Wireless Router Question

[mosesbotbol]

It's probably a signal strength issues.

[RGD.]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

It's probably a signal strength issues.

It really is a POS issue - at times the "wired" connection will just drop off.



Ron

[dunng]

Originally Posted by RGD.

It really is a POS issue - at times the "wired" connection will just drop off.



Ron

POS not PEBKAC?

[JaKaacH]

So I bought a Linksys WRT54Gl from this tread..
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12861
So half of you are saying its a POS..I'm having issues with my Dlink, I think, trouble with streaming radio, video, and losing connection even on the desktop hardwired from the router.

I guess when I'll get the Linksys and see if that fixes it. I've been blaming the cable/ISP folks for the crappy connection... but they say everything coming into the house is good...

[SeanGAR]

Originally Posted by JaKaacH

So I bought a Linksys WRT54Gl from this tread..
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12861
So half of you are saying its a POS..I'm having issues with my Dlink, I think, trouble with streaming radio, video, and losing connection even on the desktop hardwired from the router.

I guess when I'll get the Linksys and see if that fixes it. I've been blaming the cable/ISP folks for the crappy connection... but they say everything coming into the house is good...

IMHO, the WRT54GL is one of the best B/G routers out there and the ability to flash with Tomato or DDWRT greatly enhances it.

If you do decide to flash, please read the instructions carefully and be certain to stop antivirus and software firewall programs while flashing.

If you reset your modem (not the router) when the system is misbehaving, will it get better?

[AD720]

Originally Posted by SeanGAR

IMHO, the WRT54GL is one of the best B/G routers out there and the ability to flash with Tomato or DDWRT greatly enhances it.

If you do decide to flash, please read the instructions carefully and be certain to stop antivirus and software firewall programs while flashing.

If you reset your modem (not the router) when the system is misbehaving, will it get better?

Furthermore, do you have the same issue when your computer is directly plugged into the modem?

[MarkinAZ]

I too have a similar issue with my router set-up here in Valencia, CA. I have Time Warner Cable. The cable comes from the wall into the cable modem. Ether net cable from the cable modem into my D-Link, and another ether net from the D-Link into the Dell PC. I use the D-Link to work from the back bedroom area.

Generally, everything works fine as far as signal strength, but usually once or twice per day, I loose connection due to the D-Link freezing (or showing all “green” lights). This means that I must disconnect the power from not only the D-Link, but the cable modem too, so both units can reset. I’m trying to figure out why the freezing or disconnecting issue is occurring with the D-Link and how best to resolve the issue. Sometimes I feel maybe the D-Link is overheating due to being on on a regular basis and variation in room temperature. Some that I’ve thought of too are:


1. Maybe downloading a new driver, etc from the D-Link site for this particular unit;
2. Maybe having someone chuck it into the air while throwing a couple of rounds at it from my Remington P870 (a great stress reliever and it does lower your blood pressure too);
3. Or, maybe just putting a crowbar in my wallet and purchasing a new D-Link…

What do you think?

[JaKaacH]

Originally Posted by AD720

Furthermore, do you have the same issue when your computer is directly plugged into the modem?

I might give that a try later. If I remember correctly the cable/ISP people will have to reset it for me if I change hardware.
Maybe time for me to look for a different ISP.