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243449 2004-06-11 03:05:00 Whoever said setting up a router is easier than seeting up a PCI adsl modem????

I've tried for hours to get this stupid unit to work - the damn configuration interface is via a damn browser, of all daft things. Apparently to get into the utility you use the default admin/admin username and password - what if the defaults don't work!

WinXP pro sp1 - D-Link DSL 500

If anyone can advise I'll be greatly pleased
Greg S (201)
243450 2004-06-11 03:11:00 Browser log-in to a router is an excellent idea,i wouldn't touch one without it.

I take it your using internet explorer to access the configuration settings?,worth a try if your not.

Otherwise i would remove power to the unit and try again,if still no luck then return it.
metla (154)
243451 2004-06-11 03:17:00 Yeah using latest IE browser. The router is 3 years old - it's just the OS on the system that's been upgraded, from a reformat.

I got the configuration process strictlyfrom D-Link's support docs
Greg S (201)
243452 2004-06-11 03:18:00 Is the nic detected and working properly,Your not getting a cable unpluged msg by any chance? metla (154)
243453 2004-06-11 03:26:00 > Is the nic detected and working properly,Your not
> getting a cable unpluged msg by any chance?

Thx - yup nic is detected, and I've got enough experience to check and recheck all other aspects.
Greg S (201)
243454 2004-06-11 03:27:00 well then,ill make note not to post in your threads again seeing as you have the experience. metla (154)
243455 2004-06-11 03:43:00 The user/password is likely to be CaSeDePeNdEnt. :D Graham L (2)
243456 2004-06-11 04:00:00 > well then,ill make note not to post in your threads
> again seeing as you have the experience.

Was that necessary? I could say "please don't post in my threads coz you're not helpful to me", or I could leave out thanking you for your contribution ;)
Greg S (201)
243457 2004-06-11 04:06:00 Well, if your router is anything like the Dynalink RA220, and I expect they all have their similarities, there should be instructions to reset the router back to factory defaults.

In the case of the Dynalink it is a small hole, like a CD drive hole, into which a straightened paper clip can be pushed to operate a reset switch.

Hopefully this may get things going again, especially if the default password has been changed.

Again with the Dynalink the default url to access the router is http://192.168.1.1, there should be something similar for yours.
Terry Porritt (14)
243458 2004-06-11 04:10:00 I've got a DSL-500. It is one of the easier to set up routers I've seen!
You are getting the 'Login to the web-based Management module' right?
But the default login:admin password:admin is not working right?

You say it is 3 years old so it is possible that someone has changed the default admin password.
Have you got a serial cable handy?
CYaBro (73)
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