Hello.  Here is a picture of my network (sorry, I'm not a computer
guy).  http://www.raspyni.com/network_map.gif

All the details are on the drawing and the problem is stated at the
bottom.  I can easily answer more questions if needed for diagnosis.

Thanks.

Barry

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Request for Question Clarification by djbaker-ga on 11 May 2006 13:33 PDT

Greetings,
I have a couple of quick questions for you which may help us solve
your problem.  You mentioned that is your third router to have the
same problem.

*Have they all been the same model?  
*Do any of the computers use bit torrent on your network?  
*Is the router WEP protected or MAC address filtering to protect your
network from other people accessing it?

Best,
djbaker-ga

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Clarification of Question by raspyni-ga on 12 May 2006 18:12 PDT

Routers:  Yes, all three have been (and still is) Lynksys RT31P2

Bit Torrent:  Without knowing exactly what that means I can say "no". 
I looked it up online and I have nothing like that on this network.

Protection:  No WEP, no MAC.  I live on a bunch of acres far away from
anyone.  Never bothered to turn it on.

Funniest thing in the world:  It hasn't happened today a single time!
First time in about a year I haven't had to wait while the router
found itself again (or power cycle it to speed up the process).

Thanks.

Barry

I would check with your ISP.  A lot of providers give priority to VOIP
internet traffic over everything else to ensure a solid level of
service.  This could be the root of your problem.