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KCFalcon59 · 12:46 PM

Ok, I need some suggestions. I've noticed over the last few months that I have had lots of file download failures. It mostly happens with large files. But has happened on smaller ones too, but the small ones work most of the time. It first happened on my daughters laptop, A few of the windows updates would fail on download. The files were optional so I didn't worry about it.

Then I tried to download the Windows 7 RC on my desktop and it would always fail at the end of the download. Every time. I got a copy of it from a friend and after installing it and getting it running I noticed some applications wouldn't download on it without failing.

Then came my sons computer. It hadn't been updated in a while because he spends most of his time on the Xbox360. So I started updating Windows, iTunes, Flash. Fail. Fail. Fail. I was so frustrated I rebuilt his pc. Same issues.

Contacted Cox as I assumed it had to be their service. After talking to them a while, they suggested hooking up directly to my modem. I just bought this modem a few months ago. Motorola Surfboard 5101. Everything downloaded fine. No more failures.

So I think it has to be the router. I have been using a Netgear WGT624 v3 for years with no issues. I decide to go buy another router. I get a D-Link DIR-825. I get home and set it up and use it for a few days. I was not very happy with the signal. I literally could be in the room with it and not get a strong signal. However I was able to download files without failure. My Netgear always had a strong signal anywhere in the house. So I took it back. I got another Netgear. WNDR3300.

Got it home and set it up. I am having the same issues. Can't download files without them failing. Windows Update files, exe files, zip files. All fail. It is happening whether I am connected wirelessly or wired. It happens on XP PRO, XP Home, Vista, Windows 7RC. I don't understand what could be cause. I have opened an issue with Netgear support but have yet to get any suggestions.

Now I am thinking of taking it back and getting something else. Any good suggestions?? My son plays games alot so it needs to work great for online gaming.

Thanks in advance!!!!!

KCFalcon59 · 06-06-2009, 06:50 PM

Well, it's been since Tuesday since I heard from Netgear. They were bumping me to the next level of support. I sent another email to them yesterday since I hadn't heard from them. Still nothing. So I returned the router and got a Linksys WRT610N. Installation was a breeze. Problem resolved. Files downloaded and installed without an issue.

KCFalcon59 · 01-24-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KCFalcon59

Well, it's been since Tuesday since I heard from Netgear. They were bumping me to the next level of support. I sent another email to them yesterday since I hadn't heard from them. Still nothing. So I returned the router and got a Linksys WRT610N. Installation was a breeze. Problem resolved. Files downloaded and installed without an issue.

****! ****! ****! My router bricked last night. ****ing thing is only 8 months old. Funny thing is it works as a pass through device. I can connect to the internet wired, but not wirelessly. Can't reset it. Can't connect to it to flash the firmware. On a call with linksys and they are probably going to replace it. ****.

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KCFalcon59 · 01-24-2010, 01:56 PM

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06-01-2009, 06:54 PM
KCFalcon59 MVP Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Topeka, Kansas Casino cash: $920000	I need a new wireless router(update) Ok, I need some suggestions. I've noticed over the last few months that I have had lots of file download failures. It mostly happens with large files. But has happened on smaller ones too, but the small ones work most of the time. It first happened on my daughters laptop, A few of the windows updates would fail on download. The files were optional so I didn't worry about it. Then I tried to download the Windows 7 RC on my desktop and it would always fail at the end of the download. Every time. I got a copy of it from a friend and after installing it and getting it running I noticed some applications wouldn't download on it without failing. Then came my sons computer. It hadn't been updated in a while because he spends most of his time on the Xbox360. So I started updating Windows, iTunes, Flash. Fail. Fail. Fail. I was so frustrated I rebuilt his pc. Same issues. Contacted Cox as I assumed it had to be their service. After talking to them a while, they suggested hooking up directly to my modem. I just bought this modem a few months ago. Motorola Surfboard 5101. Everything downloaded fine. No more failures. So I think it has to be the router. I have been using a Netgear WGT624 v3 for years with no issues. I decide to go buy another router. I get a D-Link DIR-825. I get home and set it up and use it for a few days. I was not very happy with the signal. I literally could be in the room with it and not get a strong signal. However I was able to download files without failure. My Netgear always had a strong signal anywhere in the house. So I took it back. I got another Netgear. WNDR3300. Got it home and set it up. I am having the same issues. Can't download files without them failing. Windows Update files, exe files, zip files. All fail. It is happening whether I am connected wirelessly or wired. It happens on XP PRO, XP Home, Vista, Windows 7RC. I don't understand what could be cause. I have opened an issue with Netgear support but have yet to get any suggestions. Now I am thinking of taking it back and getting something else. Any good suggestions?? My son plays games alot so it needs to work great for online gaming. Thanks in advance!!!!! Last edited by KCFalcon59; 01-24-2010 at 12:46 PM..
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06-06-2009, 06:50 PM	#16
KCFalcon59 MVP Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Topeka, Kansas Casino cash: $920000	Well, it's been since Tuesday since I heard from Netgear. They were bumping me to the next level of support. I sent another email to them yesterday since I hadn't heard from them. Still nothing. So I returned the router and got a Linksys WRT610N. Installation was a breeze. Problem resolved. Files downloaded and installed without an issue.
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01-24-2010, 12:58 PM	#18
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