Re: OT: NTL and Linksys routers

Steve Robinson wrote:

> 
> "Wik" <Rik_RyallMAPS_ITNA@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1e49f967c74af572989954@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> In article <d_QDf.266846$Xg2.146722@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Catman made
>> up the following gibberish:
>>> OK, I've set up several Linksys cable routers with NTL, but this one has
>>> got
>>> me foxed
>>>
>>> Bog standard ntl cable modem
>>> Linksys WR54G wireless cable router / access point
>>>
>>> Plugging a PC into the modem provides as good a net connnection as NTL
>>> will
>>> ever supply, plus link lights on both ends (using ethernet obviously)
>>>
>>> Plugging the router into the the modem via the WAN port, no link light
>>> at either end, no connectivity, no IP assigned to router, no traffic at
>>> all
>>>
>>> Plugging PC into WAN port gives link light at both ends.
>>>
>>> We've tried 4 cables (including a cross over just to be on the safe
>>> side) and two routers (identical models).
>>>
>>> So any suggestions as to WTF is going on and how to fix?
>>
>> Initial reaction: Umm, nope.
>>
>> I have a WRT54GS on ntl: cable and the only issue I've had was with
>> running WoW through it.  Third-party firmware fixed that.
>>
>> Try powering the lot off for 30-60mins and then fire up the modem, then
>> the router.
>>
>> Failing that, call ntl:.
>>
> Make sure you install the latest drivers for the router (linksys site )
> had the same issues all be it on blueyonder , call linksys tech suppoort
> they are unusually helpful

It's a *router*.  It runs over ethernet............
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