hi , im having trouble with my westell 327w router, its that i found it in my basement and it didnt come with a cd im wondering if it needs a cd because when i try to change config by ip example: typing in browser ''192.168.1.1'' and i cant even config it... its connected by my ethernet internet connections my friend says that i dont need a cd to use a router but the thing is i want to configure my router so i can run gaming servers like linksys does any help for a replacement cd download or any help verbally ?

You friend is right, you dont need a CD, just the right IP address to get into the configuration. 192.168.1.1 might not neceserily be the rigth one. To find the right address set the router to factory defaults, you never know what the pervious owner might have done. That should enable DHCP and put IP address and passwords back to there defaults.. Go to a command prompy and type ipconfig /release then ipconfig /renew. When its done do ipconfig /all. Look at the default gateway address. That is the IP address you need to get into the router. The default user name and paswword should be blank. Stuart

192.168.1.1 is the correct IP for that modem. OP didn't state what happens when the ip is entered into the browser. LIR

The right one by default but the previouse user could have changed it. Only way to be certain is a factory reset. Stuart