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December 13th, 2016, 05:56 PM
#1
Network degrading lately...
Over the last couple months my internet connection has been going out. Frequent plug ins and plug outs of the router and cable modem have grown old. Prior to this, I used this same setup for maybe 2 years relatively in bliss... no issues. But now it's regular, and I was just wondering... can I make this better by some sotrt of software change or something? I'm not really sure since it happened "by iteself" in other words I didn't make any sort of network changes.
Ive actually started using my own wifi even though there is a ethernet line running to my computer and its definitely plugged in. No clue if that's of diagnostic value.
Thanks.
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December 13th, 2016, 06:02 PM
#2
Are your modem and router on a UPS? If not, I'd get one. Power sags can be enough to mess with modems and routers.
Normally, you'd only have 1 connection to the router, wired OR wireless. In most cases, I would choose wired over wireless.
Post the make/model of the router and modem also.
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December 15th, 2016, 10:11 PM
#3
Originally Posted by Midknyte
Are your modem and router on a UPS? If not, I'd get one. Power sags can be enough to mess with modems and routers.
Normally, you'd only have 1 connection to the router, wired OR wireless. In most cases, I would choose wired over wireless.
Post the make/model of the router and modem also.
I had the WIFI disabled until the ethernet connection just stopped for no reason. It was shoddy but wifi worked in a pinch.
Never heard of a UPS until now... is this one good? https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-...1852121&sr=1-4 tons of feedback on amazon!
Thank you to the gracious members of Virtual Dr for helping me for free since 2003.
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December 15th, 2016, 10:47 PM
#4
We have recommended that routers/modems be put on a UPS many times. We've even mentioned it to you before:
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...tically-reboot
Originally Posted by Train
Put it on a UPS [ uninterruptible power supply ]
I can't see Amazon links right now, but APC is a good brand. Next time, post the make and model.
If you plan to put your computer on the UPS, then look at the UPS Selector for proper sizing:
http://www.apc.com/us/en/tools/ups_selector/
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December 15th, 2016, 10:48 PM
#5
Did you try a different Ethernet port on the router?
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December 16th, 2016, 01:41 AM
#6
LOL, good catch! I never even noticed that post somehow! And I even replied after. I feel like the guy who didn't make sure "it's plugged in" now! hah
Originally Posted by Midknyte
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December 16th, 2016, 07:29 AM
#7
That UPS is what I am using.
And the only items plugged in are my router and modem.
Just realized that thing is now 6 years old and still working. Double the last one.
Power sags cause modems and routers to latch up and lose their through put speeds.
Just reach back and unplug the power, wait 30 seconds and plug the power back in.
First the modem, then the router. When back up, test.
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