Article ID:383
Objective
Most DSL providers use Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) to establish Internet connections for end-users. To set up a Linksys router, you need to enable PPPoE on the router's web-based setup page. This documents guides through setting up a Linksys Wireless-G VPN router with DSL Internet.
Applicable Devices
This document is applicable to the WRV200
Setting-Up WRV200 Wireless-G VPN Router with DSL Internet
To setup a Linksys router with a DSL connection you need to perform four steps:
1. Verifying Internet Connection
2. Connecting the Devices Together
3. Checking the LEDs
4. Setting-Up a DSL ISP On a Linksys Router
To verify your Internet connection, follow the steps below.
Verifying Internet Connection
Connect the Broadband modem to the computer using an Ethernet cable without the router installed and make sure that the Internet connection is active. If not, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP). After verifying the Internet connection, connect the devices together. For instructions, follow the steps below.
Connecting the Devices Together
After ensuring that you have an Active Internet Connection, connect the modem to the router's Internet port and the computer to any of the four Ethernet ports.
After connecting the devices together, proceed in checking the router's LEDs. For instructions follow the steps below.
Checking the LEDs
After connecting your modem and PC to the router, check the lights on the front panel of the router.
After checking the router's LEDs, proceed in setting-up the router for DSL connection. For instructions follow the steps below.
Setting-up a DSL ISP on a Linksys Router
1. Access the router's web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.
2. When the router's web-based setup page appears, look for Local IP Address and change it to "192.168.2.1" on the field provided.
3. Click Save Settings.
4. Renew the computer's IP address.
5. Access the router's web-based setup using "192.168.2.1" as the IP address.
6. When the router's web-based setup page appears, click Status and check if Internet IP Address has numbers or values. If the Internet IP Address has numbers, the computer should now be able to access the Internet.
Note: If the IP Address is all zeros (0.0.0.0) click DHCP Release first then click DHCP Renew. If the IP Address is still all zeros (0.0.0.0) enable PPPoE on the router. To enable PPPoE on the router, please follow the instructions below.
7. Access the router's web-based setup page using Web browser and following the address http://192.168.2.1.
8. When the router's web-based setup page appears, look for under Internet Connection Type, select PPPoE on the drop-down arrow.
9. Enter the username and password that your ISP provided you in the User name and Password fields, including the domain in the username if necessary such as yourusername@isp.net.
10. Click Save Settings.
11. Click Status, look for Login Status and check if it says Connected. If it's Connected, you should be able to access the Internet.
Note: If Login Status is Disconnected, click Connect and check if you're receiving an error message.