topic Re: Trying to set up a wireless connection in PCs & Accessories

Trying to set up a wireless connection

empyrean — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:10:17 GMT

I have a PCG GR314MP which I know is quite old (4/5 years ?) and I am trying to set up a wireless ADSL connection. I've managed to get the card in OK but the router does not seem to recognise an ethernet connection. Although I appear to have a port - do I not have ethernet?? If not, can I get somehow?

Many thanks in advance to all techies out there!

Chris

Re: Trying to set up a wireless connection

kee-lo_ — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:15:54 GMT

You should have an Ethernet port right next to your power intake in the flap (if it's like it's brother GRX316MP)

Re: Trying to set up a wireless connection

kee-lo_ — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:22:09 GMT

Ah you might be using a cross over cable
These are only meant for PC>PC connection

Re: Trying to set up a wireless connection

empyrean — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:37:28 GMT

You should have an Ethernet port right next to your power intake in the flap (if it's like it's brother GRX316MP)

Hi there

I've found the ethernet port (under a rubber flap?) but the router is not recognising its existence. When I look at the XP "port activation" in help I'm only getting a printer port and serial port showing as available. Do I need to activate it in some way?

thanks for replying to my plea for help

Re: Trying to set up a wireless connection

empyrean — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:50:37 GMT

Ah you might be using a cross over cable
These are only meant for PC>PC connection

Ah - so what should I do? According to the package it's for notebooks as well as PCs. Any ideas?

Re: Trying to set up a wireless connection

kee-lo_ — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 19:13:17 GMT

Sounds like it is a crossover

Buy a patch cable, shouldn't cost you > £2
Maplins are good for that

Re: Trying to set up a wireless connection

empyrean — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 11:35:24 GMT

Sorry for the silence - been away.

I've moved on a bit! I discovered that the ethernet connection was disabled so I have now enabled it and am managing to get a light on the router which ackjnowledges the connection. Only problem is the light should be green and it's amber - not flashing or anything. The instructions don't provide any info on this occurrence - any ideas? Do I have to "configure" the ethernet port or something like that? Help please!!

Re: Trying to set up a wireless connection

kee-lo_ — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:06:35 GMT

Amber usually means that it's connected, but not ready for use

Which router is it?