How does a Wired Connection affect a router?

I have had a D-Link DIR-615 Wireless N Router for a little over half a year, and for the longest time all devices and computers connected to it had done so in a wireless capacity. Just recently [few weeks ago], I got a new computer and plugged in into a wired connection with the router. Now, when ever that machine is on, the wireless connections fail very easily! D= It wasn't as bad at first, but now, these devices are booted off almost instantly! [The computer itself, Running Windows 7 Ultimate x64, if that helps trouble shoot] Is this a kind of problem that a new router can fix? or do you think maybe taking this machine to a wireless connection is the answer? I'm very interested in your thoughts!

asked Aug 08 '10 at 11:39

Kyltmer
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I swapped out exactly the same model router for my parents a few months ago.

The wired connection had nothing to do with it, the wireless circuitry was just beginning to degrade.

We replaced the DIR-615 with a Linksys WRT54G and it hasn't dropped once in the 8 months since.

And by the way, a firmware upgrade won't fix it. We tried that too.

So:

1) Yes, a new router WILL fix this.

2) You can try to mess around and troubleshoot this shoddy router, but my initial gut feeling is the router has a physical problem similar to the one we experienced.

I, and dozens of people I know, happily use wired and wireless network connections together in perfect harmony on all sorts of residential-grade routers! If it doesn't work then your router probably wants to go on holiday. Say.... to a landfill or perhaps a Chinese landfill if it wants exotic.

answered Aug 08 '10 at 11:46

darth_pasth
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edited Aug 08 '10 at 12:47

I don't change the firmware on routers much... sometimes its more harm than good. Also, its funny because the Linksys router you mentioned is the one we had before switching to the current one. [we made the switch to support N speed connections]

(Aug 08 '10 at 11:49) Kyltmer

Maybe try the Linksys WRT160N model as it supports Wireless N.

(Aug 08 '10 at 11:52) archaeme

0	this is very odd, my only guess is that the PC some how is messing with it, or the router is defective. answered Aug 08 '10 at 11:53 trueb 14.9k●49●99●256

The wired & wireless connections are separate, but keep in mind the bandwidth is shared. Who's your ISP, and what are your internet speeds?

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What are the results for each machine & wired or wireless?

answered Aug 08 '10 at 13:53

r0bErT4u
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Results for the New Wired Computer:

(Aug 08 '10 at 14:05) Kyltmer

Wireless Results: [First with the wired connection off] [now with all network parts on]

(Aug 08 '10 at 14:11) Kyltmer

Bandaid Fix: Assign Static IP Addresses for ALL, and call your ISP.

Note:

Different Servers & Distances 50 mi ~ 150 mi
Download & Upload, then divide by number of connections
High Ping Times?
Latency?
Dropped Packets?
Perform Trace Routes

Something doesn't look right?

(Aug 08 '10 at 14:26) r0bErT4u

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