getting my laptop operational?

[AndrewT]

Out of curiousity, have you been able to access the Configuration Manager webpage for the BT205 ? It is just that I see no reference to it in this thread and it is a key part of the Voyagers set up.

I found BT's self help guide. Which takes one to BT Voyager Technical Help Centre.
Configuration Manager, no.

 

[rfbrw]

The '205 generates web pages that are used for setup and configuration. You should be able to call them up by entering the Voyagers default IP address 192.168.1.1.

 

[Netlist]

Thanks for the ipconfig file.

Now, disconnect the LAN cable from the desktop and plug it in the laptop.
Wait say 10-20 seconds and show us what ipconfig /all says on the laptop.
No need to post the desktop's configuration again.
On the notebook, it should read something very similar to what the desktop showed you:

DHCP Enabled.............: Yes
IP Address...................: 192.168.1.3
Subnet mask...............: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway...........: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server.................: 192.168.1.2

/Hugo

 

[rfbrw]

The '205 generates web pages that are used for setup and configuration. You should be able to call them up by entering the Voyagers default IP address 192.168.1.1.

Should have added "In a web browser".

 

[Netlist]

I still need to catch up with this thread but why are you using the USB port instead of direct Ethernet?
It's far easier for the whole system.

/Hugo

 

[AndrewT]

removed the usb from desktop to modem.
connected laptop to modem via straight through cat5 Rj45 cord.
ipconfig reports exactly the same message.

reconnected the desktop to modem usb to send this message.

 

[AndrewT]

I still need to catch up with this thread but why are you using the USB port instead of direct Ethernet?
It's far easier for the whole system.

/Hugo

the desktop used to connect to the modem via the narrow plug version of the ethernet port.
That link went down during a storm.
The BT helpline eventually talked me through the USB link. At the time it seemed to be the only way to get my link live again.
I don't know what was damaged, modem, desktop or software.
I have been on usb link ever since.
None of my other usb links work. no pics, no memory stick.

 

[Netlist]

Thanks Andrew.

Here's a message from a thread at computing.net:

Connecting via Ethernet and/or USB

If you are using the ADSL/Ethernet router with multiple PCs on your
LAN, you must connect the LAN via an Ethernet hub connected to
the device's LAN port. If you are using a single PC with the
ADSL/Ethernet router, you have two connection options:

* You can connect the PC directly to the LAN port using a
cross-over Ethernet cable. See your User's Manual for a
description of cross-over and straight-through Ethernet
cables.

* If the PC is USB-enabled, you can connect it directly to the
device's USB port. Only one computer can be connected in
this manner.

You can also use the USB and Ethernet interfaces simultaneously,
connecting your LAN to the Ethernet port and a standalone PC to
the USB port.

You must assign a unique IP address to each device interface that
you use.

Thread:
http://www.computing.net/networking/wwwboard/forum/27866.html

What rfbrw said:
type the gateway address '192.168.1.1' in your browser and see if you can connect to the modem's settings.

From there only people familiar with this modem will be able to help. But I'll follow with interest.

/Hugo

 

[AndrewT]

You can also use the USB and Ethernet interfaces simultaneously,connecting your LAN to the Ethernet port and a standalone PC to
the USB port.

You must assign a unique IP address to each device interface that
you use.

that bit allows what BT's voyager describes.
It would be the Laptop=LAN and desktop=standalone.
Pity BT does not mention unique address! Told you details were scarce.
Where do I type that address?

 

[AndrewT]

Hi,

You can connect the PC directly to the LAN port using a cross-over Ethernet cable. See your User's Manual for a description of cross-over and straight-through Ethernet cables.

are computing.net saying the Laptop to modem link via the RJ45 LAN ports must use a crossover cable?

 

[Netlist]

A normal router would assign an IP address with its inbuild DHCP server.
If you can get into the modem you most likely can assign an address there e.g. 192.168.1.4.
So your desktop would be 192.168.1.3 and the notebook 192.168.1.4.
Try to get in via the desktop with 192.168.1.1 and wade yourself through the different screens.

Don't forget this:
"You can connect the PC directly to the LAN port using a
cross-over Ethernet cable."

/Hugo

 

[Netlist]

Picture tells a thousand words:

http://www.bb-elec.com/images/EthernetRJ45A.gif

/Hugo

 

[AndrewT]

Picture tells a thousand words:

http://www.bb-elec.com/images/EthernetRJ45A.gif

/Hugo

Hi,
post 48 does not agree with the pin numbers on the right hand side (female) of the linked diagram.

I made up a crossover to match post 48.

 

[Netlist]

Post 48 is fine, too.
Only pin 1, 2, 3 and 6 are important:

http://gccprinters.com/support/doc/crossover.html

/Hugo

 

[Netlist]

Whish you luck, Andrew.
See you all in the morning.

/Hugo

 

[KP11520]

Hi guys,

We are back but it looks like it is too late on your side of the big pond. I will get back on tomorrow early (Eastern Time) to help get this finished! It's a pleasure to work with you guys!

Now that I think about it, Hugo is right about the Lartop LAN port to the LAN port on the Modem needing a crossover cable. It makes sense because when you have a five port switch, one port is dedicated to connect to the DSL/Cable modem and it has pins configured to allow a straight through cable or is switchable to both ways and the other 4 ports are to connect PCs with straight through cables. We will get to the bottom of this!

Hasta Manana!

 

[Netlist]

The cross-over thing is written in the manual, so it seems.
Does anyone have a link to a complete manual?

/Hugo

 

[AndrewT]

Hi Guys,
I'll be popping in regularly, but I won't spend too much time on this till Wednesday.
I have brought the laptop in to school.
I will try a crossover cable from laptop to XPpro os desktop, and see if the laptop recognises the link.
Then try a straight through and finally a USB connection.
Hopefully, that will confirm something.

Thanks again for all your efforts throughout the weekend.

 

[rfbrw]

My Voyager connected to the PC via a straight-through cable. It came with it.

 

[KP11520]

Hi rfbrw,

Thank you for clearing that up finally. Several of us haven't been too lucky finding that much technical info on the Internet about the Voyager.

Another mystery solved. We will keep chipping away at this!

Regards//Keith