Why does Linksys Router Keep Losing Internet Connection?

Linksys router has some features including it suports smooth video streaming and fast connection speed in sharing network. It comes with 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz speed.

Linksys router is user-friendly; users can customize and manage it very easily anytime and anywhere. To setup Linksys router is very easy. It comes with 4 LAN ports.

But sometimes users face network issue, they are not getting network in streaming way, means they lost their connection time by time and not getting a proper streaming connection.

Suppose you are using your network and downloading something, if your linksys router keeps dropping wired connection suddenly, then your download might abort if you network is losing.

  1. MTU Size.
  2. Network frequency interference with other network devices.
  3. Getting low network signals from your Linksys router.
  4. Linksys Router firmware is not updated.

By Using These Below Solutions, You can Fix Linksys Router Keeps Disconnecting Issues-

Step 1: You need to adjust the maximum transmission unit size.

Step 2: Try to reduce wireless interference with other network devices.

Step 3: Customization of the wireless setting of your Linksys router.

Step 4: Updating your Linksys router firmware.

First, you need to check your network connection stability, if it is stable then no need to adopt the above solution, else you can go with step-by-step solutions.

Adjusting Your Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) Size-

Maximum transmission unit (MTU) Size specifies that the largest packet size is permitted in the internet transmission. So first you need to determine the proper size of your MTU, which is very important to get the most efficient output for your network.

Reducing Wireless Interference-

Suppose if you are experiencing your disconnection from your wireless network frequently, you need to check the following factors that affect your wireless network signals.

2.4 GHz Interference: This specifies that your Linksys router might be using the same frequency as some other house held network devices using. If your router is using 2.4 GHz frequency and your cordless phone might also use 2.4 GHz frequency.

Now you need to change your router signals 1 or 11 (The default router signal is 6) which is considered as non-overlapping channels.

After changing signals, you need to restart your wireless signals Physical obstruction: Your Linksys router and wireless signals might be losing internet connection due to obstacles like suppose you have put your Linksys router at a specific place or in one room and you are using internet on sitting another room.

So there might be wall or some other obstacles between your network Linksys router and accessing device.

This Might be One of the Causes for Losing your Internet Connection on Linksys Router.

  • To resolve this kind of issue, you need to replace your Linksys router or your devices like your computer or laptop.
  • This specifies that you need to reduce the distance between both devices.
  • Try to keep Linksys router and your network accessing devices in the same place to get better network signals.
  • It is advised you keep your wireless router at the center of your house to get better signals quality or you can keep your Linksys router as high off the ground if it is possible.
  • When you place your router on a very high location, leave a distance of two-meter between your house roof and your router antenna for better transmission.
  • If your signal is passing with multiple floors, you need to keep your Linksys router uppermost layer for better signal transmission.

Surrounding Object from Your Linksys Router-

You need to keep away your Linksys router from metal objects or large concentrations of water like a water tank or fish tank and any other electrical of network equipment like a television set, cordless phone, microwave, radio etc.

Customizing Your Wireless Settings for Your Linksys Router

Your Linksys router might conflict with some other Linksys router if you are using the default wireless network setting because both the wireless router's transmission signals are the same. So this might be one of the main causes of your signal dropping.

So it is advised you to change your network SSID.

Note: It is highly advised you to use WPA, WPA2 personal as your security keys.

Linksys Router Firmware Should be Up to Date:

You need to upgrade your Linksys router firmware if you are facing a wireless network drop issue. Suppose if your firmware is not updated, then your Linksys router is not having the proper file for better transmission.

After adopting all the above solutions for Linksys Router Keep Losing Internet Connection.

  • Published by: Super Admin
  • Brand: Linksys Support
  • Last Update: 29 Sep 2024

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