So ya anyhow it appeared all was lost that my LAN took a giant SHIT. Well that wasnt the case.
Im not sure what the issue was, but heres how I resolved it.
My modem can be run via USB. So I hooked into that for starters. Loaded the Verizon software. OK, Im on the net VIA USB but still pissed my LAN is DEAD...
SO for the hell of it, I give the LAN a try. bam its working again!!!
WTF, but hey it works!