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Old 02-17-2006, 04:00 PM   #1
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belkin wireeless router cuts out

hi, i have a belkin wireless router. i have found that when left on for a few hours, it stops providing an internet service. i have heard that the modems have a set default time on them that times them out.is thiss true. if so, howw do i get around it so my connection stays constant?

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Old 02-17-2006, 08:05 PM   #2
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It is going to depend on you cable or DSL modem as well

but in the router look for a keep alive setting. I know my linksys has one.
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does the MBPS fluctuate?
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Old 02-18-2006, 03:13 AM   #4
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im a novice here. i guess when you say mbps u mean mega bytes per second?? if thaat's the case, no. i cant find the settings for keep it alive. i havee found it on ppoe settings but mine is a cable connection so i have it set to dynamic which then doesnt show keep it alive. is this info any help?
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Old 02-18-2006, 05:17 AM   #5
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Keepalive is not used with cable. You have a problem with the cable, modem, or router.
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