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aionwannabe

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#85190 15-Jun-2011 17:31
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So today i brought myself a laptop and i would like to use it in conjunction with my PC. Problem is there's only one Ethernet cord in the room and Wireless hangs after 1 minute of use so ive given up on trying to get a clean signal/update firmware and deduced its simply broken. Right now im focused on trying to get my Thompson tg858v7 to work with my linksys ag300 and a router, problem is I cant understand the config.ini so can anyone help here?

I believe the 858 needs to bridge the connection but im just recalling Wikipedia articles

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timmmay
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  #481628 15-Jun-2011 21:43
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I think you need to describe your equipment, your network, and what you're trying to achieve in more detail. Generally with ADSL just plug a decent modem/WAP into the phone line, configure it, and you're good to go.



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  #481640 15-Jun-2011 22:18
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yes its the configuring part thats not being easy. My Modem is a Thomson TG858v7.
It currently is not co-operating in delivering a wireless signal consistently and so im not using the wifi on it.

I wish to use an old Linksys ag300 modem/router in Routermode to get the ethernet to both the computers but its obviously not that simple since i haven't stumbled across the solution yet.

I assume i need to change/add something to the config.ini for the tg858v7

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  #481645 15-Jun-2011 22:36
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The best thing to do is buy a decent modem/WAP, but you should be able to get it working. DD-WRT instructions are below, that'll give you the right idea even if you use stock firmware.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge




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  #481660 15-Jun-2011 22:59
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Basically you can't bridge a PPPoA connection which is what most DSL in NZ uses.

You can use half bridge/dhcp spoofing/ip extension but those are complicated to setup. 

The simplest way to setup your Thompson tg858v7 (primary router) and your Linksys AG300 (secondary router) is in "WAN Bypass".

Follow this guide here:
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/933517

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  #481667 15-Jun-2011 23:24
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thankyou will look at it tomorrow

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  #481996 16-Jun-2011 20:12
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ah thank you very much works like a charm

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