D-link router stops WiFi after inactivity. HELP!

I've been trying to fix this for months...no joy...

I have a D-link WBR-2310 router. It provides a WPA1 wireless network to 2 Windows 7 notebooks. Often (but not always) after an hour or more of total network inactivity, the Wireless just seems to stop...

When this happens I cant see the SSID in available networks, cant manually connect to it, although the router is still on and still recieving input from WAN. The only way to fix it is to reset the router. BAM. WiFi back.

Ive tried firmware updates, switching to WEP/WPA2, forcing a constant 18 Tx rate, auto/forced channels...numerous other things..

Can anybody help? - Just to clarify, the WiFi has never dropped during use...I do some online gaming, and lots of video streaming, and not once has it dropped in times like these...always during inactivity.

 

Is it possible that the channel you are using for Tx is conflicting with someone else nearby that has a wireless network? Just a thought... You could try switching to a different channel and see if that helps, if you haven't already tried it.

 

Does it happen on all the notebooks? Are you sure it's not Win 7 aggressive power management that causes the problem, not the router?
When it happens again, reboot the notebook, not the router- see if it connects after that- that's unless you've already tried it.

 

Tried auto and all channel settings, same effect.

It affects all notebooks, restarting the PCs has no effect (still cant see SSID).

 

Well, bad news is that D-LINK hardware and firmware are bad in general and they know it so they tend to ignore issues.
I know it doesn't help but keep that in mind when searching for another router.

As for any help with your problem- first of all it's common.
Second thing- depending on your setup you may be able to change "maximum idle time" for a connection as described here. The problem is this option is not always available (depends on your connection settings).
Second possible solution only if you have D-link WBR-2310 rev B is to try beta firmware available here
Don't get your hopes up though.
Give us some feedback after you've tried it.

 

Unofortunately the maximum idle time tip doesn't help me as my connection is not PPPoE. Its a dynamic cable connection.

 

What about beta firmware?

 

Agreed, I changed to NetComm, and even they are better...

Anyway, try the Beta firmware. My D-Link router did this all the time, it drove me insane, so I got rid of it. Also people are having the same problem, though with a different router, here; but as it turn's out, there's no real fix for it.

 

For the OP,
I looked into this problem, it has been around since Jan 09.
They still haven't fixed it.


My advice is do what I did to fix my 655.
REPLACE IT. Preferably with something non-D-link.
Given the age and how D-link is, and the fact that after more than a year they can't fix it, do yourself a favor and replace it with something that works. Spending the money sucks (sell this one on Ebay after and recoup some money), but really, life is much better with a router that just works.

 

What a joke. Thanks for the help..that is pretty much the conclusion I came to as well.

 

I have the same problem.

I just bought a DIR-655 with the intention of upgrading to 802.11n.

It appears that prolonged inactivity on the network, the SSID stops broadcasting and all networked computers loose network and internet connection.

In the short time I have owned this router I have tried many things to remedy this problem and nothing has worked.

a) Updating router firmware
b) Assigning reserved IP to all devices on the network
c) Disabling power management settings of Network Adapters on all computers via Device Manager
d) Changing to various Wireless Channels (1-11)
e) Changing to various Security Modes (WEP, WPA and even None with MAC Filtering)
f) Changing to various 802.11 Modes (802.11g, 802.11n and 802.11 Mixed)

Someone here suggested buying a new router that works as a solution hahaha... I was trying to avoid that but it seems to be the only option left.

What a wasted $70... I am considering purchasing another Linksys router (I used one happily for 5 years prier to the D-link purchase)
... what brand do you folks recommend?

Thank you

James J

 

The 655, while supposedly working decently finally, has long been a problem child of D-Link. Even today certain features still do not work (over 2 years later).

Generally, most here will recommend Netgear, Linksys, Asus or Buffalo depending on how much you can afford to spend.

Good choices, in order (all are 300mpbs N and support aftermarket firmware)
Asus RT-N12 (no gigabit lan) ($35 at Newegg)
Asus RT-N16 or Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH (either runs about $80),
Linksys E2000 for around $100
The current king is the Netgear 3700 series for around $140 or so. A good fall back is the Linksys e3000, but the 3700 series is the one to get.

Chances are, Asus and Buffalo will need to be mail ordered, but the Linksys and Netgear are easy enough to find locally.

 

Thanks leslieann.

I have had it with this D-link, it's in a box headed back to Newegg for a refund.

I took your advice and ordered the Netgear WNDR3700.

Thank you for the suggestions, the help is appreciated.

 

I think you will be much happier.