Router makes internet drop??

Question

Hi We have a dell inspiron 530 desktop computer running XP profeessional and a dell inspiron 1501 laptop running vista. These are both linked to our internet connection through a dell wireless 2350 router. Everytime that the router has an internet connection, it drops within 30 mintues. We know this is the router because at the moment we are running internet straight into desktop. This problem started when we were trying to get file sharing a printer sharing (which we still haven't managed to do) to be set up through the router. Does anyone have any ideas/ suggestions? Thanks.   Rob.

jmwills · Answer

Try updating the firmware on the router.

konablaster · Answer

Already has the latest firmware. Another thing is, is that modt of these network help/ solutions show the main pc to be wireless too. Well, ours is wired to the router and the laptop is wireless. Could this be our problem? If so, is there a way round it?

jmwills · Answer

You did not indicate what type of connection you have, but if it is DSL, there is a setting on the router that can keep the signal continually dialed in and 'alive'.  That setting should be set to '0' (zero).  It is commonly referred to 'Time to Keep Alive'

kikomatsing · Answer

@konablaster wrote: We know this is the router because at the moment we are running internet straight into desktop. Rob. meaning aside from the router you have a modem that allows to to connect to the internet, is that correct? if that is the case please make sure that your modem should be on bridge mode every time it is connect to your router. and set the proper settings on your router depends what type of connection you are using with  your ISP...

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