Julie P. wrote:
> The normal solution I would use would be to use "start" > "run" >
> "winipcfg", then "release all", then "renew all",
I don't know why they didn't put the GUI ip config in XP.
Anyway, open a command window and enter
ipconfig /renew
It should show the gateway address and some other info about
your connections, or an error.
Try this first though. Power off the router. Make
sure all your cables are plugged in correctly. Now,
power down the modem. Wait a few seconds. Power
the modem back up and wait for the lights to show
the modem is "synced". After it shows you're connected,
now power up the router. Let the router get its IP from
the modem. Now you can go in and configure the router
if needed. I just went through adding a router box
and I can tell you it will *never* work unless you
resync the cable modem before powering it up!
Have fun.