VillageIdiot321
@comcast.net
|  [Connectivity] Help new router won't work
Ok this one just baffles me.
I purchased a Belkin N wireless router to replace my D-Link 524 router.
Easy setup plug in power , cable from my modem to my new router everything is easy so far. The the light for modem and internet would not light up on the new router. Called tech help turns out the LINK light is not flashing on my cable modem so I reset the Cable modem, the LINK light would still not come on . So I tried to connect my laptop directly to the Cable modem ...uh oh the LINK light would not come on.
Then I replugged the old router back to the cable modem everything came online, went back to store and switch a router figure the first one might be a defect came home tried again still not working. So right now only thing cable modem will respond to is my old router.
Any help would be appreciate. |
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beachintech
There's sand in my tool bag
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The Beach,US
clubs: | What kind of modem do you have?
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VillageIdiot321
@comcast.net | Touch Stone Telephony Modem, its got cable tv modem and telephone all in one. I was thinking maybe I didn't power cycle the modem long enough....but i tried to hold down the reset for 30 secs. |
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beachintech
There's sand in my tool bag
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The Beach,US
clubs: | reply to VillageIdiot321
Unplug the modem, take the battery out, and let it sit for 60 seconds. Then, put the battery back in, and plug it back into the AC outlet.
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Villageidiot321
@comcast.net | I will do that now report back tomorrow hopefully that's the case, happy 4th. |
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wanger
join:2008-04-20
Reading, PA
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Turn off your computer and then need to reset the EMTA and then follow the instructions your router's manual tells you how to set-up your router. Read the manual or contact your router's help line. Router's are no brainers to set up, especially if you read the instructions provided. |
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VillageIdiot321
@comcast.net | Alright turns out to be the modem powercycle was not finished, waited for more than 1 hour just came back from dinner, powered back my modem first then my new router I'm online now, thanks for the help! |
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VillageIdiot321
@comcast.net | reply to wanger
o and I forgot to add I took out the battery in the modem |
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beachintech
There's sand in my tool bag
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join:2008-01-06
The Beach,US
clubs: | said by VillageIdiot321 :
o and I forgot to add I took out the battery in the modem
Don't forget to put it back in.
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Assman
join:2007-11-06
Dildo, NL
| said by beachintech  :Don't forget to put it back in. That's what she said.  
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EG
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Union, NJ
1 edit | reply to VillageIdiot321
You could also utilize the recessed reset button on the rear of that eMTA.. |
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beachintech
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| said by EG :You could also utilize the recessed reset button on the rear of that eMTA.. Not every emta has those. Some of the RCA / Thompson modems even have the cutout, but no reset button in them.
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EG
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Union, NJ | O/k but his Arris does, and I stated on "that eMTA", not *all* eMTA's did I not ?  |
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beachintech
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| said by EG :O/k but his Arris does, and I stated on "that eMTA", not *all* eMTA's did I not ? was more for other people reading the thread. don't want to see anymore emtas where people jammed stuff in the back because they read on the internet there should be a button there.
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VillageIdiot321
@comcast.net | reply to VillageIdiot321
Ok so to follow up after installing this new router with a new wireless card my speed shot up to this:
I really don't think it can go this high
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jamesbo
join:2009-01-30
Tewksbury, MA | It's a miracle!!! No, its just Powerboost. |
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Johkal
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Happy Valley
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| reply to VillageIdiot321
Great that you have resolved your router issue. With that, you are also seeing the additional benefits of PowerBoost,
Ref: »Comcast High Speed Internet FAQ »What is PowerBoost?
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