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Old 28-11-2003, 17:35   #6
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Re: blinking ethernet light

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Originally Posted by towny
I'm not an expert, but you said they were only disconnected from the power for about 5 seconds? - This may be the problem. Try powering down the whole lot for more than 30 seconds and then starting again. I have found that any problem with my modem or the TV's set top box that requires a re-boot, requires the whole lot to be properly switched off for a while for the re-boot to be effective.
similar disclaimer about non expert status from me too, but afaik the same principle applies to switching back on - should be modem first & allow it to settle down, then the router & again let it settle down, then the pc's, i.e don't switch everything back on all at once.
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