Re: Networking 4 computers at home?

[njmike]

Originally Posted by johnwill

Let me ask you this. What is the exact revision of the Actiontec MI424WR? If you have the Rev. C model, you may be experiencing the issues that are common to that model. There is some sort of firmware and/or hardware issue with that router that inhibits Windows network browser elections. This results in a failure to see any of the machines in Network Places.

I have that model at Rev. C. I had a home network set up and running for a long time before I got Fios. Since I have it, the network keeps crashing. I two printers setup for sharing and a photo and music drive for everybody to use. 5 computers in all.

Now I have to reboot the router, reinstall the network settings on each computer to get them to see each other on the network. All works fine, sometimes for hours, sometimes minutes.

Anybody have any ideas, is there an issue with the router?

Thanks

[johnwill]

Even though it appears you're having the same problem, please start a new thread when you have a new issue. It's very difficult to keep two problems straight and who's working on what in a single thread.

I've created a new thread for your issue here.

Note: You will need to post complete details of your configuration and your specific issue in this new thread for us to help you.

Thanks for your cooperation.

[johnwill]

I have a problem with that router, it doesn't allow master browser election traffic to flow between computers. I've put another router in front of it, configure the DMZ on the Actiontec for the second router, and I treat it as if it's a modem. I'd have eliminated it altogether, but I need it for the TV service.