A quick queston about my wireless router?
After today's thunderstorm, my wireless router has gone dead. I've tried unplugging and replugging it but it is stll not working.
I was wondering if I needed to get a new one or there were ways to fix it?
Answers:
First thought is it got hit by over current or voltage spike. Will it turn on at all? You could check to see if the AC adapter is what got damaged. Check the voltage of the adapter and see if you have another like it. Important to match the voltage EXACTLY. If you can do that and the router still will not work then I would have to say that it is damaged and you will need to buy a new one. While you are at it, you should have a GOOD surge protector on all your computer equipment. Not the 10.00 ones but spend at least 40.00 it will be worth it in the long-run.
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It probably got fried... do you smell something burn inside? check the power adapter and smell to see if its burned. Try the small reset button on the back ( small pin size hole ) .
dead as in No power dead? if you have it plugged in and you get no power then yes its dead, make sure its not the outlet, try another outlet. if it has power but just won't work, then we need more info, model what LEDs are on etc..
Most wireless routers have free tech support. Call and see if you can troubleshoot it.
Try the reset button if it has one. Both with the power on and then trying to hold it down as you plug power in. If you get no lights make sure your AC Adapter is giving voltage. If it is your routers fried. I assume the power outlet is working and a circuit breaker didn't trip during the storm.
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