Router Issues

[Erzengel]

I have a Belkin. It might be about 3-4 years old. I only really started using it last year. Now I'm having issues with wifi. The computer that the router is hooked to is fine and I have internet. Although occassionally I do have wifi yet no internet to my computer.

I'm wondering is this a router or modem or cable provider issue?

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

When it happens can you remove your router and plug directly your PC to your internet modem or the device you used before installing the router ?
Are they other computers linked to the router, does internet work on them ?

 

[Kable24]

Who is your service provider?

 

[Erzengel]

Optimum.

 

[Erzengel]

When it happens can you remove your router and plug directly your PC to your internet modem or the device you used before installing the router ?
Are they other computers linked to the router, does internet work on them ?

I can probably just use my computer, it doesn't need to be unplugged from the router because it usually still works. But my laptop downstairs isn't connected.

 

[Midnyte_Sun]

First check how much bandwith you are getting directly connected and then wirelessly connected. If you are only getting 2-6mb wired then there is a possibility that there is too much intereference b/w your router and your wifi enabled pc and the limited bandwith is not enough.

 

[Erzengel]

My router shows when the wifi is going out and how many connections I have. When the wifi isn't working, it shows 0 and that the wifi isn't on.

 

[Kable24]

I've had to clone my router's MAC address to get it work work with my IP provider.
http://www.quora.com/Comcast/Why-doesnt-my-router-work-with-my-Comcast-home-internet-connection

I had to do this to get my wireless to work with my router.