Sorry for the bump, but I thought it was better to ask here rather than start a new thread. Maybe a stupid question:
I have a Netgear Dual Rangemax Wireless Modem/Router that has worked great on the third story of my house. I want to bring it down a level for stronger access on the balcony/outside the garage (another story down). When I bring it down and plug it in, my laptops can connect to the network but it will not connect to the internet. I've eliminated the cordless telephone that was around there that I thought could have been causing interference. Still no dice.
The house was built in 2004. The jack works fine for the phone where I want to put the router. Should I purchase and install a new jack? Like, is it possible the jack isn't equipped to handle data? Sounds far-fetched to me, but I'm a moron. Or, do I have to notify my telephone company/ISP for them to come out and take a look/activate the jack?