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    Default Router/Network issue

    I have a wireless router from Linksys (model # WRT400N).

    I bought it only last year around this time, and have had this same issue since. This is for the whole WiFi and internet system/network at my retail store.

    I have the max number of 'ports' set to 100. The POS system (really just a PC with cash register software) is hardlined into the router, but everything else runs wirelessly.

    We have 2 Blu-Ray players that have webstreaming capabilities, though they are not used for that very often. We have a Netflix account for those who wish to watch a movie, or they can surf the web via the players.

    We also have a wireless printer.

    Our internet is Comcast Business Class (so i know it isn't lack of bandwidth, and they have been out a couple times to ensure this isn't on their end)

    Here is the issue: If I have more than 4 laptops or other wireless capable devices (iphones, ipods, smartphones, etc) using the wi-fi at any given time, I have problems with webstreaming from Netflix or other sites, and problems printing.

    I know it has something to do with the router because when the number of computers or wireless devices is reduced, everything works as it should.

    I cannot seem to figure it out.

    We also have issues with IP address conflicts. I have started and restarted and reset the router several times with no long-term solution.

    This issue also seems to affect wi-fi users who are trying to webstream on their systems if there are more than 5 others connected.

    If I have the max ports set to 100, why would this continue to be a problem?

    It is not very often that we do have this problem as it is rare we have that many at once using the Wi-Fi. However it is now getting to be more frequent as we get more and more new business customers finding out about our place.

    Thanks in advance for your help!
    Last edited by KitchenKitten99; 05-12-2011 at 05:33 PM.

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