Modem or Router?

Col Colt · 12-11-2005, 12:01 PM

I dont think my connectivity problem is my modem but rather my router. Sometimes when I first boot up, I may have a connection and then again, I may not. I tried resetting the router, unplugging it for about a minute, rebooting...nothing. I decided to go direct to the modem and bypass the router and got my connection back. Seems obvious the problem is within the router. However, I type in ipconfig /all in the command prompt and get the IP address with the router connected?. This morning I got a connection fine but, after about 30 minutes or so, lost it. Can I pretty much assume the problem is the router?

Router is a Linksys BEFSR41 v3 that's about 2 1/2 years old. Modem is Toshiba PCX 2200.

**Terrister** · 12-11-2005, 12:52 PM

I have seen several Linksys routers do this. I think your are right about the router going out.

**Resolution** · 12-11-2005, 01:02 PM

Yep. I had the same model for about 2 years then two of the ports died without explanation. I ended up buying another one since it is a decent SOHO router.

Col Colt · 12-11-2005, 01:46 PM

That's what I was afraid of...thought these routers had a five year warranty but, not sure. I can access the http:\\192.168.1.1 address but no connection with the router/modem together. Checked time lease and it was at 0 so, I can only surmise the router is on it's way out.

**Terrister** · 12-11-2005, 02:18 PM

I like netgear routers. If the linksys has a 5 year warranty, get another one and see if you can get 2-3 out of it also.

Col Colt · 12-11-2005, 02:51 PM

Quote:

If the linksys has a 5 year warranty, get another one and see if you can get 2-3 out of it also.

I'm still looking for my receipt...got it at CompUSA. I'm pretty sure I saw a five year warranty somewhere. May have to go to Fantasy Island to get that kind of warranty these days!

I was wrong...found the box and is says 1-year limited warranty.

Col Colt · 12-14-2005, 03:23 PM

Just an update note...it was the router. Bought a new one that was a version up from the one I had and it installed well with no problems and all is back to operationg as usual. I had the other one for two years and two months...warranty was only good for a year. Nothing electronic last more than a few years anymore. I've got some Harmon-Kardon equipment I bought in 1983 that still gives service!! Try that today.

12-11-2005, 12:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Col Colt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 111 OS: WinXP	Modem or Router? I dont think my connectivity problem is my modem but rather my router. Sometimes when I first boot up, I may have a connection and then again, I may not. I tried resetting the router, unplugging it for about a minute, rebooting...nothing. I decided to go direct to the modem and bypass the router and got my connection back. Seems obvious the problem is within the router. However, I type in ipconfig /all in the command prompt and get the IP address with the router connected?. This morning I got a connection fine but, after about 30 minutes or so, lost it. Can I pretty much assume the problem is the router? Router is a Linksys BEFSR41 v3 that's about 2 1/2 years old. Modem is Toshiba PCX 2200.

12-11-2005, 12:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	I have seen several Linksys routers do this. I think your are right about the router going out. __________________

12-11-2005, 01:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Resolution TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,091 OS: FreeBSD/Win98/2000/XP	Yep. I had the same model for about 2 years then two of the ports died without explanation. I ended up buying another one since it is a decent SOHO router. Last edited by Resolution; 12-11-2005 at 01:03 PM.

12-11-2005, 02:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	I like netgear routers. If the linksys has a 5 year warranty, get another one and see if you can get 2-3 out of it also. __________________

12-11-2005, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Col Colt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 111 OS: WinXP	That's what I was afraid of...thought these routers had a five year warranty but, not sure. I can access the http:\\192.168.1.1 address but no connection with the router/modem together. Checked time lease and it was at 0 so, I can only surmise the router is on it's way out.

12-14-2005, 03:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Col Colt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 111 OS: WinXP	Just an update note...it was the router. Bought a new one that was a version up from the one I had and it installed well with no problems and all is back to operationg as usual. I had the other one for two years and two months...warranty was only good for a year. Nothing electronic last more than a few years anymore. I've got some Harmon-Kardon equipment I bought in 1983 that still gives service!! Try that today.