My 360 drops my internet connection??? please help.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Some times resetting your router isn't enough, you have to reset your modem too. Meaning completely turning the power off to the modem and router. Keep it off for 30 seconds, turn the modem on 1st, let it boot up completely, then turn your router on.

In the long run, static IP is the best way to go. Just google it, it is dozens of videos on youtube showing you how to do it, takes 2 minutes.

[snepp]

Wouldn't hurt to check for a firmware update for the router.

[Rawdeal28]

Quote: Originally Posted by e0820

it depends on your router setup. Default is usually 192.168.1.245 or 192.168.1.0 or 192.168.1.1. If your computer can get on the internet goto START.. RUN.. (type) CMD (hit OK) then at the command prompt type IPCONFIG (enter) and you will see your IP address. If its a 192 address then put 192.168.1.70 or something in your XBOX address. example; IP ADDRESS=192.168.1.70 SUBNET=255.255.255.0 GATEWAY=192.168.1.254 (this equals your routers address)

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

Some times resetting your router isn't enough, you have to reset your modem too. Meaning completely turning the power off to the modem and router. Keep it off for 30 seconds, turn the modem on 1st, let it boot up completely, then turn your router on. In the long run, static IP is the best way to go. Just google it, it is dozens of videos on youtube showing you how to do it, takes 2 minutes.

did all of that and it still doesnt work. even bought a new CAT5 cable and it still does the same thing. i think its the router now. might be time to get a new one.

[DXZeke]

Quote: Originally Posted by Gotmadskillzson

Some times resetting your router isn't enough, you have to reset your modem too. Meaning completely turning the power off to the modem and router. Keep it off for 30 seconds, turn the modem on 1st, let it boot up completely, then turn your router on. In the long run, static IP is the best way to go. Just google it, it is dozens of videos on youtube showing you how to do it, takes 2 minutes.

Rawdeal,

Did you try what Gotmad talked about?
Unplug your router and modem both. Keep them unplugged for about 30seconds to a minute. Then plug the modem in first. Then plug the router.

[Rawdeal28]

Quote: Originally Posted by DXZeke

Rawdeal, Did you try what Gotmad talked about? Unplug your router and modem both. Keep them unplugged for about 30seconds to a minute. Then plug the modem in first. Then plug the router.

yeah i tried that too. it got too the point where i would run the test and it would say its up and running, then i go and try to log in and it wouldnt let me. smh.

i tried a static IP ADDRESS no go. i even called time warner for the primary DNS SERVER NUMBERS. my computer only showed a primary server, not a secondary. so i just rolled with that, no go.

before 4 or 5 days ago, my Live was running cool, no problems. now this. both the ps3 and xbox wired to the same router and my ps3 stays online just fine. when i got home last night with the new cat5 cable it logged online when i first put it on. then about 2 minutes later it logged offline and stayed that way.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Yeah probably just time for a new router.

[Rawdeal28]

Wat should i look for in a router? I use a cable modem, my connection is 100mbs. The router i have only up to 54mbs. Does it make a difference?

[Rawdeal28]

Choices- Belkin N300 or N600. Linksys E1000 or E2000?