network problems

[R-Spec]

I have a Linksys wireless B 802.11 board router (befw11s4).
I have charter pipeline broadband, and a motorolla surfboard cable modem. I have 1 computer hooked up to it via a eithernet cable, 2 computers hooked up wireless, and a PS2 hooked up via eithernet cable.
I have it set up for DHCP and i have the 128 bit encription enabled.
Every thing work perfectly, i can connect to the internet and share files.

My problem is that like about 3 times a day i lose network connection on all my computers (but the cable modem is working fine) all i have to do is unplug the router or press the restart button on it and i all my computers have a network connection again.
I've tried numerous things and played around with the router settings, nothing has worked. What could this be and how can i solve this problem.

 

[emad]

so basically, you have the same setup as me, the same setup I used to have, and the same problems I used to have with the linkshyt router.

First thing's first, make certain the router is plugged directly into a wall outlet - it's very important that you do that and not to a surge protector (especially so with linksys). This is because even the smallest fluctuation in electricity will make the router and modem go haywire. If these problems keep up, the router will soon become completely non-functional.

If you call them, be careful since Linksys has TERRIBLE customer support but you *may* be able to find a decent customer service rep to help you.

I have blown out 4 linksys made routers in this year alone (my house has ****ty wiring. My only luck has been with D-Link and Microslave routers. If it is at all possible, it would be a good idea to exchange it for something better. I'm especially partial towards d-link products. So far, we've managed to run 2 of their routers for an entire year without any downtime at my parent's office. The microsoft one I currently have has managed to run problem free for the past 2 months.

anyways, your best bet is to put the router into a wall outlet if it's not already. If it is, try another outlet somewhere else in the house... The problem is with inconsistencies in the amount of juice it's getting.

 

[R-Spec]

ok i'll plug it in to the wall directly, right now it's pluged into a UPS.

but damn that's wat must have happend to my otha router, i had an older version of the linksys router i have now.
i've had this new router for almost a year, but hopefully this will help.........

 

[R-Spec]

nope didn't work, i still have to restart it, even when plugged directly into the wall........

 

[Danoff]

First thing's first, make certain the router is plugged directly into a wall outlet - it's very important that you do that and not to a surge protector (especially so with linksys). This is because even the smallest fluctuation in electricity will make the router and modem go haywire. If these problems keep up, the router will soon become completely non-functional.

I've been having the same problems with linksys.

I didn't know that it could be caused by a surge protector, though. It wasn't working well with my network card. I fixed the problem by replacing the network card. Now I only lose DHCP every three months instead of daily.

They're not exactly robust routers.

 

[GilesGuthrie]

I've only had to restart mine once in a year!