http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r14542241 en Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:50:34 EDT Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:50:34 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15193427 anon : I got mine to work by following pliu428's suggestion. I had the same problems with the MR814 v2 and the Westell 6100. Directly connected, the computer would work, but through the router it was sluggish and intermittent. I directly connected the Westell to one of the computers and entered through IE »192.168.1.1, loging in with username: admin
password: password
From there I got the DNS numbers:
192.168.1.1
192.168.1.1
Then I used a second computer hooked up to the router (I'm sure you could just unplug the modem and plug into the router) and accessed the router through IE »192.168.0.1, typed in my user name and password. I think the defaults are the same as the modem if you've not changed them. Under basic settings I selected the 'Use these DNS servers' button and entered the two DNS numbers. Click apply and check the router status to make sure the domain name server shows the new DNS's under the internet port settings. Unplug and shut everything off. turn it all back on, starting with the modem and waiting for it to sync up.

I also changed the modem's mac address to the address of the initial computer used to set up the verizon account before I did all of the above. It didn't solve the problem, so it may be an unnecessary step.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15193427 Sat, 07 Jan 2006 15:57:25 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15129753 N3XT : ok you guys i have the same netgear router and after reading the posts i was just screwing around in my router and i know the solution (dont know why it works but it obviously is the solution). Ok first you want to upgrade your router firmware to the fullest eventhough it should work without an upgrade and then after taht you go to "Basic Settings" and where it says "Use these DNS Servers" selec that and type in crap like 192.168.0.1 and in the spots below it type in 192.168.0.5 and then hit apply settings. Now after that is done open up a new browser window and tpye in a website and wait till it says Page cannot be displayed or something like webadress cannot be found. Now that u did that go back to the router settings and click on "Basic Settings" again and then under "Domain Name Server (DNS) Address" click on "Get automaticaly from ISP" and hit apply settings again...and this is it you guys you will be able to visit everything now.! and nomore of that pagecannot be displayed bullshyt. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15129753 Fri, 30 Dec 2005 02:44:19 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14761321 anon : Hi, and thanks for all your advice. I have exactly the same problem as described here and I'd like to know if any of you guys found out the solution by now?

cheers]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14761321 Tue, 08 Nov 2005 17:00:09 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14738418 bthon : After nearly a month, I have finally gotten the netgear and westell to work together properly. I had followed all the directions for setting up the bridge mode, updating firmware, and manually entering IP and DNS information. I knew I was close, since one computer worked great through the ethernet connection, so I reset just the router one more time, while leaving the modem setting in bridge mode. I allowed the router to find the IP address on its own, and for some reason it all works great now... Thanks for everyones suggestions. I really appreciated the help. I wish I could post more on the steps in correcting this error, but I tried so many combinations of things, it is hard to know exactly what worked.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14738418 Sat, 05 Nov 2005 13:24:05 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14693630 anon : It sounds like your dns is bad. Try finding ip address of the website and using it directly. If the first page comes up quickly your dns server is flaky. Find a reliable one and use it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14693630 Sun, 30 Oct 2005 17:25:15 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14686301 greggt007 : man, i am having the same issue, driving me crazy. put the modem in bridge mode and the connection is still flaky. if i go to www.yahoo.com it will come up after like 20 seconds. if i then go to mail.yahoo.com it wont come up at all, getting a time-out message. if i then refresh it, it comes up fine in like 3 seconds and as long as i'm in that domain everything is fine. if i then go to say news.yahoo.com it times out. refresh, then works, etc. this is for any site...
i have the wgr614 but imagine this is the same issue. i've also tried adjusting mtu size using drtcp and within the router.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14686301 Sat, 29 Oct 2005 15:11:53 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14620386 anon : Luppy...did you figure out the problem? I have the same issue. I recently ordered Verizon DSL and installed according forum guidelines. BUT my connection is intermittent...I have to refresh a site several times before the connection goes through. No problems when I directly connect through the modem. You think it's a DNS issue?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14620386 Thu, 20 Oct 2005 14:01:22 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14594792 anon : try copying the DNS numbers you get from the Westell into the Netgear. I have Westell 6100 also, and Netgear MR814 v3. Had same connection problem as you described. MR814 does not receive DNS from Westell for some reason. Simply entering the numbers directly fixed my issues. Hope that helps.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14594792 Mon, 17 Oct 2005 02:52:03 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14559994 Luppy : bthon I understand you've done all those things already but those things all have to be rechecked after the changes you made to your router & modem. Nevertheless, you should not be experiencing intermittent loss of connection with the router in place. If it were mine, I wouldn't waste any more time on with it than you have already - I'd either return it to the store if you still can, or I'd call netgear tech support and get an rma and send it back to them in exchange for another.
Good luck with it. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14559994 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 09:56:18 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14557565 bthon : thanks a lot for all the advice. Most of your suggestions I have already enabled such as setting MTU to 1492, running the tweak test through this site, and disabling the firewall. Its not so much my speed that is inconsistent, but the actual connection. My speeds are decent enough when connected, but I just constantly have short term loss of connections when loading pages, connecting to messengers, ect. Both computers sort of stutter now too occassionally when typing in web addresses ect. Ill just keep reading all the forums though. Thanks again!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14557565 Tue, 11 Oct 2005 22:45:26 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14552831 Luppy : bthon, netgear also has their own forum:

»forum1.netgear.com/support/index.php]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14552831 Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:45:58 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14547834 Luppy : I was going to say ditch the netgear wizard and enter the settings manually via 192.168.1.1.

Set the MTU to 1492. Now that you've put the modem in bridge mode and reset the router, make certain that you don't have two firewalls enabled. Make sure to click apply after changes. I noticed sometimes these routers don't take the changes on the first try.
You are PPPoE if you had to enter a verizon username & password for log-in the first time you set up your dsl modem. Also, if you are in an x-bell atlantic service area, then you are pppoe.
A thought. Have you done a tweak test via this site? Might be able to tweak further now that you have the router and modem configured correctly. Far as speed tests go, I'd use the ones here on the site and do a half dozen each from the desktop and the laptop to get an average. Oh, and if you haven't been doing so, reboot your computer after you make changes in the router so the modem can adjust to the changes as well. On the WAN setup section, put a check in the "connect automatically" box. On the LAN IP setup section, put a check in the "use router as DHCP server". All this means is that your router will assign IP addresses to machines on your LAN. My router is set to 192.168.0.1, and I use 192.168.0.33 for starting IP - 192.168.0.37 for ending IP (33-37 because I have five computers that may be connected all at once).

If your speeds are still flaky I don't know short of trying different firmware. I haven't read up enough on that particular model but I have installed them for clients without incident.
I have on occasion had to return a couple of wireless routers for various reasons such as some of them wouldn't hold their settings, and others would drop the internet connection intermittently. I'd say if your problems persist change it for a new router. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14547834 Mon, 10 Oct 2005 18:21:11 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14547434 bthon : ok, I put in the bridge mode and made sure that the router and modem are on different Lan settings 192.168.2.1 and 192.168.1.1 and once again I am stuck with an inconsistent connection. also tried changing the MTU. I first tried 1400 then 1500 then 1492 based on different forums. I am really lost here now.... thanks for the help though!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14547434 Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:18:07 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14546899 bthon : The netgear connection wizard says I am using PPPoE instead of DHCP. Most of the forums are for connections with DHCP. I am in Rockville, MD with Verizon DSL and I am not sure if PPPoE is standard for this area. I cannot get back on the 192.168.1.1 page even though I reset both the router and modem and the modem internet light is on. The internet connection is back to unstable and slow, but at least partially working on one laptop. Thanks for the suggestions thus far!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14546899 Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:08:33 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14544339 Luppy : If you cannot access the router now, then it sounds like you successfully put in in bridge mode.
Here are additional steps to setup in bridge mode from verizon that should help you:
»Re: Westel and Linksys router both use the same IP?!
»members.verizon.net/~res08lyg/6100.htm

This is a good time to get out the manual for the router if you have one. If not, you can download it --->> »kbserver.netgear.com/products/MR814v3.asp

Lots of info in the manual to help you. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14544339 Mon, 10 Oct 2005 10:27:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14543073 bthon : Thanks for the speed check. looks like my one laptop on the wireless network is getting 1.7ish. I tried to follow those steps for bridging ect, but I must have messed up something as I lost my internet connection light and had to start fully over. Now I am back to where I was except it wont load the modem page 192.168.1.1 but I can load the netgear router manager page. Its been too long since I have set up a wireless network and I only understand so much from the other forums.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14543073 Mon, 10 Oct 2005 01:58:36 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14542511 Luppy : That model is a combo modem/router from what I have read. Did you change the settings in your router accordingly so they are not conflicting with each other?

If not, check out this thread. Different router but same principle. »Problem - Westell used with WRT54G router. Help!

Incidentally, that 100mbps that you see on your desktop computer pertains to the capability of your NIC card, not the actual internet connection speed.
I use the verizon speed check but it can be flaky. »infospeed.verizon.net/speedtest/···500k.asp

Also I have noticed that my connection gets wacky at night with speeds all over the board. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14542511 Sun, 09 Oct 2005 23:45:38 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14542241 bthon : Thanks! I disabled the router firewall, but not much improvement... ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14542241 Sun, 09 Oct 2005 22:56:59 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14542057 Luppy : bthon I have no direct experience with the westell 6100, but I have run into similar issues before. You may want to check if the Netgear and the DSL modem both have Firewalls. If they both have a FW, try disabling the one in the router and see if that helps things any.
2 active firewalls can cause strange issues for sure. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14542057 Sun, 09 Oct 2005 22:29:03 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14541974 bthon : also, aim/msn only occasionally will load. most times I receive a no connection message, but after trying multiple times it will sometimes go connect]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14541974 Sun, 09 Oct 2005 22:13:13 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14541951 bthon : yes, the router is connected into the correct port. I am actually posting using the wireless network. It works great sometimes, but 80% of the time the pages are super super slow or wont load at all. This, however, does not occur if I bypass the router and connect directly to the modem via ethernet cable. Also tried connecting from the router to the computer via ehternet cable, but this did not improve conditions.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14541951 Sun, 09 Oct 2005 22:09:18 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14541818 vipergg2 : do you have the correct port on the router connected to the westell modem ? there is a specific wan port that must be used , can't just use any one on the back . ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14541818 Sun, 09 Oct 2005 21:51:59 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14541580 bthon : I looked through the forums and didnt see an answer to my question so hopefully this hasnt already been covered.

I recently moved into an apartment that has Verizon dsl with a Westell 6100 modem. I went out today and purchased a Netgear mr814 v3. I have two computers connected to this wireless network, but I cannot keep a full connection. The wireless signal strength is high, but the pages continually fail to load or are at times slow. Other times it is quite fast. I played around with the tweaking device, but that didnt improve conditions.

Also, when the modem is plugged directly into the computer, it registers a 100 mb connection and is super fast and reliable.

I guess the problem is with the netgear router, but I find it strange that I have some connection, just a poor one usually.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14541580 Sun, 09 Oct 2005 21:18:39 EDT