Shouldn't even need to do that.
Windows has a dynamic IP by default, so it'll use whatever the router issues to it. He shouldn't need to go to the web portal unless he wants to open ports.
( Kroney, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:00, 2 replies, latest was 13 years ago)

true, he shouldn't
i thought he was having problems and asked for help, otherwise he should be able to plug it in and go
(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:02, Reply)

nah, haven't strated yet

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:04, Reply)

and it isn't one you've bought by yourself? it came when you ordered an internet service from BT/Talktalk etc?
then you should be able to just plug it in and go
(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:05, Reply)

I've bought this one from ebuyer as the once talktalk provided isn't strong enough for the new flat

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:06, Reply)

well then you will need to dial into it using the 192... thing up there
set your username and password (as in the login details for your broadband), then the rest will be automatic
(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:07, Reply)

Whoop thanks Q and others

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:09, Reply)

there'll be instructions with the router
just don't stray from them
(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:10, Reply)

Oh my God.
I'm glad you don't have my number.
( Kroney, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:11, Reply)

I'll just pop over to cippenham and do a massive steaming turd on the pavement
that should flush you out
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:14, Reply)

I tried to open ports once to increase download speed
I didn't do very well as you can imagine and I accidently opened a portal to the nertherworld instead
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:04, Reply)

This is basically why the IT departments around the world exist
to stop hapless users from opening the port to Hell. This is where most viruses come from, you know.
( Kroney, Mon 2 Jul 2012, 17:08, Reply)