Router Crashing Probs

[TannerThanU]

Hello,

 

Recently my families router has been dropping connection like crazy and just plain failing and turning the wifi off. The router is a linksys wrt54g2, and it's at least 7 years old. I think its because the router is so old but its help up fine until this point. Its a very sporatic drop and just happened on and off like 6 times before posting this

 

is my router too old and can't keep up with the speeds or is there a problem with my network i don't know about

 

feel free to ask any questions...routers aren't my strong point

[itlogicsystems]

With all due respect....  That router is a dinosaur in the tech world now.  Linksys doesn't even update the firmware anymore for it.  It is my experience that sporadic dropping of wifi or wired connections on a router means it's on it's way to the garbage can - unfortunately we live in a throw away world.  Save yourself the headache and get yourself a nice new router - pretty much anything made in the past year will be exponentially better than the dinosaur you are replacing.  Merry Christmas!  Hope this helps!

[TannerThanU]

With all due respect....  That router is a dinosaur in the tech world now.  Linksys doesn't even update the firmware anymore for it.  It is my experience that sporadic dropping of wifi or wired connections on a router means it's on it's way to the garbage can - unfortunately we live in a throw away world.  Save yourself the headache and get yourself a nice new router - pretty much anything made in the past year will be exponentially better than the dinosaur you are replacing.  Merry Christmas!  Hope this helps!

 

Thanks for confirming my suspicions...any suggestions for a router at like $60 or so? I would like AC wifi, just so it lasts as long as this one did. I'd have to guess I might be purchasing the router if push comes to shove, but I might be able to convince my dad to buy it lol

[itlogicsystems]

ok...  wireless AC, under $60, with 4+ star reviews, on amazon there comes up two

 

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Wireless-AC750-Router-DIR-803/dp/B00HGLOTSK/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1419322234&sr=1-3&keywords=wireless+router

http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-Wireless-Certified-Refurbished-EA6200-RM/dp/B00LV7O9FI/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1419322234&sr=1-2&keywords=wireless+router

 

the Linksys AC900 I setup recently for a customer who had purchased at a local retail store.  Setup was easy and speed & throughput were surprisingly quick.  This was on a not-so-busy network with 2 laptops, 1 smartphone, 1 tablet, and a hard wired desktop.  Wifi speeds & range were good, but there was weak signal in basement about 50' from router - which was to be expected.  Everything on the same level within 35' of router was good to go.  Your results can vary depending on the size & structure of the house you reside in.  Concrete, steel, lighting, dense wood, old drywall, etc. can all play factors in getting a wifi signal to your device.  As long as you realize that this is an entry level AC router & don't expect extraordinary results, then you'll be fine.  Hope this helps!

[TannerThanU]

ok...  wireless AC, under $60, with 4+ star reviews, on amazon there comes up two

 

http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-Wireless-AC750-Router-DIR-803/dp/B00HGLOTSK/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1419322234&sr=1-3&keywords=wireless+router

http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-Wireless-Certified-Refurbished-EA6200-RM/dp/B00LV7O9FI/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1419322234&sr=1-2&keywords=wireless+router

 

the Linksys AC900 I setup recently for a customer who had purchased at a local retail store.  Setup was easy and speed & throughput were surprisingly quick.  This was on a not-so-busy network with 2 laptops, 1 smartphone, 1 tablet, and a hard wired desktop.  Wifi speeds & range were good, but there was weak signal in basement about 50' from router - which was to be expected.  Everything on the same level within 35' of router was good to go.  Your results can vary depending on the size & structure of the house you reside in.  Concrete, steel, lighting, dense wood, old drywall, etc. can all play factors in getting a wifi signal to your device.  As long as you realize that this is an entry level AC router & don't expect extraordinary results, then you'll be fine.  Hope this helps!

 

thanks man!