Can I troubleshoot a suspect router live on my LAN without subtle problems
leading me astray?
I have managed to reset my old netgear rt-314 router. The IP addy and PW
are now reset to the netgear defaults. This is a major "thank you" to this
List!
However, somehow, the "switch" portion of the router seems to be dead
now. I can talk to the router via the rs-232 interface. It comes up with
the default interface from the docs. I have set the router to an IP on my
subnet. That seems to have taken. The router can not ping any of my
sub-net clients, and I can not use an http interface of any client to speak
to the router via the LAN. Also, I notice that there are NO lit LEDS on
the router or switch. Sorta tells me the Switch side of the router is DEAD.
Is this a good decision?
I have cross-checked my changes/settings many times. I will check them yet
again, just because I can talk to this "brick" via
telnet/hyperterminal. Seems really odd.....
No, I do not have the router connected to my xdsl modem (POTS).
Yes, I have it connected to a switch in the room with 3 machines via a
CAT5E cable.
I am bewildered. Getting ready to call this old router 'toast.' But, am
still willing to beat on it some more.....just because I can still talk to
it, sort of....... :)
Thank you for any ideas you may have.
Best,
Duncan
