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[shoe]

I have a DIR 601 with a actiontec GT701D modem.
 When I shut down my computer the globe on the router goes from green to orange. The modem people say their modems are always on Am I missing something on the DIR601?

[FurryNutz]

Dsl? Does the isp modem have a built in router? Need to bridge it if it does or use the DMZ with in it for the 601 router.

[shoe]

It is bridged

[FurryNutz]

Make sure the ISP modem isn't losing connection either. The router can reflect this and everyone presumes its the routers fault, need to check the ISP modem to make sure the phone lines are filtered and set up well.

What Hardware version is your router? Look at sticker under router.
What Firmware version is currently loaded? Found on routers web page under status.

What ISP Service do you have? Cable or DSL?
What ISP Modem do you have? Stand Alone or built in router?
What ISP Modem make and model do you have?
If this modem has a built in router, it's best to bridge the modem. Having 2 routers on the same line can cause connection problems.

Some things to try:
Ensure DNS IP addresses are being filled in under Setup/Internet/Manual? You can find these under Status/Device Info/Wan section.
Turn off ALL QoS (DIR only) GameFuel (DGL only and if ON.) options. Advanced/QoS or Gamefuel.
Turn off Advanced DNS Services if you have this option under Setup/Internet/Manual.
Turn on DNS Relay under Setup/Networking.
Setup DHCP reserved IP addresses for all devices on the router. Setup/Networking
Ensure devices are set to auto obtain an IP address.
Set Firewall settings to Endpoint Independent for TCP and UDP.

What wireless modes are you using?
Try single mode G or mixed G and N?
What security mode are you using? Preferred security is WPA-Personal. WPA2/Auto TPIK and AES.
What wireless devices do you have connected?
Any cordless house phones?
Any other WiFi routers in the area? Use InSSIDer to find out.
Turn off Short GI and Extra Wireless Protection if you have it. Under Advanced/Advanced Wireless.

Turn off all anti virus and firewall programs on PC while testing. 3rd party firewalls are not generally needed when using routers as they are effective on blocking malicious inbound traffic.
Turn off all devices accept for one wired PC while testing.

Check cable between Modem and Router, swap out to be sure. Cat6 is recommended.

[shoe]

Thanks for the information I brgan back tracking checking the settings as you advised  and I found the router  was set to ondemand.
 I set it to always on and we will see if that solves the problem.
 Thanks again

[FurryNutz]

Ya, the DSL option needs to be set that way. You should be good to go now. Enjoy.