Dsl Problem - Any Ideas?

[Peaches]

Oh my.....

Trying pinging it. Can you see the other machine on the network?

I'm sure I should know how to ping it...this is what I get for having someone else install everything

If you haven't changed anything in your settings, check the hardware. Are you getting a "link light" on both the router/hub and your network card?

All the lights are on the router...I have an ethernet switch and it LOOKS like all the lights are OK on it, but to be honest, it's under the desk and Im not as "familiar" with it as I am the router. How would I find out about the network card?

Try plugging into a different port on the hub/router. Unplug the other computer and plug your's into the port he was on and see if that works.

I'm embarassed to admit that I'm not sure what I should be plugging and unplugging

If that fails, and especially if you're not getting a link light, you may have had a lightning surge zap your network card. Network cards do not get fried as frequently as modems, but it can happen.

We have had a lot of power surges at the house lately - 2-3 a day - unfortunately, this makes the most sense

I'm trying to reach my "computer guy" - something makes me think I'm going to be cooking dinner for him tomorrow night

I'll get the kid up here to plug and play. I used to know SO much about computers, but I've gotten lazy over the years with someone else to do it for me - time to start learning again!!

MANY, MANY THANKS!!!