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Help! I'm in trouble with my router!

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nileshgr
nileshgr Original post #1
Mar 7, 2008 at 10:57 PM
I have a router which came with VSNL connection. I changed its internal IP address from 192.168.1.1 to 172.16.0.1

I forgot to disable the Access Control which I had enabled such that only 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.4 can access it.

Now I am not able to access the router configuration.

What to do ?

I need to do some NAT configuration in the router.

:? :confused:
debsuvra
Mar 8, 2008 at 12:23 AM
Reset the router using the reset button present on that. :D
nileshgr
Mar 8, 2008 at 9:10 AM
You have to press it down for half a minute or so. :)
I called up VSNL. They said that it is not possible. So I raised a complain saying that due to mis-config error, I am unable to configure NAT on the router which I need to run a server. They said, if it is possible to repair the router they'll do it or replace it. :)
debsuvra
Mar 8, 2008 at 9:11 AM
I called up VSNL. They said that it is not possible. So I raised a complain saying that due to mis-config error, I am unable to configure NAT on the router which I need to run a server. They said, if it is possible to repair the router they'll do it or replace it. :)

If they replace the router then you should have no problems at all. :)
NucleusKore
Mar 8, 2008 at 5:58 PM
I have a router which came with VSNL connection. I changed its internal IP address from 192.168.1.1 to 172.16.0.1

I forgot to disable the Access Control which I had enabled such that only 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.4 can access it.

Now I am not able to access the router configuration.

What to do ?

I need to do some NAT configuration in the router.

:? :confused:

There is a small reset button at the back of the router, which you have to press using the blunt end of an open paper clip. Press it once for 3 seconds and your router will be reset.
nileshgr
Mar 8, 2008 at 9:58 PM
First, router reset button doesn't work for that router. Second, router has been replaced with another one. :)
ilugd
ilugd #10
Mar 8, 2008 at 10:39 PM
well, then problem is solved ain't it?
By the way what was the model of the router? Nearly all routers come with the reset button for this type of misconfiguration situation.
Sure you didn't miss it?
nileshgr
nileshgr #11
Mar 9, 2008 at 8:02 AM
well, then problem is solved ain't it?
By the way what was the model of the router? Nearly all routers come with the reset button for this type of misconfiguration situation.
Sure you didn't miss it?
Model No. TAD100.
Serviced by Teracom Ltd, Goa.

It had a reset button but it did not work.