Thunderstorm damaged router or network switch...

vyle

I just had a very near miss with some lightning, which caused my lights to flicker, and killed my internet connection.

Now, my pc didn't restart, but I have found that my router's ethernet ports are no longer working. Does anybody know if there's a way to make them work, as I use ethernet far more than wireless.

I know this is vague, but I'm in a bit of a bind because can only access the internet through my netbook and it's a terrible netbook.

santer_2

On the PC, open a browser, type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press enter

The username and password should be admin and password

If that gives you the router homepage, look for reboot the router

Or you could try switching the router off for a minute

ChiefGrasscutter

Near lightening strike do have the habit of destroying routers/modems etc
the surge down the phone line blows them.

A direct strike and your router will be the least of your worries!

vyle

It seems the switch is fine, but the router's ethernet ports are fried. they don't register a connection and i've restarted the router countless times. funny that the adsl port is okay, though, hence why the wifi still works.
I guess i'll have to buy a new router. Bah.

Tyfelt

Have you tried using a different ethernet cable? This would prove pretty conclusive if you want to rule out the router's ethernet ports.

mikey72

Last strike near me took out the single router port that was connected, but it took port on the motherboard as well. I put a new card in, changed the port connection on the router and it was fine.