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lvthatlaugh
Dec 09, 2017Tutor
Ethernet not recognized
House electricity went out last night. Router would not recognize ethernet afterwards. Called internet provider -modem and ethernet cable working fine. Tried to reset router, didn't help. Performed lo...
- Dec 10, 2017Thanks! I'm actually an expert at turning them off and back on in the right order. Exchange my router for a new one and it worked fine. Obviously something went wrong with the power outage. Not sure why, we have a $65 surge protector. But wifi is on now and the family is happy once again!
William10a
Dec 09, 2017Master
What light are working on the other I know the lan lights are out from you posting what the interent on the router?
If you connect the computer direct to the modem does the internet work removing the router from the picture?
Do you know how to make lan cable?
If so you can make nulling plug by using a rj45 plug with the pins 1 and 3 jump together, pins 2 and 6 jump together. Pins 4,5,78 are not needed.
You use this plug to test the lan port on you computer if needed will also check routers lan ports they think they have a link between them selves and an network device.
lvthatlaugh
Dec 09, 2017Tutor
Thanks William10a . I'm just a Mom...I have NO idea about pins and stuff. I give up...going to exchange router.
The internet does work when the ethernet is connected to the modem. No internet when its connected to router. Hoping new router does the trick. I'm the tech person, husband has no patience but even I want to smash router now lol. Will let you know and mark this resolved when I get back. Thanks again!
The internet does work when the ethernet is connected to the modem. No internet when its connected to router. Hoping new router does the trick. I'm the tech person, husband has no patience but even I want to smash router now lol. Will let you know and mark this resolved when I get back. Thanks again!