I need help with my router

lumberjim · 12-05-2003, 10:01 PM

I have DSL. I use a router ( netgear ) to connect 2 computers to the dsl line and each other. It worked fine for a long time, and then all of the sudden, I was no longer able to send email or connect to many(not all) websites....
I took the router out of the loop and went straight from the dsl to this computer, and the problems disapeared.

help!

Scopulus Argentarius · 12-05-2003, 10:51 PM

Of course you tried the universal fix...

Down all devices...

Bring up DSL. Make sure it comes up fully.

Bring up the netgear

Bring up the machines...

This works for me when I get the glitchies....

I am assuming that DSL is not using authntication and is using gets its address automatically. If it is using authentication (like PPPoE), make sure your netgear is set up correctly . Your manual will show you how to do it...

I am also assuming that netgear router's default address does not conflict with the DSL's safe side. (It might) It should indicate this error on startup (hopefully)

I also assume your computers pick their own IP's from the netgears server...

I hope that helps.

dar512 · 12-05-2003, 11:20 PM

First try going in to the router setup. Look at all the parameters to see if they make sense.

If you still have problems, you can try resetting the router to factory defaults. This analogous to reinstalling windows, so you should try other options first.

In the mean time, since your router is no longer protecting you, you should install Zone Alarm or some other software firewall. Lots of nasty virii out there these days. And its no longer the case that you have to download something to get em.

elSicomoro · 12-05-2003, 11:23 PM

We had a power surge at work Wednesday night...blew out one of our routers...network was down over an hour...wound up going home early in disgust.

I'm sorry...I have nothing to add except to say I sympathize, Jimbo. I'm not a big fan of routers right now.

Elspode · 12-06-2003, 12:08 AM

My last router failed in a real interesting way. It still functioned as a hub, in that all my computers could talk to each other, but access to Internet was sporadic, and finally failed altogether, but still while allowing the LAN portion behind the router to function.

Replaced router, problem solved.

jinx · 12-06-2003, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Elspode
My last router failed in a real interesting way. It still functioned as a hub, in that all my computers could talk to each other, but access to Internet was sporadic, and finally failed altogether, but still while allowing the LAN portion behind the router to function.

Replaced router, problem solved.

yeah, that's me.......i just got this POS in September!

lumberjim · 12-06-2003, 12:13 AM

Quote:

yeah, that's me.......i just got this POS in September!

oops....that was really me

dar512 · 12-08-2003, 04:57 PM

Did you get it working?

lumberjim · 12-08-2003, 04:58 PM

i just bought a new router today at lunch.....i'll try it tonight and let you know

lumberjim · 12-08-2003, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Elspode

Replaced router, problem solved.

ditto

thanks, all

12-05-2003, 10:01 PM	#1
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I need help with my router I have DSL. I use a router ( netgear ) to connect 2 computers to the dsl line and each other. It worked fine for a long time, and then all of the sudden, I was no longer able to send email or connect to many(not all) websites.... I took the router out of the loop and went straight from the dsl to this computer, and the problems disapeared. help! __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-06-2003, 12:08 AM	#5
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	My last router failed in a real interesting way. It still functioned as a hub, in that all my computers could talk to each other, but access to Internet was sporadic, and finally failed altogether, but still while allowing the LAN portion behind the router to function. Replaced router, problem solved. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-08-2003, 04:58 PM	#9
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i just bought a new router today at lunch.....i'll try it tonight and let you know __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-05-2003, 10:51 PM	#2
Scopulus Argentarius Your current user title is: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: BTR Posts: 301	Of course you tried the universal fix... Down all devices... Bring up DSL. Make sure it comes up fully. Bring up the netgear Bring up the machines... This works for me when I get the glitchies.... I am assuming that DSL is not using authntication and is using gets its address automatically. If it is using authentication (like PPPoE), make sure your netgear is set up correctly . Your manual will show you how to do it... I am also assuming that netgear router's default address does not conflict with the DSL's safe side. (It might) It should indicate this error on startup (hopefully) I also assume your computers pick their own IP's from the netgears server... I hope that helps.

12-05-2003, 11:20 PM	#3
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	First try going in to the router setup. Look at all the parameters to see if they make sense. If you still have problems, you can try resetting the router to factory defaults. This analogous to reinstalling windows, so you should try other options first. In the mean time, since your router is no longer protecting you, you should install Zone Alarm or some other software firewall. Lots of nasty virii out there these days. And its no longer the case that you have to download something to get em.

12-05-2003, 11:23 PM	#4
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	We had a power surge at work Wednesday night...blew out one of our routers...network was down over an hour...wound up going home early in disgust. I'm sorry...I have nothing to add except to say I sympathize, Jimbo. I'm not a big fan of routers right now.

12-08-2003, 04:57 PM	#8
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Did you get it working?

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