I have comcast internet with a motorola modem and an ASUS router. Router appears dead -- Not even a power light while on.
As a workaround I pulled the router, connected the modem to an 8 port switch and connected my laptop to the same switch. That works fine. BUT, when I connect another 5 port switch located in upstairs office to the same switch I cannot get the desktop and other hardware located there to connect???
Same story with yet another 5 port switch in basement.
I have powered modem and switches down and back up numerous times, but keep getting error connecting to internet.
The only difference is when I had the router in the loop I connected the modem to the router and then the router to the 8 port etc, etc.
Any advice would be appreciated.
As a workaround I pulled the router, connected the modem to an 8 port switch and connected my laptop to the same switch. That works fine. BUT, when I connect another 5 port switch located in upstairs office to the same switch I cannot get the desktop and other hardware located there to connect???
Same story with yet another 5 port switch in basement.
I have powered modem and switches down and back up numerous times, but keep getting error connecting to internet.
The only difference is when I had the router in the loop I connected the modem to the router and then the router to the 8 port etc, etc.
Any advice would be appreciated.