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Wireless Router

If none of your computers are currently using DSL, go to step 3.

Step 1: Release IP Address

Before multiple computers can be connected to Web-ster DSL through a router, you must first release the IP addresses on all computers that have previously been connected to DSL.

Windows 95/98 Instructions

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Click Run.
  3. Type winipcfg and then click OK.
  4. From the drop-down menu, select your network card. (If PPP adapter is displayed, select your network adapter instead.)
  5. Click the Release button. The IP address should change from 65.xxx.xxx.xxx to 0.0.0.0.
  6. Disconnect your computer from the DSL modem and plug the router in.

Windows XP/2000 Instructions

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Click Run.
  3. In the Open: field, type cmd and then click OK.
  4. At the prompt, type ipconfig /release. The IP address should display as 0.0.0.0.
  5. Disconnect the computer from the DSL modem and then plug in your router.

Step 2: Disconnect Ethernet Cable

The Ethernet cable runs from your modem to your computer. Unplug the Ethernet cable from the modem.

Step 3: Shut Down Computers

After you have unplugged the Ethernet cable, shut down all computers.

Step 4:  Connect Modem to the Router

Using an Ethernet cable, connect your modem to the router.

Note: Many routers have ports labeled uplink or WAN that are designated for receiving Ethernet cable from modems. Please check the instructions included with your router to determine where to connect your modem Ethernet cable.

Step 5: Connect Router to Power Source

Plug the router into the power source. Check to make sure the power light is illuminated. If you experience technical problems with the router, please contact the router's manufacturer.

Step 6: Turn On All Computers

When all hardware has been connected, double-check to make sure all connections are secure. Turn on all computers and proceed to step 7, below.

Step 7: Verify DSL Connection

With your computers turned on, please click Start and then follow steps A through D, below.

Step A

Click Run.

Step B

In the Open: field, type command and then press Enter.

Step C

The flashing cursor appears in the MS prompt window.

If you are a Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP user, type ipconfig/  renew and then press Enter.

If you are a Windows 98 user, please type ipconfig/  renew_all and then press Enter.

Step D

If Web-ster DSL is installed correctly, an IP address appears that starts with 65.xxx.xxx.xxx.

If the IP number begins with 169.xxx.xxx.xxx, then your computer has not yet received an IP address from Web-ster. Please complete steps 1 through 3 (above) again, and then that the modem’s ENET light displays a solid light.

If your computer displays the correct IP address, you may install the Web-ster software.