Internet troubles, need help (PC Advice)

[Aarquus]

So last night we had a power cut, and it did 'something' to my PC or my wireless dongle, as it now cant find my home network. It can find our neighbours, and other computers can find it, its just my PC and my network.

Anyone got any idea whats happened, and how to fix it? I'll post any of my PC's spec if need be.

 

[evilneko]

A USB thing I presume?

Plug it into another computer and see if it happens. Also, since it's not picking up your network but it is getting others, reboot and maybe even hard reset your router.

 

[JesterRaiin]

Anyone got any idea whats happened, and how to fix it?

If you manage to "see" other people's computers - your USB card works fine. I suspect damaged router.

Try to :
- connect your computer to router via this cable :
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qJQj2HZYaW4/TOr_Q4fy_nI/AAAAAAAAACI/OjZri2gfc24/s1600/rj_45_cables.jpg

- if applicable, disconnect router and plug your computer directly into cable

- if possible, replace router just to see if your wifi see the new one.