Off and On Connection

joplju · 03-31-2008, 11:08 PM

Ok, I'm running two Desktops on a Lynksis WRT54G Router. One's wired, the other wireless.

The problem is, I'll have perfectly fine connection for a while, then, out of the blue, I will randomly loose all connection for one or both computers. I can't distinguish any kind of pattern as to when or why this happens.

I keep using Lynksys' EasyLink Advisor program to attempt to fix the connection, but it just suggests that I have a cable unplugged somewhere.

The only method that I have discovered is to unplug both the router and modem from their respective power, and let them re-boot. Oftentimes, this is simply a temporary fix, and, within ten or so minutes, I am rebooting them again.

When I loose this connection, I am not even able to connect to the router through my browser.

Help!!! Additional information provided as needed...

joplju · 04-01-2008, 12:49 AM

Current Status:

Wired Computer has connection. Wireless still has none. I attempt to connect, but I get a "Not Connected" message.

johnwill · 04-01-2008, 07:19 AM

Sounds like the router is having a problem.

Some things you can try here.

Change the channel on the router, I like channels 1, 6, and 11 in the US.
Update the firmware to the latest version available on the manufacturer's site.
Reset the router to factory defaults and reconfigure.

Many times these measures will resolve a lot of intermittent issues.

joplju · 04-01-2008, 01:40 PM

I did all three, and attempted to reconnect my wireless computer to the network. My wireless computer told me that I had "Little or No Connectivity," while I got an error message on my wired computer telling me that there was an "IP Conflict on the Network."

When I first tried to reply to this board, my connection was entirely lost. I reset both the modem and router, and now the wired connection is working fine.

I know you'll want the ipconfig/all for both computers., but I must go to work now. I'll have it when I get back.

03-31-2008, 11:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
joplju Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP, SP2	Off and On Connection Ok, I'm running two Desktops on a Lynksis WRT54G Router. One's wired, the other wireless. The problem is, I'll have perfectly fine connection for a while, then, out of the blue, I will randomly loose all connection for one or both computers. I can't distinguish any kind of pattern as to when or why this happens. I keep using Lynksys' EasyLink Advisor program to attempt to fix the connection, but it just suggests that I have a cable unplugged somewhere. The only method that I have discovered is to unplug both the router and modem from their respective power, and let them re-boot. Oftentimes, this is simply a temporary fix, and, within ten or so minutes, I am rebooting them again. When I loose this connection, I am not even able to connect to the router through my browser. Help!!! Additional information provided as needed...

04-01-2008, 12:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
joplju Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP, SP2	Re: Off and On Connection Current Status: Wired Computer has connection. Wireless still has none. I attempt to connect, but I get a "Not Connected" message.

04-01-2008, 07:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 28,753 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Off and On Connection Sounds like the router is having a problem. Some things you can try here. Change the channel on the router, I like channels 1, 6, and 11 in the US. Update the firmware to the latest version available on the manufacturer's site. Reset the router to factory defaults and reconfigure. Many times these measures will resolve a lot of intermittent issues. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

04-01-2008, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
joplju Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 3 OS: Windows XP, SP2	Re: Off and On Connection I did all three, and attempted to reconnect my wireless computer to the network. My wireless computer told me that I had "Little or No Connectivity," while I got an error message on my wired computer telling me that there was an "IP Conflict on the Network." When I first tried to reply to this board, my connection was entirely lost. I reset both the modem and router, and now the wired connection is working fine. I know you'll want the ipconfig/all for both computers., but I must go to work now. I'll have it when I get back.