Linksys 802.11b/g router giving me issues

[mpjesse]

Sup ya'll. I've got your standard run-of-the-mill, bought at CompUSA, Linksys Wireless Router which does 802.11b/g. Occassionally, my laptop and desktop (both wireless) can no longer connect to the internet. One is a centrino wireless NIC and the other is a Linksys wireless NIC. They connect to the router just fine (the signal DOES NOT DROP cause i'm still able to login to the router)... but it seems the internet stops working. The quick fix is to disable the connection (on my laptop or desktop) and reconnect... and I get connectivity back. However, after about 30-60 minutes I have the same problem all over again. So, I have to unplug the wireless router and plug it back in... which seems to fix the problem for a couple days at best. Has ANYONE had similar issues w/ a linksys router? (Note: this only applies to the wireless function, the ethernet ports never do this cause my VoIP box always works regardless).

Thanks,

-mpjesse

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[riser]

Are you using the software to connect to the wireless network or are you using the Windows XP software?

Disable Wireless Zero Configuration utility. That seems to be a big factor in causing wireless to act up - or on the NIC disable the 'use windows to configure my wireless..."

 

[mpjesse]

I'm using Windows to do the wireless crap... On your suggestion, i'm going to use the software that came with this laptop. It's some intel stuff. Thanks... i'll let u know if it works.

-mpjesse

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[riser]

I'd only say use the windows software if the card doesn't come with a good app itself. The windows is ok but can sometime get messed up when you're trying to figure out what network to connect to.

 

[Guest]

On the linksys, the internet connection problem is sometimes fixed by a firmware update. Also where did you put your router? is it a open space with a good airflow, I found these router to be rally sensitive to heat. Sometimes putting your dsl/cable modem right on top will make it overheat and to malfunction. A reset does the trick but its annoying.

With XP Sp2 use the right click on the wireless connection and use repair, exact same as disable enable just more convenient =)

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[umheint0]

Just to clarify here, you're actually able to access the gateway's IP and peruse through it, but cannot get online, correct? At least, until you powercycle the router or disable/enable the NIC.

I'd suggest doing some ping tests to determine what level of connectivity you have at that particular point. It could be a DNS issue with the gateway.

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[mpjesse]

Thanks for replying.

That's correct. Additionally, powercycling the router seems to allow me to connect for longer periods of time.

So, I should try and ping my ISP's DNS server when I'm having internet connectivity problems?

Jesse

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[riser]

Standard troubleshooting.

Ping your local NIC. ping localhost or ping 127.0.0.1
It probably works.

Ping your WAP or wireless router.
ping 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1

It'll probably work.

At that point, the problem is outside of your network. It's your cable modem dropping off, so you might want a tech to come out or run your modem out to the cable place so they can give you a new one.

 

[umheint0]

try:

www.comcast.net
204.127.205.8, the comcast.net IP
204.127.129.1 - AT&T Primary DNS server

If they all work, then it's a firewall issue.
If the first fails and the others work, it's a DNS issue.
If both the first two fail, it's a router/ISP network issue.
If all three fail, it's a connectivity issue between yourself and the router.

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[mpjesse]

Thanks for your suggestions, I'll try them next time I have issues.

Jesse

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[mpjesse]

Thanks for your suggestions, I'll try them next time I have connectivity issues.

Jesse

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