constantly losing connection

[tigercub20]

I am having problems with my internet connection. It seems to constantly disconnect and reboot itself. The lights use to cut off and then back on; however, now I lose connection and the lights stay on. I lose both wireless and ethernet connection when this happens. I have a Linksys wireless-g cable gateway (WCG200 v.2). I was going to just go buy a new cable modem but I thought maybe some one could help me.

Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : LENOVO-353D854A

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No



Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:



Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0F-B0-C7-99-83



Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-16-6F-6F-86-68

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.5.11

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.5.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.5.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 24.116.2.50

24.116.2.34

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, August 06, 2009 8:15:03 PM

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Thursday, August 06, 2009 9:15:03 PM

Please help me!

[Shinma]

Unfortunately,
If a defective/damaged gateway device is the source of the issue,
There is no workaround.
Replacement of defective/damage device is the only option.

[tigercub20]

How do i know if the device is damaged?

[Midknyte]

You'll just have to swap it out since it's an all-in-one unit. I'm guessing that you already contacted your ISP and they verified that the lines are good.

[tigercub20]

yeah i did that - do you recommend a specific cable modem router or are they all about the same

[Midknyte]

You should inquire with your ISP before purchasing, but the Motorola SB5000 series are popular. You would need to get a separate wireless router, which is what I recommend anyway.

[tigercub20]

Thanks for the help