we have a dsl modem and router one computer is plugged directly in to the router and the other computer is wireless and so is our xbox. when some one plays xbox the router stops broadcasting or something and it switches to local connection only or at least thats what it says on the wireless computer so it makes it so that the xbox and wireless computer go off line and cant connect until i un plug and plug back in the router is there any way to fix this
Do you mean as soon as they power up and attempt to connect? Or randomly, all of a sudden, in the middle of game play? When this happens, can the computer that is connected to the router directly via Ethernet still access the Internet with no problems? Unfortunately, you told us nothing of your router! I am guessing you have a wireless router and not separate components. That said, I will take this moment ensure there is no confusion and clarify some terminology. Data can be "broadcasted" over the air (as sound, light, or radio waves), wire (Ethernet), or light in fiber optics. So we need to make sure you mean only the wireless side stop working. Also, a wireless router is really 3 discreet networking devices jammed into one case. 1. The "router" - a device to connect two networks (the Internet and everything on your side of the router) 2. Switch (or smart hub) - typically a 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch 3. Wireless access point (WAP) and some may also have 4. Print serverIf your Ethernet connected PC can access the Internet, then the WAP side is having problems. Make sure the setup menu has not been set to limit the number of connections. I think you should check your router maker's website too - there may be a FAQ or knowledge base article on this problem. There may also be a firmware update/fix available.
sorry for no detail.. in the middle of game play or when im not even on xbox it just stops randomly until i turn it off and back on but some times it will stop 5 min later and im sure it just stops broadcasting wireless because we can still use the internet thats plugged in using ethernet and yes its just modem and wrieless router nothing else the wireless computer and xbox have wireless network adapters
I am suggesting there is a problem with the wireless side of the router. I said earlier, What model is your router?
According to this page, there have been several Firmware updates, with the most recent, V 2.0.26_1.01 NA, dated Apr 15, 2008. Note this is for North America and for V3 ONLY, so make sure you get the correct one, and follow the instructions provided.
Yes, as long as it is for your region and version number. Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If your Ethernet devices are unable to connect after the upgrade, power down AND UNPLUG the computer for about 30 - 60 seconds. This will ensure ATX Form Factor required +5Vsb standby voltages are complete removed from the PCI bus. Then upon reboot, the re-powered network adapter will signal its presence to the router, which will reassign the IP address. If it still fails, unplug the router, the gateway (your cable/DSL modem) and computers. After one minute, plug in the gateway and wait for the lights to settle down. Then the router, and finally the computers.
