Some router problems
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 3:00 p.m. - Subject: Some router problems |
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Okay, so maybe for about a tad less than 2 years, I’ve had my Netgear WGR614 v7 802.11g 2.4ghz 54mbps Router. Just within the last month and a half, it has started acting up and cutting out at random times. This can get VERY frustrating when I am in the middle of a game. I don’t know if the router is just starting to crap out. I suggested to my dad that we get a Linksys router, but being the stubborn mule he is, he wants to find out what, and so do I. I am quite computer savvy, but this one has just got me stumped. If any of you have had this problem before please give me some feedback.
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Master Egg
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 3:06 p.m. - Subject: |
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do you have any other wireless devices (game controlers/wireless phones/etc)?
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Master Egg
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 3:08 p.m. - Subject: |
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I had the same issue. I had a Linksys router and switched to a Belkin and it works perfectly now.
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Normal Egg
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 3:10 p.m. - Subject: |
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Quote: do you have any other wireless devices (game controlers/wireless phones/etc)?
Well, I have my cellphone but I’m always upstairs when I’m using it. We do have a cordless phone base that sits like 2 feet away from the router.
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 3:15 p.m. - Subject: |
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Sometimes the phone signal can interfere with the wireless signal. But it shouldnt make a difference usually.
I had the same problem too, and i switched to a linksys. Works great.
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 3:18 p.m. - Subject: |
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Yeah, my dad just might buy a Linksys. I’m just totally stumped on this one.
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Power Egg
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 6:05 p.m. - Subject: |
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If your wireless phone is 2.4 GHZ it may interfere with the router.
I remember a while ago some kid in my CS:S clan was having problems like that; when the phone went away the problems followed.
You may also want to try updating your routers firmware.
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 6:09 p.m. - Subject: |
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Sounds good. I could just check the Netgear website for any updates?
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 6:14 p.m. - Subject: |
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you can try changing the channel: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070428104755AApYS2J
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 6:21 p.m. - Subject: |
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Alright, I just switched the channel from 11 to 01. I’ll let you guys know later how things worked. Thank you all for the help.
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Power Egg
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 6:21 p.m. - Subject: |
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You’ll need to get to your routers administration page. Try typing "192.168.1.1" in your browsers address bar. If all goes well it will prompt you for a user name and password.
User: admin
Password: password
There should be a menu of some sort on the side of the page; your looking for anything to do with updating your router.
The problem can also be your modem. If the firmware upgrade doesn’t fix he problem you can try giving your ISP a call. They’ll usually ship out a new one for free and provide a box to return the old modem.
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 6:25 p.m. - Subject: |
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Yeah I know how to get to the router page. As of now I am downloading the newest upgrade for the software. I also changed the channel. Everything is silky smooth right now. :D
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 6:28 p.m. - Subject: |
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You guys replied while I was writing my reply; not fair.
I wish you the best of luck.
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 6:45 p.m. - Subject: |
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I was going to say... upgrade your firmware. One of three things will happen:
1.) It will work (yay! no more problem)
2.) It won’t work (at least you tried to fix it)
3.) It didn’t work (it bricks your router and your dad has to buy you a new linksys router).
The_Overlord: solver of all problems. lol
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 6:55 p.m. - Subject: |
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Haha, well It just cut out a couple minutes ago, so that didn’t work. I’ll just ask my dad to get meh a Linksys.
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 10:35 p.m. - Subject: |
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Yeah, get a Linksys.
Crack the case open on the netgear and check the caps.
what brand are they?
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| Posted: Dec 23, 2008 10:45 p.m. - Subject: |
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D-Link DIR-655 or better
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