Wireless router...grrrrr
 

All of a sudden, while I'm on the internet, my wireless router decides to become no longer detectable. I restarted my computer, as well as going in and unplugging the cable from the back of my router, waiting 10 seconds, and plugging it back in. I also went in and made sure my security key was correct.

Currently having to connect to an unsecure network. Please tell me I'm not going to have to re-install my router.

Odd.

It's cool that you have an unsecure network to fall back on...

If it works good enough cancel your internet service and just leech...

Linksys?

Do you have a cable so you can plug into it?

If it's a laptop, does it have a WiFi switch?

Cable is plugged into it. Modem is built in to the wall. Cable from modem to router. I double checked my security key in my wireless router properties.

Are you suggesting plugging my laptop directly into the modem to make sure that's not the issue? I think I'll do that anyway.

Those things are evil and entirely uncalled for.

Can you see it in your available wireless selections? Is the internet connection down for maintenance or did someone hit a telephone pole down the road? Are the port lights blinking indicating activity?

Throw us a damn bone Luv!

If that was it, then I wouldn't be able to connect to the unsecure network.

Working fine when connecting directly to modem.

I meant plugging in from the router to the computer... that way you can see if the internet is working and the router is working, and so you can access the router directly, such as http://192.168.1.1

Heh, duh. :doh!:

if the keys have become corrupt just use the reset key on the bottom of the router to set it back to default and then setup a new security key...

No worky. Guess my router is my problem.

My internet indicator did light up when I had the router plugged in. When I clicked to "diagnose" the problem, it simply said to make sure the router was turned on or within range. It was, because it showed up on the list of available networks.

I've had this router for years. Maybe it's time to invest in a new one.

Problem is, I don't know what the default was. My reset button is on the back of my router, and I have to get a pen to be able to push it.

There should be a little button on the back of your router that you'll need a paper clip or pen to push in. If you unplug the router, hold in the button mentioned above, plug back in the router and keep holding in that button for about 30 seconds it will reset everything and may bring the router back to life.

You'll wish you had a 3rd arm for that 30 seconds.

You could try resetting the router, then plugging it into your computer again to see if that fixes it... there should be a reset button on the back of it, and you'll need a pencil or something to push it in.

Sounds like it's time to buy a new one though.