I just bought a Linksys WRT54GC about 2 weeks ago. I have a desktop PC connected directly to one of the ports on the router, and then I use a laptop that connects to it via wireless.
I've been having problems where the laptop will lose its wireless connection to the router. I know it's the router that's the issue (as opposed to my internet connection) by doing a ping to the router, and getting a request timeout. This usually happens for intervals of 15 seconds to 2 minutes, then the connection is established again. It will go for long periods working fine, however.
More tests: - Seems to be a wireless issue, as I also ping the router from my desktop (wired connection) and never lose site to the router, even when I'm getting request timeouts from my laptop
- I thought perhaps it was my Type B - wireless adapter on the laptop, but I had 3 laptops connected wirelessly on the network a few days ago, and all 3 lost connection at the same time.
- The laptop is 3 ft away from the router, so I don't think this is purely a range issue. However, I guess I can't rule out some sort of interference.
I don't have any security/encryption set up, other than the router only hands out IP addresses to a set of MAC addresses stored on it. I have the latest firmware (version 1.02.8) installed on the router.
Does anyone have any ideas on this, or have they seen the same thing?
Thanks! Randall.