Error message : Gateway not responding. Connection failed.

[Ryan21]

Hi,

I have a ActionTec MI24-WR router. I am unable to connect network. I get error: Gateway not responding. Connection failed. Does anyone have experience with a ActionTec MI24-WR router? What should I do ????

[Astalavista]

If you just have to deal with the problem and you call the helpdesk of the manufacturer of your router then the problem is often not obvious. Probably you get the instruction to first test the network. This is done through the network cable from the PC to another PC and get to stop. Also you can stop in a wirelessly connected laptop normally. If this fails, then the problem is probably in the cable. You might have a line break. This is sometimes not physically observable, the outside need not be broken when a crack is inside. A breukje can provide an interference signal or a signal completely broken. In that case you just buy a new cable.

[Zoe]

If you ever connect to another device, then another possible cause the NIC or ethernet card. These can be damaged by unknown causes. When this occurs, the replacement of the cable have no effect If you do not dare to screw yourself you can outsource this. It is often not more than fifteen minutes to work on replacing the network card.

[Warner]

There is a possibility of the lack of a signal from the Ethernet, is a software conflict. This can be caused by such a new virus. This can also occur after a Windows update. It is very difficult to detect what program is this conflict. The quickest option is to come here from reinstalling Windows. But first make a backup of your data, to ensure that they are not at risk.

[Gluteus]

If the problem after several months or years of smooth operation arises, is this a good option. Especially with modems or routers from Linksys, this problem fairly often. Normally communicate with each computer and a router, the speed is automatically detected. This can be disrupted, with the result that the computer indicates that the LAN cable is not connected. You can help a bit by the computer speed automatic tightening. It is quick to adapt, and if the problem is not in it, the settings again soon restore.

[Samra]

First check if the firmware of the router is upgraded, You changed the number mbps as follows :

• Go to Network Connections in Control Panel
• Click the right mouse button on Network
• Go to the Properties
• Click Configure
• Go to the Advanced tab
• Look in the duplex mode, Link Speed, Line Speed or Media Type (all in multiple long run)
• Choose half duplex, 10 Mbit, or 10 mbps 10baseTX