computer help needed...., router no longer recongnizes modem... Options

[scottb]

i have a linksys wired router befsr41 that all of a sudden stopped recognizing the modem. i can plug the lap top right into the modem andit works fine. the router shows tat it is communicating with the network but does not show a signal from the modem. the modem however does show a connection to the router

i tried:

- another cat5 cable
- resetting the router
- resetting the modem

all the linksys sites are down this morning so i am unable to download their troubleshooting tutorial.

any help would be appreciated.

or i could just get the snowblower out, clear the driveway and go to compusa and get another router!

thanks in advance.

[Part Pricer]

Sounds like you've already gone through the propper steps to isolate the problem. Sounds like there is a problem with the router or at least the RJ-45 connection in the router. Check the RJ-45 port in the router. Make sure that all of the pins are in the proper position to be making the connection with the RJ-45 plug from the cable.

Other than that, throw the thing into a snow bank and go out an get a better router (not a Linksys).