ok guys. have bought a D-Link N300 adsl2+ modem router +USB.

i want to connect tower puta and laptop.

I have a Virgin USB Modem.

Following the cd wizard i get to the page here i have to input my ISP details

virgin isn’t listed but i can enter that manually.

the problem comes with:

Protocol:
PPPoE
MER
IPoA
Bridge

which or how do i find out what my USB?ISP use?

Then

Encapsulation:
LLC
VC Max

?????

VPI: 8 (0-255)

?????

VCI: 35 (32 65535)

?????

HELP.

IIRC, you just leave as default.

It is asking you for your ADSL user ID and password.

If you’re using a USB modem then you don’t have one.

so what do i do? is this router even suitable for USB modem use? the guy said it was, but….

party_pants said:

It is asking you for your ADSL user ID and password.

If you’re using a USB modem then you don’t have one.

Yes the router needs this to function
Yes you can connect via your USB without needing it. After you set up the router that is.

Boris said:

so what do i do? is this router even suitable for USB modem use? the guy said it was, but….

Your modem, whatever it is, needs the router to work to function.

ie: you need to follow the instructions from step 1 to step 19.

looking at the online specs it seems the usb is for ext. storage or a printer. doesn’t mention a usb modem.

Dunn-know, got me routed!

Boris said:

looking at the online specs it seems the usb is for ext. storage or a printer. doesn’t mention a usb modem.

Yeah. The routers USB has nothing to do with your modem, whatever type it is.

roughbarked said:

Boris said:

looking at the online specs it seems the usb is for ext. storage or a printer. doesn’t mention a usb modem.

Yeah. The routers USB has nothing to do with your modem, whatever type it is.

The router distributes the signal.. Your modem/WIFI whatever, picks up that signal.

Boris said:

so what do i do? is this router even suitable for USB modem use? the guy said it was, but….

I don’t know Boris.

Not sure what you’re trying to do.

Someone else will know, I’m sure.

party_pants said:

Boris said:

so what do i do? is this router even suitable for USB modem use? the guy said it was, but….

I don’t know Boris.

Not sure what you’re trying to do.

Someone else will know, I’m sure.

The guy did. My advice if you are having difficulties, pick up the phone and ask for that guy. Put him on the spot.

Step 1 read the instructions, step 2 start following them, step 3 if all else fails contact the supplier.

i\‘ll wait for someone who knows what they are talking about i think.

Boris said:

i\‘ll wait for someone who knows what they are talking about i think.

Step 19, ask for your money back.

roughbarked said:

Boris said:

i\‘ll wait for someone who knows what they are talking about i think.

Step 19, ask for your money back.

I am simply describing the process of watching my mate up north try to install a new router after his old one died. All he needed to do was follow the instructions and he eventually had to apply force politely back to the source to find the exact information required which was in your initial question and answered in the next post.

There should either be a visible reset button or you should be able to find it in the instructions.

Boris said:

ok guys. have bought a D-Link N300 adsl2+ modem router +USB.

i want to connect tower puta and laptop.

I have a Virgin USB Modem.

Following the cd wizard i get to the page here i have to input my ISP details

virgin isn’t listed but i can enter that manually.

the problem comes with:

Protocol:
PPPoE
MER
IPoA
Bridge

which or how do i find out what my USB?ISP use?

Then

Encapsulation:
LLC
VC Max

?????

VPI: 8 (0-255)

?????

VCI: 35 (32 65535)

?????

HELP.

Why are you plugging a USB modem into an ADSL modem/router?

poikilotherm said:

Boris said:

ok guys. have bought a D-Link N300 adsl2+ modem router +USB.

i want to connect tower puta and laptop.

I have a Virgin USB Modem.

Following the cd wizard i get to the page here i have to input my ISP details

virgin isn’t listed but i can enter that manually.

the problem comes with:

Protocol:
PPPoE
MER
IPoA
Bridge

which or how do i find out what my USB?ISP use?

Then

Encapsulation:
LLC
VC Max

?????

VPI: 8 (0-255)

?????

VCI: 35 (32 65535)

?????

HELP.

Why are you plugging a USB modem into an ADSL modem/router?

He hasn’t even mentioned the computer yet.

IS this what you bought? There are multiple D link N300s…

http://www.dlink.com.au/home-solutions/wireless-n300-3g-4g-multi-wan-router

poikilotherm said:

IS this what you bought? There are multiple D link N300s…

http://www.dlink.com.au/home-solutions/wireless-n300-3g-4g-multi-wan-router

it states .. wireless.

Unpack router plug it in to power and the internet source.
open computer
google instructions. ;)

roughbarked said:

Unpack router plug it in to power and the internet source.
open computer
google instructions. ;)

yea, if you could stop spamming the thread with useless shit that would be great.

poikilotherm said:

roughbarked said:

Unpack router plug it in to power and the internet source.
open computer
google instructions. ;)

yea, if you could stop spamming the thread with useless shit that would be great.

I don’t agree that they were all useless in any way at all, though they were probably jsimply payback.

When faced with instructions that don’t seem to work, it usually comes back to something misunderstood.
Perhaps sometimes with Chinese stuff or other imports we have no control here whether the correct insructions for the supplied model actually are decipherable. In this instance it is best to go back to the supplier and request assistance.

You don’t need the d-link router.

Can your laptop and other computer talk to each other?

a) Yes -> Plug USB modem into either machine and share the internet connection.

b) No -> Plug a network cable between the two machines -> goto step a.

c) No -> Plug a wireless network adapter into tower computer and enable wireless network in laptop -> goto step a.

fsm said:

You don’t need the d-link router.

Can your laptop and other computer talk to each other?

a) Yes -> Plug USB modem into either machine and share the internet connection.

b) No -> Plug a network cable between the two machines -> goto step a.

c) No -> Plug a wireless network adapter into tower computer and enable wireless network in laptop -> goto step a.

:)

woot all working now.

the test will be whether the router will allow connection from the shed…about 15m away.

Boris said:

the test will be whether the router will allow connection from the shed…about 15m away.

should be fine, i’m about 15m away from our router here, with 2 × 1 foot thick sandstone walls between us

Boris said:

woot all working now.

How’d you do it?

Boris said:

the test will be whether the router will allow connection from the shed…about 15m away.

if not go get a extension ariel from dick smiths or similar, will do the job

i have no idea MV. i just press all the buttons and hope it works. but basically by not following the instructions and using my own brian to logically work it out.

if not go get a extension ariel

how will a mermaid improve reception?

Boris said:

if not go get a extension ariel

how will a mermaid improve reception?

It’s a motorbike. Has a steel frame.

Boris said:

if not go get a extension ariel

how will a mermaid improve reception?

it’s all in the wavelength…

stumpy_seahorse said:

Boris said:

if not go get a extension ariel

how will a mermaid improve reception?

it’s all in the wavelength…

Polite applause.

:)

Boris said:

if not go get a extension ariel

how will a mermaid improve reception?

she sings… and can’t run away .. and has tasty friends

Boris said:

woot all working now.

good news. how did you do it?

Boris said:

i have no idea MV. i just press all the buttons and hope it works. but basically by not following the instructions and using my own brian to logically work it out.

Instructions translated from gobbledygook into English can often be no easier to comprehend.