I'm sure this question has been asked and answered many times. Here goes again though (sorry) I have a computer running Windows Xp with a DSL modem on it. I have the network card in that computer. I also have another computer running Windows 98 SE with a nic card in it. I have a D-Link router and I seem to be having problems. Everyone says all I have to do is plug the DSL modem into the router. My router to the 2 nic cards and thats it. Well what am I missing? Because I cant even get my DSL to connect to anything. I am now understanding I have to set my computer (computer(s) ? ) to automatically obtain an IP address. Is there something else I'm missing? I've been trying to get this working for quiet some time now. Thanks for your help in advance.

does your router not have setup software to be run on it through one of the pcs you are hooking up to it? I would think it should have, Al

If you have connected a computer through the DSL at least once and gotten a connection, the DSLAM has probably cached your MAC address (Ethernet hardware address). Usually, you have to set the EXTERNAL MAC of the router by hand to the same address as the computer that originally connected. Otherwise, you won't get ANYWHERE. Other than that, make sure you have the rigth IP address, subnet masks, and default gateways set. With only two computers, hard coding these is a good idea. You should also test known IP addresses instead of FQDN (64.59.79.230 instead of yahoo.com). Kerry

Scott: I have the same setup at home. I'm having problems with the 98 and XP seeing each other, but the internet works fine on both systems. The internet goes through the DSL -> Router -> XP/98. Like A1 said, did your D-Link router come with setup software? What system was originally using the DSL? Use that system to set up the router. Make sure both systems are plugged into the router (port 1 and 2) and the DSL is in the Uplink port (mesh port). Setting up the router: 1) On the system that used the DSL originally, type the IP of the router (usually http://192.168.0.1) in the Location bar of your web browser. On my setup, I use the 98 box to setup the router. 2) Login to the router (usually Login: admin and no password) 3) Create a password 4) Tell the router what modem you are using. Since it is a DSL, it be the section about PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). Remove the PPPoE on your computer when you get a chance. It just isn't needed anymore. 5) The D-link router might act as a mini DHCP server (assigns IP addresses to your computers automatically), so if there is a section on that, use it. If not, use static IP's. Your computers will need IP addresses like 192.168.0.100 and 192.168.0.101 with a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask and a gateway of 192.168.0.1 (router's IP). But if the router has a section about automatically assigning IP's, use it. Less headaches. 6) Follow the remaining steps and reboot 7) Test your internet on both PC's Cheers, Mike Hey do you play in the TOT campaign?