Several computers logging in through a router/modem set up

[Sunfish]

Current set up: I have a modem plugged into the wall with one computer
connected via ethernet. It authenticates itself via a username and password
and gets to the internet great. I had to go through the new connection set up
in the "Network Connections" window to set it up, no problems.

I now want to add a wireless network for two laptops. I have connected a
router to one of the ports of the modem and have set up a WEP protected
network. Both Laptops see the wireless network and can get onto the network
w/ the wep key. Now I have gone through the new connection set up to give
both computers the log in and password (and both are correct) but only one
laptop can log into the internet at a time. If one logs off and I restart the
router than the other one can get on but they can't get on at the same time.

How do I fix this?
Thank you!

 

[John Wunderlich]

Current set up: I have a modem plugged into the wall with one
computer connected via ethernet. It authenticates itself via a
username and password and gets to the internet great. I had to go
through the new connection set up in the "Network Connections"
window to set it up, no problems.

I now want to add a wireless network for two laptops. I have
connected a router to one of the ports of the modem and have set
up a WEP protected network. Both Laptops see the wireless network
and can get onto the network w/ the wep key. Now I have gone
through the new connection set up to give both computers the log
in and password (and both are correct) but only one laptop can log
into the internet at a time. If one logs off and I restart the
router than the other one can get on but they can't get on at the
same time.

Check your Router configuration. Usually you program the username and
password into the Router and the Router takes care of logging onto your
ISP. The client computers should be configured as Direct Connect to
Internet as the Router should handle connection to your ISP.

HTH,
John

 

[Sunfish]

Check your Router configuration. Usually you program the username and
password into the Router and the Router takes care of logging onto your
ISP. The client computers should be configured as Direct Connect to
Internet as the Router should handle connection to your ISP.

HTH,
John

This makes a lot of sense because I think the reason it doesn't work is that
the modem only sees one IP address and won't fullfill the second connection
request.

The router is actually a modem as well, though I was told it could work as a
simple router if the modem function was turned off. It is a Vigor2500. The
only place I currently see to put in a username and password is when I got to
"Internet Access set-up" and then "PPPoA/PPPoE." There are several options
here. Among them ISP Access setup where I currently have the username and
password, as well as "DSL Modem settings" (there is no DSL Modem on/off
toggle) Only the option to enable or disable PPPoE/A. Should PPPoA/E be
enabled? If It is enabled I feel like the modem is on and trying to dial in
but I don't think I want the modem to be on.

 

[Lem]

This makes a lot of sense because I think the reason it doesn't work is that
the modem only sees one IP address and won't fullfill the second connection
request.

The router is actually a modem as well, though I was told it could work as a
simple router if the modem function was turned off. It is a Vigor2500. The
only place I currently see to put in a username and password is when I got to
"Internet Access set-up" and then "PPPoA/PPPoE." There are several options
here. Among them ISP Access setup where I currently have the username and
password, as well as "DSL Modem settings" (there is no DSL Modem on/off
toggle) Only the option to enable or disable PPPoE/A. Should PPPoA/E be
enabled? If It is enabled I feel like the modem is on and trying to dial in
but I don't think I want the modem to be on.

Is the Vigor2500 what you want to use as your *wireless* router? Even
if you really have a wireless version of this, it is very old and AFAIK
only supports 802.11b.

If I've misunderstood your equipment, please be more explicit in your
next post. What make/model device is connected to your DSL line and
what make/model device do you want to add as a wireless access point?

You say "the router is actually a modem as well." It sounds as if you
actually have *two* router/modem devices. A "modem" (presumably a DSL
modem) should only have one input and one output. Rarely, a modem might
have two outputs, one USB and one Ethernet, but even in that case, only
one should be active at the same time.

Assuming that the "modem" connected to the DSL line really is a router
as well, then connect an Ethernet cable between one of the original
modem's LAN ports and one of the LAN ports on your wireless
modem/router. Do not use the wireless router's WAN/Internet port. Also
disable the DHCP server in the wireless modem/router. For details, see
http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html


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[Steve]

This makes a lot of sense because I think the reason it doesn't work is
that
the modem only sees one IP address and won't fullfill the second
connection
request.

The router is actually a modem as well, though I was told it could work as
a
simple router if the modem function was turned off. It is a Vigor2500. The
only place I currently see to put in a username and password is when I got
to
"Internet Access set-up" and then "PPPoA/PPPoE." There are several options
here. Among them ISP Access setup where I currently have the username and
password, as well as "DSL Modem settings" (there is no DSL Modem on/off
toggle) Only the option to enable or disable PPPoE/A. Should PPPoA/E be
enabled? If It is enabled I feel like the modem is on and trying to dial
in
but I don't think I want the modem to be on.

I say use the current modem / router and let it make the PPPoe connection,
not the connections you’ve created through the Network Setup Wizard.

You can also dl the manual here
http://www.draytek.com/support/download/Vigor2500.php

Take care