168.0.1 and typed in 'admin' and my
> password in usual way and it begin to access the DI 624 router
> configuration page. After 5 minutes I can see the part of the page but
> the pc is still downloading the remaining pictures. It never finish.
> While I tried this new PC, another 2 PCs were working ok on internet using
> wireless.
>
> When I ping 192.168.0.1, it gave time out message.
>
Try pinging the other addresses and 192.168.0.102 from another pc or
traceroute 192.168.0.1

Check the router configuration to make sure you haven't disabled the wired
ports, or limited the number of wireless ports or PCs available on the
router.

> I have tried many times using cable from different port and the same thing
> happened. The D-Link tech help was contacted 3 times but the problem has
> not been solved. Your expert advice would be appreciated.
>
> Linton