Configure Edimax router with PLDT My DSL

We recently bought an Edimax router (the one going for less than two grand), from Green Hills, to go with our PLDT MyDSL.

It's quite easy to configure, but a bit challenging and tricky if you're impatient.

It took me roughly half a day, because I'm obnoxious and conceited. :-D

So here's to helping you good folks, out:

How to configure your Edimax router with PLDT My DSL

1. Pop in the CD-ROM (included in your router package). You will be asked to connect your modem to your Edimax router and your Edimax router to your computer. Be sure to follow the instructions in the CD-ROM carefully.

2. Go through the step by step procedure in the CD-ROM. The preliminary instructions are self explanatory, so no need to go thru the details here.

3. When you reach the part where its asking you what type is your internet connection - you will be given the following options:

- Cable Modem, Fixed IPx DSL, PPPoE, PPP, L2TP xDSL, Telstra Big Pond, etc. .

Choose 'Cable Modem'.

This is where I got stuck the first few tries.

I kept on insisting on using 'Fixed IPx DSL', but when I did an ipconfig (you don't have to do this) several times, I noticed that the IP address changes. So definitely, I don't have a Fixed/Static IP. Rather, I have a Dynamic IP address. So I cannot use 'Fixed IPx DSL'.

But the choices doesn't include Dynamic IP. Only Fixed IP. My Internet connection type is not included in the list, so what do I do?

Yes, I can curse the salesman who sold me the Edimax router, but other than that, what do I do?? This is the tricky part.

Click on 'Cable Modem'. Don't ask questions. Just click on it.

Then click Next.

4. You will be asked to enter Host and MAC address. Leave the Host field blank. And for the MAC address, click on the Clone button.

5. Save your settings.

6. Then press on the Reset button at the back of your Edimax router for 30 seconds.

7. The lights on the Edimax router will start blinking like crazy for a few seconds to a full minute or two. Wait. Patience, young jedi.

8. Mouse over your internet connection on your task bar. It should now tell you that there is/are Wireless connection available. If you hadn't renamed anything yet, your Wireless connection's default name is 'Default'. Click on it to connect.

You should now be able to connect to the internet. And you can also unplug the ethernet/RJ45 from your computer.

You should now be able to connect wirelessly. Woohoo.

TIP:

- Should you not be able to connect again, AFTER being able to connect WIRELESSLY already, just press on the Reset button at the back of your Edimax router for 30 seconds, WITHOUT turning off your modem or your computer. In the industry, we call it 'hard reset.' Naks. It almost always works.

- Also, don't dismiss the User Guide/Manual/Documentation. Read it.

- If there's anything that's not in the Manual, Google it. It helps to check what others have to say.

If you have questions, write it in the comment part. I'm not an expert, but If I can, I'd be ecstatic to help you out.

Cheers!

Hobbes, er, Hobbies.

My hobbies will kill me.

Er, except for the biking part. I honestly hate it. But due to some personal circumstances which I have to live with, I have to like it. So I do everything I can just to excuse myself from engaging in this revolting hobby. No offense to cyclists out there.

As I've heard someone say it - No Hands, No Helmets, Just Balls. How about 'Just Stupid'? Just my two pesos.

And since I invent ingenious ways on how to avoid it, statistics tend to go my favor.

I will not die holding a damn bike, dig?

But If I don't stop this insanity, I'd die riding it.

I've snacked on several types of dirt many times while trying to retain my composure and keeping my anatomy in one piece, in the process. Biking is not for sissies. Hence, it's not for me. 'Nuff said.

Nevertheless, I happen to like swimming and karting much.

Swimming is therapeutic, me thinks. Although I've almost drowned several times while trying to cross the border. I've almost been lunch for sharks while undoing my wetsuit, underwater, from whence I scuba dived in Maldives.

Yep, in my dreams. . .

My dream is to be shark-bait in Maldives.

But seriously, it's true. I've almost drowned several times while braving the four feet deep swimming pools in those cheap resorts that we frequent to. While kids aged 9 and below are having the time of their lives mocking me, as they swim like pros, past me.

It's okay with me, though. I'm non-confrontational. Totally.

I'll just give each of them a swift whack on the head when their moms aren't looking.

So that's it for Human Bacteria Frap pools. While with beaches (spelling still under reconsideration), I'd rather bask lazily under the sun. Salt water hurts my ego. :-)

And karting. . karting is exhilarating. I crashed onto a barrier (as someone has wittily put it) while trying to negotiate a hair-pin curve on my first try. Naks! And my speed? I'm not sure. Probably a toss between 5 to 6kph.

Not bad for a turtle. Bad for me.

And oh yeah, Karting is expensive. Hence, Karting hurts my wallet. And if I don't stop, I'd go broke and die from starvation. Not that I'm flourishing right now.

I'm actually a few instant noodles away from bankruptcy.

So there. My Hobbies will kill me. If not, then Hobbes, Calvin's Tiger will.

Come here, kitty, kitty. .

(Some pictures taken during my lucidity. Some, otherwise. Go figure.)

Grilled Chicken Penne

Just want to share the only recipe I know that can make you look like a seasoned cook when you're just imagining that you are. Hehe.

This dish really rocks my world. And I want to share this delightful experience with you. So, here goes:


Grilled Chicken Penne

Ingredients:

1/2 kilo - Penne pasta, boiled
2 pieces - grilled or boiled chicken breast, cubed
2 cups - cheddar cheese, grated
1 small can - sliced button mushrooms,
2 packs - all-purpose cream
3 pieces - green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 pc - onion, white variety, chopped
A stick of butter


Sauté in butter the onion and chicken until the onion is transparent and aromatic. Mix in the mushrooms and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the all-purpose cream and cheese. Stir and let it stay for 5 more minutes. Pour over boiled Penne.

Top with Italian seasoning herbs if it strikes your fancy. Tapos mag timpla ka ng OJ or iced tea.

Solb!

Lucky Me! Mac and Cheez

It's weird. Something this instant can taste this good.

I am a big fan of Mac and Cheese and anything that squarely falls into this category.
I am a big fan of food though I am not that big on cooking (and anything that falls into that realm). Hehe.

There is one recipe though that I can make, that can kick some connoisseur ass in the process.
I call it - Grilled Chicken Penne. Sounds delectable, eh? Cheap lang yan! Hehe.

Somebody I know, invented it. I just polished it to its sumptuous finesse. Ha! But I will leave discussing about my heavenly Chicken some other time.

The limelight now momentarily goes to Lucky Me! Mac and Cheez.

It's amazing how Monde Nissin were able to capture that smoked taste and scrumptious smell and texture. It tastes like the real thing. Only, it's wonderfully instant. What's more, they made it with the Fusili-like pasta to boot!

At 16 bucks a pack, It can make a burlesque out of expensive gourmet mac and cheeses.

A real treat that will satisfy your gastronomical desires.
I will now have to cut down my intake on my other sodium-laden-junk food to accommodate my new vice.

I hate you Lucky Me! for infecting me with another one of your palatable plague!

This is not a paid post.

We Don't Need You

After several months of 'uncomfortable silence', I'm back. .

Or so I think.

Still quite busy with hibernating and stuff, but forgive me people, I can't help but rant regarding the 'photo finish' voters' registration for the 2010 elections that was held a few days ago. .

I've always been prejudicial to most government agencies and majority of their employees (precisely due to my numerous first-hand experience in relation to their sucky service, surly attitude and well-loved bureaucracy).

But this time, my sentiments are with COMELEC and its alipores.

We, the voters, are given more than enough time to prepare, gather our wits and march to our nearest friendly neighborhood COMELEC office to register our asses, but we dint.

We were given roughly One-Whole-Year to decide if we want to exercise our right of suffrage.
But we chose to take our sweet time.

We could've squeezed in to our busy lives a few hours to get on with our registration, but no.
We chose to drop by Mall of Asia instead. And because of all the tinsel in the said establishment, we chose to drop by more frequently. Like every waking hour. Yeah, Juan?

We can't say that we're not aware of the on-going registration. We get slapped with that bit of information, every day.

Sure, we may busier than the Air Traffic Controllers at Narita, but dude, One-Whole-Year?!? Come on. Can't you squeeze a day out of your 365 days?

We just chose to postpone the deed.

And if there were a FEW people who genuinely exerted the effort but still didn't manage to beat the deadline due to some very extraordinary circumstances in their lives, sure, we can live with that.

But those few individuals, I'm betting my dog's garapata on this, doesn't represent the majority of those who showed up during the last few hours of registration.


How do we expect to change this country's future if we can't change our habits?

How do we expect to experience a smooth and hassle-free registration if we chose to visit the registration booths the last minute?

What do we expect? That the red carpet will be rolled out for us, and our registration forms served on a golden platter?


And we even had the nerve to complain that the process is so damn slow, and that we should yell at the agency's employees since they are wasting our time, and so we have the right to run amuck??

Please spare me. You infuriate me. Big time.



Tell you what? Do us a favor. Don't bother to register or vote.

The responsible citizens, can make up for yours. We're better off without you.

We don't need you.


Capice? Good.