Router Proxy Problems

Bobby12 · 09-23-2008, 06:30 PM

I recently purchased a new router as I thought my old Linksys WRT54G Ver 3.1 was dying on me. I am running XP Pro SP3, with Firefox 3.

My problem is I cannot load webpages without putting in my firefox settings the content filter my ISP gives me (if I want to filter my content, but is not necessary to have it work). (my ISP is a local Wireless ISP ) Even with the proxy in place (in both IE7 and Firefox) I cannot connect to the internet update my virus scanner (McAfee) or do Windows updates.
This problem just started out of the blue about a month ago. I have had my ISP check their connection and everything is fine.

My new ASUS 500gP v2 is doing the same thing. I connect on the WAN side of my router to the internet using DHCP.

I have tried another router that works just fine an Netgear Wireless N. (I cannot log into see the setting however)

Do I have two bad routers or what? Any ideas?

Bobby

**johnwill** · 09-24-2008, 07:15 AM

I'm confused, do you have two routers or three routers? Is one of them working correctly?

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.
For wireless connections, try moving either the wireless router/AP or the wireless computer. Even a couple of feet will sometimes make a big difference.
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.

09-23-2008, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bobby12 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XP PRO SP3	Router Proxy Problems I recently purchased a new router as I thought my old Linksys WRT54G Ver 3.1 was dying on me. I am running XP Pro SP3, with Firefox 3. My problem is I cannot load webpages without putting in my firefox settings the content filter my ISP gives me (if I want to filter my content, but is not necessary to have it work). (my ISP is a local Wireless ISP ) Even with the proxy in place (in both IE7 and Firefox) I cannot connect to the internet update my virus scanner (McAfee) or do Windows updates. This problem just started out of the blue about a month ago. I have had my ISP check their connection and everything is fine. My new ASUS 500gP v2 is doing the same thing. I connect on the WAN side of my router to the internet using DHCP. I have tried another router that works just fine an Netgear Wireless N. (I cannot log into see the setting however) Do I have two bad routers or what? Any ideas? Bobby

09-24-2008, 07:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,748 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Router Proxy Problems I'm confused, do you have two routers or three routers? Is one of them working correctly? 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. For wireless connections, try moving either the wireless router/AP or the wireless computer. Even a couple of feet will sometimes make a big difference. 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