Setting-Up a Router with DSL Internet Service
	Question
	How can I set up a router with DSL Internet?
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	Most DSL providers use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for end-users. To set up a Linksys router, you need to enable PPPoE on the router’s web-based setup page. To setup a Linksys router with a DSL connection you need to perform four steps: Verifying Internet Connection Connecting the Devices Together Checking the LEDs Setting-up a DSL ISP on a Linksys Router Verifying Internet Connection                                                                   Connect the Broadband modem to the computer using an Ethernet cable without the router installed and make sure that the Internet connection is active. If not, contact your Internet Service Provider.                                    NOTE: The image may vary depending on the computer and modem you're using.   Connecting the Devices Together   After ensuring that you have an active Internet connection, connect the modem to the router’s Internet port and the computer to any of the four Ethernet ports. For instructions, click here.   After connecting the devices together, proceed in checking the router's LEDs. For instructions follow the steps below.   Checking the LEDs   After connecting your modem and PC to the router, check the lights on the front panel of the router. For instructions, click here.   After checking the router's LEDs, proceed in setting-up the router for DSL connection. For instructions follow the steps below.   Setting-Up a DSL ISP on a Linksys Router   Step 1: Access the router’s web-based setup page. For instructions, click here. NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the router's web-based setup page, click here.  Step 2: When the router’s web-based setup page appears, look for Local IP Address and change it to “192.168.2.1”. NOTE: If the screen on your router’s web-based setup page looks different, click here. Step 3: Click . Step 4: Renew the computer’s IP address. For instructions, click here. Step 5: Access the router’s web-based setup using “192.168.2.1” as the IP address. Step 6: When the router’s web-based setup page appears, click Status and check if Internet IP Address has numbers or values. If the Internet IP Address has numbers, the computer should now be able to access the Internet. NOTE: If you are using WRT54G3Gv2, click on the Status tab and then, click on Router. NOTE: If the IP address is all zeroes (0.0.0.0) click  or first then click  or . If the IP address is still all zeroes (0.0.0.0) enable PPPoE on the router. To enable PPPoE on the router, please follow the instructions below. Step 7: When the router’s web-based setup page appears, click Setup then look for Internet Connection Type and select PPPoE on the drop-down arrow. Step 8: Enter the username and password that your ISP provided you in the User Name and Password fields, including the domain in the username if necessary such as yourusername@isp.net.                                  Step 9:  Click . Step 10: Click Status then look for Login Status and check it says Connected. If it’s connected, you should be able to access the Internet. NOTE: If you are using WRT54G3Gv2, click on the Status tab and then, click on Router. NOTE: If the Login Status says Disconnected, click  then check if you’re receiving an error message. To resolve error messages, please consult the link below.   Resolving PPPoE Error Messages   There are four error messages that might come up when setting up PPPoE on your router. For instructions, click here.   Related Articles: Setting-Up WPA Wireless Security on a Linksys Router Setting-Up the Wireless Settings on a Linksys Router Changing the Linksys Router's Password Setting-Up a Playstation 2 on a Linksys Router Setting up an Xbox with a Linksys router Setting-up Servers Behind a Linksys Router Encountering Difficulties Accessing Some Websites when Connected to a Linksys Router Resetting the Linksys Router to Factory Default Downloading at Linksys by Cisco Support Site