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Kenneth John · 09-12-2007, 04:38 PM

Thanks for the "N" feedback and the SES suggestion. I did disable the router's SES function but it still reboots when the wireless connection takes place. (It just did this, as I'm composing this reply. The router got "hung" so I had to unplug the power cord to get it working again).
Another network technician I called also suggested trying a different brand of router to see if the problem persists. His suggestion was a simple "g" Netgear router. If the problem doesn't go away, then he said to just return the router. It should be noted that he also appeared to be a "seasoned" troubleshooter but he's never heard of something like this.
I'm going to buy that Netgear router next week and see what happens. I'll be sure to keep everybody posted. Thanks again.

09-12-2007, 04:38 PM	#30
Kenneth John Member (6 bit) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Needham MA Posts: 45	Thanks for the "N" feedback and the SES suggestion. I did disable the router's SES function but it still reboots when the wireless connection takes place. (It just did this, as I'm composing this reply. The router got "hung" so I had to unplug the power cord to get it working again). Another network technician I called also suggested trying a different brand of router to see if the problem persists. His suggestion was a simple "g" Netgear router. If the problem doesn't go away, then he said to just return the router. It should be noted that he also appeared to be a "seasoned" troubleshooter but he's never heard of something like this. I'm going to buy that Netgear router next week and see what happens. I'll be sure to keep everybody posted. Thanks again.