I have seen this before. Usually a firmware update on the Linksys will do the trick. Esp. if you have never updated the firmware.
Thanks,
Steve
On May 25, 2004 11:30 AM, mrock <mrock@stewartsigns.com> wrote:
> I have had the same problem with my linksys 4 port router and my DSL
> modem. I have finally given up and now I just go and reset the router
> and forget it. Could never figure it out.
>
> Will follow this thread with interest,,
>
> Michael C Rock
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: slug@nks.net [mailto:slug@nks.net] On Behalf Of Levi Bard
> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:10 AM
> To: slug@nks.net
> Subject: Re: [SLUG] Router losing cable modem IP
>
>
> >I have a friend who has a simple home network with a Linksys BEFW11S4.
> That
> >is a 4 port router/hub with wireless B. He has roadrunner cable modem.
> >Something keeps happening where the router loses the ip address issued
> from
> >the roadrunner DHCP server and it requires a reset of the router to get
> a
> >new IP address. I've changed cables, and put the devices on a UPS to
> try
> >and stabilize the problem, checked and rechecked the config of the
> router
> >however it continues. I'm starting to wonder if the cable modem is
> >defective. Any ideas?
> >
> >
> Does the cable modem behave normally otherwise? What do its status
> lights show during one of these outages? How long is the dhcp refresh
> cycle set?
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