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From time to time I have problems with my wireless and always forget the IP address. Can I save it as an icon or a favourite? I've tried but don't seem to get any joy. It's a Netgear router and PCMCIA card (I think).
Thankyou.
:)
chakraist
06-03-08, 03:41 AM
The IP address for your router is likely to be 127.0.0.XXX. If you run ipconfig in windows (start->run->ipconfig) then it'll show everything that's connected to your network.
However, you should be able to add an IP address as a favourite, as all servers are are ip addresses that are sort of underneath the web address.
Failing that, try 127.0.0.1!
The IP address for your router is likely to be 127.0.0.XXX. If you run ipconfig in windows (start->run->ipconfig) then it'll show everything that's connected to your network.
However, you should be able to add an IP address as a favourite, as all servers are are ip addresses that are sort of underneath the web address.
Failing that, try 127.0.0.1!
Err, no it's not. Thats the local host address for your local machine ( a local machine for local people :) )
If it's never been changed it should be http://192.168.0.1
Right click on your desktop, new > shortcut.
Type in the address (as above if it's correct) making sure you use the http://
Hey presto - shortcut created.
the_lone_wolf
06-03-08, 07:33 AM
Err, no it's not.
What he said:smt039
The whole 127 address range is reserved for local machine use, a waste of IP space but anyway. You should be able to book mark it very easily.
Surely just typing the address in and adding a bookmark as usual should work...
You sure you are not mixing up IP for something else like WPA-PSK key?
Anyway if you did not know the IP for your router but are connected to the network, then you can run ipconfig and the 'Default Gateway' will be the ip for the router.
As said before most routers will be one of the following 192.168.0.1, 192.168.0.254, 192.168.1.1, 192.168.1.254, 10.0.0.254, 10.0.0.1, some routers such as speedtouch can be accessed typing in http://dsl.device etc.
Err, no it's not. Thats the local host address for your local machine ( a local machine for local people :) )
If it's never been changed it should be http://192.168.0.1
Right click on your desktop, new > shortcut.
Type in the address (as above if it's correct) making sure you use the http://
Hey presto - shortcut created.
That's the puppy. DOne and sorted. Thanks.
:)
DanAbnormal
06-03-08, 10:53 AM
Unless you have a dynamic IP.
I'll shutup now. :mrgreen:
the_lone_wolf
06-03-08, 10:57 AM
Unless you have a dynamic IP.
I'll shutup now. :mrgreen:
even if your ISP issues you a dynamic IP each time your router connects, or your own computer has a dynamic IP assigned by DHCP, the IP of the router itself is the same on your LAN, so you can set it as a favourite;)
DanAbnormal
06-03-08, 11:50 AM
even if your ISP issues you a dynamic IP each time your router connects, or your own computer has a dynamic IP assigned by DHCP, the IP of the router itself is the same on your LAN, so you can set it as a favourite;)
You sir, know lots. :D
the_lone_wolf
06-03-08, 11:58 AM
You sir, know lots. :D
Confucius he say: the fountain of knowledge flows through us all, but some peoples plumbing needs attention
:D
Yep it is dependant on your router/wireless device. It is generally the only thing on your network that has a proper IP address, everything else is normally provided with a private IP address (usually 192.168.x.x), most routers are set to automatically give the addresses out.
However if you are having issues you can reserve the IP address of your laptop (if you have access to the router) and then specify the IP address you have reserved on the laptop itself.
127.0.0.1 is simply a loopback address and is most commonly used for testing the IP stack of the local device.
SoulKiss
06-03-08, 01:22 PM
You sir, know lots. :D
And its probably 192.168.0.1
And on a Netgear I almost guarantee that.
Oh and make sure you have changed your default password.
chakraist
06-03-08, 01:55 PM
Ah, I'm a fool! Haven't had to check the router in a while. Sorry about that then.
the_lone_wolf
06-03-08, 02:14 PM
And its probably 192.168.0.1
And on a Netgear I almost guarantee that.
Oh and make sure you have changed your default password.
that'll be admin/password then?;)
SoulKiss
06-03-08, 02:20 PM
that'll be admin/password then?;)
Yep - tho if I find a Netgear "by accident" in that state, I usually change the password for the person as a courtesy for them letting me fo P2P downloads on their connection.
timwilky
06-03-08, 02:52 PM
And its probably 192.168.0.1
And on a Netgear I almost guarantee that.
Oh and make sure you have changed your default password.
And if you enable remote management, move it off 80 and/or 8080.
Experience is that admin passwords for netgear seem to be a bit sticky. Having changed it, I discovered on one that the default still worked for a remote connection.
Netgear boxes can also be a bit of a bottle neck. Some of them are only capable of 11Mb/s throughput (lan<->wan) despite having Gbit interfaces etc. so not much use on high speed networks. But on the plus at least netgear tend to publish their throughput rates. and support AES 256 encryption etc.
DanAbnormal
06-03-08, 03:07 PM
What I find concerning is that I work in Telecomms. Ah well I guess they don't feel we need to know networking basics. Weird thing is every order I place has to have a loopback address (usually a /30). Most of the stuff I deal with is MPLS, LL, point to point or some form of DSL (MPLS DSL, ADSL, SDSL and HDSL). And they wonder why our lead times always slip. I guess to be fair by the time I get involved I have a team of Technical Consultants for all the tech bits, I just deal with the service delivery (in other words chasing carriers all day :()
Still, this is why I am taking upon myself to do the Networking A++ exam. It can only help my understanding.
I'll stop rambling now.:rolleyes:
the_lone_wolf
06-03-08, 03:11 PM
...MPLS DSL...
i think my great aunt died of that...
DanAbnormal
06-03-08, 03:15 PM
i think my great aunt died of that...
LOL!
timwilky
06-03-08, 04:27 PM
/30 refers to the number of bits in the network section of the subnet mask. or that there are two bits to make up the host section.
A subnet is 32 bits normally expressed in the / notation or as 4 8 bit octects in decimal, ie 255.255.255.0 is 11111111.1111111.11111111.00000000 in binary or /24
This is the minimum needed to provide 2 usable addresses and is therefore the most suitable for a point to point network link etc. Those 2 bits would give you 4 addresses.
0- Network address
1-End A
2-End B
3-Broadcast address
Lesson over
SoulKiss
06-03-08, 04:35 PM
Still, this is why I am taking upon myself to do the Networking A++ exam. It can only help my understanding.
Whats the "Networking A++" exam?
Never heard of it.
And if you want to learn, arrange with your manager for you to sit with one of the guys that knows for half a day a week.
You will learn more in real-life situations than from a book
the_lone_wolf
06-03-08, 04:38 PM
Whats the "Networking A++" exam?
it's like C++, but better
;)
DanAbnormal
06-03-08, 04:42 PM
/30 refers to the number of bits in the network section of the subnet mask. or that there are two bits to make up the host section.
A subnet is 32 bits normally expressed in the / notation or as 4 8 bit octects in decimal, ie 255.255.255.0 is 11111111.1111111.11111111.00000000 in binary or /24
This is the minimum needed to provide 2 usable addresses and is therefore the most suitable for a point to point network link etc. Those 2 bits would give you 4 addresses.
0- Network address
1-End A
2-End B
3-Broadcast address
Lesson over
Makes sense to me. Thanks for that. I assume you work in this field then! :rolleyes:
DanAbnormal
06-03-08, 04:45 PM
Whats the "Networking A++" exam?
Never heard of it.
And if you want to learn, arrange with your manager for you to sit with one of the guys that knows for half a day a week.
You will learn more in real-life situations than from a book
Sorry my bad, it's actually called the Certiguid Network+ exam.
http://www.certiguide.com/netplus/index.htm
I have asked to sit with the engineers so many times now I've lost my voice. it's just not going to happen here as no-one ever has time during work hours. :(
SoulKiss
06-03-08, 05:10 PM
Wouldn't waste my money - not anything I recognise (but then I am not in the field of having to know those things)
Get yourself over to www.routergod.com (http://www.routergod.com) and get celebrity chicks to tell you how this stuff works.
Its true.
Just some of the topics you can learn about
Courtney Love explains the basics of BGP (http://www.routergod.com/?p=40)
Jennifer Connolly on CCIE Lab Changes (http://routergod.com/jenniferconnolly/)
Juliette Lewis Troubleshoots Frame Relay (http://routergod.com/juliettelewis)
Paris Hilton On CCIE /Storage (http://routergod.com/parishilton)
Gillian Anderson on LAN Switching Part 1 (http://routergod.com/gilliananderson)
Gillian Anderson on LAN Switching Part2 (http://routergod.com/gilliananderson/part2.html)
Has to be the BEST site for finding out a bit about this stuff, as its aimed at people with little or no knowledge of the subject.
timwilky
06-03-08, 05:22 PM
Makes sense to me. Thanks for that. I assume you work in this field then! :rolleyes:
No I am a project manager. However my background has included some large global data networks,
I wish I'd never asked! So how do I get my commodore 64 do get a dot to bounce around the screen?
P.S. I think my admin password is set to default but won't the WPA PSK security do da stop people getting into it?
SoulKiss
06-03-08, 05:26 PM
Do you know how easy it is to crack even WPA
No?
Please ignore the guy behind your curtains with the laptop.
(but if you could bring e a cup of tea, and maybe a biscuit, that would be great)
There is no such thing as too much security.
Ask not "Am I being Paranoid"
Ask "Am I being Paranoid ENOUGH"
when it comes to all things internetty
Router password changed. Now how can I check that all you dodgy scrotes can't get into my router from wherever you are?
SoulKiss
06-03-08, 05:35 PM
Router password changed. Now how can I check that all you dodgy scrotes can't get into my router from wherever you are?
You cant
I have the Martini Hack-Pack
Any time, Any place, Any where.
Arent you glad I am on your side :)
Router password changed. Now how can I check that all you dodgy scrotes can't get into my router from wherever you are?
Easy. You need to send us your public IP address and your username and password.
(Then we can wire the monies to you)
What an interesting post.
Easy. You need to send us your public IP address and your username and password.
(Then we can wire the monies to you)
What an interesting post.
IP address is 123.666.1.2
Username: upyours
Password: notlikelysunshine
the_lone_wolf
06-03-08, 06:25 PM
Then we can wire the monies to you
the onepees and toopeeeees?
;)
Now how can I check that all you dodgy scrotes can't get into my router from wherever you are?
Not perfect but will deter the chancer (but not the likes of SoulKiss ;) ), set up MAC filtering, limit IP address's and assign them to your PC/Laptop
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