Computer Help (Beer or $ Paid)

Senior · #1 (**permalink**) Sep 21, 05

So this is probably the easist thing to fix and I've looked into it a bit but really can't be bothered to fix it myself. I and my roomate split an internet conection and when I download bit torrents it crashes our router. If you can fix this I will pay you a small sum of money or provide beer while you are fixing it. PLEASE HELP ME (I need to steal more movies for the love of god!).

thnx

mapleleaf4ever · #2 (**permalink**) Sep 21, 05

What kinda Router?

Senior · #3 (**permalink**) Sep 21, 05

It's net gear rp614

mapleleaf4ever · #4 (**permalink**) Sep 21, 05

I'll read up on it and see if I can figure something out from over here.

Senior · #5 (**permalink**) Sep 21, 05

nice one! I'll still buy you beer if you fix it from there.

mapleleaf4ever · #6 (**permalink**) Sep 21, 05

These links might be able to help you with it.

http://p2p.weblogsinc.com/entry/0401842428674831/

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/rema...geco;mode=nest

Although I just found this little tidbit...

Quote:

Originally Posted by http://www.hdtvedge.com/reviews-B00006B9H9.html

I have had nothing but problems using this router - Rating: Review Date: September 25, 2003
I originally bought this product to replace a SMC 7004ABR Barricade Router. My reason's for choosing the Netgear were, (1) Support for UPnP, (2) Price, (3) Esthetics, I consider basic product functionality to be a given. Unfortunately this is simply not true. Using a P2P application like DC++, Direct Connect, Emule, and yes even Bit Torrent forces the router to freeze. This results in your entire home network losing connectivity. The only solution is to reset the router. My SMC 7004ABR almost never needed a reset. For casual users the Netgear router is a reasonable value, however, for those that find themselves always downloading something, this product is very poor value. Fortunately, SMC has released an updated firmware that supports UPnP, and as of yesterday I was able to download my first but torrent file! The Netgear does make an expensive - though all be it attractive paper weight.

Senior · #7 (**permalink**) Sep 21, 05

oh shit... so I need to drop some bling?

mapleleaf4ever · #8 (**permalink**) Sep 21, 05

I would have bought a Linksys in the first place. ;)

Yeah, it looks that way... or try just one of you downloading at a time. Or you could also try limiting your up and download speeds.

Diamonite · #9 (**permalink**) Sep 22, 05

Definitely should have gone with a Linksys, but if you read the bottom of that review all you need to do is update your firmware.