chronic router problem

[Zopperoni]

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

[Spaced Cowboy]

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.

[KrazyHorse]

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.

[Ecthy]

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

[asleepathewheel]

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.

[Fake Boris]

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

[Hueij]

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

[Atahualpa]

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

[Ted Striker]

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.

[Ted Striker]

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?

[Kuciwalker]

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

[Ted Striker]

Well did you check the temperature and the firmware yet?

[Kuciwalker]

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

[Fake Boris]

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.

[Ted Striker]

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.