Was there a problem yesterday?

[zimmerframe]

My router, (Netgear 834G) reported a loss of connection at 07:00 yesterday, (Saturday) morning.  Whatever I tried, I couldn't connect.  I left a message on the out of hours helpline number.

This lasted all day and was still off last night.  I tried re-booting the router but to no avail.

This morning it was still off but I noticed that now I couldn't access the routers web page.  I completely powered it down by pulling the power lead and when it came back up, a connection was acheived

Did anything happen yesterday morning, or is my now ageing but so far reliable Netgear getting a touch of arthritis?

[Rik]

Nothing that I'm aware of, Zim.

[zimmerframe]

OK thanks Rik.

Must be arthritis then   I'll try giving it some Seven Seas.

Might be time for a replacement.  Anyone else use Netgear?  Mines been good up until now.  It must be around 3 years old or so and runs 24/7.  Its wireless range is a bit limited but is OK for my wifes laptop which is used just for e-mail and browsing the shopping sites

My line is not ADSL2 enabled as yet but may be in the future.  I get pretty good connection speeds of around 7Mb/sec on an ADSL max service.

It also has the latest firmware.

[Glenn]

All worked fine from my end, no connection issues.

[Rik]

I moved from Netgear to a 2700, Zim, and have never looked back.

[Glenn]

Best go to a physio Rik, they may help you look back.

[Rik]

Or even my back look.

[zimmerframe]

As a by the by,  these are my current stats

System Up Time 00:41:35
Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time
WAN PPPoA 6996 8568 0 438 2477 00:41:06
LAN 10M/100M 8909 8558 0 2624 566 00:41:30
WLAN 11M/54M 1040 0 0 56 0 00:41:19


ADSL Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 7328 kbps 448 kbps
Line Attenuation 37 db 10 db
Noise Margin 4 db 21 db

Whats the wireless side of the Vigor like Rik?

[Steve]

BT 2700 HGV (2wire)

[Rik]

What Steve said, Zim. Coverage is fine around the house and into the garden.

[Glenn]

Something like this Zim

[Sebby]

The 2Wire is a great router.

[Ann]

That's a good price for anyone who's still looking to get one too.

[Inactive]

That's a good price for anyone who's still looking to get one too.

It hasn't ended yet Ann..

[Simon]

Postage is a bit steep, I thought.

[Lance]

I'm another happy 2700HGV user

The units are quite heavy, although the seller has probably added a couple of pounds on. At under £20 all in, it's still a good price.

[Sebby]

Agreed, especially when you consider how much something like a Netgear would cost.