I'm using a LinkSys 5 port router and i hooked this computer in it as well as the cable modem (duh.) but when i ran a cable up to my room from here, when i hooked in the cat5 cable, i didnt get any activity on my NIC and the lights on the router arent all lit up, only the Link/Activity Light... im running XP on this computer and 98 on the other. help me out.

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I have the same router at home...

isn't there a reference to this problem in the manual?

RTFM

ICFMFM

i cant find my fuckin manual.

did you login to your router through browser?

http://192.168.1.1
username: admin
password: admin

then check your DHCP clients table to see if your computer name is showing up on the network.

its not.

did you use a pin to reset the router to its default settings?

uhhh, if the other machine works yours should too... or you should at least be getting the 'connected' light when you plug the cable into the back of the router.

umm. If I translated your initial semi-confusing post right, then try swapping the cables so that the long one that's running upstairs is used to connect to the computer you know works. So you can make sure it's not a cable issue.

Also, manuals for all linksys products can be downloaded on their website.

Lastly, what model router is it? I didn't know linksys made one with a 5-port switch

probably teh 4 port router.

BSRV42 or something.

I have the wireless version.

menstrual_sweatpants_disco said:

it was the cord. i brought the other one back to staples and without a package and got a new one.

cool.

It's strange that they actually sell defective cords. They're so cheap to make and they sell them for a fortune.