Setting Up a Router:

[Wade Smart]

Joseph wrote:
> Wade Smart wrote:
>> Joseph wrote:
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>>> Wade Smart wrote:
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>>>> Joseph wrote:
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>>>>> ~TraydenT~ wrote:
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>>>>>> Le 01/10/2009 16:23, Joseph a écrit :
>>>>>> Hello,
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>>>>>>       
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>>>>>>> I have Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty), and a Linksys Wiureless-G Broadband Router, 
>>>>>>> model number WRT54G2 V1
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I can't seem to get my system to recognize it.  My old Windows Computer 
>>>>>>> sees it fine, but not Ubuntu.
>>>>>>>   
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>>>>>>>         
>>>>>>>             
>>>>>> How do you connect you computer to the router ? What do you call
>>>>>> recognize it ?
>>>>>>   
>>>>>>       
>>>>>>           
>>>>>>> I have absolutely no idea what to do here.  Any suggestions?
>>>>>>>   
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>>>>>> If you don't see the wireless network, check that another computer can
>>>>>> see it. If so, check that the wireless hardware on your computer is
>>>>>> detected and handled by your Ubuntu system.
>>>>>> If you are connected through wired network, check the cable for the
>>>>>> connection. If the cable is ok, check that you get an IP. Then check the
>>>>>> IP (in the range of your local network).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I may be out of your problem since I may have misunderstood it.
>>>>>>   
>>>>>>       
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>>>>> It goes through the router to my other computer (windows), but not this 
>>>>> one (ubuntu).
>>>>>
>>>>> Detlef Lechner gave me a URL.  I found instructions there.  It said:
>>>>>
>>>>> Go into your router software - 192.168.1.1
>>>>> On the Setup tab, select the subtab: Basic Setup
>>>>>
>>>>>  From the pull down list box "Automatic Configuration -DHCP"
>>>>> should be selected.
>>>>>
>>>>> Router Name: WRT54G2
>>>>> Host Name: leave blank
>>>>> Domain Name: leave blank
>>>>> MTU: Select "Manual"
>>>>> Size: change to 1490
>>>>>
>>>>> Now select the "Wireless" tab
>>>>> Wireless Configuration: select "Manual"
>>>>> Wireless Network Name (SSID): type in: Your SSID name here.
>>>>> Wireless Channel: select 9 - 2.452GHz
>>>>> Wireless SSID Broadcast: select "Enabled"
>>>>>
>>>>> Now click on the sub tab: "Wireless Security"
>>>>> Security Mode: Select WPA Personal
>>>>> WPA Algorithms: select: TKIP
>>>>> WPA Shared Key: type a secret key: (MUST BE 8 OR MORE CHARACTERS)
>>>>> Group Key Renewal: 3600 seconds
>>>>>
>>>>> Now click on the Security tab
>>>>> Click on the check mark box next to all of the filters
>>>>>
>>>>> Your done.
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________
>>>>>
>>>>> Like I said, I am not experienced in this...   He says to "go into the 
>>>>> router software," but my software which came with the router would be 
>>>>> for Windows and Mac, but not for Ubuntu.  How do I get software that 
>>>>> will work for Ubuntu?
>>>>>
>>>>> I'd gone to http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/support/WRT54G2/download 
>>>>> and found downloads for this router, but none seem to be for Ubuntu/Linux.
>>>>>  
>>>>>     
>>>>>         
>>>> Joseph,
>>>>
>>>> Type in the address 192.168.0.1 or 1.1 in your browser. That will take 
>>>> you to the "software" that is being talked about. You dont need software 
>>>> for your OS, its on the router.
>>>>
>>>> The software is more like a website inside the router. Its all web based.
>>>>
>>>> If its a newer linksys leave the username blank and password is admin 
>>>> otherwise try root and admin.
>>>>
>>>> ... I just looked at the link you posted, try no username and admin to 
>>>> get in.
>>>>
>>>> You dont need any drivers for the setup of the router.
>>>>
>>>> Wade
>>>>   
>>>>       
>>> Wade, please forgive me for my computer ignorance, but when you say 
>>> "browser," what do you mean?  Internet Browser???  If so, I'm timing out...
>>>
>>>     
>> Yes. Firefox, Opera,... any browser.
>>
>> Lets start from the beginning.
>>
>> You have a router already set up and your other computers are on it.
>>
>> Your ubuntu machine - is this a laptop or a desktop?
>>
>> In to top right hand corner of your ubuntu desktop, look for the two 
>> computers icon indicating your network connection. Left click on it.
>> Do you see something below it saying anything about wireless? If not, 
>> you probably dont have a working wireless card.
>>
>> Depending on if you are on a laptop or desktop will determine your next 
>> course of action.
>>
>> Lets assume that you can "see" your network in the drop down list from 
>> above. If you can and you cant connection, 1) are you mac address 
>> filtering? 2) are you using encryption?
>>
>> Wade
>>   
> 
> Wade, thanks for your patience.
> 
> I've gotten to the IP address, and did all the settings as mentioned 
> above...   but still no connection.
> 
> I have an HP desktop with Gigs of memory and speed...
> 
> I clicked on the network connection icon and it gives me "wired," "eth0" 
> and "vpn connections."  The "eth0" is checked.
> 
> I'm running a wired connection to this Ubuntu computer, and a wireless 
> connection to the Windows XP computer.
> 
> The MAC filter is disabled.
> 
> I didn't see anything about "encryption"
>

Did you see Steve Flynns post?
You can do this on Ubuntu to: ifconfig.

After you type this in you will see a lot of information.
On the left is something like etho and the right multiple lines of stuff.

On the second line it will say something like:
inet addr: 192.168.1.101 (or some number similar).
What is that number.

So you were able to log into the router with your XP to know mac 
settings and enc.




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