You are reading a single comment by @chez_jay and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
-
Thanks for the help, unfortunately I'm on a mac.
I tried "netstat -nr | grep default" in terminal which I think is the same, it didn't return any IP address though, just a blank space where I thought it should be.
"default fe80::%utun0"
I also tried 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.254 (which google tells me is the default for a BT home hub) but I'm getting nothing.
I've used the same cable to connect to my Sky router (with wifi turned off) and it works so I think it's working ok.
moog
@chez_jay
Definitely connect your PC to the new router in isolation, not with any other devices connected to either. Turn off wifi on your PC too.
Yes, default IP for TP-Link is 192.168.1.1 but perhaps not if it has custom firmware/config. 192.168.0.1 is probably next most likely.
Assuming Windows, command prompt -> ipconfig should show you your ethernet adaptor's IP and the gateway (i.e. router) IP.
If it doesn't, try Windows network troubleshooter, which should reset networking, and try again.
Oh and try another patch cable just in case.