Open Question: Would a new router help wifi connection problems?

30 July 2010, 9:11 am

Hi-I have ATT dsl with the original 2Wire 1800HG gateway that we got years ago when we signed up for their service. We have 1 desktop/home office pc & 2 laptops, a PS3, and sometimes a Roku box that use the wireless internet connection. At least a few times every day we have to reset (by unplugging) the gateway because our laptops lose connection (it says limited connectivety and we can no longer get on the internet until we reset the gateway). Also if someone is playing the PS3, they start complaining right away when someone else is downloading something on their laptop- it makes the PS3 lag really bad. So.. I don't know exactly where the problem is - is it the service itself? Or the old gateway? =I was thinking about trying a new gateway, or maybe switching to cable. But I am broke, can't afford a really expensive gateway (say I'd give one a try for under $50). And I can't afford more than the $33 monthly that I pay for DSL now. I don't even know if a router is the same thing as a gateway... argg please help!. thanks.... Read More »

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