Modem + Router problem

[Grix17]

Sometimes the router is old and needs to be replaced. That's what happened to me. I thought it was SH problem, but after a few diagnostics, it was pretty obvious.

[Elfenstar]

My old wireless router is SMC and new one is D-link and it is placed on top of my TV and I doubt the router is hot. I also tried power off both modem and router but result still the same.

Ironically, my broadband network provider came knock at my door after it happened. Telling me my block and cable are old and will face problem with intermetten connection (I was asking myself, how he know?). Then follow by, he recommended me to upgrade to fibre and will not have this problem. So i felt something was fishy. Wonder did they use this wirelss jammer device to jam the signal and cause the disruption. There was a time, almost a week, that i have this problem. Now, the problem is not so bad but just a little slow.

 

I just realised you said on and off problem earlier.

 

1) Check your lan cable that links it to the modem. My GF had intermittent issues coz the clip had snapped causing a bad connection between the port and the cable.

 

2) I'm not sure if on-top of your TV means its sitting on it or on a shelf above it. Touch the top of your router when in use and see if its very warm. My old Belkin gave me the same issues when it started overheating.

 

3) Bro turboflat is also right. Check your wifi channel. If you use an Android or iOS device, download Wifi Analyser and use it to troubleshoot.

 

Since it's still the same issue after you changed router, its probably one of these issues.