router connection drops?

[freaky88]

how come on my ehome 100 1.0 router my connection suddenly drops then reconnects

 

[grimreaper]

how come on my ehome 100 1.0 router my connection suddenly drops then reconnects

It would help me, and other Seven Forum members here if your system profile was filled out as much as possible to aid you further, and give you a more accurate answer when problems arise (such as this).
Thanx freaky88

~grimreaper~

 

[grimreaper]

Thank you freaky88 I see you have updated your profile now.

Have you tried deleting your connection, then searched for the same signal (as well restarting your wireless adapter and rebooting the router)?

 

[chev65]

how come on my ehome 100 1.0 router my connection suddenly drops then reconnects

Ok, a wireless router is dropping connections, nothing new there. This is probably a channel crosover problem. You should download and install this Xirrus wi-fi inspector tool. Xirrus: The Leader in High Performance Wi-Fi - Advanced IT Wi-Fi Networking Tools

This tool will give you a good idea of which channels are being used in your area so you can find an unused channel for a better connection. It has a little radar and also lists the other connections in your area. It shows which channels they are using and if the connection is open or has security and what type of security. You will need to access your routers set up page to find the place where you can change channels.

 

[freaky88]

it was just my third party firewall, sorry

 

[CarlTR6]

Thanks for reporting back. And just so you know, that is not an unusual cause.

 

[freaky88]

i disabled the firewall (pc tools) and it stopped dropping

 

[chev65]

It's a very typical cause of all Windows 7 networking problems IMO. If I had my way I would abolish all real time A/V's and their firewalls which don't work properly.

 

[freaky88]

yeah ill just use win firewall, since barely any work on win 7

 

[CarlTR6]

i disabled the firewall (pc tools) and it stopped dropping

I recommend that you go to the PCTools website and use their tool to completely uninstall it. Sometimes, disabling is not enough and PCTools firewall (or any third party firewall) really entwines in your system.

 

[freaky88]

well my router is 6 years old so maybe the connection is weak, i restarted it and ran as admin no problems so far

 

[pmshah]

Same problem - but not quite

I also have the same problem win EH100 eHome router but the connection drops between the router and the Motorola cable modem.

I can access the router as admin from my PC but when I go into status the IP address shows as 0.0.0.0 and the message is something like "PPPOE connecting ...."

Of course the router is more than 4 years old but still.....

Thanks for any advice.