Resolved Cisco Linksys E2500 v.2 router gives inconsistent Internet

As noted a couple times now, if you reset it, it will be returned to the out of the box factory defaults and you will have to set a new name and password. You can use the old name (SSID) but I would urge you to select a new/different password for the admin menu and a new passphrase for wifi access - since you don't know, at this point, how things got messed up.

 

That was simple enough. Everything works fine now, though my replacement Ethernet cable won't arrive till tomorrow. I reset the router and inserted the Ethernet cable into port #2. We'll see if everything stays up and running. I can now access my admin menu. Thank you for your help. I'll wait a week before marking this as resolved... just in case the problem returns.

 

By default, logging is disabled with this firmware, though I did save my current configuration. Thank you.

 

I've been using my new cable, and all appeared fine... till the problem came back last evening. I disconnected the power connectors, and, after starting my computer this morning with the connectors reconnected, all works fine. I guess I may have to deal with this odd behavior until I am ready to buy a new router. Do you have any recommendations for a good replacement? This only lasted 3 years.

 

Can I get something reliable and good quality for about $50? If not, please let me know what you recommend for no more than $100.

 

It might be helpful to know my usage. My computer will be hard wired, and I have a Gigabyte GA-790XTA-UD4 MOBO -- 1 X RTL8111D chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) LAN. I also have wireless connections with my Brother MFC-J5910DW, Chromecast, cellphone and tablet. I have a 3600 sq.' single story home. I can spend more if you feel the product is worth the extra money, but I'm not one who needs the newest tech on the market.

I can provide a house layout, if you feel it is important to know where the walls are and how thick they are.

 

Thank you Tony. It's interesting how even the new models tend to be a bit quirky. Maybe I should just hold onto my Linksys e2500 until it truly gets annoying. It's been 3 1/2 days since I last needed to disconnect and reconnect its power and is still working fine. Maybe by the time this one fails there will be new, even better, models available. Other than to possibly reduce this infrequent need to restart the unit, and possibly getting a stronger signal on the other side of the house, are there other reasons it makes sense to buy a Tenda AC18 now rather than waiting for more advanced technology?

 

As I posted on 2017-08-03. My old Linksys router did the same thing yours is doing and I had to replace it.

 

I moved my router away from the top of my computer. The longer Ethernet cable allowed me to relocate it, though it seems to produce heat of its own. Maybe moving it is the reason it hasn't been acting up. Thanks for that info. I'll hold off on buying a new router for now