Linksys pulls plug on firmware update server.

Seems that as long as the units are allowed unfettered access to the net, they stop operating after failing to get a response from a linksys firmware update server. This happens shortly after power up. If the net setup is creatively changed, they can be made to run again.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/06/linksys-media-extenders-suddenly-stop-working-did-cisco-pull-th/

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