darin3 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 OK, background. Kid comes over and installs my wireless router. He's done in literally 3 minutes. Then he goes on to fix my Mozilla issues (although we still can't get Firefox to run correctly). Anyways... First week or so of using the wireless router - with my Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop with internal wireless network card - was fine. Fast, no issues. I left for Louisiana for Christmas and turned off my modem/computer. I used my laptop in Louisiana (found a stray wireless signal and off I went... ) ... Came home, turned modem/computer back on (and after like a half hour of trying to log on to my DSL, as I had in the past, finally realized the router was handling the login, something the kid computer consultant didn't tell me).... Ever since I got back, my wireless connection is screwwy. I get "timeout" or "firewall" warnings on Firefox. My Pokerstars stalls out. At first, it was very intermittent. Now it's doing this all the time. On Dells, "function" and "F2" activates the wireless "wi-fi". If I toggle it, the connection resets and everything is fine... for a minute or so... or less... or a little more... I have a D-Link wireless router. It doesn't have an on/off switch. How should I "refresh" it? Any other troubleshooting tips? Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cherni Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 There is a small reset button in the back of most Linksys routers. If you press that while it's powered on, it will restore the factory defaults. This will remove WEP encryption and any other settings (should be any) that you have configured. That would be the first step. Once it's reset you should be able to find it no problem. The connection will be named "linksys". Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 There is a small reset button in the back of most Linksys routers. If you press that while it's powered on, it will restore the factory defaults. This will remove WEP encryption and any other settings (should be any) that you have configured. That would be the first step. Once it's reset you should be able to find it no problem. The connection will be named "linksys". Let me know. 1247988[/snapback] Yeah there's a reset button on it... but will that reset ALL the settings? If so, I don't know if I want to do that. I am not as computer savvy as I once was, so I don't know the first thing about setting up a router, hence the reason I had a "computer consultant" come out in the first place. What would the setup entail? Thanks for the response. Yo, tonorator, wanna come up to OC and fix my chit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cherni Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 The reset button will do nothing more than discard the encryption key that is probably preventing you from accessing the network. When I say ALL THE SETTINGS, it sounds bad, but it's really not. Most people have 2 settings configured: 1. The name of the wireless network (default is linksys) 2. WEP Encryption Key (to prevent unauthorized access) It's very easy, no need to be saavy, try it, I'll walk you through any issues you may have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 The reset button will do nothing more than discard the encryption key that is probably preventing you from accessing the network. When I say ALL THE SETTINGS, it sounds bad, but it's really not. Most people have 2 settings configured: 1. The name of the wireless network (default is linksys) 2. WEP Encryption Key (to prevent unauthorized access) It's very easy, no need to be saavy, try it, I'll walk you through any issues you may have. 1248002[/snapback] Thanks I think I love you, but what am I so afraid of?. I will try that when I get home tonight, or tomorrow night (might be a bit blitzed after the Horns blast the Tr0jans!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cherni Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Thanks I think I love you, but what am I so afraid of?. I will try that when I get home tonight, or tomorrow night (might be a bit blitzed after the Horns blast the Tr0jans!). 1248007[/snapback] Good luck man, you can PM me with any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Yo, tonorator, wanna come up to OC and fix my chit? 1247995[/snapback] looks like I think I love you, but what am I so afraid of? is setting you up proper. if i came up, i would just want to drink beer ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cherni Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 looks like I think I love you, but what am I so afraid of? is setting you up proper. if i came up, i would just want to drink beer ... 1248017[/snapback] Ton, do you work in IT ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Ton, do you work in IT ? 1248023[/snapback] guilty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Share Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) looks like I think I love you, but what am I so afraid of? is setting you up proper. if i came up, i would just want to drink beer ... 1248017[/snapback] ... not that there's anything wrong with that. Edited January 4, 2006 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Do you have DSL or cable? Do you have a desktop hooked up to the router with a wire? Does it work fine? Resetting it will wipe all passwords and such, if you have DSL you'll need these to re-configure your PPPOE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 Do you have DSL or cable? Do you have a desktop hooked up to the router with a wire? Does it work fine? Resetting it will wipe all passwords and such, if you have DSL you'll need these to re-configure your PPPOE. 1260698[/snapback] DSL. Desktop's hooked up via USB, and works fine. I'm going to check my connection when I get home to see if it was maybe just a one-time thing. Thanks h8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 If the desktop works fine, then it ain't the router, or at least it makes the probabilty of the router being the culprit very slim. I would say there is something in the laptop hindering connection. Have you run the spyware gammot? www.pandasoftware.com/activescan = free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Linguist Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) we have a similar problem occaisionally in my office. Things just drop usually after a power outage in the area (even though both devices are on UPS). Instead of resetting, which clears all your WEP security and all, i unplug the modem and router, wait a minute or so, then plug the modem in first, let it cycle up, then plug the router in. Restart the machines and bingo. Beats resetting all the firewall and security settings. Edited to add: this works on a Belkin Pre-N (office) and a Linsys router (home) too, both with Comcast Edited January 12, 2006 by Cunning Linguist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Does anyone ever notice that all these computer problems start with basically the same sentence..."my Dell computer/laptop was working just fine until..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Linguist Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Does anyone ever notice that all these computer problems start with basically the same sentence..."my Dell computer/laptop was working just fine until..." 1260731[/snapback] My Powerbook 17" just runs and runs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Here's what you need to do: 1. Clear out the chrome caniculator valve. 2. Add some 30 weight oil and some ball bearings. It's all ball bearings these days. 3. Calculate the hypoteneuse of the woofoo and adjust accordingly. 4. Stop looking at gay porn. That should take care of it. If that doesn't work send a PM to puddy to get the name of his AAA guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 A big at chief dicks last reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 Here's what you need to do: 1. Clear out the chrome caniculator valve. 2. Add some 30 weight oil and some ball bearings. It's all ball bearings these days. 3. Calculate the hypoteneuse of the woofoo and adjust accordingly. 4. Stop looking at gay porn. That should take care of it. If that doesn't work send a PM to puddy to get the name of his AAA guy. 1260740[/snapback] 1. 2. Pennzoil or Quaker State? 3. I'm not so good at maf. 4. You have me confused with [insert any Huddler's name here] Oh, and I have 2 voicemails and an email in to Puddy's AAA guy already, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Does anyone ever notice that all these computer problems start with basically the same sentence..."my Dell computer/laptop was working just fine until..." 1260731[/snapback] Until the power went out Until I went surfing a Bulgarian prostitutes web site Until I dropped it from the fifth floor of a parking ramp, along with my sammiches Until I loaded up this really cool screensaver Until I installed a new game my buddy burned for me Heard 'em all. :doah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 My Dell desktop is working fine! Also my friend has a Dell notebook. Also working fine. Most of my family has Dell and they all work fine! Maybe the problem isnt Dell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunther Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Until I went surfing a Bulgarian prostitutes web site Until I dropped it from the fifth floor of a parking ramp, along with my sammiches Until I loaded up this really cool screensaver Until I installed a new game my buddy burned for me Heard 'em all. :doah: 1260794[/snapback] Actually, these things do not come up until after a couple hours of troubleshooting...then they said "Oh, you know what, I did...." Or you find a shucks load of crap on the machine and point it out to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 2. Add some 30 weight oil and some ball bearings. It's all ball bearings these days. 1260740[/snapback] Fletch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 which one is the "any" key? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 which one is the "any" key? 1261121[/snapback] Homer Simpson quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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