router not working right

Dom · Mar 19, 2004, 08:38 PM

Hey, all.

Yesterday when I turned on my computer I noticed I wasn't connected to the Internet. Normally whenever I start up the old PC it is automatically connected because of my router. Well, this is no longer happening, neither my main PC or the secondary PC is connected anymore. Although, the DSL modem show a solid green light as does my router, for both computers, as if they are connected.
I have a SMC 4-port router model SMC7004ABR, no hardware or software changes have been made on either PC whatsoever. Now, I know it's not a bad wire or anything because I am still able to connect from my PC to the other one and vice versa. I am also able to connect to the Internet by bypassing the routher all together and hooking the modem up directly to my PC. I can't, however, access the router's firmware through my Browser anymore.

I really don't know what the heck is going on here, is my router somehow partially not working? Or, is it possible that my ISP doesn't allow multiple computers to share the same IP anymore?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Zardon · Mar 19, 2004, 08:45 PM

have you tried looking in your router configuration via IE normally type in 192.168.0.1 then the default login. check the ips of connected computers DHCP etc.

Vampyromaniac · Mar 19, 2004, 08:46 PM

Try restarting the router?

Dom · Mar 19, 2004, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vampyromaniac
Try restarting the router?

Yup.

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
have you tried looking in your router configuration via IE normally type in 192.168.0.1 then the default login. check the ips of connected computers DHCP etc.

I can't connect to it, page cannot be displayed.

Vampyromaniac · Mar 19, 2004, 08:56 PM

There should be a way to do a full reset (check the manual) Have you done that too?

Zardon · Mar 19, 2004, 08:57 PM

have you not got a manual? there is always a configuration and firmware flashing option via the built in router menus, that ip in my post above is normally the log in IP, or 192.168.0.0 if you cant connect to that, its a sure sign something is wrong with the hardware bud.

Dom · Mar 19, 2004, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vampyromaniac
There should be a way to do a full reset (check the manual) Have you done that too?

Yeah, I pushed the little reset button in the a pen, it reset, but no go.

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
have you not got a manual? there is always a configuration and firmware flashing option via the built in router menus, that ip in my post above is normally the log in IP, or 192.168.0.0 if you cant connect to that, its a sure sign something is wrong with the hardware bud.

I'll try that when I get home.

Thanks.

Vampyromaniac · Mar 19, 2004, 10:25 PM

well, crap

Dom · Mar 19, 2004, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vampyromaniac
well, crap

Hope I'm not out $100.

Judas · Mar 19, 2004, 10:31 PM

some routers you have to press and hold the reset for about 30-60 seconds..... the best thing.... uplug it for an hour...

Dom · Mar 19, 2004, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Judas
some routers you have to press and hold the reset for about 30-60 seconds..... the best thing.... uplug it for an hour...

I left it unplugged for 24hrs, nothing.

Judas · Mar 19, 2004, 11:24 PM

musta died then.....maybe heat related?

SpinLinkDom · Mar 19, 2004, 11:34 PM

thing to try:

Verify Your ip (should be in 192.168.2.0/24 subnet but should be different of 192.168.0.1) if the ip isn't corrent, try to release the lease and then renew it. If the ip is in 169.254.0.0/16, it's because the computer didn't found an dhcp server (see rfc 3370)
reset the router (reset pressed 5 secondes, front light should flash)
review the user manuel at http://www.smc.com/drivers_downloads...08ABR_MNv2.pdf

Dom · Mar 20, 2004, 06:22 AM

Well, nothing suggested worked, I'm still unable to connect to the Internet or access the router's settings. Now the reset button on the router won't even work.

If the router is somehow broken, how is it possible I can access the other computer through it?

Thanks for the replies.

Judas · Mar 20, 2004, 06:53 AM

depends on what connections were for sure established... some kind of Hardware Lockup of some sort has happened.. or else firmware corruption .. (took out the WAN but still has a rough amount still working to establish a connection... however.. possibly much slower)...... if it doesn't reset... that's almost a sure sign of self distruction

Mar 19, 2004, 08:38 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	router not working right Hey, all. Yesterday when I turned on my computer I noticed I wasn't connected to the Internet. Normally whenever I start up the old PC it is automatically connected because of my router. Well, this is no longer happening, neither my main PC or the secondary PC is connected anymore. Although, the DSL modem show a solid green light as does my router, for both computers, as if they are connected. I have a SMC 4-port router model SMC7004ABR, no hardware or software changes have been made on either PC whatsoever. Now, I know it's not a bad wire or anything because I am still able to connect from my PC to the other one and vice versa. I am also able to connect to the Internet by bypassing the routher all together and hooking the modem up directly to my PC. I can't, however, access the router's firmware through my Browser anymore. I really don't know what the heck is going on here, is my router somehow partially not working? Or, is it possible that my ISP doesn't allow multiple computers to share the same IP anymore? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Mar 19, 2004, 08:46 PM	#3
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	Try restarting the router? __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

Mar 19, 2004, 08:56 PM	#5
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	There should be a way to do a full reset (check the manual) Have you done that too? __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

Mar 19, 2004, 10:25 PM	#8
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	well, crap __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

Mar 19, 2004, 11:34 PM	#13
SpinLinkDom DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	thing to try: Verify Your ip (should be in 192.168.2.0/24 subnet but should be different of 192.168.0.1) if the ip isn't corrent, try to release the lease and then renew it. If the ip is in 169.254.0.0/16, it's because the computer didn't found an dhcp server (see rfc 3370) reset the router (reset pressed 5 secondes, front light should flash) review the user manuel at http://www.smc.com/drivers_downloads...08ABR_MNv2.pdf

Mar 19, 2004, 08:45 PM	#2
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	have you tried looking in your router configuration via IE normally type in 192.168.0.1 then the default login. check the ips of connected computers DHCP etc.

Mar 19, 2004, 08:57 PM	#6
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	have you not got a manual? there is always a configuration and firmware flashing option via the built in router menus, that ip in my post above is normally the log in IP, or 192.168.0.0 if you cant connect to that, its a sure sign something is wrong with the hardware bud.

Mar 20, 2004, 06:22 AM	Thread Starter #14
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	Well, nothing suggested worked, I'm still unable to connect to the Internet or access the router's settings. Now the reset button on the router won't even work. If the router is somehow broken, how is it possible I can access the other computer through it? Thanks for the replies.