On my own: I fixed our internet connection!

Unlocking the computer genius in me...

Since yesterday late afternoon, I have been experiencing problems with the internet connection, rather the lack of an internet connection. The modem was blinking properly and so was the router. Or so I thought. Usually, in problems like these, I do get to be a damsel in distress with Dodong.

I am a Marketing person. I am not techie (even though I do blog). But really, if I still have a report card today, the computer subject would be one of the lowest grades on it. On the other hand, Dodong is a Computer Science graduate and definitely has more techie know-how than I do. So in times of technical support, he is always there to rescue me.

But since I was on my own, without an internet signal for me to call on him for rescue, I did have to figure this out by myself…

So what did I do?

FIRST, I turned off both the modem and Linksys WRT54G Version 7 router then turned them on again. I checked the internet signal on the modem first: Ok the ethernet and DSL lights were lit. A good sign. Then the router DSL and WLAN lights were lit. Another good sign. My dah-ling (the name of my MacBook Pro) had a signal but still couldn't connect to the internet. Darn.

SECOND, since that didn't work, I called PLDT, thinking that their internet connection would be the problem. After 10 million years of holding the line (NOTE: I was able to wash the dishes and give the dog – who was outside of the house – some water is an indication that I waited for 10 million years), PLDT asked me to do a series of tasks, which I already did (that was the first step) and then asked me to connect my laptop directly to the modem for a single connection. Soooo..it worked! Therefore, PLDT is not the reason for no internet connection.

I then remained connected to the modem, old school style, and researched on how I could get my precious wifi back. I enjoy using my laptop on my bed you know?

I also asked support from friends, who are more techie, via a shout out on facebook. Thankfully I got some suggestions and tried them out when I got home earlier this evening.

THIRD, So I tried out what I researched and what the other techie friends suggested. I then reset the Linksys router, pressing the tiny button at the back of router for 15-30 seconds. And it didn't work. Bah. I needed my internet in my room badly. Hehehe. So I went back to single connection mode and researched some more.

FINALLY, I found the answer! Here is the step by step of what I did (in the best way I can describe it):

1. I pressed the orange Cisco Logo in front of the router until it flashed white.
2. I then accessed http://192.168.1.1/ on my Safari
3. Clicked on the Wireless Tab
4. Clicked on the green Lock Icon

Then VIOLA!

Obviously, I am now enjoying the internet connection in the comfort of my bed The better thing is…I learned all of these on my own…without Dodong's help! YEHEY for me!

Doesn't it feel good to accomplish techie things on your own?

Love the distance,

Inday I. Nagintay

P.S. Pls don't ask me why I did that because I cannot explain to you technically. I just followed and it worked! That all that matters for now