my new router isnt working as it should

[kullik101]

hey im new but i got a problem you see i have been using my old router or modem im not too sure what it is but i have a very god wireless router which id like to use istead it is philips and its really flashy but it will not work correctly when it is all set up the lights all work fine apart from internet and i hve no connection to he internet my computer is satisfied that the ethernet connection is running but the internet does not work hav eyou any suggestions for getting it to work right

[Gecko]

Hello kullik101 and welcome to our forum.

It sound like you still need to put your old modem into the mix to me.

I can help you step by step but I will need the name and model for your modem and the router. Below is a generic walk through for setting up a router.

Connecting your Internet modem to the router.
Most network modems connect via an Ethernet cable but USB connections are becoming increasingly common. The cable plugs into the router jack named "WAN" or "uplink" or "Internet." After connecting the cable, be sure to power cycle (turn off and turn back on) the modem to ensure the router recognizes it.

Open the router's administration tool. From the computer connected to the router, first open your Web browser. Then enter the router's address for network administration in the Web address field and hit return to reach the router's home page.

Many routers are reached by either the Web address "http://192.168.1.1" or "http://192.168.0.1" Consult your router's documentation to determine the exact address for your model. Note that you do not need a working Internet connection for this step.

Log in to the router. The router's home page will ask you for a username and password. Both are provided in the router's documentation. You should change the router's password for security reasons, but do this after the installation is complete to avoid unnecessary complications during the basic setup.

If you want your router to connect to the Internet, you must enter Internet connection information into that section of the router's configuration (exact location varies). If using DSL Internet, you may need to enter the PPPoE username and password. Likewise, if you have been issued a static IP address by your provider, the static IP fields (including network mask and gateway) given to you by the provider must also must be set in the router.