I have a G4 running OS Tiger. I have broadband (2MB) through the BT Broadband Basic package. [Contrary to their website these are compatible - even with the BT-105 Voyager modem!].
However, I have recently attempted to set up a wireless connection. I am using a D-Link DSL 300T Modem connected via the D-Link supplied micro-filter (I have tried a different filter just in case); a Belkin Wireless G High Speed Router (F5D7231); and a D-Link DWL-122 USB Wireless Adaptor. The Modem is set to PPPoA and G.DMT, the Router to dynamic connection.
The software support and wizards supplied are not MAC compatible so - with little technical knowledge - I had to set-up using the manual browser option (entering the assigned IP address for modem and router).
This worked the first time and I could access the internet over the wireless connection. The problem is that after a period of time, and sometimes after power-down and restart, the internet connection is lost. Everything appears to be functioning, system preferences registers a signal and network configuration registers a 'green' active connection via (en2) wireless adaptor... but all access to the network is suddenly lost and impossible to regain without factory-resetting all hardware and reinstalling software and manual settings.
I've noted that sometimes the router and OS system preferences display a WAN IP in the 86.*** range - when the internet is accessible - but appear to switch (without any obvious intervention) to the router's default IP (used to access the interface) - when the internet connection is not working. I'm wondered if the problem is related to dynamic IP settings? Any suggestions gratefully received.
However, I have recently attempted to set up a wireless connection. I am using a D-Link DSL 300T Modem connected via the D-Link supplied micro-filter (I have tried a different filter just in case); a Belkin Wireless G High Speed Router (F5D7231); and a D-Link DWL-122 USB Wireless Adaptor. The Modem is set to PPPoA and G.DMT, the Router to dynamic connection.
The software support and wizards supplied are not MAC compatible so - with little technical knowledge - I had to set-up using the manual browser option (entering the assigned IP address for modem and router).
This worked the first time and I could access the internet over the wireless connection. The problem is that after a period of time, and sometimes after power-down and restart, the internet connection is lost. Everything appears to be functioning, system preferences registers a signal and network configuration registers a 'green' active connection via (en2) wireless adaptor... but all access to the network is suddenly lost and impossible to regain without factory-resetting all hardware and reinstalling software and manual settings.
I've noted that sometimes the router and OS system preferences display a WAN IP in the 86.*** range - when the internet is accessible - but appear to switch (without any obvious intervention) to the router's default IP (used to access the interface) - when the internet connection is not working. I'm wondered if the problem is related to dynamic IP settings? Any suggestions gratefully received.