How do i know whether my NIC works or not?

[Steve]

On Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:46:15 -0000, Amedee Van Gasse  
<amedee-ubuntu at amedee.be> wrote:

> On 30-12-09 16:19, arshad wrote:
>
>> yes, the router page was not reachable even through the browser,
>> the router cable is ok and i checked with another one too.
>> do you think,
>> i should format and see? (booting from live cd didn't work though)
>> or replace with a new router?
>
> Hello arshad,
>
> I suggest resetting your router to default factory settings.
> This usually means:
> * unplug the power
> * hold a reset button with the tip of a pencil
> * plug the powefr back in while holding the reset button
> * keep the reset button pressed for another 30 seconds
> * release the reset button
>
> Usually you will see lights flashing on your router.
> The exact procedure may be different for your router, you may have to
> look it up in the manual.
>
Arshad, you have tried all 4 ports on the router haven’t you :-/

-- 
Steve