my computer doesn't like routers, any ideas?

[elviswasfat]

newly assembled computer does not connect through a router only to the modem. i never had this problem with my older computer. the MOBO is a Gigabyte GA-M57SLI, it has a single gigabit ethernet connection and when i first tried it it would not connect so i tried a pci ethernet card and it would also not connect. neither would connect through either of my routers; a Belkin and an SMC. would this be a problem with the motherboard? both ports work with the modem fine. i installed all drivers and updated. any ideas before i decide to run the house through my box so i can connect mine to the modem?

 

[drextremeops007]

try changing the cable. Sometimes cables that turn old gets degraded, especially those cheapie ones that come with the router or dsl/cable modem.

 

[elviswasfat]

the cable i am using is fairly new and was working fine last week and like i mentioned, everything works fine when connected directly to the modem. i am on it right now.

 

[cmdrdredd]

what kind of IP are you getting from the router or are you not getting one at all? Also is your router getting an IP from your modem?

 

[elviswasfat]

i am not usually getting an ip from my router, i am usually getting an apipa addy or when i do get one the tray icon says low connectivity. i know that the router is fine b/c my house mate is using it fine and my cable and port are ok b/c i am using them now plugged into the modem, but when i plug into the router i get low or no connectivity with both of the routers i have tried. i have tried renewing the ip addy but it either doesn't work or i get low connectivity.

 

[cmdrdredd]

Try setting a static IP and see what happens.

 

[elviswasfat]

i tried a static and no go there either. it is something i have never run into before.

 

[cmdrdredd]

You might wanna stick this in the networking forum.

 

[elviswasfat]

ok, is there a way i can link this to that forum or do i need to start a new topic there?

 

[elviswasfat]

and thanks