WRT54G -> WRT54GP2 - Difficulty Connecting

Posts: 16 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Dec 15, 2005 Posts: 16

Hi,

Had the WRT54G before, and worked fine. Ran two wireless and one wired connection, and I could boot them (and get an IP accordingly) at any time in any sequence.

Signed up for Vonage, using the WRT54GP2 (thinking it would be the best swap). While everything works (Phone, Internet, etc) when I boot a computer, or restart from XP Hibernate, it takes minutes for it to actually connect.

I did not change any of the settings on the original router, and am wondering if there is a certain part of the router settings that would speed up the connection process. I don't think the router is faulty, just needs a tweak.

Any tips appreciated.

Posts: 6 · New Forum Member Joined: Dec 22, 2005 Posts: 6

Vonage routers wireless performance is generally week but u can try by enabling QOS or put ur WRT54G as the 2nd router in the network so that u can get better quality of wireless im not sure about it b,cos i didn't tried it but i got better knowledge about the linksys and as well as Vonage products so give it a try and pls mail me the result to sreevas.v@gmail.com so that it will help me to learn something and to help others bye
sreevas.

Posts: 16 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Dec 15, 2005 Posts: 16

What is QOS? I tried searching the manual, and no references were found. What does it stand for?

Posts: 25 · Vonage Forum Junior Joined: Jul 19, 2005 Posts: 25

Actually Hibernate is known to cause problems with connectivity on networks. I do not use it, same for Standby, due to that. I have had no problems with using the WRTP54G, and same for my sister using the WRT54G.

I would use just the WRTP54G, and if you can, just put the WRT54G away for backup. As for WiFi, I have had no problems being able to go to my backyard and connect, and this is coming from someone with Aluminum Siding.

Posts: 76 · Vonage Forum Senior Joined: Oct 17, 2005 Posts: 76

Just wondering if using a fixed ip address on your PC might help.

Posts: 6 · New Forum Member Joined: Dec 22, 2005 Posts: 6

QOS is quality of service u can find it under application and gaming tab there will be another sub tab under application and gaming check it out.

Posts: 16 · Vonage Forum Associate Joined: Dec 15, 2005 Posts: 16

Searched the forums for QOS and saw where to access it. I haven't done anything about it yet. I was able to determine that it's more when I connect the different computers in varying order, and they are hunting for their original IP that they had.

Tried specifying IPs, and was unable to connect at all. I would prefer this route, as the desktop runs various servers, and I would like to be able to ensure it's always on the same IP for port forwarding.