[SOLVED] A little help with router connection please..

ejzex · 03-25-2008, 08:33 PM

Hello, First time poster here...

First off, I have TimeWarner Cable (road runner) service and a Netgear WGR614 v5.

Here's the problem. I have recently moved, didn't change any settings whatso ever, and when I hooked everything up, everything is fine except I cannot log on to any aol-related services or websites. Such as aim, or aol.com, aim.com, or even timewarner.com to pay my bill! Initially I thought it was an isp problem but when I connect directly with modem to pc, I can access aol-related sites and servicse no problem!

So i thought it has to be my router. I went ahead and did a hard reset and restored to factory defaults. Tried that, no good, updated router firmware to 1.7, no luck, then to 1.9(latest) still no luck. My laptop connecting wirelessly faces the same problem... now I'm at a loss at what I should do... any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hmm crap I think I posted in the wrong forum.. if a mod would kindly move this thread to the approriate forum that'd be great! Thanks!

johnwill · 03-26-2008, 06:52 AM

This forum is fine.

Try disabling the firewall features of the router, specifically the SPI firewall in the WAN configuration.

ejzex · 03-26-2008, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the reply, will give that a go at lunch.

ejzex · 03-26-2008, 07:55 PM

Hmm, for no reason at all my ability to connect with aol-related sites and services was restored without doing a thing. I guess it has to do with Time warner cable. Thanks for your help!

*sorry I wanted to edit my post instead of reply to my own, but can't seem to get the edit button!

johnwill · 03-27-2008, 07:07 AM

No problem, the edit is disabled after 24 hours.

It's better to post a new entry anyway, if you edit we don't notice the thread has new posts, and it probably won't get any responses.

03-25-2008, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
ejzex Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP SP2	[SOLVED] A little help with router connection please.. Hello, First time poster here... First off, I have TimeWarner Cable (road runner) service and a Netgear WGR614 v5. Here's the problem. I have recently moved, didn't change any settings whatso ever, and when I hooked everything up, everything is fine except I cannot log on to any aol-related services or websites. Such as aim, or aol.com, aim.com, or even timewarner.com to pay my bill! Initially I thought it was an isp problem but when I connect directly with modem to pc, I can access aol-related sites and servicse no problem! So i thought it has to be my router. I went ahead and did a hard reset and restored to factory defaults. Tried that, no good, updated router firmware to 1.7, no luck, then to 1.9(latest) still no luck. My laptop connecting wirelessly faces the same problem... now I'm at a loss at what I should do... any help would be greatly appreciated! Hmm crap I think I posted in the wrong forum.. if a mod would kindly move this thread to the approriate forum that'd be great! Thanks! Last edited by ejzex : 03-25-2008 at 09:03 PM.

03-26-2008, 06:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,754 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: A little help with router connection please.. This forum is fine. Try disabling the firewall features of the router, specifically the SPI firewall in the WAN configuration. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

03-26-2008, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
ejzex Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: A little help with router connection please.. Thanks for the reply, will give that a go at lunch.

03-26-2008, 07:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
ejzex Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP SP2	Re: A little help with router connection please.. Hmm, for no reason at all my ability to connect with aol-related sites and services was restored without doing a thing. I guess it has to do with Time warner cable. Thanks for your help! *sorry I wanted to edit my post instead of reply to my own, but can't seem to get the edit button!

03-27-2008, 07:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,754 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: A little help with router connection please.. No problem, the edit is disabled after 24 hours. It's better to post a new entry anyway, if you edit we don't notice the thread has new posts, and it probably won't get any responses. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience