On 13 August 2011 01:44, Camaleón <noela...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:51:25 +1000, Heddle Weaver wrote: > > > On 11 August 2011 00:01, Camaleón <noela...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> >> then point your web browser to "http://192.168.1.254";. > >> > > >> > > >> > With two separate browsers, the same message - "Network is > >> > unreachable" Restarted the modem, same result. > >> > >> (...) > >> > >> That's very weird... can you access to that same IP (192.168.1.254) > >> from another computer in the network? > >> > >> > > I'm afraid that is the network. > > Just a laptop and the modem. > > It would be nice if you can bring up another computer and connect it to > the same switch to verify if it works or not. > > > I've even borrowed a card and tried a connection through 'eth1' to avoid > > any port problem potentials also. > > No different reaction. > > I assume you have one computer that is connected to one of the ethernet > ports of the router, right?
Yes. > If that's the case, and you already reviewed > all of the external symptoms (e.g., network sockets blink when a cable is > attached in both ends) there can be happening one of these situations: > > - The router has no DHCP server enabled and it is configured to listen in > another IP address that you don't remember. > It's brand new and never been configured before. > > If this is the case, a reset could be the fatest way to recover from this > but be careful with resetting because it can delete your ISP connection > settings, so if you are not sure what data do you require to setup your > WAN interface, call to service support so thay can guide you -step by > step- with a reset procedure. > > Another option can be also to use a network device discover tool (like > angry ip scanner) to find whee is your router located. > > - The router is locked/blocked somehow and does not respond to pings. Try > by power cycling it and check if you can now reach it. > yes,I've tried all this, swapped cables everything. > > - The router can be broken, request for a replacement. > No, at least part of the router is fine. I've just borrowed somebodies XP laptop and been able to establish a wireless connection that I'm sending this on. I've got a new (well, new, secondhand) laptop coming in a fortnight. I might have to hang out till then. Thanks. Regards, Weaver. -- Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful. — Lucius Annæus Seneca. Terrorism, the new religion.
