Over the past month, I have encountered at least six bad routers. A router is a device that can be used to share high speed computer access to multiple computers either through Ethernet cabling or wirelessly. I'm not exactly sure what is happening, but I almost feel as if there is a correlation to the recent rash of router failures. I just don't know what that correlation is. It also doesn't seem to be related to a particular brand of routers. I have seen failed Linksys, Belkin, D-Link, and other brands or routers as well.
If you are using a high speed connection and you lose Internet connectivity, first follow my tip on troubleshooting high speed connections . If that doesn't work, bypass your router and plug your high speed modem directly into your computer. If the Internet connection works with the direct connection, simply replace your router. A decent wireless router can be purchased for less than $50.
