How do i know whether my NIC works or not?

[arshad]

On Wed, 2009-12-30 at 23:10 +0000, Steve wrote:
> 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
> 
Hi Steve,
yes i have tried all four ports :)

thank you very much.