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Networking & wireless: Router crashes only when WiFi is enabled
Router crashes only when WiFi is enabled
by gbernhard - 5/21/09 7:10 PMI have an RCA cable modem (Time Warner) and a Netgear router which work flawlessly when I have the WiFi disabled. In this configuration I have two computers wired to it - one Mac & one PC (running Windows XP). I've been running this connection for over a year without any problems.
Recently I attempted to enable the WiFi but the modem and router would crash after a few minutes. I was able to isolate the problem as being related to the PC (at least I think so). I discovered that with the WiFi enabled and only the Mac connected, the system will work fine. But when I connect the PC, the modem & router will crash again. I am restarting everything in order: modem - router - computers.
One thing I noticed it that, when the PC is turned off and the network cable is plugged into the router, the port light is on. Not sure if this has anything to do with it, but it seems to be the only unusual thing I've noticed.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Just one question.
by R. Proffitt
- 5/22/09 5:09 AM
In reply to: Router crashes only when WiFi is enabled by gbernhard
Why didn't you share the router's model number?
Maybe all you wanted to read was to go get a new router?
Bob
No hidden agenda, Bob
by gbernhard - 5/22/09 9:41 AM In reply to: Just one question. by R. Proffitt
The sarcasm isn't necessary. Notice I didn't indicate the model number of the modem, either. Maybe that implies I just want to hear "get a new modem"?
For others reading this who may be able to offer helpful advice, the model number is WGR614v7.
It's something that is lost in translation.
by R. Proffitt - 5/22/09 9:54 AM
In reply to: No hidden agenda, Bob by gbernhard
I'm left to guess what your goals are when you post without the pertinent details. NO SARCASM was intended but I tend to lay it out plainly since some need to hear (read) "get a new router."
-> The 614s are well known to me. Here's what I find works.
1. Use their latest firmware.
2. Use the default settings. THEN!!!
3. Use WPA for the security.
Do not deploy with WEP, MAC filters, etc. Stick to the basic 3 items I listed. Consider locking the WIFI to just 802.11g since the mixed b/g mode is known to be less stable.
In closing, do not run any TORRENTS over wifi.
Good luck!
Bob
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