06-01-2009, 04:23 PM
Try unplugging the cable modem POWER cable for 5 minutes and then plug it back in. If the mini's ethernet is still not functioning, then it sound like a hardware issue. Quickest way to fix this is to buy a new wireless router for the cable modem and connect wirelessly with the mini. You should be able to find a 802.11g Netgear router at Staples or Best Buy for $40.