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[ask_4_help]

I just bought DIR-655 yesterday and tried to set it up through the CD but without success. My problem at first was I couldn't get internet connect via router (but PC to DSL modem direct connection is always all right). Then I played around to turn on "Advanced DNS service" then I got internet connection via router to my PC. However sometimes the web site names couldn't be translated by DNS correctly and it resulted in "Not Found" and I am pretty sure those web sites are active and running (as I have no problem to access those if I connect DSL modem to my PC directly). Also I noticed wireless connection was very slow and some You Tube videos would stop playing after around 30 seconds and DSL modem had no further activity at all. Could someone please shed some light on my problem? Why couldn't I use 192.168.0.1 (default IP) as primary DNS (as I got no internet at all if I did so)? Is it really necessary to turn on "Advanced DNS service"? How can I get internet access if I turn "Advanced DNS service" off? Thanks very much in advance! 

[davevt31]

Advanced DNS is not necessary and can safely be turned off.  You will get your DNS information from your ISP automagically.

[robertMN]

Why couldn't I use 192.168.0.1 (default IP) as primary DNS (as I got no internet at all if I did so)?

192.168.0.1 most likely is used by the dsl modem.
change the router to 192.168.1.1 or anything else you prefer.
I had the same problem with my dsl setup.  Qwest uses 192.168.0.1 for their Actiontec modem.
 

[FurryNutz]

You may also want to bridge the DSL modem to the router as well. This will ensure that IPs are not conflicting and your Router is getting the public IP which is preferred for gaming and the use of the 655 features.

[thecreator]

I just bought DIR-655 yesterday and tried to set it up through the CD but without success. My problem at first was I couldn't get internet connect via router (but PC to DSL modem direct connection is always all right). Then I played around to turn on "Advanced DNS service" then I got internet connection via router to my PC. However sometimes the web site names couldn't be translated by DNS correctly and it resulted in "Not Found" and I am pretty sure those web sites are active and running (as I have no problem to access those if I connect DSL modem to my PC directly). Also I noticed wireless connection was very slow and some You Tube videos would stop playing after around 30 seconds and DSL modem had no further activity at all. Could someone please shed some light on my problem? Why couldn't I use 192.168.0.1 (default IP) as primary DNS (as I got no internet at all if I did so)? Is it really necessary to turn on "Advanced DNS service"? How can I get internet access if I turn "Advanced DNS service" off? Thanks very much in advance! 

Hi ask_4_help,

You haven't registered the DIR-655 Router with your DSL Modem. If you had, you would not get Internet Access when you connect the DSL Modem to the Computer.

You need to kill Power to the DSL Modem before connecting it to the Router.