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unstable connection with static ip
we have a Linksys router, i just switched from dyanmic to static IP (from our ISP). Since then, the connection is really unstable. I have to recycle power (unplug the power cord and put it back in) for the router like every one or 2 days. Is it because of static IP or ISP or Linksys router itself? Does it make a different between dynamic and static as far as stable connection? The reason we use static is we have VPN. Thanks,
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Hello. how long have you had your Linksys router? has anything change recently with your setup?
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we bought that Linksys about 3 weeks ago. I haven't upgraded the firmware. Should I do that?
I would strongly suggest it....
It could have been on the shelf for quite a long time since the eproms were burnt in.
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so, u guys are saying that Linksys is having problem itself. So, there is nothing to do with ISP?
You have asked for options which we have provided. We need to get rid of the obvious options first such as the firmware.
usually when resetting a particular device.. in this case a linksys router.. helps restore the connection.. I tend to suspect that device.. like keith says.. lets update firmware.. and then see.
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current firmware version is up-to-date. I already tried to reset the router like 2 days ago.
has anything change recently with your setup? Has this problem always been there since you bought the linksys? Maybe your LAN cable is bad.
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i only changed from dynamic to static.
It could also be a problem with the isp / line provider.
Using a static IP is in no way less stable than a dynamic one.
If its in your budget, I'd probably just go out a buy a new router. They tend to be pretty cheap nowadays, and even if it turns out not to be that, you have a spare one in case one ever blows up.
Using a static IP is in no way less stable than a dynamic one.
If its in your budget, I'd probably just go out a buy a new router. They tend to be pretty cheap nowadays, and even if it turns out not to be that, you have a spare one in case one ever blows up.
I would say it is the router. If you are going to replace it, I would get a netgear rangemax...They have alot of good feedback
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i found out what the problem is. when i changed from dynamic to static, ISP assign the IP for the router from their office. So, the router picked up static IP. That's why when I checked Status, it shows static IP. But, I forget to change it in the Setup menu. It was still using Dynamic. After changing to static in the Setup menu, everything is fine now. Thanks alot for your attention guys.
lol!! good answer! thanx for letting us know ! glad you found the problem!!
lol,
<<< No, static/dynamic will not make any difference as long as the static entries are correct. >>>
I point the honourable gentleman at my first answer. Never mind though, at least you are sorted.
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Keith
<<< No, static/dynamic will not make any difference as long as the static entries are correct. >>>
I point the honourable gentleman at my first answer. Never mind though, at least you are sorted.
Regards
Keith
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sorry, keith is right. he/she did say that at the very first. it's just that I didn't read it thoroughly.
and Craig also mentioned it <<<you can try hard resetting the linksys using the pinhole and 30 seconds of pressure on it - reconfigure the static info>>>
thanks a lot guys,
and Craig also mentioned it <<<you can try hard resetting the linksys using the pinhole and 30 seconds of pressure on it - reconfigure the static info>>>
thanks a lot guys,
I'm a he and thank you very much.
Regards
Keith
Regards
Keith