Router with no ip...

Ok so it doesnt *not* have an ip, i dont know it... its a BT ADSL modem router, the standard IP doesnt work and ive no idea how to find out what it is so i can unlock it and use it as a backup if my linksys one fails.
It sync's up to ADSL, finds power, self check and finally a secure connection but i cant find the setup page to change the password to that required by my isp, if i knew the page i can do the rest lol

Any ideas?

TRP

 

Which BT ADSL modem router is it?

Normally during installation you are asked for the ISP account information. Some routers have a web page based set-up accessed via the IP address of the router. Don't know if this is standard across all routers.

On-line help for BT home networks can be found here: http://www.bt.com/homenetworking/in...t/hn_support_hn1200&obsType=LINK&obsOID=49299

 

Its not recent, and doesnt have a setup cd and is entirely IP setup and config dependant, a picture of it is located here:

http://trp.lqdpulse.com/images/router.jpg

that is about all i know about it

TRP

 

bump bump, any idea's? anyone?

 

Try using an IP addres of 192.168.2.1 in your browser.

Also have a look at: http://cspry.co.uk/computing/adsl_uk.html

If that fails research the links at: http://search.killerinfo.com/search/?v:sources=SearchUS&query=ip+address+of+bt+adsl+routers

 

If you want to find the ip, here's a couple solutions, I hope:

First, plug your computer directly into the BT (cat5 I assume).
Make sure your computer is set to automatically acquire an IP address. (Assuming XP - if I'm wrong, and you can't figure it out, let us know -Right click My Network Places, click on properties, right click on Local Area Network, click on properties, click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). There you should see grayed out boxes. If you have an ip set, click the radio button above, to set ip automatically).


(Note: after I wrote this, I realized I may have written a lot of useless text: It all relies on the BT acting as a router, and not a bridge. I assume that because you called it a modem/router, that that is how it will run, but if it is just a modem in fact, it may act totally different.)

1) Still assuming Windows XP, go to Run, type 'cmd' and hit enter, then in the command prompt, type 'ipconfig' and hit enter. the gateway ip should be the BT's ip addy. if in windows 98, etc, try typing 'winipcfg' at the run prompt, and choose your ethernet adapter from the drop down menu on top. It should show your ip and gateway ip there.

2) This is, in a way, a geekier option. and can be informative. For this, I believe it doesn't matter what flavor or windows you're using, but I could be wrong. We'll use an ip scanner. Obviously, there are possible abuses for this, but if used for legitmate use, such as this, you're ok. (Warning: Some ISP's do not look kindly to scanning online... stick to scanning your LAN, unless you know what you're doing!)
Download Angry IP Scanner at http://www.angryziber.com/
Click the IP button next to your host name. This will set the IP range to your computer's IP. Next, click on class C to the right. This is your local ip range, and the BT should be here. click start, and you should find all the computers and devices on your network (there are other arrangements, like nested routers to give subgroups, which you won't see much of, but that shouldn't apply here if you did as you were told!) As is, you should only see you and the BT. (though I have seen "ghost" ip's floating around before... probably from isp)

Hope this helps!