Can't connect to internet after disconnecting router and going straight through modem

[hooligan04]

I have a D-link DI-524 wireless router that I've used for a few years. I have to get rid of it by tomorrow, so I tried plugging my modem straight in through my PC. I did this before I ever got the router and it worked fine. Now I get the "limited connectivity" message in my tray when I do it and cannot access any web page. When I right click on the connection in my network connections and hit repair it always tries to renew my IP, and then fails.

Is there something else I have to do to be able to run straight from my modem to my PC after getting rid of the router? any help would be great.

Thanks in advance.

 

[LookinAround]

I'll skip the explanation as to why.. but try to force your ISP to reset

1. Disonnect computer from cable modem
2. Turn off (if no on/off button disconnect power) to cable modem
3. Unscrew and remove coax cable to cable modem
4. Wait about 5 minutes
5. Screw cable back. Turn cable modem on.
6. Cable modem lights go thru a pattern for maybe a minute till the blink as usual
7. Now reconnectg computer to cable modem and ry connecting to internet again

 

[hooligan04]

Thanks a ton. I am typing this router free, so it worked.

Thanks again,
Hooligan04