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  1. LatestLines2 LatestLines2 is offline

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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:12am)

    I was cleaning around my computer desk and unplugged my modem for a minute and now I can't get back on the internet. I'm going on four hours now of googling but can't find a solution that works. Any ideas? $20 to someone that can't help me get this going by tonight.

    My modem is connected through a Dlink wireless router...but it doesn't work when its connected directly to computer either.
  2. jesterwords jesterwords is offline

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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:17am) in reply to LatestLines2

    whoa joe

    what did you unplug it from?

    And in all seriousness... turn off all computer components. Router, modem, and computer. Then turn them back on in this order. Modem (wait for it to completely come up), router (same), then computer.
    Edited By: jesterwords Jan 4th, 2011 at 01:18 AM
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:18am) in reply to LatestLines2

     
    Originally Posted by LatestLines2 View Post

    I was cleaning around my computer desk and unplugged my modem for a minute and now I can't get back on the internet. I'm going on four hours now of googling but can't find a solution that works. Any ideas? $20 to someone that can't help me get this going by tonight.

    My modem is connected through a Dlink wireless router...but it doesn't work when its connected directly to computer either.

    got no clue, sorry brah

    ship the $20 to norcaljeff on stars/ftp
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:18am) in reply to norcaljeff

    I'm assuming youve already powercycled everything? Unplug the power cords and the cable cord going into the modem for 20 sec and try again
     
  5. Niceguy Niceguy is offline I will find you.

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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:19am) in reply to Shaaarrrp

    is this a level?
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:20am) in reply to Niceguy

    Yea, sounds like an odd situation.
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:25am) in reply to jesterwords

    I'm as confused as you guys. Ive obviously tried powering everything down...so aggravating.
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:26am) in reply to LatestLines2

    cmd.exe

    ipconfig/flushdns
    ipconfig/release
    ipconfig/renew
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:28am) in reply to LatestLines2

    even if you power down, you still may have to reset the modem at the back (push a pen or pin in the hole and hold for 20 secs).

    thats all i can think of
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:30am) in reply to Niceguy

    did you try from the command prompt
    ipconfig /release
    ipconfig /renew
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:34am) in reply to stevel1017

    if resetting it using the button doesnt work, call your ISP and have them ping it. They can tell you if its working right. They may have you replace it
     
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:34am) in reply to stevel1017

     
    Originally Posted by Niceguy View Post

    cmd.exe

    ipconfig/flushdns
    ipconfig/release
    ipconfig/renew


     
    Originally Posted by stevel1017 View Post

    did you try from the command prompt
    ipconfig /release
    ipconfig /renew

    This was one of the first things I tried...I really don't know wtf is going on. Looks like I'll need someone to come by and check it out.
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:38am) in reply to LatestLines2

    Reset WINSOCK entries to installation defaults: netsh winsock reset catalog

    Reset IPv4 TCP/IP stack to installation defaults. netsh int ipv4 reset reset.log

    Reset IPv6 TCP/IP stack to installation defaults. netsh int ipv6 reset reset.log

    Reboot the machine.

    edit do those from the command prompt

    if those dont work, grab another NIC, install and check
    Edited By: stevel1017 Jan 4th, 2011 at 01:37 AM
  14. Niceguy Niceguy is offline I will find you.

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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:39am) in reply to stevel1017

    Like all my electronics that do not work I throw them against the wall. If that doesn't fix the issue I replace it.

    I'm telling you, it's full-proof/fool-proof.
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:45am) in reply to Niceguy

     
    Originally Posted by Niceguy View Post

    Like all my electronics that do not work I throw them against the wall. If that doesn't fix the issue I replace it.

    I'm telling you, it's full-proof/fool-proof.

    I'm about two minutes from doing this ha

    I tried all the cmd options prior to this post and after I posted again...no luck. Looks like I'll need to have someone come by. Thanks for help...if it somehow works by the end of the night I'll give one of you guys the $20 somehow.
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 1:51am) in reply to LatestLines2

    not sure of your level of noobness but I'm gonna throw this out there anyway. You said it's a wireless setup, so I'm assuming that you are using a laptop or a wireless card in a pc for your primary connection. Probably all of the things you've been told should renew your ip unless of course, you've accidentally connected to a different wireless network due to your haste to get back on line. Other things to check along these lines, do you have a physical wireless switch that was switched off? Do you have a soft (Fn+Fkey) wireless switch that is now off?
    Says you physically connected the pc.... what did you connect it to? If you go modem direct to the pc (cat 5 cable, rather than usb please) you can isolate where the problem is. If you get nada from the direct to modem connection, you have either a line problem or a modem problem. If you get a connection, you have a router problem.
    It's probably worth noting that some laptops that aren't plugged into AC power, will disable the on board network card (Dell's I know of models that do)... so I would disable the wireless, plug the modem in direct, and do a repair on your local area network, should point you in the right direction...

    Sorry so long.

    Edit: reread post with TITLE.... obv reading comprehension not so good... so ignore like 79% of that...kthanx
    Edited By: LitezOut Jan 4th, 2011 at 02:10 AM
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 2:15am) in reply to LitezOut

    Reminds me of a time the power went out and the broadcast name for the wireless was changed to "Default".
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    Jan 4th, 2011 (1/4/2011 2:16am) in reply to tek85

    Good news...after dicking around with unplugging and plugging it back in it finally decided to work. I'll hold a contest for the $20 to anyone who attempted to help (sorry norcaljeff). I'll post back in here after the football game with a contest idea.
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