I've been on a DSL connection with my local ISP, Pioneer Internet for several years. I purchased a wireless router so that my daughter can access the internet from her lap top and also to connect my blue ray dvd player to things like net flick. My problem is that when i connect my desk top to the new router it won't let me connect to the internet, The manual acts like this is a given and only instructs about hooking up the wifi connection to the other wireless devices.
What do I need to do?

I have a HP desktop w/ VISTA. The router is a ZyXel NBG-419N

Please help

Thanks in advance
TimThe best way is to prevalence the old DSL modem with new modem with router and wireless all in one package.
Otherwise, it requires some work to find an combination of settings that SATISFY both the modem and the router.

General rules:
1. Only the Modem does DHCP. Router has it disabled..
2. The router and modem must be in the same address range.
3. Router and modem can not have same exact dress.

Often you have to set the routers address to a different one inside the range. You need to know the dress range the modem allows. Typically the range would be from
192.168.1.2  to 192.168.1.50
But that may not be the case. You need to get your provider to help you or provide the information.




As one that has always used an ISP provided DSL modem and a personally owned router connected to it (which has the CAPABILITIES of both wireless and wired) i see no difficulties for you (other than initial setup) to use the combination you have, I see no need/reason to obtain more/different hardware.It may be that the tech support at your ISP will assist you though i doubt it. There is no problem with the modem the issue is with your new router. So it has been my experience that provided that you FOLLOWED the installation process correctly for the router and your not getting the desired result i would strongly urge you to contact (preferably by phone) the manufacturer of the router.They will take you step by step through the process and will be glad to do so. In some instances some of them can ask you to give over access to your computer for the period of the "fix" and you will be able to just SIT back and watch them do it.It is not uncommon to have a problem with configuration of routers initially. By the way your daughter's laptop probably has a built in wi-fi connection but your desktop probably does not. Do you have a wireles dongle connected to a usb port on the desktop? Without it you will never receive a wireless connection.truenorth
P.S. Tech support may also be needed for the dongle (and/or).Thanks as always to all.
Problem solved. Believe it or not, Pioneer's tech support helped me through it. My internet lan settings were the problem.
Thanks
Tim