Re: [Nolug] Bad router?

Jonathan Schwehm wrote:

> If this was my network, I'd definitely get rid of the Linksys if the
> light on the connected port isn't coming on. Are you sure the cable
> is in working order? You said there was a broken lip on the D-Link,
> you didn't mean it was on the cable, correct?
>
> If you don't wanna tape the darned cable to the D-Link, then go ahead
> and spend the $20-40 on a new router. You probably don't even have to
> shop eBay, try tigerdirect, pricewatch, or newegg.
>
> Jonathan
>
> On Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at 05:37 PM, John D. Tiedeman wrote:
>
>> The router I have been using (D-Link DI604) has a broken lip that is
>> supposed to hold the cable from the ethernet bridge in, but every
>> time I move anything down in that area it comes out without warning.
>> I also have a Linksys BEFSR41, used but not my be. The power and WAN
>> lights come on, but I can't get any of the others to, nor can I get
>> the light in the NIC in a desktop computer to come on. Pinging
>> results in "network not accessible" or words to that effect. Also,
>> the reset switch doesn't give when I insert something to press it.
>> Question: Is this router any good, or should I shop eBay for one that
>> works?
>
Thanks. Yes, I switched cables, slots, and even NICs, all with the same
result. I can take a few days to shop, as the D-Link still works; it's
just a nuisance. and tape is messy and not altogether dependable in such
situations. I'll keep the D-Link as an emergency spare but toss the Linksys.
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