Thanks for the help. Problem was DHCP conflict between modem and wireless router. Bridged modem (after three days getting the password) and now I'm in.

Thanks for all the help. Problem lies with my ISP and modem. Am working the problem from that side now. Thank you.

I'm sorry for not being clear. I'm getting quite confused myself and I guess I'm passing it on. That information is all from my Linksys router. There is a section describing the 'Internet connection' which is on top and then a section describing the router 'on bottom.'

OK, having a problem finding the setting to allow my router to be pinged. I did notice something I'd forgot about when I installed my router though. My router would not function with the default IP of 192.168.1.1. I had to change the router address to 192.168.2.1. Now when I look at the router infor...

Thanks for the replys. I checked and I have designated the forwarding as UDP. I tried connecting with Vista Firewall off and same result. I will try the pinging the router tomorrow. Thanks again for the support.

Bob

Hello All. I'm a linux newbie and this is my first real exposure. I did use Unix doing some GIS work in the early 90s but it's all new again. I love the HDA concept and what it could allow me to do. I've been able to get most all of the things I wanted out of it but using the VPN has eluded me. I ca...