Problems Connecting to Router

[JWeavis]

Items:
-Dlink DGL-4300 (3 years old)
-2 Desktops
-2 Laptops
-Net via SBC DSL Modem
--Current Firmware on all

Everything was working fine in this setup before today. Got home from work, every 10 seconds I'm getting "network cable unplugged" from all the desktops. The Laptops will not see the wireless. All the lights on the DLink blink as normal, like there is activity. Reset of the DGL-4300 does not fix the problem.

Access works when the modem is connected directly to the machines.

I'm guessing the router puked and will need to be replaced, which will piss me off, not just because of the money, but because I loved this router. Not many had four Gig connections and wireless built into one router for <$150.

 

[jimnms]

Sounds like the router is rebooting. You could try re-flashing it, and if that doesn't help, it's probably dying. I've had two D-Link routers die on me. Both died just after a year when the warranty ran out, and both did the same thing. Mine rebooted randomly anyway, but one day all the lights light up and it never worked again.

 

[JWeavis]

Ya, a reboot cycle would explain it. I really hate having to spend another $150 on a router. Oh well, looks like:
- WHR-G125 Flash with DD-WRT $40 - No Gig or WRT350N - Flash with DD-WRT $160 - with Gig

 

[jimnms]

You could go with the Buffalo and get a gigabit switch. Here's one posted in [H]ot Deals for $20.

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

I bet the "modem" you have from SBC is already running as a router.
Double NAT, possibly same IP range.....

 

[JWeavis]

I bet the "modem" you have from SBC is already running as a router.
Double NAT, possibly same IP range.....

Well, you could be right about part of that. It "can" run a firewall, but that was disabled by me putting it in bridge more so my DGL could PPPoE to SBC. Also, with nothing put the power connected to the router, it reboots itself every 10 seconds.

Bought the 125 and about to flash it now. Thanks, jimnms.