said by csconner5
:Recently we had an electrical storm that knocked out the original DSL modem.
Verizon replaced with a Westell 6100F DSL modem/router. I have been successful in getting one directly connected Ethernet computer to connect to internet but when I attempt to connect the Linksys ezxs55w 5 port switch, I am not successful. DSL modem has no data light ....
Once you are able to get online with one PC directly connected to the 6100F, then adding a switch is all you should need to do to expand your network.