Router Problem

Xie · 06-25-2008, 05:39 AM

I'm currently running Windows Vista on a fairly new machine, I have cable internet connection using a D-Link DI-704P router (non wireless).

The problem is that every once in a while, could be once a week or a month, when I turn on my computer it would say "Limited or No Connectivity" and I won't be able to get online.

I solve this by unplugging the power on my router and replugging it, the computer then would be able to go online like normal.

I was wondering if there was a way to fix this problem, or explain to me what is going on.

Thanks

**simpswr** · 06-25-2008, 07:21 AM

and welcome to the Forum

Have you installed the newest firmware update? . .

Xie · 06-25-2008, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpswr

and welcome to the Forum

Have you installed the newest firmware update? . .

Thanks for the welcome and yes i have the latest of firmware.

**simpswr** · 06-25-2008, 08:22 AM

Next step would be to connect directly to the Modem and see if the problem continues

Xie · 06-25-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simpswr

Next step would be to connect directly to the Modem and see if the problem continues

I've tried that a long time ago and it had no problems.

I'm pretty sure it's something to do with the router because the light indicator for the internet connection was always off (not to be confused with the WAN light, which was still on). Replugging the power would turn the light back on.

I've had this problem for ages on another same D-link router and an older computer, it kept happening and one day even if i replugged the internet connection wouldn't work, I called them up and they told me to reset and all that jazz but it just wouldn't work. In the end they replaced with the current one which has lasted alot longer.

**simpswr** · 06-25-2008, 08:44 AM

If it worked ok connected directly to the Modem, then is is likely the router is at fault. Frankly, I have not had good luck with Dlink routers . . You might try a Netgear or Linksys

Cripple · 06-25-2008, 04:29 PM

Sounds like a knackered router to me. Get a Netgear one, or get rid of it all together.

Re-setting it will only temporarily solve the problem.

Cripple.

blasteyes · 06-25-2008, 04:32 PM

The router is Jinxed...as resetting it resolves the problem..get a new one

**lazareth1** · 06-25-2008, 09:00 PM

D(odgey)-link

06-25-2008, 05:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Xie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12 OS: Windows Vista	Router Problem I'm currently running Windows Vista on a fairly new machine, I have cable internet connection using a D-Link DI-704P router (non wireless). The problem is that every once in a while, could be once a week or a month, when I turn on my computer it would say "Limited or No Connectivity" and I won't be able to get online. I solve this by unplugging the power on my router and replugging it, the computer then would be able to go online like normal. I was wondering if there was a way to fix this problem, or explain to me what is going on. Thanks

06-25-2008, 07:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,269 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Router Problem and welcome to the Forum Have you installed the newest firmware update? . . __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

06-25-2008, 08:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,269 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Router Problem Next step would be to connect directly to the Modem and see if the problem continues __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

06-25-2008, 08:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,269 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Router Problem If it worked ok connected directly to the Modem, then is is likely the router is at fault. Frankly, I have not had good luck with Dlink routers . . You might try a Netgear or Linksys __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

06-25-2008, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cripple Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: England Posts: 36 OS: XP Home SP2	Re: Router Problem Sounds like a knackered router to me. Get a Netgear one, or get rid of it all together. Re-setting it will only temporarily solve the problem. Cripple.

06-25-2008, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
blasteyes Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 70 OS: Windows XP, Ubuntu	Re: Router Problem The router is Jinxed...as resetting it resolves the problem..get a new one

06-25-2008, 09:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
lazareth1 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hong Kong, previously Fife in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,294 OS: Vista SP1, Ultimate My System	Re: Router Problem D(odgey)-link __________________ Prime95\|Everest Ultimate Edition\|How to do a repair install of XP\|Bench Testing "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted"