How do i know whether my NIC works or not?

[arshad]

On Wed, 2009-12-30 at 18:46 +0100, Amedee Van Gasse 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.
> 
> -- 
> Amedee
> 
Hi Amedee,
No the router is not getting resetting although it used to. but two days
back i checked the router with my friends machine and it worked.
so i think the problem is in the router?...

thank you very much.