Hi,
I just bought a PR3 to go along with the Zephyr and my windows xp desktop. I have successfully connected the PR3 to the zephyr, and am able to run trains from the computer. I then hooked a router into the back of the computer, hoping to utilize it to run WiThrottle. The router works, as I have already tested it upstairs (it puts out a connectable internet signal.) I figured I should shut off all the firewalls and stuff, which I did. I opened decoderpro and started WiThrottle, with track power on and my iPod connected to the router. Everything seems to be working, but then it shows no connections available in the WiThrottle app. Tried all of my tricks. Nothing. Advice? Help? Tips?
Thanks
I don't have one of those, but is there a separate screen to select the particular wi-fi service you want to use? Does it have a name and a password you need to enter?
Normally, you plug a router into the cable modem. That's how it connects to the Internet. Then, you either run a second wire from the modem to the computer, or you connect to the modem via the computer's wireless system. If this is a router you've never used before, you will need to go through the basic setup, which involves giving your network a name and setting up a password.
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thoroughbred52I then hooked a router into the back of the computer, hoping to utilize it to run WiThrottle.
You didn't connect the computer to the WAN port did you?
What we call a "wireless router" is actually three devices in one box. It is a router, a switch, and a wireless access point. The switch creates your personal network. The wireless access point extends your netowrk to wireless devices. The router bridges your network to another network (usually your ISP). The WAN port connects to the router function. Your PC should not be connected to the WAN port. This port should be used to connect to your cable modem if you are using this router to provide your connection to the internet.
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Carl is heading in the right direction here. Ensure those ports are properly hooked up as basic as that sounds.
You didn't say whether you've got networkin software arranged on the laptop. If that's the only computer, then it has to serve as the main node, instead of being the client as is usually the case. Then there's the choice of a static IP or a DHCP IP, whoich may change.
Trying not to get too geek-speak on you here. The simplest way to check if your network is up is to bring in another laptop and see if it's getting a good signal and connection. Once you've verified it is the next issues will be confirming the WiThrottle has a good IP address, which is in the Settings screen. My wife did this for me so I'm a little hazy on things, but that's what I recall. I'd punch around and see what comes up, but she's in Japan right now and I don't want to mess things up
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL