Cannot get to router web page

[M.L.]

I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.

Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.

When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.

[Kerry Liles]

"M.L." <me@privacy.invalid> wrote in message
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>
>
> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>
> Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
> gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
> the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
> matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
> acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.
>
> When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
> NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
> default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
> SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.

Have you checked the manufacturer's web site for that model to see if there
are instructions there on how to factory reset the router? Almost all home
routers I have seen have a (usually recessed) reset switch that you need to
use (often with a straightened paperclip, while holding your left ear,
holding the reset down for 3 seconds, while powering up the device...... or
some such witchcraft)

[M.L.]

>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>>
>> Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
>> gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
>> the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
>> matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
>> acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.
>>
>> When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
>> NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
>> default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
>> SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.
>
>Have you checked the manufacturer's web site for that model to see if there
>are instructions there on how to factory reset the router? Almost all home
>routers I have seen have a (usually recessed) reset switch that you need to
>use (often with a straightened paperclip, while holding your left ear,
>holding the reset down for 3 seconds, while powering up the device...... or
>some such witchcraft)

Thanks for your reply. I called SMC tech support but they said the
model is too old for support. There is a pinhole on one end of the
device so I'll try your suggestion.

[Kerry Liles]

"M.L." <me@privacy.invalid> wrote in message
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>
>
>>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>>>
>>> Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
>>> gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
>>> the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
>>> matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
>>> acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.
>>>
>>> When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
>>> NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
>>> default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
>>> SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.
>>
>>Have you checked the manufacturer's web site for that model to see if
>>there
>>are instructions there on how to factory reset the router? Almost all home
>>routers I have seen have a (usually recessed) reset switch that you need
>>to
>>use (often with a straightened paperclip, while holding your left ear,
>>holding the reset down for 3 seconds, while powering up the device......
>>or
>>some such witchcraft)
>
> Thanks for your reply. I called SMC tech support but they said the
> model is too old for support. There is a pinhole on one end of the
> device so I'll try your suggestion.

lol - in the time it took them to tell you that the model is too old for
support, they could have explained how to reset it! What wankers. In case my
previous post was too tongue-in-cheek (it was only meant to be a little that
way), if you insert the pointy end of a paperclip you can usually feel that
you are clicking a 'micro switch' ... usually, if you hold that down while
you power ON the device it should reset itself to the factory settings. Then
the original manual ought to be helpful. Note you may have to then flash the
latest firmware on the device too (let's hope the aforementioned wankers
still have that file around!)

best of luck

[Smiles]

Kerry Liles wrote:
> "M.L." <me@privacy.invalid> wrote in message
> news:2r5175tpg8u0de2lpctru9dhipppfk7mk0@4ax.com...
>>
>>>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>>>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>>>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>>>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>>>>
>>>> Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
>>>> gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
>>>> the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
>>>> matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
>>>> acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.
>>>>
>>>> When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
>>>> NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
>>>> default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
>>>> SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.
>>> Have you checked the manufacturer's web site for that model to see if
>>> there
>>> are instructions there on how to factory reset the router? Almost all home
>>> routers I have seen have a (usually recessed) reset switch that you need
>>> to
>>> use (often with a straightened paperclip, while holding your left ear,
>>> holding the reset down for 3 seconds, while powering up the device......
>>> or
>>> some such witchcraft)
>> Thanks for your reply. I called SMC tech support but they said the
>> model is too old for support. There is a pinhole on one end of the
>> device so I'll try your suggestion.
>
> lol - in the time it took them to tell you that the model is too old for
> support, they could have explained how to reset it! What wankers. In case my
> previous post was too tongue-in-cheek (it was only meant to be a little that
> way), if you insert the pointy end of a paperclip you can usually feel that
> you are clicking a 'micro switch' ... usually, if you hold that down while
> you power ON the device it should reset itself to the factory settings. Then
> the original manual ought to be helpful. Note you may have to then flash the
> latest firmware on the device too (let's hope the aforementioned wankers
> still have that file around!)
>
> best of luck
>
>
OK if you do an ipconfig you will get the ip and gateway

then go to the gateway given regardless of your error you will get the
setup page
login change whatever setting you want to change

or get the pin out I recommend 10 seconds of a push while powering it up
will reset to defaults or if you hold it for 3 minutes it will reset the
password to default and do a full reconfig and clean

[M.L.]

>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>>
>> Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
>> gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
>> the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
>> matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
>> acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.
>>
>> When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
>> NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
>> default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
>> SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.
>
>Have you checked the manufacturer's web site for that model to see if there
>are instructions there on how to factory reset the router? Almost all home
>routers I have seen have a (usually recessed) reset switch that you need to
>use (often with a straightened paperclip, while holding your left ear,
>holding the reset down for 3 seconds, while powering up the device...... or
>some such witchcraft)

I tried the reset but it's hard to tell if it worked because I can't
set my LAN IP (to 192.168.2.2), subnet, or default gateway (to
192.168.2.1) without getting the following error:

"Warning - Multiple default gateways are intended to provide
redundancy to a single network (such as an intranet or Internet). They
will not function properly when the gateways are on two separate,
disjoint networks (such as the one on your intranet and one on the
Internet). Do you want to save this configuration?"

I was confused so I chose "No".

My wireless connection stopped receiving the Internet while the LAN
was plugged in to the SMCWTVG, but came back after I unplugged the LAN
cable. While plugged in, the LAN network status was called "Network"
and its status was "In Use", so my LAN NIC might have been trying to
connect to the SMCWTVG. Should I turn off the wireless connection
while troubleshooting? I need to be able to set my LAN IP parameters
to match that of the default SMCWTVG IP. Any additional ideas will be
greatly appreciated.

[M.L.]

>>>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>>>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>>>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>>>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>>>>
>>>> Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
>>>> gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
>>>> the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
>>>> matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
>>>> acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.
>>>>
>>>> When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
>>>> NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
>>>> default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
>>>> SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.
>>>
>>>Have you checked the manufacturer's web site for that model to see if
>>>there
>>>are instructions there on how to factory reset the router? Almost all home
>>>routers I have seen have a (usually recessed) reset switch that you need
>>>to
>>>use (often with a straightened paperclip, while holding your left ear,
>>>holding the reset down for 3 seconds, while powering up the device......
>>>or
>>>some such witchcraft)
>>
>> Thanks for your reply. I called SMC tech support but they said the
>> model is too old for support. There is a pinhole on one end of the
>> device so I'll try your suggestion.
>
>lol - in the time it took them to tell you that the model is too old for
>support, they could have explained how to reset it! What wankers. In case my
>previous post was too tongue-in-cheek (it was only meant to be a little that
>way), if you insert the pointy end of a paperclip you can usually feel that
>you are clicking a 'micro switch' ... usually, if you hold that down while
>you power ON the device it should reset itself to the factory settings. Then
>the original manual ought to be helpful. Note you may have to then flash the
>latest firmware on the device too (let's hope the aforementioned wankers
>still have that file around!)
>
>best of luck

A big thanks to you again for your much needed reset suggestion. It
worked and I was eventually able to set the SMCWTVG as an access
point. However, my Netgear router isn't picking up the SMCWTVG
wirelessly. I'll expound more on that issue in reply to another poster
to offered valued assistance related to using ipconfig.

[M.L.]

>>>>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>>>>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>>>>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>>>>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>>>>>
>>>>> Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
>>>>> gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
>>>>> the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
>>>>> matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
>>>>> acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.
>>>>>
>>>>> When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
>>>>> NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
>>>>> default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
>>>>> SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.
>>>> Have you checked the manufacturer's web site for that model to see if
>>>> there
>>>> are instructions there on how to factory reset the router? Almost all home
>>>> routers I have seen have a (usually recessed) reset switch that you need
>>>> to
>>>> use (often with a straightened paperclip, while holding your left ear,
>>>> holding the reset down for 3 seconds, while powering up the device......
>>>> or
>>>> some such witchcraft)
>>> Thanks for your reply. I called SMC tech support but they said the
>>> model is too old for support. There is a pinhole on one end of the
>>> device so I'll try your suggestion.
>>
>> lol - in the time it took them to tell you that the model is too old for
>> support, they could have explained how to reset it! What wankers. In case my
>> previous post was too tongue-in-cheek (it was only meant to be a little that
>> way), if you insert the pointy end of a paperclip you can usually feel that
>> you are clicking a 'micro switch' ... usually, if you hold that down while
>> you power ON the device it should reset itself to the factory settings. Then
>> the original manual ought to be helpful. Note you may have to then flash the
>> latest firmware on the device too (let's hope the aforementioned wankers
>> still have that file around!)
>>
>> best of luck
>>
>>
>OK if you do an ipconfig you will get the ip and gateway
>
>then go to the gateway given regardless of your error you will get the
>setup page
>login change whatever setting you want to change
>
>or get the pin out I recommend 10 seconds of a push while powering it up
>will reset to defaults or if you hold it for 3 minutes it will reset the
>password to default and do a full reconfig and clean

Another poster resolved the reset issue. After disconnecting and
reconnecting the LAN cable to the SMCWTVG, I did as you suggested and
ran an ipconfig /all and found that the SMCWTVG had reset itself
perfectly and had given the LAN NIC an appropriate IP. I was able to
get to 192.168.2.1 to set the access point mode, the SSID and WEP key.
However, although the wireless light is turned on, the SMCWTVG does
not show up as a wireless device on the Netgear wireless access web
page. I'm going to go back to the SMCWTVG manual to see if there's
something I missed in the setup. Thanks again to all who replied.

[Smiles]

M.L. wrote:
>
>>>>>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>>>>>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>>>>>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>>>>>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
>>>>>> gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
>>>>>> the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
>>>>>> matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
>>>>>> acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
>>>>>> NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
>>>>>> default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
>>>>>> SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.
>>>>> Have you checked the manufacturer's web site for that model to see if
>>>>> there
>>>>> are instructions there on how to factory reset the router? Almost all home
>>>>> routers I have seen have a (usually recessed) reset switch that you need
>>>>> to
>>>>> use (often with a straightened paperclip, while holding your left ear,
>>>>> holding the reset down for 3 seconds, while powering up the device......
>>>>> or
>>>>> some such witchcraft)
>>>> Thanks for your reply. I called SMC tech support but they said the
>>>> model is too old for support. There is a pinhole on one end of the
>>>> device so I'll try your suggestion.
>>> lol - in the time it took them to tell you that the model is too old for
>>> support, they could have explained how to reset it! What wankers. In case my
>>> previous post was too tongue-in-cheek (it was only meant to be a little that
>>> way), if you insert the pointy end of a paperclip you can usually feel that
>>> you are clicking a 'micro switch' ... usually, if you hold that down while
>>> you power ON the device it should reset itself to the factory settings. Then
>>> the original manual ought to be helpful. Note you may have to then flash the
>>> latest firmware on the device too (let's hope the aforementioned wankers
>>> still have that file around!)
>>>
>>> best of luck
>>>
>>>
>> OK if you do an ipconfig you will get the ip and gateway
>>
>> then go to the gateway given regardless of your error you will get the
>> setup page
>> login change whatever setting you want to change
>>
>> or get the pin out I recommend 10 seconds of a push while powering it up
>> will reset to defaults or if you hold it for 3 minutes it will reset the
>> password to default and do a full reconfig and clean
>
> Another poster resolved the reset issue. After disconnecting and
> reconnecting the LAN cable to the SMCWTVG, I did as you suggested and
> ran an ipconfig /all and found that the SMCWTVG had reset itself
> perfectly and had given the LAN NIC an appropriate IP. I was able to
> get to 192.168.2.1 to set the access point mode, the SSID and WEP key.
> However, although the wireless light is turned on, the SMCWTVG does
> not show up as a wireless device on the Netgear wireless access web
> page. I'm going to go back to the SMCWTVG manual to see if there's
> something I missed in the setup. Thanks again to all who replied.
does any N class routers show up because they will over ride and hide
your router

[Smiles]

M.L. wrote:
>
>>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>>>
>>> Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
>>> gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
>>> the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
>>> matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
>>> acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.
>>>
>>> When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
>>> NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
>>> default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
>>> SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.
>> Have you checked the manufacturer's web site for that model to see if there
>> are instructions there on how to factory reset the router? Almost all home
>> routers I have seen have a (usually recessed) reset switch that you need to
>> use (often with a straightened paperclip, while holding your left ear,
>> holding the reset down for 3 seconds, while powering up the device...... or
>> some such witchcraft)
>
> I tried the reset but it's hard to tell if it worked because I can't
> set my LAN IP (to 192.168.2.2), subnet, or default gateway (to
> 192.168.2.1) without getting the following error:
>
> "Warning - Multiple default gateways are intended to provide
> redundancy to a single network (such as an intranet or Internet). They
> will not function properly when the gateways are on two separate,
> disjoint networks (such as the one on your intranet and one on the
> Internet). Do you want to save this configuration?"
>
> I was confused so I chose "No".
>
> My wireless connection stopped receiving the Internet while the LAN
> was plugged in to the SMCWTVG, but came back after I unplugged the LAN
> cable. While plugged in, the LAN network status was called "Network"
> and its status was "In Use", so my LAN NIC might have been trying to
> connect to the SMCWTVG. Should I turn off the wireless connection
> while troubleshooting? I need to be able to set my LAN IP parameters
> to match that of the default SMCWTVG IP. Any additional ideas will be
> greatly appreciated.
Ok if you have two routers set up the first one which has been done with
a dhcp range lets say starting at 100-1xx what ever range you want set

DISCONNECT THE SECOND ROUTER FROM THE FIRST FOR NEXT STAGE

your second router up with a default gateway of 192.168.2.2 and with a
dhcp range of 10-99

no go back to the first router under static settings set 192.168.2.2 so
it knows the second one is on line

Now connect one with two

this will allow you to use both routers they will see each other and
assign their own computers separate ip's and have diferant control ip's

hope this helps
Smile

[M.L.]

>>>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>>>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>>>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>>>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.

[snipped fine assistance]

>Smile

Thanks for all the work you've put into my problems with the SMCWTVG
Router/ATA. All my previous problems sorted out one way or another,
but after some additional research and found that I should have been
setting up my SMCWTVG as a Wireless Client, not an Access Point. The
big issue I have now is that when I press "Site Survey" to find
networks within the range of the SMWTVG, nothing shows up. I've sent
an email to SMC for tech support and am awaiting a response. Thanks
again for everything.

[Smiles]

M.L. wrote:
>
>>>>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>>>>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>>>>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>>>>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>
> [snipped fine assistance]
>
>> Smile
>
> Thanks for all the work you've put into my problems with the SMCWTVG
> Router/ATA. All my previous problems sorted out one way or another,
> but after some additional research and found that I should have been
> setting up my SMCWTVG as a Wireless Client, not an Access Point. The
> big issue I have now is that when I press "Site Survey" to find
> networks within the range of the SMWTVG, nothing shows up. I've sent
> an email to SMC for tech support and am awaiting a response. Thanks
> again for everything.
you are welcome just to let you know this is how my satellite network is
shared at the cottage my network router has 8 ports having 6 routers
hang from it that goes to 6 other cottages to support them 1 port for
wireless hookup and one local router for my cottage. not a bad system

are you looking for site survey from Microsoft network connection with a
hard wire to network or from a computer with wireless connection which
will give you a different view of your network

[Johnny B Good]

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> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.

> Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
> gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
> the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
> matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
> acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.

> When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
> NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
> default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
> SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.

Since you know the router's gateway address, why not do the obvious and
shut the other router down (just for the duration of this exercise) to
avoid the conflict? After you've allowed the PC you're going to use to
get a new lease from the SMCWTVG, you should be able to access and log
into its configuration pages and make the necessary changes.

HTH

--
Regards, John.

Please remove the "ohggcyht" before replying.
The address has been munged to reject Spam-bots.

[M.L.]

>>>>>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>>>>>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>>>>>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>>>>>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>>
>> [snipped fine assistance]
>>
>>> Smile
>>
>> Thanks for all the work you've put into my problems with the SMCWTVG
>> Router/ATA. All my previous problems sorted out one way or another,
>> but after some additional research and found that I should have been
>> setting up my SMCWTVG as a Wireless Client, not an Access Point. The
>> big issue I have now is that when I press "Site Survey" to find
>> networks within the range of the SMWTVG, nothing shows up. I've sent
>> an email to SMC for tech support and am awaiting a response. Thanks
>> again for everything.
>you are welcome just to let you know this is how my satellite network is
>shared at the cottage my network router has 8 ports having 6 routers
>hang from it that goes to 6 other cottages to support them 1 port for
>wireless hookup and one local router for my cottage. not a bad system
>
>are you looking for site survey from Microsoft network connection with a
>hard wire to network or from a computer with wireless connection which
>will give you a different view of your network

I made a LAN cable connection the SMCWTVG, used my browser to go to
the 192.168.2.1 SMCWTVG router page, entered the password, and was
taken to the "Wireless Client" page by default. There, I pressed the
"Site Survey" button so that the SMCWTVG could scan to find networks
in the area. Under normal circumstances it should find my 192.168.0.1
router located upstairs (and any other networks in the area). I should
then be able to select my router as the preferred network and set its
WEP key to allow my router to give the SMCWTVG an IP address on my
192.168.0.1 network. From there I would enter my VOIP SIP credentials
on the appropriate 192.168.2.1 web page and hook up my telephone to
the SMCWTVG. The problem is that the SMCWTVG can't find *any* networks
anywhere.

I emailed SMC tech support and, as with the telephone support, they
told me my SMCWTVG was too old for support, but they did describe how
to reset it to get the Site Survey to work. Unfortunately, the scan
still failed to find any networks in spite of several carefully
followed resets. My laptop's wireless NIC always finds at least two
networks.

I think I messed things up by upgrading the firmware because I
distinctly remember the Site Survey working before I upgraded.
Unfortunately I chose to start over before upgrading and didn't save
the survey results. Big mistake. Resetting the SMCWTVG did not restore
the original firmware. I tried Googling to find a copy of the original
firmware, to no avail.

The unknown eBay seller from Asia has made it clear that I won't be
getting a replacement, so I'm not going to waste more time on it. I've
already ordered another hardware ATA, this time from Amazon. Again I'd
like to thank all who replied for their assistance.

[M.L.]

On Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:15:04 +0100, Johnny B Good
<jcs.computersbutt@plugzetnet.co.uk> wrote:

>The message <c3n0759qt49lhbu8q6d6u5c7jn0hsbd0gt@4ax.com>
>from M.L. <me@privacy.invalid> contains these words:
>
>
>
>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>
>> Instead, I mistakenly set the SMCWTVG as a gateway and set its default
>> gateway IP to 192.168.0.124, which places it within the IP range of
>> the upstairs router, which has a 192.168.0.1 web page address. To make
>> matters worse, I left DHCP enabled on the SMCWTVG but it can only
>> acquire addresses in the 192.168.2.x range.
>
>> When I try to make a wired connection to the SMCWTVG by giving the LAN
>> NIC an IP, subnet, and default gateway address, I get a "...multiple
>> default gateways.." error. Can someone help me find a way to reset the
>> SMCWTVG so I can start over again? Thanks.
>
> Since you know the router's gateway address, why not do the obvious and
>shut the other router down (just for the duration of this exercise) to
>avoid the conflict? After you've allowed the PC you're going to use to
>get a new lease from the SMCWTVG, you should be able to access and log
>into its configuration pages and make the necessary changes.
>
>HTH

Thanks for your reply. The problem above sorted itself out after I
used a safety pin to reset the SMCWTVG. It found my LAN cable
connection and I was able to get to the 192.168.2.1 web page again.
However, as described in another post, other misfortunes got in the
way of my success so I abandoned the SMCWTVG ATA for a WiFi SIP phone
(which I mistakenly referred to as a hardware ATA in a previous post)
that I expect to receive at any moment. I've used that WiFi phone
before and *know* that it is capable of finding my network.

[Smiles]

M.L. wrote:
>
>>>>>>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>>>>>>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>>>>>>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>>>>>>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>>> [snipped fine assistance]
>>>
>>>> Smile
>>> Thanks for all the work you've put into my problems with the SMCWTVG
>>> Router/ATA. All my previous problems sorted out one way or another,
>>> but after some additional research and found that I should have been
>>> setting up my SMCWTVG as a Wireless Client, not an Access Point. The
>>> big issue I have now is that when I press "Site Survey" to find
>>> networks within the range of the SMWTVG, nothing shows up. I've sent
>>> an email to SMC for tech support and am awaiting a response. Thanks
>>> again for everything.
>> you are welcome just to let you know this is how my satellite network is
>> shared at the cottage my network router has 8 ports having 6 routers
>> hang from it that goes to 6 other cottages to support them 1 port for
>> wireless hookup and one local router for my cottage. not a bad system
>>
>> are you looking for site survey from Microsoft network connection with a
>> hard wire to network or from a computer with wireless connection which
>> will give you a different view of your network
>
> I made a LAN cable connection the SMCWTVG, used my browser to go to
> the 192.168.2.1 SMCWTVG router page, entered the password, and was
> taken to the "Wireless Client" page by default. There, I pressed the
> "Site Survey" button so that the SMCWTVG could scan to find networks
> in the area. Under normal circumstances it should find my 192.168.0.1
> router located upstairs (and any other networks in the area). I should
> then be able to select my router as the preferred network and set its
> WEP key to allow my router to give the SMCWTVG an IP address on my
> 192.168.0.1 network. From there I would enter my VOIP SIP credentials
> on the appropriate 192.168.2.1 web page and hook up my telephone to
> the SMCWTVG. The problem is that the SMCWTVG can't find *any* networks
> anywhere.
>
> I emailed SMC tech support and, as with the telephone support, they
> told me my SMCWTVG was too old for support, but they did describe how
> to reset it to get the Site Survey to work. Unfortunately, the scan
> still failed to find any networks in spite of several carefully
> followed resets. My laptop's wireless NIC always finds at least two
> networks.
>
> I think I messed things up by upgrading the firmware because I
> distinctly remember the Site Survey working before I upgraded.
> Unfortunately I chose to start over before upgrading and didn't save
> the survey results. Big mistake. Resetting the SMCWTVG did not restore
> the original firmware. I tried Googling to find a copy of the original
> firmware, to no avail.
>
> The unknown eBay seller from Asia has made it clear that I won't be
> getting a replacement, so I'm not going to waste more time on it. I've
> already ordered another hardware ATA, this time from Amazon. Again I'd
> like to thank all who replied for their assistance.
do not look from the router use a wireless computer and see if you can
see from its wireless connection

[M.L.]

>>>>>>>> I misconfigured my SMCWTVG wireless ATA router and now I can't get to
>>>>>>>> its 192.168.2.1 web page to reset it. I simply wanted to have the
>>>>>>>> SMCWTVG connect wirelessly to our main router upstairs and use the
>>>>>>>> SMCWTVG as an ATA access point.
>>>> [snipped fine assistance]
>>>>
>>>>> Smile
>>>> Thanks for all the work you've put into my problems with the SMCWTVG
>>>> Router/ATA. All my previous problems sorted out one way or another,
>>>> but after some additional research and found that I should have been
>>>> setting up my SMCWTVG as a Wireless Client, not an Access Point. The
>>>> big issue I have now is that when I press "Site Survey" to find
>>>> networks within the range of the SMWTVG, nothing shows up. I've sent
>>>> an email to SMC for tech support and am awaiting a response. Thanks
>>>> again for everything.
>>> you are welcome just to let you know this is how my satellite network is
>>> shared at the cottage my network router has 8 ports having 6 routers
>>> hang from it that goes to 6 other cottages to support them 1 port for
>>> wireless hookup and one local router for my cottage. not a bad system
>>>
>>> are you looking for site survey from Microsoft network connection with a
>>> hard wire to network or from a computer with wireless connection which
>>> will give you a different view of your network
>>
>> I made a LAN cable connection the SMCWTVG, used my browser to go to
>> the 192.168.2.1 SMCWTVG router page, entered the password, and was
>> taken to the "Wireless Client" page by default. There, I pressed the
>> "Site Survey" button so that the SMCWTVG could scan to find networks
>> in the area. Under normal circumstances it should find my 192.168.0.1
>> router located upstairs (and any other networks in the area). I should
>> then be able to select my router as the preferred network and set its
>> WEP key to allow my router to give the SMCWTVG an IP address on my
>> 192.168.0.1 network. From there I would enter my VOIP SIP credentials
>> on the appropriate 192.168.2.1 web page and hook up my telephone to
>> the SMCWTVG. The problem is that the SMCWTVG can't find *any* networks
>> anywhere.
>>
>> I emailed SMC tech support and, as with the telephone support, they
>> told me my SMCWTVG was too old for support, but they did describe how
>> to reset it to get the Site Survey to work. Unfortunately, the scan
>> still failed to find any networks in spite of several carefully
>> followed resets. My laptop's wireless NIC always finds at least two
>> networks.
>>
>> I think I messed things up by upgrading the firmware because I
>> distinctly remember the Site Survey working before I upgraded.
>> Unfortunately I chose to start over before upgrading and didn't save
>> the survey results. Big mistake. Resetting the SMCWTVG did not restore
>> the original firmware. I tried Googling to find a copy of the original
>> firmware, to no avail.
>>
>> The unknown eBay seller from Asia has made it clear that I won't be
>> getting a replacement, so I'm not going to waste more time on it. I've
>> already ordered another hardware ATA, this time from Amazon. Again I'd
>> like to thank all who replied for their assistance.

>do not look from the router use a wireless computer and see if you can
>see from its wireless connection

Thanks again, but I've turned my focus to the new WiFi phone I ordered
(it's not an ATA), and it should arrive any day now. WiFi phones are
designed to connect with a wireless router so I don't expect there to
be any setup issues with it.