Re: [Wired] Linksys router keeps dropping connection [BEFSR41]

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Drum0308

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Re: [Wired] Linksys router keeps dropping connection [BEFSR41]

I think I just solved this very problem I had myself. I had the same issue where my router continually and randomly dropped connection. I know it was the router because I was able to watch the router's (linksys WRT54G) status page and I watched the WAN IP change every five minutes or so unless it was under continuous load. I found the problem to be that I was unaware that my DSL modem to which the router was connected had a rather extensive set of internal configuration options of its own. I connected the modem directly to my computer through my NIC and a sticker on the bottom told me its config ip was 192.168.0.1 so I connected to that with a web browser and there was the internal configuration for my SpeedStream 5100 modem. Under the advanced options was a tab for PPP which I clicked and I found that the Modem was assuming that it was the source of the PPPoE connection. Knowing that my router made the PPPoE connection I set the MODEM for the second option (let another computer or router handle PPP) and since I made that change my connection has been rock solid. While I was in there I cleared the logs too. I hope this helps you with your connection drop issue I know I pulled my hair out trying to figure this one.

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Mountaineer1
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Or you can leave the PPPoE on the modem,and set your router to a Static IP address(screenshot 1). Configure the modem as shown in(screenshot 2). The DNS Server IP addresses you get fron the modem's Connection Information page(screenshot 3).This setup allows you to access the modem through the router.

NOTE:This setup is only for SBC/at&t DSL service using a SpeedStream 4100 or 5100b(5-lights) modem.This will not work for the 5100a(4-light) modem.

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· 2006-03-15 18:01:42 ·

crashxdjp

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Thanks for the screenshots. helps a bunch.

but, I dont know what to put for the information the setup is asking for.

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· 2006-03-15 18:58:30 ·

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said by crashxdjp

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I dont know what to put for the information the setup is asking for.

Which setup? The modem or the router?

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· 2006-03-15 19:02:01 ·


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