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    Wireless works fine-Eithernet doesn't work at all...Hardware Problem?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by booboo12, Jun 2, 2008.

  1. booboo12

    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    Okay so now i have a new problem with my router. :confused: :mad: (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 :p )

    Thanks,
    Ricky
     
    booboo12, Jun 2, 2008
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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, I would look into that except that the only firewall I am using on both machines is Windows Firewall, I checked there btw and found nothing out of the ordinary...

    Thanks again,
    Ricky :)
     
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    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.
     
    surfasb, Jun 3, 2008
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    LOL trust me i'm tempted to do that...

    anyone else have a clue :confused:
     
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    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.
     
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    Yep. I'm gonna call Verizon and ask for a replacement-It already has the latest firmware
     
    booboo12, Jun 3, 2008
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