David Gillett wrote: > > On 12 Apr 2002, at 0:58, Chan Fan Chong wrote: > > > Hello lists, > > > > I obtained this router from a friend. I intend to use it as a router for > > my small LAN. But I unable to configure this due to unable to ping the > > router by using the IP (192.168.1.1) state by the manual which I > > downloaded from ACER site. > > > > Is there any utilities use to show/ping the router IP address ? > > > > Thank you. > > > > Best Wishes > > > > Chan Fan Chong > > [log in to unmask] > > 192.168.1.1 is probably a factory default setting for the "inside" > interface of the router. There are several reasons why you might not > be able to ping it: > > 1. How are you connecting to it? > If you are connecting the router to a hub or switch, that uses a > normal "straight through" cable, but if you're trying to unplug a > songle PC from the hub/switch and plug it directly into the router, > that requires a "crossover" cable instead. > > 2. Is that its address? > While that may be the default, your friend may have changed it. > There's usually a way to reset it to the original settings. > > 3. Are you trying to ping from a compatible address? > The router interface settings include both an IP address > (192.168.1.1) and a subnet mask (probably 255.255.255.0, but there > *are* other possibilities). The pinging PC will need to have an > address in the same range -- but not identical. > > David Gillett > > 1. I am using a small LAN (2 PCs with a hub). I am connect the router to my hub with a straight/normal cable. 2. I do not know the address (Factory default 192.168.1.1) My PCs ( 192.168.100.50 and 192.168.100.99. Both subnet 255.255.255.0 ) 3. I try to ping from 192.168.100.50 to 192.168.1.1 (router) Chan Fan Chong Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml