My wireless router stopped connecting.

Sierra · 04-20-2009, 07:22 PM

OK I am sort of savy but I need some help. I cannot connect to the internet via my router. I plugged my cable modem directly back into the computer and I am connected now. I have checked and through ip config that I have an IP address. This all started when both my router and modem stopped working. I could not connect to the internet with the modem directly plugged in. I called the cable co and they walked me through some steps and voila I have internet but they cant/wont help me with the router. I called Linksys and they say since its out of warranty it will cost you x amount of dollars for us to help. I did some research and the problem sounds simple but I cant find a defintive way to fix it. So I am turning to you my Camaro 5 friends. The model number is wrt310n . Any hep would be appreciated.

the Mole · 04-20-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sierra

OK I am sort of savy but I need some help. I cannot connect to the internet via my router. I plugged my cable modem directly back into the computer and I am connected now. I have checked and through ip config that I have an IP address. This all started when both my router and modem stopped working. I could not connect to the internet with the modem directly plugged in. I called the cable co and they walked me through some steps and voila I have internet but they cant/wont help me with the router. I called Linksys and they say since its out of warranty it will cost you x amount of dollars for us to help. I did some research and the problem sounds simple but I cant find a defintive way to fix it. So I am turning to you my Camaro 5 friends. The model number is wrt310n . Any hep would be appreciated.

Ok this might sound silly but.... It works when that happens to me. Unplug the wireless router for about a minute. Plug it back in and wait for the unit to generate it's IP address (about 30 sec) . Ta da I hope that helps.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 04-20-2009, 07:26 PM

My linksys took a crap and I had to buy a new router. Another problem I've seen
is the security settings on the router get wiped out. So when the wireless modem tries to connect to the router it won't.

camaro5 · 04-20-2009, 07:33 PM

Maybe the router is shot.

I would pretend you just bought the router, do a full install referencing a quick set up guide at Linksys.com.

Go to the modem's website and search router configs, or perhaps the cable co. site.

http://downloads.linksysbycisco.com/...UG_B-WEB,1.pdf

Sierra · 04-20-2009, 07:34 PM

I tried the reset button and unplugging everything and waiting 30 secs and plugging it all back,

Sierra · 04-20-2009, 07:35 PM

How about a reinstall?

camaro5 · 04-20-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro5

Maybe the router is shot.

I would pretend you just bought the router, do a full install referencing a quick set up guide at Linksys.com.

Go to the modem's website and search router configs, or perhaps the cable co. site.

http://downloads.linksysbycisco.com/...UG_B-WEB,1.pdf

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CatiaJockey · 04-20-2009, 07:57 PM

If you do a reinstall, consider using DDRT..... google that and Tomato much better fimware than cisco's.

cam2fst4u · 04-20-2009, 08:05 PM

Hey I just had the same thing happen to me... It turned out the wireless card on the computer was crap and it had a recall on it so check that out

theholycow · 04-20-2009, 08:24 PM

Wireless routers do just die and need to be replaced, far more often than makes sense. I don't know why.

When you reset, did you do a complete hard reset that returns it to factory default settings?

Chevyrocker · 04-20-2009, 08:29 PM

I would just RIP IT OUT OF THE WALL AND THROW IT THROUGH MY WINDOW but I have a bit of a temper when electronics go nuts and I can't fix them. I don't let machines beat me. If I can't fix it, I smash it to pieces and go buy a new one (whatever it was).

BackinBlackSS/RS · 04-20-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyrocker

I don't let machines beat me. If I can't fix it, I smash it to pieces and go buy a new one (whatever it was).

cam2fst4u · 04-20-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyrocker

I would just RIP IT OUT OF THE WALL AND THROW IT THROUGH MY WINDOW but I have a bit of a temper when electronics go nuts and I can't fix them. I don't let machines beat me. If I can't fix it, I smash it to pieces and go buy a new one (whatever it was).

Sounds like you have money to burn....

Oh yea I forgot you are a car salesman right?

j/k

Sierra · 04-20-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyrocker

I would just RIP IT OUT OF THE WALL AND THROW IT THROUGH MY WINDOW but I have a bit of a temper when electronics go nuts and I can't fix them. I don't let machines beat me. If I can't fix it, I smash it to pieces and go buy a new one (whatever it was).

I was about to do this though.,..... I did the reinstall and its shot. Oh well I tried. I didnt know they broke that quick.

04-20-2009, 07:22 PM	#1
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,045	My wireless router stopped connecting. OK I am sort of savy but I need some help. I cannot connect to the internet via my router. I plugged my cable modem directly back into the computer and I am connected now. I have checked and through ip config that I have an IP address. This all started when both my router and modem stopped working. I could not connect to the internet with the modem directly plugged in. I called the cable co and they walked me through some steps and voila I have internet but they cant/wont help me with the router. I called Linksys and they say since its out of warranty it will cost you x amount of dollars for us to help. I did some research and the problem sounds simple but I cant find a defintive way to fix it. So I am turning to you my Camaro 5 friends. The model number is wrt310n . Any hep would be appreciated. __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

04-20-2009, 07:33 PM	#4
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,630	Maybe the router is shot. I would pretend you just bought the router, do a full install referencing a quick set up guide at Linksys.com. Go to the modem's website and search router configs, or perhaps the cable co. site. http://downloads.linksysbycisco.com/...UG_B-WEB,1.pdf __________________ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge General Motors ASEP, A.S. Automotive Technology, Telecommunications Specialist, CISCO Network Engineer STANDARD DISCLAIMER camaro5 is furnishing this information "as is". camaro5 does not provide any warranty of the information whatsoever, whether express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the information will be error-free.

04-20-2009, 07:34 PM	#5
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,045	I tried the reset button and unplugging everything and waiting 30 secs and plugging it all back, __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

04-20-2009, 07:35 PM	#6
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,045	How about a reinstall? __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

04-20-2009, 07:57 PM	#8
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	If you do a reinstall, consider using DDRT..... google that and Tomato much better fimware than cisco's. __________________

04-20-2009, 07:26 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	My linksys took a crap and I had to buy a new router. Another problem I've seen is the security settings on the router get wiped out. So when the wireless modem tries to connect to the router it won't.

04-20-2009, 08:05 PM	#9
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,268 View My Garage	Hey I just had the same thing happen to me... It turned out the wireless card on the computer was crap and it had a recall on it so check that out

04-20-2009, 08:29 PM	#11
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,442	I would just RIP IT OUT OF THE WALL AND THROW IT THROUGH MY WINDOW but I have a bit of a temper when electronics go nuts and I can't fix them. I don't let machines beat me. If I can't fix it, I smash it to pieces and go buy a new one (whatever it was).

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