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Title: Replaced my modem and now my router won't work?
Post by: Madrun Badrun on August 28, 2009, 06:13:32 PM

It was working fine with the old one.  Do I need to change any of the router settings to work with the new modem.  What could be causing this?

Title: Re: Replaced my modem and now my router won't work?
Post by: OptimoPeach on August 28, 2009, 06:21:02 PM

Does it work when you have the connection wired directly from the modem to your computer? If not, you probably just need to call your ISP and give them the new MAC address on the modem. It's a 12 digit number.

Title: Re: Replaced my modem and now my router won't work?
Post by: Madrun Badrun on August 28, 2009, 07:02:35 PM

Ya the modem works directly to the computer just not when there is a router in between.  Thanks.  I'll try calling them tomorrow. 

Title: Re: Replaced my modem and now my router won't work?
Post by: OptimoPeach on August 28, 2009, 07:10:38 PM

Naw, it wouldn't be the MAC address then. I dunno, sorry, my knowledge of networking is entry-level at best

Title: Re: Replaced my modem and now my router won't work?
Post by: Great Rumbler on August 28, 2009, 07:40:36 PM

I had this problem before, I think it ended up fixing itself after the I had the router and modem hooked up for a day or so.

Title: Re: Replaced my modem and now my router won't work?
Post by: fistfulofmetal on August 29, 2009, 01:29:17 AM

try resetting router to factory settings

Title: Re: Replaced my modem and now my router won't work?
Post by: Bildi on August 29, 2009, 04:40:13 AM

I hate wireless networking so much.  A couple of days of swearing should rectify the problem.

Title: Re: Replaced my modem and now my router won't work?
Post by: Rman on August 29, 2009, 04:48:12 AM

Quote from: Bildi on August 29, 2009, 04:40:13 AM

I hate wireless networking so much.  A couple of days of swearing should rectify the problem.

I agree.  I went with cheap routers for a while until I got sick of the issues and purchase a more expensive one.  Never had any network problems since.  I've found that price is a good indicator of quality when it comes to wireless routers.