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Linksys router died?

  • 23-07-2008 09:06PM
    #1
    Peter B
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭


    I have a Linksys Wireless G Broadband router (WRT54GS). My wireless was working fine until one day it just stops working. I have NTL broadband leading into the router. When I plug the ethernet cable from the NTL box straight into my computer (like I'm doing now) I get internet. The link LED flashes on the NTL box to show there is a connection. When I plug my ethernet cable into the router the LED on the NTL box showing it is linked does not flash. I can't get any internet or network whatsoever.

    Is there anything I can check or just bring it back to the shop? The router is only a month old. The lights on the front (ethernet ports + internet) stay illuminated but don't flash. The power LED doesn't light up at all even though it's plugged in. I've tried unplug it for a night but same problem in the morning. Any help?


Comments

  • #2
    MunsterCycling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,864 ✭✭✭MunsterCycling


    Quickest solution is just bring it back and get them to replace it. Less hastle. Sounds like it has died alright, do you have a voltage meter that you could check the power supply with? Long story short return to shop and get a replacement, easier in the end than trying to fix it.


    MC


  • #3
    humaxf1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 865 ✭✭✭humaxf1


    +1 on claiming warranty. the more you try to fix it could hamper your claim with the shop.

    my wrt54g wen't wonky for a while. you name it, i tried it. after a while, it came back to life.

    on the whole, linksys is v good kit and 1 month is a bit much for it to break down...but sh1t does happen.

    you could of course try a hard reset. power off-> reset button in for, say, 30secs along with the power being plugged in. worth a shot and not destructive to the warranty.


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