Problems with wireless networking

AHughes · 23 Feb 2010 at 19:49

Hey all! Looking for some information with regards to wireless networking. Ive got a wireless router to which two laptops are connected and one desktop plus a printer, all connected wirelessly. Everytime I get a phone call on my landline, I lose connection on all pieces of kit. Whenever I run diagnostics, I get told that its a DNS error and/or a key ports problem. Any ideas on how I can fix or prevent this? Any ideas welcome :cool:

ViRuS2k · 23 Feb 2010 at 20:00

What is your MTU settings in your router ?

tolien · 23 Feb 2010 at 20:12

If it happens every time you get a phone call, it's got nothing to do with DNS, ports, or MTU.
What actually gets disconnected though: devices from router or router from the internet?

AHughes · 23 Feb 2010 at 22:19

The devices lose connection from the internet, there is still local connection.

gamesaregood · 23 Feb 2010 at 22:30

Does the ADSL connection itself drop or is it just the wireless?

Presuming its the ADSL connection is sounds like no filter is present or there is a faulty one being used which is causing the line to drop the ADSL connection.

postmanfw · 23 Feb 2010 at 22:37

+1 for faulty/missing splitter

Crowort · 23 Feb 2010 at 23:23

Do you have one of these fitted http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-001-DN

And if you do have you tried replacing it?

AHughes · 8 Mar 2010 at 21:11

I have filters fitted and all are working correctly. It occasionally drops out now when just browsing the web. The ADSL stays connected, just the wireless goes.

Mattus · 8 Mar 2010 at 21:17

AHughes said:
The devices lose connection from the internet, there is still local connection.

AHughes said:
The ADSL stays connected, just the wireless goes.

Those kinda contradict one another... which is it? It seems more likely that the phone would cause ADSL disconnection.