Ethernet port fried by lightning strike?

My phone line and home was struck by lightning this weekend. All of the DSL filters in my home were fried and blown open simultaneously, the DSL modem was fried, and even with a new modem, I cannot connect. Is there any way (without taking it in) to test the ethernet port itself? Is there some sort of internal diagnostic that can detect a faulty port? The computer works fine otherwise. IF the port is dead, is it better to buy a new computer? (My insurance is covering all damages), or is the cost to repair something like this minor? I have read about using an airport as a go-around, but I'd rather fix the problem, not patch it. ANY and all info will be helpful. Thanks.

caparsons wrote:
My phone line and home was struck by lightning this weekend. All of the DSL filters in my home were fried and blown open simultaneously, the DSL modem was fried, and even with a new modem, I cannot connect. Is there any way (without taking it in) to test the ethernet port itself? Is there some sort of internal diagnostic that can detect a faulty port? The computer works fine otherwise. IF the port is dead, is it better to buy a new computer? (My insurance is covering all damages), or is the cost to repair something like this minor? I have read about using an airport as a go-around, but I'd rather fix the problem, not patch it. ANY and all info will be helpful. Thanks.
If the Ethernet port on an iMac is fried, you can replace that port only by _replacing the entire motherboard_. Depending on the kind of motherboard, the price could be several hundred dollars. It might be more cost-effective to get a new computer.

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