Linksys Router: BEFSR41
On average, I lose my connection once per day. It's not the internet or my cable modem. I still have a connection, just my router "drops" it. I press the reset button on the router and then the connection is returned. I have upgraded to the latest firmware but still have the same problem. Does this sound like the router is dying?
"TC" wrote in news:UyuJc.27030$KP6.1184466 @twister.tampabay.rr.com:
I have the 1 port version of your router... and I noticed the newer firmware is quite unstable with the router.
I'm in the process of buying a new router... probably one from Zyxel which I heard are much more reliable.
I had the very same problem, only more frequently. I called Linksys tech support, and they had me go into the router setup and change two settings, and that solved the problem completely. I just can't remember what they were though. I think they were on the basic settings page. The tech said the settings were published on their web site.
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MAC address?
What firmware are you using?
NO
if the router was dead it wouldnt work. its a work or dont work box.
but theres a ton of settings inside the router, perhaps those need changing.
i suggest calling up RR and tell them your modem stays connected but your router gets disconnected, and give them your router model #. they should be able to help.
i use a dlink 704p router, which works fine on my dsl.
also newer firmware unfort does not always mean better.. :( ...
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