Wifi outage problem and network monitoring software?
Wifi outage problem and network monitoring software?
Could there be a way to identify the faulty device? I acknowledge it might be too many gadgets for the router to manage, but would that really lead to a total shutdown and reset? I expected it to just slow things down. Upgrading the router seems like a possible fix. My main concern is that once connected, the number of devices stays constant, and then the router randomly shuts down at unpredictable times. It doesn’t appear the device load impacts performance, it seems to be random.
I recall visiting a client's residence (working at a PC store) and she faced the same issue with her smartphone. Whenever it connected to the local network, other devices would lose connection for a brief moment. It turned out to be a misconfiguration involving the wireless network type and security settings. It seemed her phone wasn't fully compatible with the 802.11b network the router supported, causing it to generate a new IP address. Once all available IPs were filled, the router would refresh its pool and retain only active addresses, leading to intermittent connectivity. My approach was to switch the network to 802.11g mode and assign a static IP address to each device. You don't always need to replace the router; it's possible the UK uses 802.11n/ac for better speeds. We mainly have budget routers offering fast Ethernet (10mbps) from ISPs, as higher speeds aren't feasible and such devices are inexpensive. Also, verify the power cable connection.