| Quote from: katpaw |
| Why is it "obviously" the router though? |
What else could it possibly be ?, because during normal operation the modem shouldn't disconnect, or the router reboot, or whatever is going on.
The router/modem should ignore anything unexpected, and carry-on regardless.
The fact that you can specifically cause the fault by selecting a different protocol on your LAN, means that it can't be related to the phone side of your router, and you have eliminated the router's poor handling of WiFI by substituting your Apple wireless access point.
If it is not the router firmware, what else is there that has the ability to drop the internet connection or cause a reboot?
My argument would be that the Thompson router OK for basic usage but isn't that great beyond that, there have been other reported crashing issues in the past, it is unlikely to receive ongoing security firmware updates in the future, and for your own sanity and potential wasted time, you can save yourself any more hassle with a new modem/router. As you have Apple devices, they are moving towards using IPv6, so why not preempt that upgrade by using a new device which has that capability.
If paying £60 for a 8800NL is a stumbling point, then I have bought many excellent ADSL routers of eBay for less than £20.
In fact today I am setting up a DrayTek 2710n as an upgrade for my mother's internet and that cost me £0.99 plus £2.80 postage.
