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i just purchased a wirless router for my computer and it wont let me run the disc

Asked by rondogg779

i have ubuntu 9.04 and just bought a belkin wireless g router.when i load the disc it came with it recognizes it but when i click on it it all it does is open the virus scanner and will do nothing else.so is there another way to access it so i can set up my network? any help is appreciated thanks.

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Best Fabio M. Panico (fbugnon) said : 		#1

I'm not sure about this specific model, but the disc might be Windows-only...
But usually routers can be easily configurable with the web-interface settings. You could probably do this by:

1. Connect your router to your modem (or other internet source)
2. Connect your router to your computer (use the ethernet cable)
3. Open Firefox (or other browser) and at the address bar type:
"192.168.0.100" (without the quoting marks) and hit enter, you should be directed to the web-interface manager of your router.
4. Configure as you would and use the save button to apply the changes.

Hope it helps.

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rondogg779 (rondogg779) said : 		#2

that didnt work i entered it in the address bar abd it didnt do anything just kept loading and loading.any other suggestions. i also have another wireless router and was wondering if anyone knows of a way to reset it it is locked when i try to access it wirelessly and when i attempt to connect with it hard wired it comes up a bellsouth sign in page just wondering if there was a way around it.oh and my belkin wireless router is model #f5d7234-4 v4 any help is appreciated thanks.

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Fabio M. Panico (fbugnon) said : 		#3

If 19216.8.0.100 didn't work you can try a couple of different addresses, such as:
- 192.168.1.100
- 192.168.1.1
- 192.168.0.1

But make sure your computer is set to acquire and IP address automatically (DHCP)

Routers usually have a reset button. They are normally somehow hidden, so you'll have to use a thin pencil or a paper clip to push it.

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Jeruvy (jeruvy) said : 		#4

If you put the CD you received with the unit in your PC, look for the 'User Manual', you may have to browse around looking for it, and it will probably be a PDF file.

That will tell you how to properly navigate to your router to set it up, and also explain the setup process.

Good luck.

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rondogg779 (rondogg779) said : 		#5

Thanks Fabio M. P. Bugnon, that solved my question.