Issues with internet connectivity are becoming more frequent.
Issues with internet connectivity are becoming more frequent.
Sure thing! Here’s a rephrased version of your message:
So here’s a bit of context you might find useful. About two years ago, I set up a PC and used the modem provided by our ISP. Since the living room was too noisy for me, I moved to my room. My motherboard didn’t have built-in Wi-Fi, so I connected it to an Ethernet cable and a spare router nearby. The setup worked fine for a while—around nine months or so. Eventually, my internet connection would drop unexpectedly, sometimes just briefly and other times completely. I ran the Windows Troubleshooter, which returned various error codes, like no valid IP configuration or DNS issues. I also tried resetting the router and modem, changing LAN ports, adjusting static IP settings, and even switching to a different DHCP server. However, nothing seemed to fix the problem consistently. I’m not very experienced with networking, so any advice or troubleshooting steps you can share would be really helpful.
I think it’s likely a modem/router combo from your ISP. I’m leaning that direction. Wireshark could help confirm what’s happening. What you’re seeing might be a Modem → Router → Router setup.
You meant a standard router and an additional one that changes Wi-Fi signals into Ethernet connections for your computer.
It's only your ISP's modem/router connected to the router, then to your PC.
The second router needs to be set up for AP/switch functionality. A more straightforward method would have been to use a switch instead of a router, which eliminates the need for hardware setup. However, if you only have an additional router available, adjusting it in this way will transform it into a switch.
According to what I understand, the only LAN ports available are through the modem/router connected via the internet port. The ISP modem/router is linked to my router through a LAN port, and one of those LAN ports connects to my PC. @Falcon1986 Are you using an AP/Switch mode? I’ll check the router settings to see what options are available.