Wireless Problems with Netgear WNR1000 (N-150)

[hqqi]

Hi,

I have just bought the WNR1000 (N-150) router a week ago but unfortunately once or twice a day (using wireless on PC or MAC) the signal gets lost and I have to physically power the router on and off again to resume the wireless connectivity. When I check the lights on the Netgear N-150 router I don't see any problems; the wireless, internet and the security icons are all lit. I have the latest firmware upgrade done. Here are the other details;

Hardware Version WNR1000
Firmware Version V1.0.1.15NA
GUI Language Version V1.1.5.12

Please let me know what the problem might be. I would like to swap it with a new unit if you think my unit is problematic. It hasn't been 30 days yet.

Thank you.

[jmizoguchi]

you must list type of wireless adapter or PC, what is the mac uses for airport express (extreme airport or old airport card)

what is the wireless settings in the router you choose

[hqqi]

June,

The MAC has Airport Extreme and PC has Broadcam 802.11g wireless adapter.

Here are the wireless router settings:

Channel: Auto
Mode: Up to 150Mbps
Security Options: WPA-PSK [TKIP]

Wireless Advanced Setting
Enable Wireless Router Radio (Checked)
Enable SSID Broadcast (Checked)
Enable WMM (Checked)
Fragmentation Length: 2346
CTS/RTS Threshold: 2347
Preamble Mode Automatic

Thank you for the quick reply!

[jmizoguchi]

try 54MBps with router settings and see

extreme airport is N supported one then there few thread about having issue connecting to N router but try 54Mbps and if makes any better first

[hqqi]

June,

I can definitely do that, but it will defeat the purpose of me buying this router. I was using a NetGear 54 MBPs (g) router before this one and the reason I bought this one was to have an "n" router (up to 150 MBPs).

Also, I am having the same problem while using my PC, which has a g wireless (as I wrote in detail in my previous post). So I don't think it is MAC's wireless.

What else do you might be causing this issue?

Thank you.

[jmizoguchi]

start from low Mbps and find out.

N router is backward compatible but chipset on both end creates issues.

plug n' play is still plug n' pray