Need help with messed up internet?

I am trying to connect two computers to the internet (cable) by using a wired modem and a wired router...help?

• ok. the first computer signs onto the internet using a wired cable modem fine, im on it now. but when we connect it to a router we cant sign on with the first computer. and we havent evin messed with the second pc yet. what we have tried so far is connececting the modem to the routers WAN port, then connecting the ethernet cables to both of the computers and the first computer didnt get internet access. we also reset both the modem and the router but nothing... they gave us this number to put in somewhere...we forgot. the number is 192.168.0.254 any input would be greatly appreciated and we will reply back if you need more info. i dont think there is any other information we need to give, we arent old, we know a bit about computers...soooo, HELP!!!

• Answer:

  Normally you can just run the router setup wizard (CD from the router manufacturer) with one pc connected and then connect other PCs as soon as the wizard is complete. On some routers the setup wizard runs as soon as you switch it on from new - or after it has been hardware reset (often by pushing a paperclip into a small hole on the back of the router) Maje sure that the IP address on both PCs is set to "Obtain an IP address Automatically". To do this, go to network connections in control panel, select the network adapter and right click, choosing properties. In the dialog box that appears click on TCP/IP and choose properties, then click "Obtain an IP address Automatically". The IP address is the number you referred to for example 192.168.0.254. it could be in the range 192.168.0.2 all the way up to 192.168.0.254. However, the setting "obtain automatically" will let the network card get an address supplied by the router without you having to enter it. That should be all you need to do. If this does not work, you could try resetting the IP address. To do this go to a command prompt (run box - type "cmd"). Then enter the following: ipconfig/release Then enter: ipconfig/renew then reboot. Have you tried doing a hardware reset on the router? If it is second hand it could have stored settings from the last location it was set up in. Can you actually vew the router management page e.g. conect the router to a PC and go to your browser and enter the web address: 192.168.0.254 and press enter. This should get you to the web page that resides on the router and controls the settings. There may be a password set on the router. the netwrk address is not a definate. It depends onn the make of router. Care to share it with us?