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Networking help & advice for my Grenadier?
hi guys hope you can help, my pc has decided to stop talking to my grenadier, when i go onto network connections the port says limited or no connectivity. thus resulting in my comp not sending any data at all to the printer. it has happened since installing a new bt broadband router and networks aint my strong point. ive tried re booting everything but to no avail, hope you can help, many thanks craig
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First I’m going to ask if the new router is wireless or not?
Also rebooting everything can sometimes help (if you haven’t already).
I’m also going to assume you’re on Windows (Vista, XP)?I’ll just mention a few things since this type of thing can have many different causes:
1.) Make sure ethernet plugs are fully plugged in. Sometimes even when they’re fully plugged in they sit just slightly crooked to cause problems. I usually unplug all cables and then re-plug them in when I have a problem. It’s a quick and easy way to make sure that is or isn’t the problem right from the start.
2.) It’s possible that a Firewall or Anti-Virus could disrupt this. Especially since the router is new. You might have to allow an exception in this case.
3.) I would update the firmware on the router to the newest from the manufacturer. Most new hardware that you buy has been sitting in a box somewhere for a while typically. So the firmware is probably out of date. You can usually search for the model you have on Google and then find the latest. Some with have an installer that you can just double click. Others will have a file that you will manually have to load onto the router itself. Some routers can be accessed wireless (if they are wireless) such as my airport express. You should also be able to access the router by hooking an ethernet cable into the router and then either typing in the address or ip for the router.
Post back after you try some of these so we can zero in maybe on what’s causing it.
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hi simon i really apreciate you taking the time out for typing this info, i was totally snookered and didnt really have any hair left by about 2 o clock. so, on went the kettle and the thinking cap, i tried a system restore and turned back to yesterday and hey presto its working so ive just left it at that! thank you so much for your time guys, craig
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Great! Glad you sorted it out.
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