(?) Xbox 360 Streaming problem

[oO Flowzilla Oo]

Why is it that every time I Sync my Xbox360 with my laptop via Windows Media Player I lose access to my internet? I'm connected to the same internet connection on both the 360 and the laptop but the internet 'goes away' and I have to unplug my router when I'm done watching the movie for it to come back. Is this a problem in my settings or something? *-)

 

[Rick]

Is the router on the latest firmware update?

 

[oO Flowzilla Oo]

Is the router on the latest firmware update?

I have no idea. How do I check that?

 

[Rick]

What is the model # of the router?

 

[oO Flowzilla Oo]

Lynksys WRT54G

 

[Rick]

You can download the firmware in the downloads tab here, just make sure to choose the right hardware version.
Linksys WRT54G
Here are instructions for logging into the router.
Article
Here is a guide on how to update the router.
Article

 

[InsaneNutter]

You can also greatly enhance the WRT54G with some great third party firmware (depending on the revision of the router, this is displayed underneath it)

Tomao is a great firmware: Tomato Firmware | polarcloud.com
DD-WRT is also a great alternative: www.dd-wrt.com | Unleash Your Router

Both firmwares add a lot of new features and fix many of the bugs in the firmware developed by Linksys.