IRISH BULL Posted August 4, 2009 Report Posted August 4, 2009 I was told by my wife that my daughter climbed under our desk and hit something while she was under there. She said that the screen went black for about five seconds and when it came back on, the internet connection had been disabled. So I contacted Comcast and it was determined that something happened to the wireless router. Because when I connect the modem straight to the PC, the connection is fine. But when it goes through the router first, I don't get anything. I tried unplugging the router and the reset button, with no luck. When I do connect everything as usual, the network icon on the router is flashing. According to the sticker on the side of it, its supposed to be solid. I was just go buy another one, because I can't think of anything else to do. Unless, someone here can help me and give me suggestion I haven't tried yet. I think I'm already starting to go through DT's without my PS3 being able to get online. Quote
Directors shane Posted August 4, 2009 Directors Report Directors Posted August 4, 2009 before you do that... There is a correct order of steps to make sure it is not the router... First of all to do a test on the router to see if it is connecting to the computer correctly... Unplug your router from the modem and wait about 30 sec... this will give your computer time to realize it is no longer connected. Then plug the computer into the router only not the comcast modem... Once you have done this... take a look at your network connection status and see if it is getting an IP other than 169.whatever. If you are still getting a 169. then your router is probably bricked and will need replacing. make sure you check all 4 ports. Now if it does give you an ip address like 192.something then your router is working and follow these steps... unplug the power to your comcast modem and your router and wait for about a minute... 1st plug in the comcast modem and wait for the sync or dsl light to go solid (the light that indicates that your modem is connected to comcast) Next plug in the power to your router wait about 45 seconds... Then plug your computer in... That shoudl get the flow reset... if this does still not work then replace your router. Quote
BigMoneyNacku Posted August 4, 2009 Report Staff Posted August 4, 2009 Nice post ahole. Same thing happened to mine awile back and it was just the one port, so I didn't have to go buy a new one. Quote
GOAT Posted August 4, 2009 Report Posted August 4, 2009 Yeah good post DJ. If you hook your pc right to the router only after the wait period.. open explorer and type 192.168.1.1 to see a linksys router's setup. 192.168.0.1 for a D-Link then you go Modem power up first.. then router power up hooked to modem then the PC. Quote
IRISH BULL Posted August 4, 2009 Author Report Posted August 4, 2009 Thanks a lot! I'll try all of this. I seriously have a problem though. When I think of my PS3 not being able to get online, I literally get depressed. Maybe that's the bigger issue. lol Quote
Directors shane Posted August 6, 2009 Directors Report Directors Posted August 6, 2009 So what happened? Quote
Neoblackhound Posted August 6, 2009 Report Posted August 6, 2009 I had to reset my router last night because I couldn't get on the internet with my parents computer it would have 100% signal and wouldn't acquire the address, I just reset the router completely try that man, but DJ most likely is right. Quote
Directors shane Posted August 6, 2009 Directors Report Directors Posted August 6, 2009 Glad I could help Quote
IRISH BULL Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Posted August 6, 2009 DJHaole ]So what happened? I went through every step, step by step and still nothing. So I just bought a new one. No huge loss, I just bought a cheap $30 D-Link. Which is what I had before. After the fit I threw, I'm sure my wife will keep my daughter clear of all the hook ups under the desk. Thanks again. Quote
Directors shane Posted August 6, 2009 Directors Report Directors Posted August 6, 2009 Too bad, I would have recommended the latest Linksys models that are actually Gigabit (So is the PS3) Quote
Crusty_Demons Posted August 6, 2009 Report Posted August 6, 2009 I bought a linksys one time and it was such a pain in the ass I will never buy another. I took that linksys back bought a netgear and now all is good. Linksys can take their foreign customer support and shove it. lol Quote
Directors shane Posted August 6, 2009 Directors Report Directors Posted August 6, 2009 Linksys has much imporved since being bought out by Cisco... I recommend them daily... Quote
Crusty_Demons Posted August 6, 2009 Report Posted August 6, 2009 DJHaole ]Linksys has much imporved since being bought out by Cisco... I recommend them daily... That's good because IMO they were terrible maybe someday if Netgear ever fails me I will give them another shot. Quote
GOAT Posted August 6, 2009 Report Posted August 6, 2009 Sounds like the old router did indeed fry or something.. oh well it was worth a shot and like you said it wasn't that much to grab a new one. I would have went with linksys as well though.. I've never used their customer support though.. IMO the WRT54G is still the best router ever made. but that's because its one of the few offered that had firmware that was open source. Using a 54G with the right third party firmware turns that router into a beast. It's the reason they go for good bucks on ebay. Linksys has since not gone open source firmware for their newest routers.. too bad .. I think they slipped up once and then backed tracked on any open source firmware idea. Anyway for info only.. if you come across that particular router at a garage sale or something its worth picking it up. http://www.hanselman.com/blog/MoreOnAlternateLinksysFirmware.aspx if you have one then DD-WRT firmware improves it dramatically. Quote
IRISH BULL Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Posted August 7, 2009 I was curious though, what is the difference in a $30 D-Link and a $150 Linksys? I've never had problems with loading or ever being accused of being extremely laggy. I mean, where would I see the difference in the two? Quote
Directors shane Posted August 7, 2009 Directors Report Directors Posted August 7, 2009 IRISH BULL ]I was curious though, what is the difference in a $30 D-Link and a $150 Linksys? I've never had problems with loading or ever being accused of being extremely laggy. I mean, where would I see the difference in the two? Well the $150 router will be all about function... though to get gigabit, the $50 to $70 linksys offers this and it is all about packet optimization... the higher price on the router the more you can control that optimization. Quote
Playerdown Posted August 7, 2009 Report Posted August 7, 2009 I have a linksys WRT54G router, how do i get the firmware and install it? I'm not too smart about pc stuff Quote
Directors shane Posted August 7, 2009 Directors Report Directors Posted August 7, 2009 I use DD-WRT on my router... and it will give you some control and has a very easy walk through on installing it... but be warned... one hickup and that router is toast. But firmware will not add gigabit to your router... that is a hardware component. Quote
IRISH BULL Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Posted August 7, 2009 DJHaole ] IRISH BULL ]I was curious though, what is the difference in a $30 D-Link and a $150 Linksys? I've never had problems with loading or ever being accused of being extremely laggy. I mean, where would I see the difference in the two? Well the $150 router will be all about function... though to get gigabit, the $50 to $70 linksys offers this and it is all about packet optimization... the higher price on the router the more you can control that optimization. So if I'm reading this right, it doesn't make a difference if I'm just using it to get the wireless signal to my PS3 and laptop? As long as my internet speed is up to par and my PS3 is receiving a 100% signal at all times from the router, there is no need for a more "high tech" router?? Quote
Directors shane Posted August 7, 2009 Directors Report Directors Posted August 7, 2009 right it is not needed Quote
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