removing router from home network

18 Jan 2009 3:50 PM

John1943

I have a router which was useful when I had 2 computers, but now I only have
one. And since I got rid of my second computer, the router hangs up 2 or 3
times a day and has to be power cycled. It's a hassle I don;t need. I
tried using the network wizard to indicate that I now connect directly into
the internet, but no matter what I do, the computer defaults back to a router
arrangement, and I get no connection when I plug directly into the cable
modem. There must be something that the network wizard is not resetting to
cause this inability to switch modes. Any ideas?

18 Jan 2009 11:57 PM

Jack (MVP-Networking).

Hi
Leave the wizard alone and configure manfully the TCP/IP according to your
ISP specifications.
It might be that you need to call the ISP and ask them to reboot on their
side in case the service involves some type of authentication (PW. Id, or
MAC number).
BTW, using a Cable Internet connection with a Router is much more safer even
if you have only one computer.
Try to do hard Reset of your current Router, also check the Router's support
site for new firmware.
Otherwise (given the current prices) I would suggest to buy a new
inexpensive Router.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)

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"John1943" <John1***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a router which was useful when I had 2 computers, but now I only
>have
> one. And since I got rid of my second computer, the router hangs up 2 or
> 3
> times a day and has to be power cycled. It's a hassle I don;t need. I
> tried using the network wizard to indicate that I now connect directly
> into
> the internet, but no matter what I do, the computer defaults back to a
> router
> arrangement, and I get no connection when I plug directly into the cable
> modem. There must be something that the network wizard is not resetting
> to
> cause this inability to switch modes. Any ideas?