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[sgraff]

I just bought a new D-Link DSL-2320B DSL router to replace the junky Actiontec router that Verizon provided to me. After turning off the Actiontec router overnight, I was this morning able to connect the DSL-2320B to the DSL line and get an Internet connection when my laptop (a MacBook Pro) is connected directly to the DSL-2320B via Ethernet. The DSL-2320B is configured in Bridged mode. Interestingly - even though I have an Internet connection, the Internet light on the DSL-2320B does not light up.

I now want to connect my DIR-655 to the DSL-2320B so that can I setup a wireless network. Verizon in my area uses DHCP (Not PPPoE). I went to the DIR-655 web page at 192.168.0.1 and tried to use the Wizard to setup the connection. Verizon Online DSL is listed, but when I choose it it then auto selects PPPoE, so that won't work. I manually chose DHCP Connection. The next screen allows you to enter MAC address and DNS settings, but I expect those to be provided by DHCP so I leave them blank, and continue along to save settings and reboot the router.

I then disconnect the Ethernet cable from my computer and connect it to the Internet port on the back of the DIR-655. My MacBook Pro can connect to the wireless network, but it cannot connect to the Internet.

I then took the DNS settings that appear on my MacBook Pro when I have the DSL-2320B directly connected via Ethernet and input then into the DNS fields in the DIR-655. Saved. Rebooted. No Joy!

When I look at the WAN section of the Status page on the DIR-655 I see that it's not getting an IP address, subnet mask or gateway.

What am I missing? I feel like I'm so close to liberating myself from the bucket-of-fail that is the Actiontec router.

Am I better off getting a DSL-2640B which has built-in 802.11g? If I do, can I connect the DIR-655 to that to get 802.11n networking? If so, I'll return the DSL-2320B and get that instead.

[davevt31]

Did you call Verizon and let them know you are changing out their router? 

Also when you change from being connected with the Mac Book to the 655, make sure you power down the 2320B.  Connect the etehernet to the 655. Power Up the 2320B what until all the lights are on for that then power up the 655.

[Lycan]

Use the same PC that you got online with, to CLONE the MAC address in the routers internet page.

Verizon is seeing the MAC of the PC and not letting the MAC of the router connect.

CLONE will fix this.

[sgraff]

Thanks Lycan! Cloning the MAC address is what I was missing. Input the Ethernet MAC address of my MacBook Pro into the configuration screen of the DIR-655 and now I'm grinning ear to ear! 

Thank you! These forums are a lifesaver!

Use the same PC that you got online with, to CLONE the MAC address in the routers internet page.

Verizon is seeing the MAC of the PC and not letting the MAC of the router connect.

CLONE will fix this.

[Clancy]

Use the same PC that you got online with, to CLONE the MAC address in the routers internet page.

Verizon is seeing the MAC of the PC and not letting the MAC of the router connect.

CLONE will fix this.

Lycan, What is UP? You are scoring points right and left lately. "He shoots - HE SCORES". Fatman must be on vacation. Wait, Fatman was nice to me in another post so I rescind that last statement.

[sgraff]

Okay, so my MacBook Pro is now able to connect wirelessly to the Internet through the DIR-655/DSL-2320B setup. But, none of my other computers, wired or wireless, can connect.  

[Lycan]

Are they able to ping the router?

[Fatman]

Are you kidding Clancy, have you ever seen me fix any problems?  That has always been Lycan's job, I just handle the hanging out mocking people half of the job.

[sgraff]

Yes, all of the other computers - wired and wireless - can connect to the router at 192.168.0.1.

Are they able to ping the router?

[sgraff]

I saved my settings, then reset to factory defaults and now everything is working - all computers can connect.

I'd still be interested in knowing what setting was causing this so that I can avoid this in the future.

Yes, all of the other computers - wired and wireless - can connect to the router at 192.168.0.1.

[Lycan]

It's hard to say cause you reset the unit.