Netgear wont connect to internet anymore?

Question

The other night there was a thunderstorm and the power went off and on twice. When I turned on the PC the next day, I noticed that the internet was not working anymore. I told myself that it was no problem, I would just unplug the router and plug it back in because that works all the time. Well I did that and no luck this time.

I then tried to turn off the cable modem and router, waited a few seconds, plugged the modem back in and waited for it to load up then the router. That still did not fix it. I did this several times thinking I did it wrong but it still does not work.

I then plugged the ethernet wire right into the modem and it works no problem but I have two other PCs and a PS3 that I need the router for.

I called the internet provider and there was nothing they could do so they told me to call Netgear. I did that and netgear couldn't help either and said that my PC was fryed and could not access internet. Well that was a lie because my PC is not fryed and has no issue getting into the internet when I directly connect it to the internet modem.

I checked all the wires and they seem to work... Uhmm... I'm not sure what else to do. The router works I think because all the correct lights are on. Is there some special trick I should know about to get this working? Please any help would be great.

Answer 1

Yes, Netgears work the first few months, but after a while, the signal range weakens, they fry up after a while, and it just stops working. Get a 50$ Linksys, to settle it once and for all.

Answer 2

I'll add a 4th vote - your router has gone to the big network in the sky.  Go to Wal-Mart and pick up a Linksys WRT54GS for $45.  (Or an N-type, if you have the money and want to prepare for the future.  But stick with Linksys.)

And, if you have frequent power failures like that, invest in a small (500VA is more than enough) UPS and run your modem, router, cordless phone base, etc. on that.  It protects them and keeps you going during a little blackout.

Answer 3

The description saids all, your router is faulty, can you get into the routers setup page and check the status ?

Answer 4

Same thing happened to me once.  Ended being my Router was fried.  Get a new router there cheap.  $45 bucks at walmart.