Wireless Router Problems

[kaffo]

I have recently changed my dial up to wireless router I bought a NETGEAR DG834G - my problem is that I switch it on in the morning - it can take anything up to 4 hours to connect. The little orange light flashes for ages, I pull the plug etc and nothing seems to work. I have last week had a new phone line into the house, which the router plugs directly into - thinking this would cure the fault. Can anyone help me with this infuriating problem. I'm not sure whether it is my ISP TISCALI, the router or my computer. Thanks in advance...

[ACtheTROLL]

Welcome to broadband!

It's described as "always on" .... and that's how it prefers to be. The leccy consumed by a router is pretty insignificant ... be tempted to leave it on ... you can switch the rest of your kit off.

If you are determined - start with BT 151 (assuming they provide your line.
get that tested ....
if OK ... it's almost certainly the MTU in the exchange that's lazy - but getting the equipment checked will probably require a few hours concerted effort as you get the good old dsl run-around

line fault ... must be the modem .... unplug your phone .... re-install... take the router back etc etc ... you know how it goes

if you don't you will by the time you convinge someone to do anything ....
good luck