I like to tinker, and would do some more checking before I replaced the
router:
1. See if Linksys has a firmware update. (What's the OS?)? How many
computers?
2.Try a different port on the router.
3.Try a different ethernet cable.
4. The router address is 192.168.1.1 This brings up a web page, and you
can create a shortcut for future use. If you haven't changed any
settings, all should be OK, but it can't hurt to check. The default
password is "Admin". Change this while you're at it.
5. Run/cmd/ping 192.168.1.1 will ping the router. My modem has a web
address also, where I can check its status.
 Linksys KB article ID 170 will help: The URL doesn't copy easily. I
searched on your model no., "Lose connection".


sue wrote:

> Hugh Vandervoort  replied:
>
>> Do you mean the internet connection? Are you sure it's the router
>> losing the
>> connection and not the modem?
>
>
>         I mean the internet connection.   I'm pretty sure the modem is
> ok.   If I take off the router and hook the modem directly to the
> computer,
> the connection is fine and doesn't drop out.
>
>>  You could check this by pinging the router, or
>> trying to access the router setup page the next time it happens.
>
>
>         Will try accessing the setup page next time it happens.  Not
> exactly what you mean by pinging the router.    Is it  Run/cmd/ping (the
> router address)?
>
>> In my
>> limited experience, routers tend to work or not work.
>
>
>         That's what confuses me.    When the internet connection drops,
> all lights on the modem and on the router are operating normally.
>
>> The D Link router will probably work without any additional setup,
>> but it
>> would be wise to check the settings just the same. You want to be
>> sure the
>> password is changed, the firewall is on, and DHCP is set properly.
>> There are
>> likely a number of other options you may wish to investigate as well.
>
>
>         Will look at the configuration of the D-Link once I install it.
>
> Thanks for the help  and any other suggestions appreciated.
>
>> ****************************************************************************
>>
>> I wrote:
>> My BEFSR41 Linksys router loses connection from time to time.
>> Unplugging
>> and plugging it back in gains a connection.   I've purchased a  DI-604
>> D-Link router to replace the Linksys.   Both are wired 4 port Ethernet
>> Broadband routers.
>>
>> I cannot find any info on replacing a router.   Are there steps I
>> need to
>> take to clear the computer of the Linksys info before installing the
>> D-Link?
>
>
>
> Sue Na
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