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Old 23-01-2008, 23:24   #1
konakona
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Newbie needs help with a linksys befsr41 router

Hi!

I a complete newbie to all this networking malarkie so please go easy on me!

I have to pc's both running on xp pro, which were conected directly by ethernet cable, on upstairs, conecting to the internet though the one down stairs. and everything was fine and happy!

Got an xbox for christmas and wanted to get online, so got hold of a linksys befsr41 v2 router today as I was told that it was compatible with xbox and virgin media.

Set it up and the pc down stairs had not probs at all, straight online and everything was great!

However...... the pc upstairs would not connect. It says that the cable is unpluged, the light on the network card does not light when it is pluged into the router, but does light when pluged in to the modem (so not a cable problem)

I've tried connecting the cable to every port in the router with no joy.
I've tried connecting the cable from the working computer (downstairs) in to every port and they all work, so I dont think its a fualty router.

Followed the instructions and trouble shooter to the letter but just cant get the #@#@ing thing to work

Havent even got as far as to connect the xbox yet which was the reason I got the router in the 1st place!

I would be really greatfull for any help!
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