Netgear modem router

**Mordac** · 13 February 2006, 11:08

I'm having a similar problem with my new Netgear WGR614. It seems to drop the connection whenever I launch Half-Life 2. Which is a royal pain in the arse.

**Gruntfuttock** · 13 February 2006, 11:16

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Had the same myself - eventually pulled it and bought a Linksys - works a treat and hasn't dropped the line once.

**ladymuck** · 13 February 2006, 12:40

I have a netgear ADSL router - DG834. Never had a problem with it. The router is plugged into a 16-port 10/100 switch and all other network devices are plugged into the switch. It only cost me about £15. Perhaps worth a try? Or you could have a look for an upgraded firmware and try flashing it? Backup first!

Upgrading to gigabit lan this week, my other half is treating me to the kit for me birthday! Yay!

**DaveB** · 13 February 2006, 14:42

In a similar veing can anyone recommend a good wireless switch? Not bothered about it being a router/adsl whatchamacallit, I just want to plug my existing ADSL router into it so I can go wireless with the rest of the network.

Unless it's cheaper to go with the router option anyway.

**Jefferson** · 13 February 2006, 17:13

Buffalo kit is very good:

http://www.buffalo-technology.com/buffalo-home.php

**The Lone Gunman** · 14 February 2006, 11:11

So nobody has an answer then? Just buy new kit! You lot could work for Bill Gates.

**HankWangford** · 14 February 2006, 14:11

Static

Yeah try assigning static IP's by mac address .....
But do dump the netgear, goto the netgear forums on their official site for a full list of horror stories regarding drop out's, disconnects, overheating. etc........
I actually punched my dg834gt a few nights back after it constantly disconnected me after 3 or 4 mintues of activity, it only took one hit to completly shatter the internals, tulipe quality!!!
Just bought a buffalo replacement and it's up all night long

so I agree with the Buffalo plug.

**BoredBloke** · 14 February 2006, 14:33

My Netgear almost met the same abrupt end when it kept disconnecting. I went to the Netgear site and downloaded their beta firmware and it has been pretty much fine since then.

If you are saddled with one of these routers then I would give flashing the firmware a go. If you are considering buying one then don't.

**HankWangford** · 14 February 2006, 15:18

Firmware

Originally posted by TonyEnglish

My Netgear almost met the same abrupt end when it kept disconnecting. I went to the Netgear site and downloaded their beta firmware and it has been pretty much fine since then.

If you are saddled with one of these routers then I would give flashing the firmware a go. If you are considering buying one then don't.

My frustration came after the latest firmware was much worse than the old worse.

Netgear modem router