16-05-2005 02:11									#1
	chronic router problem Remove this text

We have a wireless network, and at least once every few days that network goes down inexplicably. One moment the internet is fine, the next the router has disappeared (to the computer). It simply can't detect the network. The only solution is to turn off every computer and then reboot (you have to have a period in which NO computer is on) - actually, we just unplug the wireless receivers and then plug them back in, which works just as well. However, it's driving me crazy and has been occuring more and more frequently. WTF is the problem?

	16-05-2005 02:15									#2
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization 2

quote: the next the router has disappeared (to the computer).

Gee, and I thought that objects vanish in your appartment.


Btw, nothing helpful that I can say - cept saying that I trust cables much more.

	16-05-2005 02:17									#3
	Tired of ads?

It's not cool to wire cables across two stories

	16-05-2005 02:18									#4
	Remove this text

Plus they've recently allowed the servants to have internet access in their quarters, and they wanted to connect the stables via VoIP...

	16-05-2005 02:27									#5
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

you think it's easy ordering the maids to go and shut down the computers at various points around the castle?

godamn heartless savage. Luckily, kuci's going to make boatloads of money more than you, when he grows up, so he doesn't have to listen to this crap!

Seriously, kuci, Go wires. wires have never failed me, ( well, 'cept this problem I am having setting up network now. )

	16-05-2005 02:31									#6
	Browse Apolyton AD-FREE

Check the router's temperature. Some brands can't handle too much traffic and overheat causing them to malfunction.

	16-05-2005 02:32									#7
	Full PM-box? Change here!

Would it overheat when only one computer is using the router?

	16-05-2005 02:34									#8
	Inflate your Upload Space

Yes it can. AFAIK, it's a structural design problem with some routers.

	16-05-2005 02:45									#9
	Got spare money?

How do I make it not overheat? (besides not using it as much)

	16-05-2005 02:50									#10
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

Just go buy a better one and ...never mind.

	16-05-2005 02:52									#11
	Got spare money?

quote: Originally posted by Spaced Cowboy Just go buy a better one and ...never mind.

Yeah, just buy a new one. I had similar problems with one and replacing it solved it.

	16-05-2005 02:52									#12
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

What type of router do you have?

	16-05-2005 02:53									#13
	Help yourself to an AD-FREE life

Linksys.

	16-05-2005 02:53									#14
	Tired of ads?

I've been in a car with a driver asleep at the wheel...

	16-05-2005 02:55									#16
	Support Apolyton or Terrorists Win

quote: Originally posted by Kuciwalker Linksys.

Did you check the temperature? If it's not heat, it may be something else.

Otherwise, just call Linksys, and demand a new one

	16-05-2005 02:56									#17
	Get a bigger avatar today!

Reference to posters name. Seriously Kuci, some routers are better than others. I've had a few problems with my wired linksys that required a reboot of the router, and have not had a problem yet with my D-Link.

	16-05-2005 02:57									#18
	Inflate your Upload Space

quote: Originally posted by Kuciwalker Linksys.

Yeah, my linksys router shuts down every once in a while too.

Considering that I got if for 20$, I'm not complaining, though.

	16-05-2005 02:58									#19
	Increase Your PM Length

Yes, reference to the poster's name. I woke her up, grabbed the wheel for a second and it was alright.

	16-05-2005 03:04									#20
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

quote: Originally posted by Kuciwalker Linksys.

Hmm. Frankly I didn't have much luck with my linksys router either and am now using a Netgear one, which hasn't given us nearly the amount of problems.

	16-05-2005 03:16									#21
	Support Apolyton, pre-order Civilization IV

Your house must be too large, with all the bathrooms.

	16-05-2005 03:50									#22
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

Americans have routers in their house? Man, we still got a lot of catch-up to do

	16-05-2005 04:10									#23
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

Have you tried looking for Firmware updates? That's the first thing I'd do before looking to buy a new one.

	16-05-2005 04:18									#24
	Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

quote: Originally posted by Hueij Americans have routers in their house? Man, we still got a lot of catch-up to do

Koreans and Japanese pwn all of us though.

	16-05-2005 04:20									#25
	Remove this text

I like the heat idea and the firmware update idea.

You should explore both those options.

Where is the router physically located? Does it have open air around it or did you stuff it in a cabinet somewhere?

	16-05-2005 04:23									#26
	Remove this text

It's in a big room in our basement, in the open.

	16-05-2005 04:24									#27
	Support Apolyton or Terrorists Win

Well did you check the temperature and the firmware yet?

	16-05-2005 04:31									#28
	Suffering from ads?

It hasn't crashed again yet. It's a little warm. And I'm not sure how to check the firmware.

	16-05-2005 04:33									#29
	Tired of ads?

Try putting a fan next to it for a day or two and see if it changes things. If it does, then the problem is definitely heat.

Do you have wireless phones? Are they working at a 2.4GHz frequency?

Also check if it's close to an electrical box - even more if you say it's in the basement. The magnetic field can affect your router.

You might also want to try putting the router upstairs, I've heard that it's better for the signal.

	16-05-2005 04:34									#30
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

The router should have an interface into it, to check the firmware. Did you keep the instructions? You should also be able to locate instructions online, if you know the brand and model, you can go to their website.

If there is a new firmware patch after the date you bought it, that means you can install a new firmware. Most routers usually have 2 or 3 firmware updates the first year after they are sold.