why does router require reboot.

[Baz100]

I have had a wired network for some years, no problem, always on, so when the
router packed up recently I decided to go wireless with the laptop and
everything is OK except that every time I switch any PC on I have to reboot
the router to get an internet connection,I dont need to reboot the modem or
PC just the router, I have tried disabling all security apps, this did not
used to be the case so have I set something wrong on the new router. Using
Netgear WGR614 v9, XP Home all up to date including firmware.

 

[smlunatick]

I have had a wired network for some years, no problem, always on, so whenthe
router packed up recently I decided to go wireless with the laptop and
everything is OK except that every time I switch any PC on I have to reboot
the router to get an internet connection,I dont need to reboot the modem or
PC just the router, I have tried disabling all security apps,  this didnot
used to be the case so have I set something wrong on the new router. Using
Netgear WGR614 v9, XP Home all up to date including firmware.

It is not normal to be required to reboot a router. This seems to be
a problem with your router's configuration or the wireless adapter's
configuration.

You need to always check the wireless adapter manufacturer's web site
and download / install the latest available drivers for your adapter.

BTW: Did you correctly set up the router to access the Internet
modem? I personally seen Internet modems incorrectly connected to a
router. These need to be connected to the Internet / WAN port.

Also, you need to know that several Internet security software "still"
protect your PCs even when they are disabled. I have seen Norton 360,
Anti-Virus, Internet Security 2009 and McAfee continuously protect a
PC when these are disabled. You have to completely uninstall them.

 

[Woody]

It sounds like you are not getting an IP address assigned.
When you switch the PC on can you ping out onto the net?
Can you ping the router/modem?
If this is the case try running a batch script that forces the PC to run on
startup that refreshes and renews your IP.

 

[Jack [MVP-Networking]]

Hi
Check the DHCP range in the Router and make sure that it is set to provide
the amount of IPs that are needed.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

 

[Baz100]

Hi Jack,
The DHCP range is OK so I've tried reserving an address for each PC see if
that works.

 

[Baz100]

Thanks for the help, reserving the IP address for each PC has done it, cant
say I know why, just a quirk I guess.