Wireless Access Point + USB Mini Adaptor & Virgin Cable Modem

Berty_Bassett · 04-08-2009, 20:09

Hi all,

I'm having problems setting wireless access to the internet and was hoping if anyone could help.

I have the following:

D-Link Wireless Access Point: DAP-1353

D-Link USB Mini Adaptor: DWA-140

Virgin Cable Modem: Ambit 250/255

I'm able to get the connection between the Wireless Access Point and the Mini Adaptor (i.e Status: Connected Signal: Very Good)

However, there seems to be a communication issue between the modem and the Wireless Access Point. I cannot connect to the internet.

I've put the DNS IPs as:

Primary: 194.168.4.100
Secondary: 194.168.8.100

My setup is ex NTL based, does this make a difference to the DNS?

Any ideas what the problem could be?

Many thanks for any help/ advice!

Peter_ · 04-08-2009, 20:13

Virgin use dynamic IP's so setting statics may not work.

Berty_Bassett · 04-08-2009, 20:24

Thanks Moldova,

Excuse me if I'm being a bit dull, but that basically means I should leave the primary and secondary DNS IPs blank then?

Peter_ · 04-08-2009, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Berty_Bassett

Thanks Moldova,

Excuse me if I'm being a bit dull, but that basically means I should leave the primary and secondary DNS IPs blank then?

It should be set to get an IP address automatically and get a DNS address automatically if you have that option on the router as you would have with your network card.

If I am wrong then anyone else feel free to correct me as I am not a wireless guru.

Berty_Bassett · 05-08-2009, 20:33

Hello Moldova,

I tried what you suggested. No dice.

There is no router, just the modem (with no options), bridge and the NIC.

I put the NIC to automatic DNS. didn't work.
I can't put the NIC to automatic IP as this stops the card being recognised by the bridge.

Any other suggestions sir?

Peter_ · 05-08-2009, 20:35

As I said I am not a wireless guru so you will have to see if one of the other guys on here offer advice.

The advice I gave worked for me.

05-08-2009, 20:56

Hi Berty,

What IP address do you have when you do ipconfig from command line prompt?
Once the router is in place that is.

Berty_Bassett · 06-08-2009, 20:01

Thanks for trying Moldova.

Hello xocemp,

I've got the modem linked to pc via LAN at the moment:

IP = MOD EDIT: Not a good idea to post your IP address.
Default Gateway = 82.12.178.1
DHCP Server = 62.254.35.133
DNS Servers = 194.168.4.100
194.168.8.100

These settings work for the LAN connection to the modem.
(Bridge not included in this setup)

06-08-2009, 22:39

Any chance of your IP when connected to the wireless access point please Berty?