2007-09-23 11:56:36 · 7 answers · asked by mr. wong 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
The obvious - it quits routing properly. Sometimes overheating, requiring multiple resets.
If you got one of those cheap routers and are doing heavy stuff like p2p, gaming, mutliple streaming, etc. You might need a better router.
2007-09-23 12:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the manufacturer's website and find a manual for your router. There you will find most of what you need to fix your problem. What is going wrong that makes you think your router is going bad?
2007-09-23 19:02:52 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually raises a white flag right before it stops working...
On a bit more serious note:
You can't. It's like your microwave oven going on the blink, or your car. One moment it's running fine, the other moment it simply stops. If you're having troubles and you do suspect your router to be the culprit, try resetting it.
Feel it's temperature: if it is running hot you might get some results by moving it to a place where there's more air circulation (so it will be cooled better).
2007-09-23 19:00:49 · answer #3 · answered by pete_can_do 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will go bad when it doesn't work anymore.
If it is acting fishy, I would go to the router's website and download and install the newest firmware. That should fix your problem...
2007-09-23 19:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by Your Favorite Writer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Routers either work or they don't
2007-09-23 19:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Upgrade the firmware first. If it doe not work properly, lend one from a friend. if his is ok on your line, then send your set to the repairshop to confirm. dont repair it unless its a minor repair. replace it.
2007-09-23 21:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by thepest1998 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the length of the manufactures warranty is the best indicator of how long an electronic device should operate properly for.
2007-09-23 20:28:29 · answer #7 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋