My Belkin 802.11g router frequently needs to be rebooted

My Belkin 802.11g router frequently needs to be rebooted as I keep on
losing Internet access to my XP desk top which is connected to the
router and modem.
I am using NTL in the UK and had wireless installed in October so that
I could enjoy Internet access to my new laptop.
For the first two weeks it was fine. Since then I lose my connection
intermittently, sometimes once a day; sometimes six or more times a
day. When this happens, the power, wireless and Internet lights go out
but the modem light remains on and channel 1 light changes to amber.
When, I switch off and on again the connection is restored in seconds.
I am running Norton and I gather there is a firewall in the Belkin
too.
Any advice would be much appreciated by this novice.
Thank you.
Ray

Ray wrote:
> My Belkin 802.11g router frequently needs to be rebooted as I keep on
> losing Internet access to my XP desk top which is connected to the
> router and modem.
> I am using NTL in the UK and had wireless installed in October so that
> I could enjoy Internet access to my new laptop.
> For the first two weeks it was fine. Since then I lose my connection
> intermittently, sometimes once a day; sometimes six or more times a
> day. When this happens, the power, wireless and Internet lights go out
> but the modem light remains on and channel 1 light changes to amber.
> When, I switch off and on again the connection is restored in seconds.
> I am running Norton and I gather there is a firewall in the Belkin
> too.
> Any advice would be much appreciated by this novice.
> Thank you.
> Ray

The power light on the router should never go out. Check that the AC
adapter is in a wall outlet, not a power strip that could be failing.
Check that the DC plug is inserted fully in the router DC jack.
Otherwise, the AC adapter might be failing or being overheated if it is
not fully exposed to the air; the router likewise should be fully
exposed and not stacked with other equipment so that it overheats.

Q

Ray,
Regardless of the power connectivity to your Router, you need to make
sure you have the latest firmware uploaded to it. Secondly, there are a
few of the Belkin's that have a known issue with resetting. I recently
had one and took it back. I replaced mine with a Linksys and now have
no problems.

HTH

I have a Linksys and have the problem.

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> Ray,
> Regardless of the power connectivity to your Router, you need to make
> sure you have the latest firmware uploaded to it. Secondly, there are a
> few of the Belkin's that have a known issue with resetting. I recently
> had one and took it back. I replaced mine with a Linksys and now have
> no problems.
>
> HTH
>

Many thanks for your suggestions.
The AC adapter is in a wall socket and the DC plug is fully inserted
in the router DC jack. Both the AC adapter and the router are fully
exposed and I have tried the router in several different positions.
I wondered too if the AC adapter or the lead might be failing.
However, is it strange the fault is so intermittent as I can go two
days without any loss of connection and then find it necessary to
switch on and off at the wall three times in half an hour after which
it is perfect for days again.
Ray
On Tue, 22 Nov 2005 11:42:25 -0700, "Quaoar" <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>Ray wrote:
>> My Belkin 802.11g router frequently needs to be rebooted as I keep on
>> losing Internet access to my XP desk top which is connected to the
>> router and modem.
>> I am using NTL in the UK and had wireless installed in October so that
>> I could enjoy Internet access to my new laptop.
>> For the first two weeks it was fine. Since then I lose my connection
>> intermittently, sometimes once a day; sometimes six or more times a
>> day. When this happens, the power, wireless and Internet lights go out
>> but the modem light remains on and channel 1 light changes to amber.
>> When, I switch off and on again the connection is restored in seconds.
>> I am running Norton and I gather there is a firewall in the Belkin
>> too.
>> Any advice would be much appreciated by this novice.
>> Thank you.
>> Ray
>
>The power light on the router should never go out. Check that the AC
>adapter is in a wall outlet, not a power strip that could be failing.
>Check that the DC plug is inserted fully in the router DC jack.
>Otherwise, the AC adapter might be failing or being overheated if it is
>not fully exposed to the air; the router likewise should be fully
>exposed and not stacked with other equipment so that it overheats.
>
>Q
>