• Router troubles

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    I had my network equipment plugged into a battery backup but apparently I had a surge come in over the Internet cable. I lost the modem and now I believe maybe the router was affected as well but opinions are appreciated.

    I traded the defunct modem in today and received an identical model from my ISP. I figured all I would need to do is plug it in, let it go through the motions of lighting all its signal lights, then plug in the router, next the computers and I should be good to go. When I plug in my router and then a PC, the PC activity light on the modem doesn’t flash but if I plug a computer directly to the modem, I get PC activity signal and connection to the Internet without a problem. I’ve tried different ports for the PCs and different cables but I’ve not had any success.

    I’ve also turned off the firewall to take it out of the equation.

    The router does recognize the PCs but it won’t let me upgrade it to the current firmware to bring it back up to date. I log into the 192.168.1.1 webpage but I cannot enter any information because the page keeps flashing and reloading.

    I’ve about decided the router is toast? Agree or disagree? I will appreciate a judgment on this puzzling piece of hardware.

    Thanks!

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    • #1113165

      A quick response would be that the router is made it’s last route! fire

    • #1113169

      It is very possible that your router has a problem. The one thing you might try before you give up on it is to change your start up sequence slightly. Power off modem, router and computer. Wire your internet cable to modem, wire your modem to the router, wire the router to the computer. Then plug in (turn on) the units in the order you have previously used waiting a bit for each to connect – modem, then router, then the computer. See if that gives you a stable page when you type your IP address into your browser. Good luck!

      Paul

    • #1113173

      I like Paul’s idea, but why not start with hooking up ONE computer directly to the modem and verify the modem works ? If this works, verify the settings on the modem THEN try putting the router inline shrug

      • #1113215

        I think she’s done that one.[indent]


        …if I plug a computer directly to the modem, I get PC activity signal and connection to the Internet without a problem…


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        • #1113331

          Oops .
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          but if I plug a computer directly to the modem, I get PC activity signal and connection to the Internet without a problem.


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          Should have read more carefully blush

        • #1113341

          I think I’ve given this router my best shot and I have now declared it to be a piece of junk – thanks to the lightning storm. I had it plugged into my back up but that doesn’t protect it from any surges coming in over the cable line. Is there any equipment back up that is affordable that would protect the home user from lightning coming in on cable lines? It would have to be a backup with a special port for the cable wire and then the backup would have to allow for the modem to be connected from it to the computer/router, etc. I haven’t seen anything that does this? Maybe I am not looking in the right places. How do others protect their equipment from damage caused in this manner?

          Thanks to all who have responded to my router question! I appreciate the tech support! yep

          • #1113347

            (Edited by IMNetUser on 18-Jun-08 18:54. Correct spelling and re-size/downsize image.)

            There are UPS that provide surge protection as well as Cable Modem protection.

            I have one for a close family friend from APC – APC BE750G and has a 3 year repair / replace Warranty. This also has outlets to protect phone line, DSL and/or Phone Modem (Picture Below).

            However, you can Google ups cable modem protection for an assortment of hits for other brands.

            HTH

            • #1113349

              Hi Scott

              I’ve downloaded the manual to this UPS and I’ll check it out. It looks promising. I have APC equipment in good working order but the one item is old enough that it could probably be replaced. smile I really would like to avoid down time and ruined equipment if I can, even though the modem belongs to the ISP. Losing connection for several days isn’t worth the hassle.

              Thanks!

            • #1113377

              Your Welcome.

              I tend to be a big believer of UPS’s. I also put them on my TV’s and Satelite receiver and Directv box. I even learned to put a UPS on the Stero equipment when i upgraded to a new receiver and “Disc Jukebox”.

              I live in an area where the power is “Dirty” and fluctuates a lot. I got tired of having to resetting equipment because the local power company is “Upgrading” equipment,five years and counting … drop

            • #1113412

              Hi Scott

              Yep, we also have other “appliances” under backup protection because our electrical service can be flaky.

              Have a good day! smile

            • #1115625

              Hi Scott

              I have completed hooking up my new UPS – an ES750 from APC. I opted for this model since it does protect the internet cable, etc. and it has plenty of outlets available. I was able to upgrade from my old UPS so that made it even nicer for me.

              Next will be a router………….. grin

              Thanks for your post pointing me to the newer product! yep

            • #1115662

              You are welcome – I hope everything works out OK !

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