Hi: My cable modem, Netgear WGR614 router, two hardwired desktop
computers, and wireless laptop were all working well as a system,
until I changed a cable on port 3 (going from router to desktop
computer). I was using a reliable 14' Cat5e cable, but wanted to test
a new 25' one that I just bought. This newer cable is a Belkin SNGLS
FASTCAT5e Patch CBL, 4PAIR;RJ45M/M. After plugging in the new 25'
cable, after turning everything off, I got no connection between the
router and the desktop. So, I plugged back in the reliable 14' cable
and still have no connection, even though I did before testing the new
cable. In short, I can't get the Port 3 light to go on or get a
connection with it. The vendor insists (emphasis added) the cable is
okay, saying he has never had a problem with this brand and type of
cable. I'm not going to test the cable in another port, because it
might disable another one. So, then, I don't know how to test the new
cable to see if it is okay. Also, could just adding a different cable
change my software configuration somehow? I'm wishing I could restore
the use of port 3. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Gibby
