DIA Internet Access vs. Broadband: Which One Should You Choose for Your Office?

Okay, so today I wanted to mess around with getting internet access through DIA. Let me tell you, it wasn’t as straightforward as I thought it would be, but I managed to get it working. Here’s how it went down:

Started with the Basics

First things first, I had to make sure my setup was ready. I already had a decent router and all the necessary cables, so I figured I was good to go. Boy, was I in for a surprise. I started by connecting the DIA circuit to my router, which should have been simple enough.

Configuring the Router

Next up, I logged into my router’s admin panel. This part was a bit of a headache. I had to go through a bunch of settings, looking for anything related to WAN or internet connection types. I found the option to set up a dedicated connection, and that’s where the real fun began. I had to input the static IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS servers provided by my ISP. This took a few tries because I kept mixing up the numbers.

• Logged into the router admin panel.
• Navigated to the WAN settings.
• Selected the option for a dedicated connection.
• Entered the static IP, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS.

Troubleshooting Galore

After I thought I had everything set up correctly, I tried to connect to the internet. No dice. I spent a good hour troubleshooting. I double-checked all the settings, restarted the router, and even did a factory reset at one point. Still nothing. I was starting to feel pretty frustrated, not gonna lie.

The Aha Moment

Finally, after digging through some obscure forums, I realized I missed a crucial step. I needed to enable a specific setting on my router that allowed it to prioritize the DIA connection over other types of connections. Once I flipped that switch, it was like magic. The internet started working, and I could finally browse to my heart’s content.

• Realized a crucial setting was missed.
• Enabled the setting to prioritize the DIA connection.
• The internet magically started working.

Testing and Final Thoughts

With the internet up and running, I ran a few speed tests to make sure everything was performing as expected. The speeds were solid, and the connection was stable. It was a relief to see it all come together after such a bumpy ride. I felt a real sense of accomplishment, you know? It’s always satisfying when you figure something out after struggling with it for a while.

So, that’s my adventure with setting up DIA internet access. It was definitely a learning experience, and I hope my little story here helps someone else out there who might be pulling their hair out over the same issue. Just remember to double-check all those settings and don’t give up!