Intermittent internet and odd display lights on router

maxboyes

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Hi,
I am connecting wirelessly through a Linksys WAG54G v1.2 (yes quite old). This has been fine, I always seemed to have green lights on my router and could connect with good speed.
After a week of not using the computer I switch on my router and often get a red 'internet' light come on. The last time this happened it was a problem with the line, but I have been in touch with my ISP and they insist the line is OK this time.
Then even when I have all green lights and I do connect, very often the connection drops out and have to manually reconnect - sometimes it will let me reconnect, other times not.

I have not changed any of my settings, but my router is, and always has been, quite hot - i wondered if this is the problem, but why have i had no problems before? I have been using this router now for about 5 years! Some people have mentioned the microfilter? Do these suddenly go after a while? I thought the filter was just cabling so if it has not been touched why would there be a problem? Don't want to buy a new one to find this isn't the answer!

Any help would be greatly appreciated
:D
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    acer aspire 5920g
    CPU
    Intel Core2 Duo CPU T7300
    Memory
    2GB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD2500BEVS-22UST0
    Internet Speed
    4Gb
    Other Info
    Connected to internet wirelessly through Linksys WAG54G v1.2
Hi,
I am connecting wirelessly through a Linksys WAG54G v1.2 (yes quite old). This has been fine, I always seemed to have green lights on my router and could connect with good speed.
After a week of not using the computer I switch on my router and often get a red 'internet' light come on. The last time this happened it was a problem with the line, but I have been in touch with my ISP and they insist the line is OK this time.
Then even when I have all green lights and I do connect, very often the connection drops out and have to manually reconnect - sometimes it will let me reconnect, other times not.

I have not changed any of my settings, but my router is, and always has been, quite hot - i wondered if this is the problem, but why have i had no problems before? I have been using this router now for about 5 years! Some people have mentioned the microfilter? Do these suddenly go after a while? I thought the filter was just cabling so if it has not been touched why would there be a problem? Don't want to buy a new one to find this isn't the answer!

Any help would be greatly appreciated
:D

I have experienced similar problems with a very old Netgear Router. I solved the problem by resetting it to factory settings using the button on the back.

This may work for you too.

Make sure you know all the logins for your ISP etc. before you do this.

There is a chance it could be a genuine hardware fault, I mean broadcasting near non stop at a high frequency, generating immense heat for 5 years+ will take a toll on anything.


Oli
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Apple MacBook, 5,1
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz
    Memory
    4GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia 9400m
    Monitor(s) Displays
    13.3" Apple MacBook LCD Screen + 22" HannsG DVI LCD + 21.5" Samsung USB Lapfit Monitor LD220
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800 + 1920x1080 + 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SATA Internal 2.5" 500GB (305GB HFS+, 195GB NTFS)
    External USB 3.5" 1TB (HFS+)
    Case
    Aluminium Unibody
    Keyboard
    Apple Late 2009 Wireless Keyboard (US)
    Mouse
    Apple Magic Mouse
    Internet Speed
    6.33Mb/s up. 0.36Mb/s down.
    Other Info
    Harman Kardon Soundsticks II Speakers
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