Strudelmeister Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Hello! I have here a probelm with my router. Its a Linksys BEFSR41 version 3 "etherfast" router with a 4 port switch. The probelm is that after I set it up, install the software, and update it, I will lose my internet connection anywhere from 5-60 minutes later, and you have to reset it to get it to work again. Each time you reset it though, I lose the connection quicker, like after 1-3 minutes. I searched reviews on this and found that a lot of others with this router are experiencing this problem. There is a possibility I could get a new one in a few days, but its 50 dollars. If I could fix mine I could get a new game with that money instead. And I cant call Linksys. When I did, all they told me was to update the firmware, which I did, and thats all. And it didnt work. Some customer support. Any comments or ideas are really appriciated, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Strudel, how about looking closely at the AC adapter and its connection to the router? Maybe the connection is solid and the power flickers in and out. Or maybe one of your ethernet cables is bad (if you make your own you'll know what I mean!). -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudelmeister Posted January 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Nah, there isnt any flickering whatsoever, and the power connection doesent look like there is anything wrong with it. These are store bought rj45 cables, so I dont think it could be those either. It could just simply be a low quality router though. Remember, im not alone with this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot Monkey Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Originally posted by Strudelmeister@Jan 4 2004, 09:38 AM It could just simply be a low quality router though. Remember, im not alone with this problem. That's a shame. I use the v2 version of the router with no problems. Might be time for a return! -j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudelmeister Posted January 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 I am just going to get a new router. So far I have picked 2 different ones, both compatable with Xbox live. If you know of a good router, post it ASAP as I will be buying a new one within the next day. D-Link router Price: 45 dollars I never heard of them, but their router im looking at seems to have some good awards. But I read some reviews on it, most were good but still a lot of people reported problems playing games, or worse the router didnt work at all. This group of people is a minority but I want to do everything I can to make sure I dont get another useless router. Microsoft router Price: 30 dollars Im seriously considering getting this one. Just because of the price difference, and its made by Microsoft so Im pretty sure I can trust that it will be reliable, unlike my current one. Most of the reviews on this one were great, with only a few people having trouble getting new firmware updates. I dont think I will have a problem with that though. So, what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted January 4, 2004 Report Share Posted January 4, 2004 Before I went wireless, I had a Microsoft router that I was very happy with. It worked great with the Xbox, too, as you would expect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covak Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 Do you have DSL with PPPoE, and if so how's the router setup for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted January 21, 2004 Report Share Posted January 21, 2004 I use a MS 4 port switch with 802.11g wireless in it and it's worked pretty damn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted January 23, 2004 Report Share Posted January 23, 2004 Been using the exact same router for the past 3-4 days and haven't had an issue at all with it. Connection has been up and running for 3 days straight. Definitely time for a trade in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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