Wireless works fine-Eithernet doesn't work at all...Hardware Problem?

Okay so now i have a new problem with my router. (Actiontec MI424 WR)

I can connect using Wi-Fi just fine, but the wired Ethernet jacks on the back of the router don't seem to work at all-Each computer, both my laptop, and the desktop normally connected via Ethernet don't recieve an IP address. Here's what I've done so far...

I used the "Repair" options on both the Vista laptop, and the XP MCE 2005 desktop with no success.

I checked the computers to make sure that DHCP was enabled.

I've rebooted both the computers and the router multiple times, and checked all connections.

I also moved the Ethernet cord connecting the desktop from one port (port 1) to the three others, just to see if that would solve it.

I even used a different Ethernet cord to connect the laptop, just to rule out the cord that connected the desktop. Nothing.

This just started today. I logged into the router and everything seems fine, with a green checkmark in the "Router Status" box. I'm just wondering if it's a hardware (router) problem or i'm missing something that's very obvious to people actually good with networking (not me )

Thanks,
Ricky

 

it's a longshot...but if your using a third party firewall...windows firewall likes to for some stupid A$$ Bill Gate's reason likes to sneak on occassionally...this has happened to me a few times...since i don't use windows built in firewall i have none of the advanced configurations set to allow IP functions...

 

Thanks, I would look into that except that the only firewall I am using on both machines is Windows Firewall, I checked there btw and found nothing out of the ordinary...

Thanks again,
Ricky

 

Could be the router. Could be the cable. Who knows, considering the circumstances. Just take a mental note and the next time this happens, chuck the router out the window.

 

LOL trust me i'm tempted to do that...

anyone else have a clue

 

Have you rebooted the router?

Turn off the FW for testing, Just because it looks OK does not always work. MS has a BAD habit of changing your settings when updates come through.

Also check to see if the Actiontec has any updated firmware for it. If this is a supplied router by your ISP call and get a replacement.

 

Yep. I'm gonna call Verizon and ask for a replacement-It already has the latest firmware