LAN Connection mystery

[ralphrob]

I connect my laptop to Shaw via a router and all is fine.

If I remove the CAT5 cable from the router and connect direct to the Shaw modem I get no connection!!

I have tried restarting the laptop. I have tried another cable.

Any ideas anyone

[AlanH]

I connect my laptop to Shaw via a router and all is fine.

If I remove the CAT5 cable from the router and connect direct to the Shaw modem I get no connection!!

I have tried restarting the laptop. I have tried another cable.

Any ideas anyone

Unplug the shaw modem for a couple seconds, then plug it back in. It needs to establish the new address, now that you changed the connection.

[ralphrob]

Thanks Alan. That fixed it.

Funny I was thinking of doing just that!!

Ralph

[AlanH]

Thanks Alan. That fixed it.

Funny I was thinking of doing just that!!

Ralph

No problem ralphrob, glad you're back in business.