Router not working at random times.

absentlySocial · 06-02-2006, 01:38 AM

Okay, at first i thought it was my internet. It seemed like it would go down a few times an hour, for a few minutes at a time.

Then, i noticed when i try to access my router at those times, it wont come up. And that would have nothing to do with my internet, right?

Anyways, i reset it, and reput in my forwarded ports. And it worked better for like a day, and now its back to before.

The weird part is, that when it does this, nothing disconnects, ie AIM xfire, and other programs connected to the internet. Web pages, and pinging (in the comand prompt) doesnt work.

As im pinging(googlec.com), it'll timeout a few times(3-20 times), and then it'll be fine and everything will work fine.

This is getting pretty annoying, so i decided to come ask here.

Info on my router:

Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router
Firmware Version: v3.01.3
(all i could find, tell me where to go if more info is needed)

It also effects the computer that is wired into the router, so its not only the wireless computer.

How would i fix this?

Thanks,
Vern

mgmcc · 06-02-2006, 02:59 AM

Have you tried performing a "hard reset" of the router back to factory default settings and then configuring it again from scratch? Might help.

absentlySocial · 06-02-2006, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgmcc

Have you tried performing a "hard reset" of the router back to factory default settings and then configuring it again from scratch? Might help.

Yep, thats what i meant by resetting, sorry i didnt clarify.

**johnwill** · 06-02-2006, 09:05 AM

Have you looked for updated firmware for the router? If that fails, the router may simply be failing.

absentlySocial · 06-02-2006, 02:31 PM

Duh!! I'll go do that right now. I can't believe i forgot that. Sheese.

I'll let you know how it goes.

absentlySocial · 06-02-2006, 04:05 PM

I went from v3, to v4. Seems to be more stable. Thanks a lot guys, i'll let you know if it starts acting up again.

**johnwill** · 06-03-2006, 12:27 PM

Thanks for the feedback, hopefully that did the trick.

06-02-2006, 01:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
absentlySocial Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: port orchard, wa Posts: 120 OS: xp pro	Router not working at random times. Okay, at first i thought it was my internet. It seemed like it would go down a few times an hour, for a few minutes at a time. Then, i noticed when i try to access my router at those times, it wont come up. And that would have nothing to do with my internet, right? Anyways, i reset it, and reput in my forwarded ports. And it worked better for like a day, and now its back to before. The weird part is, that when it does this, nothing disconnects, ie AIM xfire, and other programs connected to the internet. Web pages, and pinging (in the comand prompt) doesnt work. As im pinging(googlec.com), it'll timeout a few times(3-20 times), and then it'll be fine and everything will work fine. This is getting pretty annoying, so i decided to come ask here. Info on my router: Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router Firmware Version: v3.01.3 (all i could find, tell me where to go if more info is needed) It also effects the computer that is wired into the router, so its not only the wireless computer. How would i fix this? Thanks, Vern __________________ My rig- Asus p4p800-e deluxe - p4 3.2 oc'ed to 3.5(with artic 4 freezer heatsink) - 4 x 1024mb pc3200 RAM - Ati 9800 XT 256mb(replaced heatsink, Zalman ZM80D-HP Heatpipe) - Sound blaster Audigy 2 zs platinum pro - 4 x 250gb SATA WD HDD - Samsung cd-rw -Lite-on DVD+RW - NEC dual layer DVD+RW - Thermaltake Silent Pure power 560w supply -Thermaltake Xaser III tower.

06-02-2006, 09:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Have you looked for updated firmware for the router? If that fails, the router may simply be failing. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-02-2006, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
absentlySocial Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: port orchard, wa Posts: 120 OS: xp pro	Duh!! I'll go do that right now. I can't believe i forgot that. Sheese. I'll let you know how it goes. __________________ My rig- Asus p4p800-e deluxe - p4 3.2 oc'ed to 3.5(with artic 4 freezer heatsink) - 4 x 1024mb pc3200 RAM - Ati 9800 XT 256mb(replaced heatsink, Zalman ZM80D-HP Heatpipe) - Sound blaster Audigy 2 zs platinum pro - 4 x 250gb SATA WD HDD - Samsung cd-rw -Lite-on DVD+RW - NEC dual layer DVD+RW - Thermaltake Silent Pure power 560w supply -Thermaltake Xaser III tower.

06-02-2006, 04:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
absentlySocial Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: port orchard, wa Posts: 120 OS: xp pro	I went from v3, to v4. Seems to be more stable. Thanks a lot guys, i'll let you know if it starts acting up again. __________________ My rig- Asus p4p800-e deluxe - p4 3.2 oc'ed to 3.5(with artic 4 freezer heatsink) - 4 x 1024mb pc3200 RAM - Ati 9800 XT 256mb(replaced heatsink, Zalman ZM80D-HP Heatpipe) - Sound blaster Audigy 2 zs platinum pro - 4 x 250gb SATA WD HDD - Samsung cd-rw -Lite-on DVD+RW - NEC dual layer DVD+RW - Thermaltake Silent Pure power 560w supply -Thermaltake Xaser III tower.

06-03-2006, 12:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,685 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Thanks for the feedback, hopefully that did the trick. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

06-02-2006, 02:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
mgmcc Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 244 OS: XP, Vista, Mac OS X	Have you tried performing a "hard reset" of the router back to factory default settings and then configuring it again from scratch? Might help.