Not a good day. Lost my DSL modem/router combo.

[hobbit709]

Was on DU and all of a sudden page wouldn't load. Checked other sites and same problem. Looked at my router since you never know what AT&T is doing. Noticed lights on unit were a little dim. Unplugged and plugged back in-NO lights. Tried different power unit-same deal. Pulled out old modem and power lights came on when I plugged in the same power brick-but old router wouldn't connect, which is why I replaced it to start with 3 years ago.
Drove the 40 miles round trip to Fry's, got a TPLink DSL modem/router/wifi unit for $39.99.
Came home and hooked it up and did the setup-no internet access. Checked all the connections, rebooted both computer and router-nada. Went through the whole setup procedure again and had internet again.

Now all I have to do is figure out why my brake lights are stuck on in my truck.

[marble falls]

1. Its just your day! The switch for the brake light will be in one of two places: the pedal or the...

master cylinder. Either way is a cheap and easy fix.

[hobbit709]

2. Unfortunately it's not the switch.

[marble falls]

5. Its the switch or a wierd short. Shorts are no fun.

[hobbit709]

6. I just had the fuel pump replaced.

I hope they didn't pinch a wire when they put the tank back in.

[marble falls]

7. Good luck! I'd be looking there first and praying! I've been known to bootleg a new signal wire....

in similar circumstances but with all the electronics and computers on cars thee days, that could be disastrous. You got me interested, I'd like to know how you get this thing fixed.

[Go Vols]

3. Wouldn't AT&T need the mac addy

of the new modem/router for service?

[hobbit709]

4. Router configures itself automatically. All I needed to enter was my account user ID and password.