router help

[tom40]

hi just bought a new laptop so put old computer upstairs for the kids i have a router to get Internet upstairs , problem is ie works ok on the laptop but upstairs it connects for 10mis then ie stops working however instant messenger stays connected can you offer any help

 

[robina_80]

is it a wired router or wireless

 

[tom40]

sorry , its a wired router

 

[oscaryu1]

Stops working as in the middle of something or as on an certain webpage?

 

[tom40]

just stops working altogether but as i said msn stays online , if i turn computer on an back on it works again for the 10mins

 

[slaphappylinksys]

maybe try using mozilla firefox instead of internet explorer its alot faster and i have to say that i dont get any spyware ne more with it.

altho some online bank sites and online college classes stuff like that sometimes dont like mozilla.

i would give it a try.

second r u using vista or xp because ive had that happen to me too on vista and i found out it was a grumpy router reset the router and havent had the problem since.

http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/

 

[tom40]

hi , sorry im on xp pro sp2 , ive reset the router , turned of both systems then reset router switched both on a same time it finds internet ok but still only lasts for 10mins again ,switched to mozilla firefox still no joy , what i find strange is if i go into Network Connections status after internet fails it says connected and as i said msn stays online plus outlook express still sends and recieves email
thanks
tom

 

[Gravegun]

Wireless routers, and routers well how can I say this? They are man made. I recently had to replace my linksys router 2 times It was Wireless- and switched to a Wireless-G gateway. They first tech the came and installed are cable and 3 text support people from linksys said they had no clue. They would always tell me they always have random issues like this. Sorry I mean Comcast, cause there my ISP. Linksys makes the parts fine my house is the only place I've seen this issue. I have installed about 3 this past week and recalled the people and never herd of any issues outta them.

 

[tom40]

thought id post a update on my problem , still no luck in getting it to work any more suggestions
thanks
tom

 

[tom40]

hi , should the ip and the physical address be the same on both computers ?
thanks

 

[tom40]

Problem Solved

 

[RoDDerz]

its a common thing that routers do. all you have to do is right click on the connection (local area connection) which is under "control panel" > "network connections" and click "repair".
After this it should be fine. If that doesnt work it means the router is crashing and you have to reset it