Netgear Router frozen

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Hey guys,

Wonder if anyone can help me. I have the Netgear N300 wireless router from Telkom. After last nights storm it seems that its completely furked. :(

All the lights that were on (power, ethernet, wireless) seems to be stuck, and there's no connectivity. It's probably completely screwed, but just checking if there isn't someone can recommend to get it fixed.

What I've tried this far. Keeping it disconnected from power for 24 hours. No change. When I plug it back in, the lights just go back on they way they were stuck. And that's it.

I've also tried resetting it via the small little hole at the bottom with a toothpick. Don't know how long I should be pressing it, but 10 seconds made no difference.

I'm open for suggestions that doesn't including kicking it to the curb and getting a new one.

Thanks!
 
If you got it from telkom within the last 2 years it's likely still under warranty. Call 10210, report it's bust, GET A REFERENCE NUMBER, and then get it replaced for free at a telkom shop.

Make sure you return it complete with all the wires and accessories and in the original box.
 
Grouter said:
If you got it from telkom within the last 2 years it's likely still under warranty. Call 10210, report it's bust, GET A REFERENCE NUMBER, and then get it replaced for free at a telkom shop.

Make sure you return it complete with all the wires and accessories and in the original box.
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Thanks. Problem is I don't have the box, and also didn't really get it through telkom, even though I did. When I recently moved house, and my line, the telkom technician just left it here. So according to Telkom, I don't have one.
 
I'd suggest you look at getting a replacement device. Adsl modem/routers with wi-fi are not too expensive. Shop around or visit your favorite PC store.
Cheers.
 
AfricanTech said:
Sounds like it's forked

TP Link is cheap and quite reliable.
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TP Link? Don't know it... Really only need a wireless AP. Had a Billion router which I used as an access point on the outside of my house in the flatlet. Already have a network cable running there, but needed now to use it, otherwise no interwebs for me.

Any very cheap suggestions on a pure wireless AP?
 
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