Linksys BEFSR41 Connection Drops

jpzsports · 07-29-2007, 11:07 PM

My router, Linksys BEFSR41 v3 (which is using the newest firmware),disconnects from the internet occasionally and I have to unplug and replug it for it to regain connection. It used to do this occasionally, but now it's happening once a day or so and it's becoming a real frustration. I tried connecting my laptop directly to my cable modem, and it works fine. So it's not my internet. Something is messed up with the router. Any advice on something I can adjust in the settings, maybe?

thanks

ComputerGuru64x2 · 07-29-2007, 11:37 PM

Wireless Connections are not the most reliable thing. I've used Linksys Routers and they are crap. They burn out in about a year. You should get a wired connection. I don't really know what to tell as far as what to do except maybe that your router is dying. It is not your ISP, or LAN so it is your router.

jpzsports · 07-29-2007, 11:49 PM

I am using Wired. - that router is a 4 port Wired router.

thats why I'm confused about my problem

OvenMaster · 07-30-2007, 06:26 AM

Here's what I did to solve this with my Linksys:

1. On each PC connected to the router, look at your TCP/IP properties. Manually input the default gateway (that's the IP of the router, usually 192.168.1.1), the default subnet mask (255.255.255.0), and an IP for each machine (192.168.1.100 for the first, 102 for the second, etc). Also put in the DNS server IPs from your ISP. You can find these by going to Start > Run > cmd > ipconfig /all .

2. In the router setup configuration, make sure DHCP is Enabled, and put those same DNS server IP addresses in where it says Static DNS 1 and Static DNS 2.

I did this a month ago and have only needed to reboot the router once instead of many times a day.

Tom

jpzsports · 07-30-2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OvenMaster

Here's what I did to solve this with my Linksys:

1. On each PC connected to the router, look at your TCP/IP properties. Manually input the default gateway (that's the IP of the router, usually 192.168.1.1), the default subnet mask (255.255.255.1), and an IP for each machine (192.168.1.100 for the first, 102 for the second, etc). Also put in the DNS server IPs from your ISP. You can find these by going to Start > Run > cmd > ipconfig /all .

2. In the router setup configuration, make sure DHCP is Enabled, and put those same DNS server IP addresses in where it says Static DNS 1 and Static DNS 2.

I did this a month ago and have only needed to reboot the router once instead of many times a day.

Tom

ok, thanks - I'll try it.

Deepblue · 07-30-2007, 02:18 PM

what kinda of ISP do you have Cable or DSL. you can assign static IPs to all your systems but this shouldnt have to be done unless you have a reason to do it such as running a server.

DHCP sould assign IPs to your systems without any issues

jpzsports · 07-30-2007, 03:09 PM

I have Comcast Cable. - but the problem lies in the router.

jpzsports · 07-31-2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OvenMaster

Here's what I did to solve this with my Linksys:

1. On each PC connected to the router, look at your TCP/IP properties. Manually input the default gateway (that's the IP of the router, usually 192.168.1.1), the default subnet mask (255.255.255.0), and an IP for each machine (192.168.1.100 for the first, 102 for the second, etc). Also put in the DNS server IPs from your ISP. You can find these by going to Start > Run > cmd > ipconfig /all .

2. In the router setup configuration, make sure DHCP is Enabled, and put those same DNS server IP addresses in where it says Static DNS 1 and Static DNS 2.

I did this a month ago and have only needed to reboot the router once instead of many times a day.

Tom

ok - I'll try this now - but I just wanted to ask you this first.

When my router drops the connection, it drops it for all my computers and my Playstation 3 at the same time. So the problem has to do with the router. You want me to edit the settings on my computer, so will this still stop the router from dropping the connection?

Deepblue · 08-01-2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OvenMaster

Here's what I did to solve this with my Linksys:

1. On each PC connected to the router, look at your TCP/IP properties. Manually input the default gateway (that's the IP of the router, usually 192.168.1.1), the default subnet mask (255.255.255.0), and an IP for each machine (192.168.1.100 for the first, 102 for the second, etc). Also put in the DNS server IPs from your ISP. You can find these by going to Start > Run > cmd > ipconfig /all .

2. In the router setup configuration, make sure DHCP is Enabled, and put those same DNS server IP addresses in where it says Static DNS 1 and Static DNS 2.

I did this a month ago and have only needed to reboot the router once instead of many times a day.

Tom

I hate to say this but this makes no sense, Why enable DHCP when you are assigning static IPs to each system ?
DHCP is the protocal that assigns IPs to each system.
you can assign static IPs to the system and leave the DHCP disabled and it will work the same. also you have no reason to enter the DNS servers in the router because you already have them assigned in each system.

verify that your router is set to obtain IP automaticly. then while you have a active internet connection run ipconfig /all and get the DNS addresses
now set each system with a static IP like OvenMaster said.

If you have no more issues then you routers DHCP is not assigning IPs correctly. if you do have issues and you are sure its not you ISP then you need a new router.

OvenMaster · 08-01-2007, 03:45 AM

Hey, all I know is that my router now stays connected after doing what I did.

When I disabled DHCP, I kept having to reboot, sometimes four or five times per hour.
When I didn't enter the DNS server IPs, I had a hard time reconnecting, often getting "Cannot connect to PPPoE server!" error messages.

These things didn't make sense to me either, but I can't argue with success!

07-29-2007, 11:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
jpzsports New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	Linksys BEFSR41 Connection Drops - Please Help My router, Linksys BEFSR41 v3 (which is using the newest firmware),disconnects from the internet occasionally and I have to unplug and replug it for it to regain connection. It used to do this occasionally, but now it's happening once a day or so and it's becoming a real frustration. I tried connecting my laptop directly to my cable modem, and it works fine. So it's not my internet. Something is messed up with the router. Any advice on something I can adjust in the settings, maybe? thanks

07-29-2007, 11:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-30-2007, 06:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation Age: 49 Posts: 1,982	Here's what I did to solve this with my Linksys: 1. On each PC connected to the router, look at your TCP/IP properties. Manually input the default gateway (that's the IP of the router, usually 192.168.1.1), the default subnet mask (255.255.255.0), and an IP for each machine (192.168.1.100 for the first, 102 for the second, etc). Also put in the DNS server IPs from your ISP. You can find these by going to Start > Run > cmd > ipconfig /all . 2. In the router setup configuration, make sure DHCP is Enabled, and put those same DNS server IP addresses in where it says Static DNS 1 and Static DNS 2. I did this a month ago and have only needed to reboot the router once instead of many times a day. Tom __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners PSU: Antec Basiq 500W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: EvTek minitower * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * OS: XP Home SP2 * ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41 Last edited by OvenMaster; 07-30-2007 at 09:35 PM. Reason: Fixed default subnet mask IP

07-30-2007, 02:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Deepblue Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 504	what kinda of ISP do you have Cable or DSL. you can assign static IPs to all your systems but this shouldnt have to be done unless you have a reason to do it such as running a server. DHCP sould assign IPs to your systems without any issues __________________ My Main System : P4 3.0Ghz / 2Gig Ram / 21in LCD My domain controler : P4 2.6Ghz / 1Gig Ram / My Hosts : 2x P4 2.5Ghz / 1Gig Ram / on KVM sw P2 500Mhz / 1Gig Ram / on KVM sw Other Equip : 2x Cisco 2610 Routers Cisco Catalyst 2924 Ent Sw http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l1...4/100_0230.jpg http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l1...4/100_0233.jpg http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l1...omenetwork.jpg

08-01-2007, 03:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation Age: 49 Posts: 1,982	Hey, all I know is that my router now stays connected after doing what I did. When I disabled DHCP, I kept having to reboot, sometimes four or five times per hour. When I didn't enter the DNS server IPs, I had a hard time reconnecting, often getting "Cannot connect to PPPoE server!" error messages. These things didn't make sense to me either, but I can't argue with success! __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners PSU: Antec Basiq 500W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: EvTek minitower * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * OS: XP Home SP2 * ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

07-29-2007, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpzsports New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	I am using Wired. - that router is a 4 port Wired router. thats why I'm confused about my problem

07-30-2007, 03:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
jpzsports New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	I have Comcast Cable. - but the problem lies in the router.

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