TP-LINK TL-WR1043ND to superhub

[Matty_UK]

Hello again.

I did exactly what you said thenry and its still not working

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It says no internet access. The network is connected but can't browse any sites.

[thenry]

could it be a faulty router? ask for a replacement.

could you test the SuperHub in combo mode then direct in modem mode. if that works then the routers shot

[Matty_UK]

If I didn't laugh I would cry. Now my vm doesn't work. I'm totally buggered.

I reset the hub, taking it off modem mode. Cant get internet. Tried the router again, nothing. Spent hours trying things. I'm giving up for today. At least my phone internet works.

Crikey, what a balls up. No idea what to do next

[thenry]

could you post your VM SuperHub connection info

google Virgin Media status and check your area for a fault. also call VM support.

[Matty_UK]

Ok I'll post some screenshots when I have time. I live in Brighton, which, I've been reading isn't great for vm. Apparently.

[Mick Fisher]

Originally Posted by Mick Fisher

Before doing anything else sort out this issue so you KNOW the SH is in modem mode. Then set up a wired connection and only when that is working properly start configuring your wireless network.

From my post #11

If you configure your system as above and get no internet then it's a duff SH or VM's connection. Either way you will have to contact VM.

If you do get internet then it's a problem with your cabling or router.

[Matty_UK]

Evening chaps. Well my VM connection is working but its pretty slow.

I read on the VM forums that the router might needs a firmware update.

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[thenry]

what router, the SH? thought you had it in modem mode linked to your router? is the TP Link working now?

did you get any answers for your VM connection fault?

[Matty_UK]

Sorry I meant the TP-Link router. I was on the VM forum and read that firmware updates might solve the problem. Ive tried an update via the routers control panel and it reset but I've not noticed any significant change.

Before, I put my SH into modem mode then followed your guidance about how to setup the t-link router. After I did this, although I could see the t-link router and connect to it, something was blocking me from using websites. I cloned my MAC address as part of the setup process, in case it was an ISP issue and that didnt help. So I reset the SH again back to how it was before and then VM connection didnt work either.

But it began working again eventually and last night it was fine. Although there was a weird icon in my tray that I hadnt seen before. I will have to get a screenshot of it. The internet worked but its still not what I wanted. I'll try to get some shots for you. What particular details do you need to look at?

If only I could transport you here to help

[thenry]

setup a ping monitor mate and enable ping response in your TP Links router setup. that will help rule out a VM fault.

[Mick Fisher]

Try updating your TP Link firmware with DD WRT.

My nt r16 was pretty terrible on it's out of the box firmware but it flies after updating with tomatousb.

I suspect the same might apply to TP Links.

[Matty_UK]

http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database

Ive gone on DD WRT and found the router but there's two .bin files, do I need one of them or both?

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Ones a webflash image and the other is called special image.

[Mick Fisher]

Sorry I have never installed dd-wrt but perhaps this might help.

[thenry]

Installing DD-WRT on a TP-Link TL-WR1043ND
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Muv1KWxdKU

[Matty_UK]

Thank you sir, I've had a look, seems straightforward. I'm scares to try it incase it ruins my working VM.