WRP614v2 Router Drops Connection!

I have a WRP614v2 Router plugged in from my RoadRunner Cable Modem.
Originally, I thought the problem may have been with my laptop's wireless
card (a Dell Mini-PCI card), but I got another card for a second laptop (PC
Card this time, and a totally different band) and the same problem happens.
After a period of time (roughly one hour) the connection drops. It happens
on both laptops, so I think the problem is on the Router end. The only way
I know to fix this, is to unplug the router for about 15 seconds, and plug
it back in.

It happens whether WPA, WEP, or No Security is on.
It happens with the original firmware, and each of the subsequent ones. (At
the moment, I have the latest one, Version 2.05 - Oct 9 2003 loaded.)
I've tried changing channels (11, 1, 5, 7, 9, 3, etc.), which did NOT solve
the problem. Currently, it's set on channel 5.
The signal is not the problem, because even when the laptop's do not move,
and the signal is excellent, it still happens.
I've tried holding the reset button for differen amounts of time (5 seconds,
10 seconds, a full minute) - all return the factory settings (but the
firmware version remains), and I re-configure it, and it happens again.

Once again, the only way I know to fix this, is to unplug the router for
about 15 seconds, and plug it back in.

Can anyone help me determine what to do to keep my router on and connected?!

Thanks!

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I am experiencing same apparent symptoms with same router. Has been going on
for 48 hours. I removed a recent software addition (Venturi for using my
CDPD 19.2 Wireless PC card) and so far no drop today. I am hoping thats my
issue, but cannot be sure, and with this stuff NOTHING is ever that easy.
LOL Lastly, I have read of this once before with the NETGEAR on this forum
but never saw an outcome. I have had mine since 12/01 give or take and have
loved it, problem free. I will keep ya posted. I would suggest seeing if you
have added anything new. Also, one thing that helps me diagnose my Wi-Fi
issues is the CIRONd Winc they have a reduced feature version they
distributed for PC Mag readers. Shows if you have dropped the signal, or are
having IP address issues.


"a06LP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I have a WRP614v2 Router plugged in from my RoadRunner Cable Modem.
> Originally, I thought the problem may have been with my laptop's wireless
> card (a Dell Mini-PCI card), but I got another card for a second laptop
(PC
> Card this time, and a totally different band) and the same problem
happens.
> After a period of time (roughly one hour) the connection drops. It
happens
> on both laptops, so I think the problem is on the Router end. The only
way
> I know to fix this, is to unplug the router for about 15 seconds, and plug
> it back in.
>
> It happens whether WPA, WEP, or No Security is on.
> It happens with the original firmware, and each of the subsequent ones.
(At
> the moment, I have the latest one, Version 2.05 - Oct 9 2003 loaded.)
> I've tried changing channels (11, 1, 5, 7, 9, 3, etc.), which did NOT
solve
> the problem. Currently, it's set on channel 5.
> The signal is not the problem, because even when the laptop's do not move,
> and the signal is excellent, it still happens.
> I've tried holding the reset button for differen amounts of time (5
seconds,
> 10 seconds, a full minute) - all return the factory settings (but the
> firmware version remains), and I re-configure it, and it happens again.
>
> Once again, the only way I know to fix this, is to unplug the router for
> about 15 seconds, and plug it back in.
>
> Can anyone help me determine what to do to keep my router on and
connected?!
>
> Thanks!
>
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>
>