My wireless network constantly needs to be reset because I lose my Internet connection, could it be my router?

Question

I have a Linksys Wireless-G Router 2.4 Ghz 54mbps router, and use Comcast cable for my Internet connection. I lose my connection and have to reset my router several times a daily (which seems to work right away), and I can't watch Internet video for any extended period without losing my Internet connection. 9 times out of 10 resetting the router seems to restore the connection, and my Comcast model lights up as if it is consistently connected. Assuming Comcast is not the cause of my problem, could my router be the cause? If so, is there a way to tell and fix it short of buying a new router?

Answer 1

it could be the router but there might be signal attenuation (noise on the line) or line attenuation that could be causing you to lose connectivity.

You can check your routers admin settings and there should be a tab or link that will let you check if you are having signal problems. Also, check to see that your routers firmware is current by checking at the linksys website for the most current version. You can also check Comcast for relevant drivers and firmware as well.

There is a program called Cablenut that you can DL for free that optimizes your Internet connection.

Answer 2

this is weird, i just asked almost the same question! i have a linksy router too, the same one, and it ALWAYS resets, after a month or so, and now it just doesn't work.  i'm going to get a new one, ive been dealing with this since march and it just keeps getting worse.

Answer 3

You can fix this issue by upgrading the firmware of the rourter, go to the linksys website and look for the latest firmware for your router model. download and upload the firmware to your router

This is a known issue with linksys and its fix with the firmware upgrade

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Answer 4

My first thought is interference...but it could be a problem with the router too...

Put your wireless router as high up as you can and as far from electrical and metal things as you can, that'll give you the best coverage.  Try to put it in the middle of where you expect to be (usually the middle of the house).  If you have 2.4GHz cordless phones you may want to replace them with 5.8GHz, 900MHz, or the new DECT6.0 phones that won't cause interference.  Also, wireless video senders, or wireless cameras that run on 2.4GHz should be set to the farthest channel from your router (e.g. set video sender to 1 or A and put the router on channel 11).  Channels 1, 6, and 11 are preferable because they don't "overlap" with each other.

Otherwise, call Linksys.  I had a Belkin router that did that once and it was defective (Belkin replaced it for free)