Okay so now i have a new problem with my router.![]()
(Actiontec MI424 WR)
I can connect using Wi-Fi just fine, but the wired Ethernet jacks on the back of the router don't seem to work at all-Each computer, both my laptop, and the desktop normally connected via Ethernet don't recieve an IP address. Here's what I've done so far...
I used the "Repair" options on both the Vista laptop, and the XP MCE 2005 desktop with no success.
I checked the computers to make sure that DHCP was enabled.
I've rebooted both the computers and the router multiple times, and checked all connections.
I also moved the Ethernet cord connecting the desktop from one port (port 1) to the three others, just to see if that would solve it.
I even used a different Ethernet cord to connect the laptop, just to rule out the cord that connected the desktop. Nothing.
This just started today. I logged into the router and everything seems fine, with a green checkmark in the "Router Status" box. I'm just wondering if it's a hardware (router) problem or i'm missing something that's very obvious to people actually good with networking (not me)
Thanks,
Ricky
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it's a longshot...but if your using a third party firewall...windows firewall likes to for some stupid A$$ Bill Gate's reason likes to sneak on occassionally...this has happened to me a few times...since i don't use windows built in firewall i have none of the advanced configurations set to allow IP functions...
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Thanks again,
Ricky -
Could be the router. Could be the cable. Who knows, considering the circumstances. Just take a mental note and the next time this happens, chuck the router out the window.
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anyone else have a clue -
blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
Have you rebooted the router?
Turn off the FW for testing, Just because it looks OK does not always work. MS has a BAD habit of changing your settings when updates come through.
Also check to see if the Actiontec has any updated firmware for it. If this is a supplied router by your ISP call and get a replacement. -
Wireless works fine-Eithernet doesn't work at all...Hardware Problem?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by booboo12, Jun 2, 2008.