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    Router disconnecting issue

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by devs99, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. devs99

    devs99 Newbie

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    Hi

    I have a Belkin 4-PORT 54G WIRELESS ROUTER. It works fine when computer is on all day, but once I shutdown all the way,when I reboot I have to unplug the router everytime to reset it before it will connect to the Internet.

    My computer specs are:

    HP Pavilion dv6700t customizable Notebook PC
    Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T5750 (2.0GHz)
    15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
    2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 - For Core 2 Duo Processors
    HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Microphone + Webcam
    802.11b/g WLAN

    Any help would be appreciated!!

    Deborah
     
    devs99, Jul 25, 2008
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  2. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    How old is the router? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Belkins are not particularly reliable routers, and if it's old, I'd suggest getting a replacement. I just replaced a Belkin that was two years old and kept dropping signals all the time and went with a Netgear that hasn't given me a lick of trouble (so far, fingers-crossed :D ).
     
    Shyster1, Jul 25, 2008
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  3. danny2001

    danny2001 Notebook Consultant

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    I too have a Belkin 4 port 54G wireless router, and it does act buggy sometimes. You may consider resetting the factory defaults and setting it back up from scratch, or checking to see if there is an updated firmware for it.
     
    danny2001, Jul 25, 2008
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  4. devs99

    devs99 Newbie

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    Thanks for the replies....

    The router is less than a month old
     
    devs99, Jul 25, 2008
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  5. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Take it back for a refund or an exchange, and get another brand - as you know, my personal favorite is Netgear; others'll probably prefer Linksys - either one is better than Belkin.
     
    Shyster1, Jul 25, 2008
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  6. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Get yourself a Netgear.
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 25, 2008
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  7. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Or a Linksys! :D
     
    makaveli72, Jul 26, 2008
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