"KOS" <> wrote in message
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On Apr 22, 3:46 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <crwlrj...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> "KOS" <computerstu...@excite.com> wrote in message
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> > Hi
> > I have a fairly simple set up with my PC.. I have a desktop that is
> > directly connected to a Linksys Router... The desktop is running XP
> > (older box)
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> > I run a laptop on vista wirelessly..
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> > My problem...Recently have been losing Internet connection,
> > intermittantly... At first, I lost Internet so I immediately unplugged
> > the Desktop from the router and went right into the modem supplied by
> > the cable company.. Desktop was working fine.. So I was trying to see
> > if its the Lynksys... I then went back to the Desktop to the router
> > and rebooted the router and now it works..
> > BUT, same thing happened - only I only lost Internet on Laptop and
> > Iphone.... The Desktop PC was still getting an internet connection
> > while hookedup to router.. BUT the laptop and iphone didnt get a
> > connection.. THey could SEE the wireless but were unable to
> > connect.... Anyone know what is happening?? I never have done anything
> > with updates for the router... ANY help would be appreciated
> > Thanks
> > KOS
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> Sounds like your router is on the fritz.
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> First things first. Unplug the router from power. Plug it back in. This
> reboots the router.
>
> The computer that's connected via hardwire to the router works, is that
> right? If this machine works, then the modem is good. If the machine does
> not work, then take the wire from the modem and plug it directly into the
> machine. This will tell you if the modem is working or not. If the modem
> doesn't work, then you have connection issues with the provider or you
> have
> a bad modem. (You didn't say, but I'm assuming you have cable service, and
> the modem converts the cable to ethernet.) The cable comes into the modem,
> and a CAT5 comes out of the modem and into the router. The router has
> ports
> on the back, typically there are 5, one input and four outputs. Plug the
> CAT5 from the modem into the router input port. Connect the CAT5 from Port
> 1
> on the router output to the port on the back of your PC. This hardwire
> connection will work if the modem works and if the router has basic
> functionality.
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> If this all works, then the next test is for the wireless.
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> Your laptop(s) can see the router, you said, but cannot connect. Do they
> not
> connect because the router has a security code that needs to be input? The
> answer to this should be Yes. You want your router to be secured, else the
> neighbors can become broadband deadbeats and use their own wireless
> laptops
> to get internet access on your dime. There are security issues with an
> open
> router too, but the broadband deadbeat issue should be enough for you to
> secure your router. There are various security mechanisms -- WPA, WEP, and
> so on -- that can be employed. The problem here is that they are
> selectable
> by you, most of the time, and we have no way to know what might have been
> selected. WEP is a common security scheme, but it's not as secure as WPA.
> Both require access through a passkey that can be user defined, or is the
> MAC address of the router. Again, there's no way to determine this from
> here.
>
> If you can get basic wired internet access on your PC, you can also get
> wired acces via your laptop just to test that the laptop doesn't have
> something set that keeps it off of the internet. It's a good test, and all
> you need is any CAT5 cable. You could take the cable from your PC and use
> it
> on the laptop for a few minutes.
>
> If the wireless router still is locking you out, then you have to call
> your
> provider and ask them to help you get into it. I use my browser and go to
> 192.168.1.1. This address should open your router too, but you will be
> prompted with a User Name and Password to make changes to the settings
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Cable company.. Yes, Desktop direcftly to cable modem works... when go
back to initial config, with desktop to router... Desktop does
conneccft. BUT laptop and wireless devicce do not... they see
connecftion but can not connect unless I reboot router then okay..
Nothing to do with wep etc... been using system for over 2 years with
no probs, thanks
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Sounds like the router is dropping. If you hardwire the laptop to the router
with a CAT5 cable, does it still drop? Sounds like a wireless issue...
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