On Jun 11, 6:31 am, "DanG" <dgrif...@7cox.net> wrote:
> I've had a wireless/wired "network" at home for several years with
> a Netgear Router. The only wireless connection is to my wife's
> laptop in the kitchen with two grandkid's computers hard wired.
> The Netgear's ability to broadcast wireless seems to have died,
> not that unusual I am told. I say this because her computer could
> still see other wireless connections, so I'm sure her NIC card was
> working.
>
> I purchased a D LinkDir 615on a guru's recommendation. This is
> the new "N" type so should have me positioned for future upgrades.
> It was a struggle to get the wireless connection going and secure,
> but finally I am there. I was more than disappointed as I had to
> move the router to get even as good a wireless connection as I had
> with the Netgear. N is supposed to be so much better?
>
> Now for the problem. I lose everything's internet connection at
> least once a day, sometimes more often. The problem is resolved
> NOT by unplug/replug modem and router, but rather by having to
> access the router settings and telling it to "clone the MAC
> address". In the past, with the Netgear, we needed to recycle
> the modem/router once in a blue moon, literally about once a
> month. This is more than irritating and really stretches my
> wife's computer talents if I'm not home. I still use a Surfboard
> 3100 if that makes any difference.
>
> I would appreciate any input or suggestions. I will return the
> router to Comp USA if this issue is not resolved.
>
> --
> ______________________________
> Keep the whole world singing . . . .
> DanG (remove the sevens)
> dgriff...@7cox.net

Hi Dan,
I also have the same problem with Comcast internet. I am hoping
someone knows how to resolve this problem. If I hit renew IP address
for the WAN I can access the internet again.

-Mike