my linky died, either SMC 7004ABR or D-Link DI-804 to replace it?

[pay]

I posted this in the networking forums but it seems dead so ill post here.

My linksys started acting up for no reason. I went into the admin page and I forwarded port 21 to me so I could host an FTP. Then i noticed it didnt connect after I directed port 21 to myself. I went back to the admin page and I noticed ALL the settings were empty. DMZ, Forwarding, Settings. Even if you enter something in it and save, go back, and its GONE. So Im like OK, no problem, Ill just flash to the newest Firmware. Big problem. I tried flashing to 192.168.1.1 which is the Device IP and it didnt work. It wouldnt save. So I change my device IP to 192.168.2.1 and BAM I cant flash, cant get to the admin site, and the red Diag light is on. Internet doesnt work, cant flash, cant get to the admin page, diag light is on. What the hell do I do?!


I bought this router a while ago, in July of last year from Compusa for $200, I dont have the box or receipt. Can I RMA this to Linksys or something? On the other hand if im seriously screwed thats alright.. I can get the SMC or D-Link 804 (as posted in topic) for $40 after MIR. So If this router is dead for sure, which should I get?

Thanks

Edit: Or I could also get another Linksys BEFSR41 or Netgear RT314 for around $75-$80

 

[new99]

i just got a netgear 314, havnt been able to use it yet will post update.

 

[WHipLAsh13]

Get the 3Com. Top notch company at a $50 price tag.

 

[WHipLAsh13]

I dont have one of these units I have a Dlink but what is the warranty period as stated in the user manual. If it is under warranty Linksys will send you a new one in 1-3 days upon receipt of the defective one. Here is a link to the Linksys warranty site.