I've been trying to open some ports to use a software called Echolink for my dad and i've been trying to open ports for starting a minecraft and a few hl2 source engine servers. have a Netgear WGR614 which i'm useing as a hub and wireless router. I also have a Westell 6100 wind driver on...
Hi -
I seem to be having a similar problem that others have with windows 7 -have gone through the usual issues and none have solved it.
I have a Dell Optiplex 745 -just did a clean install of Home Premium.
Started dropping the internet connection. ipconfig release and renew solves the problem...
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connection issues
dell
diagnostics
dsl
ethernet
home network
home premium
internet
ip configuration
network adapter
networking
optiplex
power saving
router
static ip
troubleshooting
verizon
westell
windows 7
The Verizon modem I am using is a Westell 6100F. The router I am using is a Netgear WGR614 v6.
When the computer is hooked directly to the modem, I can access the internet and also access the modem at Link Removed.
When the computer is hooked to the router and the router is disconnected from...