Router Problems - Dropping the connection

[samthemaster]

hi, i have a Zyxel Prestige 660HW-61 router. this is no good for xbox live due to the NAT settings.

i bought a new router - a Netgear DG834G. i set up the router with my pipex isp username and password. the router worked but after about 5 minutes the router dropped the connection. i have upgraded the firmware to the latest version and have tried downgrading also.

the problems are the same, the router loses the internet connection after 5-25 mins. restarting the router sometimes brings it back but sometimes doesnt.

i really dont know what to do next, so does anyone have any advice as to how i can get this damn router working.

thanks.

[mugsy27]

2 things...is this a wireless router? have you made sure you unplugged the modem for about 60 seconds b4 u did the router swap (erases the previous routers mac address).

[samthemaster]

its wired, and yes i have left it unplugged for ages, whilst trying to sort it out, its really getting to me and i dont have a clue how to sort the damn thing out.