New router, new problems

Knucklesam · 07-08-2009, 07:55 PM

So I recently switched to the D-Link Dir-628 Wireless N router and am having mixed results. We pay for a 10mbps connection and we're getting 20mbps, that I don't understand, but I'm not complaining. I'm the only one who's had any issues with the router thus far.

Starting when we got the router I'm having an issue where I can't connect to certain applications after my computer has been booted up for about 15 minutes. It sounds strange, so let me elaborate. As soon as I start my computer I can connect to Teamspeak with no issues. However, if I wait about 15 to 20 minutes (it varies) I get a connection error and I'm not able to connect. If I'm already connected before that certain time it won't disconnect me. However, if I disconnect and try to reconnect I won't be able to get back in until I restart my computer again. It not only happens with Teamspeak but with about 50% of other applications, it's hit and miss.

I'm running Windows XP Pro SP3, my router firmware is 1.13. I have 3 ethernet ports available to use (2 on the motherboard, 1 PCI card). I've tried all three different ports with fresh drivers. My motherboard is an ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe. I've tried opening ports, I'm not running any AV or Firewall software. Windows Firewall is also disabled.

I've sort of just dealt with this issue for a while but it's getting to be a real inconvenience. The D-Link forums were no help whatsoever so hopefully you guys can be more helpful.

**lorjack** · 07-08-2009, 07:58 PM

Connect directly to the modem and see if you still have difficulties.

Knucklesam · 07-08-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorjack

Connect directly to the modem and see if you still have difficulties.

Just upgraded to firmware 1.20, I'll also try your suggestion, although these problems started at the exact time I switched to this router.

Knucklesam · 07-08-2009, 09:26 PM

Don't know for sure but upgrading the firmware may have done it.

**lorjack** · 07-08-2009, 09:35 PM

Don't hesitate to post back if you have more problems

**johnwill** · 07-09-2009, 09:00 AM

Upgrading the firmware and a reset to factory defaults and reconfiguration fixes a lot of oddball router issues.

07-08-2009, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Knucklesam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: WinXP	New router, new problems So I recently switched to the D-Link Dir-628 Wireless N router and am having mixed results. We pay for a 10mbps connection and we're getting 20mbps, that I don't understand, but I'm not complaining. I'm the only one who's had any issues with the router thus far. Starting when we got the router I'm having an issue where I can't connect to certain applications after my computer has been booted up for about 15 minutes. It sounds strange, so let me elaborate. As soon as I start my computer I can connect to Teamspeak with no issues. However, if I wait about 15 to 20 minutes (it varies) I get a connection error and I'm not able to connect. If I'm already connected before that certain time it won't disconnect me. However, if I disconnect and try to reconnect I won't be able to get back in until I restart my computer again. It not only happens with Teamspeak but with about 50% of other applications, it's hit and miss. I'm running Windows XP Pro SP3, my router firmware is 1.13. I have 3 ethernet ports available to use (2 on the motherboard, 1 PCI card). I've tried all three different ports with fresh drivers. My motherboard is an ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe. I've tried opening ports, I'm not running any AV or Firewall software. Windows Firewall is also disabled. I've sort of just dealt with this issue for a while but it's getting to be a real inconvenience. The D-Link forums were no help whatsoever so hopefully you guys can be more helpful.

07-08-2009, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
lorjack TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,205 OS: Windows 2K, XP Pro sp3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Ubuntu	Re: New router, new problems Connect directly to the modem and see if you still have difficulties. __________________ Those who can't write, write manuals. Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you...

07-08-2009, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Knucklesam Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 OS: WinXP	Re: New router, new problems Don't know for sure but upgrading the firmware may have done it.

07-08-2009, 09:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
lorjack TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,205 OS: Windows 2K, XP Pro sp3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Ubuntu	Re: New router, new problems Don't hesitate to post back if you have more problems __________________ Those who can't write, write manuals. Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you...

07-09-2009, 09:00 AM	#6 (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: New router, new problems Upgrading the firmware and a reset to factory defaults and reconfiguration fixes a lot of oddball router issues. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience