Linksys RV016 router?

KupuAnd1 · 05-07-2008, 10:35 AM

Hi again.
I am having troubles with my work network. The internet disconnects like 3 or 2 times per day. I think the linksys router I have here is doing more than it can do, so I am buying a new router for my 12 person business.

How about this router?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...4154&Tpk=rv016

johnwill · 05-07-2008, 10:41 AM

Do you have any use for dual WAN ports? If not, you're paying a premium for that capability.

johnwill · 05-07-2008, 10:41 AM

I removed the other duplicate thread on the same issue.

KupuAnd1 · 05-07-2008, 10:51 AM

Thanks for your fast reply.

I don't need dual WAN ports really, so what router you think my company can handle without the frequently disconnection problems?

johnwill · 05-07-2008, 06:13 PM

Truthfully, I don't think it's necessarily the router. I have a fiber connection with a bunch of computers that are sometimes very active on this network, it's all running off an inexpensive ZyXEL NBG-415N wireless router with no issues. Just changing the router to most any other decent model may solve the issue.

Some things you can try here.

For wireless connections, 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.

KupuAnd1 · 05-09-2008, 08:52 AM

Thanks for all the help johnwill.

johnwill · 05-09-2008, 12:30 PM

Let us know how it all works out.

05-07-2008, 10:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
KupuAnd1 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows 2003 Server	Linksys RV016 router? Hi again. I am having troubles with my work network. The internet disconnects like 3 or 2 times per day. I think the linksys router I have here is doing more than it can do, so I am buying a new router for my 12 person business. How about this router? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...4154&Tpk=rv016

05-07-2008, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 27,299 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Linksys RV016 router? Do you have any use for dual WAN ports? If not, you're paying a premium for that capability. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-07-2008, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 27,299 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Linksys RV016 router? I removed the other duplicate thread on the same issue. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

05-07-2008, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
KupuAnd1 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows 2003 Server	Re: Linksys RV016 router? Thanks for your fast reply. I don't need dual WAN ports really, so what router you think my company can handle without the frequently disconnection problems?

05-07-2008, 06:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 27,299 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Linksys RV016 router? Truthfully, I don't think it's necessarily the router. I have a fiber connection with a bunch of computers that are sometimes very active on this network, it's all running off an inexpensive ZyXEL NBG-415N wireless router with no issues. Just changing the router to most any other decent model may solve the issue. Some things you can try here. For wireless connections, 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

05-09-2008, 08:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
KupuAnd1 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Windows 2003 Server	Re: Linksys RV016 router? Thanks for all the help johnwill.

05-09-2008, 12:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 27,299 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Linksys RV016 router? Let us know how it all works out. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience