I have a wrt54g router and a wap54g access point. Now the problem is I have used them both for some time now but just recently they have started to lose the signal, well the wireless network will just go away. I mean for no reason the wireless network will just go away as fast as it appered. I have upgraded both so that they are running the most up to date firmware. This was an issue about a week ago and I fixed it but now it seems to be happening again. The fix last time was to update the firmware. I am able to use the network as long as I am connected by a cable but the wireless is not there. It is as if the wireless is turned off. Nothing has been changed. The connection to the access point was working after I rebooted it the router and the computer. But died after about 4 minutes. The access point is setup as a repeater but it is not working. Can anyone help me with this. I am with in 10 feet of the router and the access point is within 20 feet of the router and I still loose the signal. I use the access point because is give a better signal I think there is something in the house that kills the signal. I do not pick up any wireless signal from any other networks. What can be going on. I am rather good with networks as that is what I do but this has me stumped so anyone please help.

The wireless network just started working about 30 minutes ago. This is how strange it is. The network is up like there was never anything wrong. Please help me I am going bald and I don't want to pull any hair out and this is pushing me over the edge.

Have you tried powering down the router and powering it up again? Also I have had some luck with intermittent operation by using the reset button on the router.

Hi,
Here is a link:

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/wirelesstips.mspx

It might, or might not, help. It contains 10 tips for placing the router, access, etc, and does give some hints on interference issues.
Best of luck,
fredg

I don't mean to make anyone mad but have you all checked the date on that post? I thought no one had any idea about how to solve this so I left this alone. But the problem was fixed.

I did not check the date. I am new to this board and thanks for pointing out that is is an old post. I will notice that in the future.

Hi,
Whooooops!!
I didn't check the date either... sorry.
fredg

I don't mean to make anyone mad but have you all checked the date on that post? I thought no one had any idea about how to solve this so I left this alone. but the problem was fixed.

Unfortunately this is a common problem, especially with people new to this type of BBS format. What commonly happens is someone new comes on board and to them all the posts are new so they start answering without looking at the dates. Then someone else might see the thread as new because of the new post and add their 2 cents (whether it helps or not) without checking the dates.

No one should be mad at you for pointing this out. The only one anyone should be mad at is themselves for not checking the dates, and then only if they should have known better (not being new).

Tachi... so for the possible benefit of others - what was the fix?

Thx. P2E


I don't mean to make anyone mad but have you all checked the date on that post? I thought no one had any idea about how to solve this so I left this alone. but the problem was fixed.

The fix was to update the router and the access point. I downloaded the latest firmware and then I had to go back into them and then set them up again. It took some time but it was easy. I am not really sure what the problem was but I have not had to many problems lately. So I think that the problem is solved. Sorry for not posting the answer so I am part of the reason that the post was not ended so sorry about that guys and girls.

I havethe same problem with my WRP54G

Call Linksys, they have excellent tech support.