Linksys routers enjoy meal of cable modems

ATINUT · 07-14-2003, 05:05 PM

I came across the following links on the net the other day concerning Linksys routers, and most of it isn't good. Linksys routers, enjoy meals of certain cable modems, including a Linksys Cable modem I own, that was connected to a Linksys BEFSX41 router. This mess has been going on for over 6 months.

What would happen with my Linksys Cable modem, when it was connected to the Linksys BEFSX41, is that every so often it would get knocked off the net, and get really hot when it's plastic stand was used. I've since replaced the Linksys router with my Netgear FR114P router. Some of the other cable modems that Linksys routers don't like are Toshiba PCX1100, the Motorola Surboard series, starting with the SB4220 cable modem.

http://www.daleco.biz/articles/routed2.html

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/rema...e=flat;start=0

clown boy · 07-14-2003, 08:11 PM

mmmmmmm,,,,,, wow ,, ive been useing a linksys BEFSR41 about 2 years now and a rca cable modem ,,,,,without a glitch ... mabey just the setup i guess ..

or the model number....

fischyfinger · 07-14-2003, 08:32 PM

Uh-oh...I have a Lynksis BEFSR41 and a Motorolla Surfboard SB4220 cable modem.

No problems though...

ATINUT · 07-14-2003, 09:59 PM

According to the one link, you can solve most of the problems by putting a cheap network hub somewhere in the chain of devices.

I wonder if some of the problems aren't firmware related in either the router or the cable modem.

I'm just glad I was finally able to solve my problems. I've since had my cable provider provision my Linksys Cable modem back into the system, and everything works perfect. I really though I had everything solved by leasing a Com21, but in another thread I found out otherwise.

I should not have cussed out my Linksys Cable Modem, but Linksys Techsupport, I can honestly say stinks like 4 week old lethal garbage.

FightingChance · 07-15-2003, 08:53 AM

Actually, reading those posts on DSL reports shows that the culprit is the ATT SB4220 cable modem, not the routers.

Sweeper · 07-15-2003, 09:02 AM

Ouch....

That is scary because I have both a Linksys Router and Cable Modem. I have had zero problems.

I guess I will check on the heat situation every once in a while just to make sure.

ATINUT · 07-15-2003, 11:07 AM

I thought I would post the information.

Here's the strange thing, according to some of the later posts, the problems can be resolved by putting a cheap network hub somewhere in the chain of devices.

Redleg · 07-15-2003, 12:13 PM

I run both the BEFSX41 Router and the Surfboard 4220 and haven't experienced any problems with them.

Hopefully it remains that way.

ATINUT · 07-16-2003, 10:37 AM

I hope so too Redleg.

07-14-2003, 05:05 PM	#1
ATINUT Just Plain Crazy! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,278	Linksys routers enjoy meal of cable modems I came across the following links on the net the other day concerning Linksys routers, and most of it isn't good. Linksys routers, enjoy meals of certain cable modems, including a Linksys Cable modem I own, that was connected to a Linksys BEFSX41 router. This mess has been going on for over 6 months. What would happen with my Linksys Cable modem, when it was connected to the Linksys BEFSX41, is that every so often it would get knocked off the net, and get really hot when it's plastic stand was used. I've since replaced the Linksys router with my Netgear FR114P router. Some of the other cable modems that Linksys routers don't like are Toshiba PCX1100, the Motorola Surboard series, starting with the SB4220 cable modem. http://www.daleco.biz/articles/routed2.html http://www.dslreports.com/forum/rema...e=flat;start=0 __________________ Intel D975XBX2 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 8GB's of Mushkin HP2 6400 memory(DDR2 800) two Sapphire GDDR4 Radeon 3870 videocards HT Omega Claro(Cmedia 8788HD chip) 120GB&200GB&320GB Western Digital harddrives LG DVDROM & LG DVDBURNER HP Deskjet 920C Logitech X-540 speakers Viewsonic VG2030wm 20inch Widescreen LCD Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit with Service Pack 1 Who'se the fool that approved the design for this place. - The Dwarf, Sacred Underworld.
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07-14-2003, 08:11 PM	#2
clown boy just clownin around,, Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: new jersey Posts: 284	mmmmmmm,,,,,, wow ,, ive been useing a linksys BEFSR41 about 2 years now and a rca cable modem ,,,,,without a glitch ... mabey just the setup i guess .. or the model number.... Last edited by clown boy : 07-14-2003 at 08:41 PM.
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07-14-2003, 08:32 PM	#3
fischyfinger Spoooooooooon! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,326	Uh-oh...I have a Lynksis BEFSR41 and a Motorolla Surfboard SB4220 cable modem. No problems though... __________________
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07-14-2003, 09:59 PM	#4
ATINUT Just Plain Crazy! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,278	According to the one link, you can solve most of the problems by putting a cheap network hub somewhere in the chain of devices. I wonder if some of the problems aren't firmware related in either the router or the cable modem. I'm just glad I was finally able to solve my problems. I've since had my cable provider provision my Linksys Cable modem back into the system, and everything works perfect. I really though I had everything solved by leasing a Com21, but in another thread I found out otherwise. I should not have cussed out my Linksys Cable Modem, but Linksys Techsupport, I can honestly say stinks like 4 week old lethal garbage. __________________ Intel D975XBX2 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 8GB's of Mushkin HP2 6400 memory(DDR2 800) two Sapphire GDDR4 Radeon 3870 videocards HT Omega Claro(Cmedia 8788HD chip) 120GB&200GB&320GB Western Digital harddrives LG DVDROM & LG DVDBURNER HP Deskjet 920C Logitech X-540 speakers Viewsonic VG2030wm 20inch Widescreen LCD Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit with Service Pack 1 Who'se the fool that approved the design for this place. - The Dwarf, Sacred Underworld.
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07-15-2003, 08:53 AM	#5
FightingChance Yes, I am better than you Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 4,068	Actually, reading those posts on DSL reports shows that the culprit is the ATT SB4220 cable modem, not the routers.
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07-15-2003, 09:02 AM	#6
Sweeper Trail & Error Expert ?? Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Carrollton, Texas, USA Posts: 778	Ouch.... That is scary because I have both a Linksys Router and Cable Modem. I have had zero problems. I guess I will check on the heat situation every once in a while just to make sure. __________________ [size=1]Asus P4C800-E Deluxe / 3.2c oc'd 3.7 / (2) Kingston PC3500 HyperX 512 (2) / (2) 74G 10K Raptor / (1) 80G Seagate SATA / (1) Western Digital 120G / Sony DRU-530 DVD RW / Sony 52x24x52 CD-RW / GeForce FX 5700 Ultra / Antech TruPower 550W PS / CompUSA Aluminum Case / Windows XP Pro SP2 / On-board sound / Netgear Gigabit NIC /SIZE]
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07-15-2003, 11:07 AM	#7
ATINUT Just Plain Crazy! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,278	I thought I would post the information. Here's the strange thing, according to some of the later posts, the problems can be resolved by putting a cheap network hub somewhere in the chain of devices. __________________ Intel D975XBX2 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 8GB's of Mushkin HP2 6400 memory(DDR2 800) two Sapphire GDDR4 Radeon 3870 videocards HT Omega Claro(Cmedia 8788HD chip) 120GB&200GB&320GB Western Digital harddrives LG DVDROM & LG DVDBURNER HP Deskjet 920C Logitech X-540 speakers Viewsonic VG2030wm 20inch Widescreen LCD Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit with Service Pack 1 Who'se the fool that approved the design for this place. - The Dwarf, Sacred Underworld.
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07-15-2003, 12:13 PM	#8
Redleg Support Our Troops Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Killeen Texas Posts: 610	I run both the BEFSX41 Router and the Surfboard 4220 and haven't experienced any problems with them. Hopefully it remains that way. __________________ Ir8\|Redleg Crawl, Walk, Run. Just keep moving!
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07-16-2003, 10:37 AM	#9
ATINUT Just Plain Crazy! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,278	I hope so too Redleg. __________________ Intel D975XBX2 Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 8GB's of Mushkin HP2 6400 memory(DDR2 800) two Sapphire GDDR4 Radeon 3870 videocards HT Omega Claro(Cmedia 8788HD chip) 120GB&200GB&320GB Western Digital harddrives LG DVDROM & LG DVDBURNER HP Deskjet 920C Logitech X-540 speakers Viewsonic VG2030wm 20inch Widescreen LCD Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit with Service Pack 1 Who'se the fool that approved the design for this place. - The Dwarf, Sacred Underworld.
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