Having a lot of trouble installing Ethernet router modems

[labortius]

First I'm sent an AOL Netgear DG834. I'm just trying to use it as a regular wired modem.

I trun it on, connect it up, everything comes on fine. The AOL installer programs says it can't find the modem router, and the ethernet is constantly trying to get a network address.

End of that.

Next I try a 2wire 2700, same thing, plug it in, all looks good, but I have no installation CD, apparently I don't need one.

I know nothing about ethernet, always used a USB Sppedtouch 330.

My questions are, will my USB ISP still work with this new setup? It uses dial up, with a code 0,58 and a username and password, although it's still broadband.

Also, ethernet modems don't need drivers installed like USB stuff?

How do I go about using the ethernet modems like the Speedtouch? I can't seem to find the right wizards to help me do that.

I'm not a rank amateur, but I am when it comes to this. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[riser]

I'm guessing you're using DSL since you mentioned it being over your phone line.

Put the router in place.

Phone Line --> Modem --> Router

If your Modem/Router is an all-in-one, make sure you plug it in correctly.

You'll need to configure your Router to use PPTP and put in your username/password.

Router will probably be 192.168.1.1 for the IP address of it.

 

[labortius]

Thanks riser, but where do I go to put in my username and password?

The AOL software can't find it, I plug in the 2wire, all the lights are right, it gets the broadband, but the internet light is always red.

Do I have to register it with someone?