Networking & wireless: How long does a wireless router last.
How long does a wireless router last.
by mrmimis06 - 2/23/06 11:59 AMI have a 2 year old Linksys and I am starting to get quite a few dropped connections.It will always come back when I turn it off then on but,it starting to be a pain.
How long do these things ladt and show I replace or wait till it is Dead?
Thank you!
Nealsull
common enemies
by linkit - 2/23/06 12:30 PM In reply to: How long does a wireless router last. by mrmimis06How long? As long as any other electronic devices with semiconductor chips, circuits, power supplies, wires, cables, etc.
Extreme environments such as heat, moisture, poor ventilation, dirt, rough handling and dropping are enemies of computers and network equipment alike.
KEY:
What is often left out of the instructions for routers is that the user needs to check regrularly for FIRMWARE UPDATES and install them. Download and install the latest network adapter driver, too. Keeping Windows XP updated helps.
Nasty software such as viruses, malware, and particularly spyware need to be eliminated from any computers connected to the router.
Make sure all your computers have the big 3: firewall, antivirus, antispyware. Keep them up to date. USE THEM.
Until the neighbors install theirs.
by R. Proffitt
- 2/23/06 1:28 PM
In reply to: How long does a wireless router last. by mrmimis06
I had to move channels to get a better connection. Have you ...
a. Updated the firmware.
b. Tried another channel.
Bob
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