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Key Ports

#1 Logix69

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Posted 01 April 2007 - 04:04 PM

when i try to connect though my router it comes up with no connection or a ! symbol next to keyports what does this mean?

#2 usasma

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Posted 01 April 2007 - 07:59 PM

What make, model and revision router do you have?

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#3 Logix69

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Posted 02 April 2007 - 01:13 AM

I have a Netgear DG834G 54Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router.

#4 projectfocus

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Posted 02 April 2007 - 07:17 AM

the ! mean that you are not getting a network address from the router. Have a look at 2 things. 1 that the router is set as a DHCP server and 2 that you machine is set to receive a automatic IP address and not statically assigned.