frankie
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I’d appreciate some advice on routers.
Up to now I’ve used Netgear routers, the last two being DG834G v5. I’ve never had any problem with them apart from their tendency to suddenly go phut, which I try to avoid by replacing them every 4 years or so. As the 834Gs are no longer made I asked around for a “robust and idiot proof” router to replace it and the TP-Link TD-W8960N was recommended to me.
No problems in setting up the LAN but getting the wireless connection to my laptop stay connected seems impossible. I’ve tried TPL’s techinical webchat who suggested updating the firmware, done that, no difference. I can get the router and laptop to “see” each other but then the connection drops – the wireless light on the router just goes out. When I check via the router login, the “enable wireless” check box keeps unticking itself.
I’m by no means a techie but I’m not a complete idiot either. Is there something blindingly simple that I’m doing/not doing to get the wireless connection to stay connected. Or is this a duff router? Or should I look for something completely different to replace the old Netgear? (Like what?)
Sorry for the ramble but it’s been driving me demented!
Up to now I’ve used Netgear routers, the last two being DG834G v5. I’ve never had any problem with them apart from their tendency to suddenly go phut, which I try to avoid by replacing them every 4 years or so. As the 834Gs are no longer made I asked around for a “robust and idiot proof” router to replace it and the TP-Link TD-W8960N was recommended to me.
No problems in setting up the LAN but getting the wireless connection to my laptop stay connected seems impossible. I’ve tried TPL’s techinical webchat who suggested updating the firmware, done that, no difference. I can get the router and laptop to “see” each other but then the connection drops – the wireless light on the router just goes out. When I check via the router login, the “enable wireless” check box keeps unticking itself.
I’m by no means a techie but I’m not a complete idiot either. Is there something blindingly simple that I’m doing/not doing to get the wireless connection to stay connected. Or is this a duff router? Or should I look for something completely different to replace the old Netgear? (Like what?)
Sorry for the ramble but it’s been driving me demented!