Posted: 3/23/2013 6:56:22 PM EDT
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So, here is the quick and dirty. I have cable internet, with a Trendnet wireless router (model TEW-432BRP). The router is old, and I suspect I am going to end up just having to replace it, but I still want some input first. Basically, over the last few months I have been having intermittent problems not being able to connect to my wireless internet connection (with multiple different devices). I would unplug the power cord to the router and modem, wait 30 seconds, plug back in and would usually be able to connect. Also, all this started shortly after making my connection secure with I believe WAP2? Previously never had a password protected connection. I have googled and tried various things, the problem is I can not log into my router via the default IP address while connecting my router and laptop via an ethernet cord. I know I was able to in the past, as that is how I set up the password protection. I have tried plugging in to all ports on the backside of the router, unplugging, resetting via reset switch, and have had no luck. Any recommendations, or am I buying a new router? |
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It's a trendnet.
They die. All the time. Sometimes slowly and sometimes spectacularly. It's time for a new router. If you don't want to spend a lot, get one of these: http://store.linksys.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=138177691&utm_source=CSE&sourceid=CSE&src1=CSE&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=30-138407864-2 $25.00 + shipping. I've installed a couple of dozen of the refurb units and only had 1 go tits up so far. |
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Even the best home wireless routers can be plagued with problems. And yes, they die. I have a highly rated ASUS RT-N56U and the damn thing overheats if i run it in dual-band mode, and drops wireless connections constantly. I have to turn off the 5GHz radio to get it to settle down and continue operating. I'm just waiting for it to start dropping connections again before I have to upgrade to the newer ASUS router.
Radio devices produce heat, heat kills. It's entropy. I'd replace your wireless router with a Cisco, or an ASUS before messing around with the cable modem. |
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I agree with the first poster, reset to factory settings and go from there. Also see if there's an update available, if so update it. If you do buy a new router look at the Asus line or anything that will take DD-WRT.
http://dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database |
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Looks like you need to pony up and get another one. If you have more advanced needs you could get one that you can install tomato, dd-wrt , or similar firmware. I think a few Manufacturers like Buffalo uses a form of dd-wrt. Did Cisco dump their consumer line to another company?
I have an Asus N series that is currently running tomato and I have other services like squid and vpn running on it. |
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I agree with the first poster, reset to factory settings and go from there. Also see if there's an update available, if so update it. If you do buy a new router look at the Asus line or anything that will take DD-WRT. http://dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database DD-WRT is a good option. I've personally purchased many different brands of consumer Wi-Fi gateways and they all pretty much suck.  Don't spend a bunch of money on one.
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I agree with the first poster, reset to factory settings and go from there. Also see if there's an update available, if so update it. If you do buy a new router look at the Asus line or anything that will take DD-WRT. http://dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database DD-WRT is a good option. I've personally purchased many different brands of consumer Wi-Fi gateways and they all pretty much suck. Don't spend a bunch of money on one.Bingo....They all (consumer) suck so don't overpay but do buy one that DD-WRT can be used. |