I have a older D-link router (DI-614+) that I have been using for about 6 years. I purchased a Linksys WRT310N as a replacement. If I use the D-link, I have a IP address of 192.168.x.x. When I hook up the Linksys,it wont conect and I get an ip address of 169.254.x.x I also tried to conect direct to my modem (westell DSL) and I get the same 169.254 IP. I can go back to the D-link and I get the correct IP address. Whats up? Thanks for the help

Hi there, Sounds like your linksys router doesn't have it's DHCP server function enabled. Check that first :o)

Actually, it sounds like your provider may have the WAN IP for your router wired to it's MAC address. I would call your provider and ask them about this situation if it were me. If however, you know your way around a computer fairly well, what you could do is look up your router's MAC address (through the http configuration) and then change the MAC address of your new router to that MAC address (of your D-Link) and see if that doesn't work.

Use the tech support for the isp. See if there is a web based setup for the modem. I like to set the modem as passthrough and let the router act as point of connection. You may have had that different so that the modem was point of connection and router was passthough. It is clear the dhcp either isn't enabled or some combination of firewall feature or ip lease gives you the APIPA number. Best bet is to connect to modem first and get it working that way. Then add in the router. Might need to have a crossover cable too. Sometimes even auto-config nics act up and won't let you use a standard patch cable. "Best Practices", Event viewer, host file, perfmon, antivirus, anti-spyware, Live CD's, backups, are in my top 10

It's the apipa IP address... it shows that your modem settings are gone bad... you need to reconfigure your modem in bridge mode and connect your D-Link router (after reset).... If you face any problem doing this contact your ISP... they will definitely help you with that.