2 X-box(es) on WRT54G v3

hi, I have 2 x-boxes networked on the same subnet. 192.168.1.151 192.168.1.152 The x-boxes can see each other and advertise the Halo game. But the game join FAILS. What do I need to configure on my router? I have MTU configured 1500. I have Application forwarding enabled on Application & Game. port 88 and 3074. Port Forwarding: xbox1 88 to 88 Both 192.168.1.151 xbox2 3074 to 3074 Both 192.168.1.152 Unless upgrading firmware is an option I elect not to. I have a stable network. thanks in advance M

well i am wondering whether the two X-Box would work in same network, because x-box works on 88, 3074 ports, if one x-box is already connected to internet and second one is trying to connect using the same ports...automatically first would disconnect from internet or it will not establish a connection...but anways you can try triggering 88, 3074 ports on the router, try reducing MTU to 1365...also try upgrading latest firmware on the router, check whether it makes any difference or not.

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WRT54G Won't See XP Boxes

I have a WRT54G and a WAP11G connected to a BEFW11S4, the BEFW11S4 has my cable access on the WAN port.
The wireless is off on the BEFW11S4 and it is in the router mode.
I have computers running both Windows 2000, XP Home, and XP Pro (all XP is SP2).
The W2K boxes can connect to the WRT54G or WAP11G but the XP boxes can connect only to the WAP11G. I get errors or messages warning of no or limited connectivity on the XP boxes on the WRT54G.
If I connect the XP boxes to the WRT54G LAN ports with a cable they work fine.
I have tried a second WRT54G with DD-WRT on it and it acts exactly the same way.
Am I having an XP problem? Or maybe a configuration problem on the AP and Routers (they are all at defaults except for SSIDs and I.P. addresses).
Thanks for any help,
Jack

It's been several days and I want to let all know how this worked out.
In the course of implementing the changes recommended, I found a problem with the BEFW11S4. I was unable to save any changed settings on the BEFW. I could log on to it (either with a cable or via Web Gui) with the default admin password but when I wanted to save any changes it would just keep prompting for a password, not taking the "admin" password, and not saving the changes.
I eventually set the BEFW back to the factory defaults to try to clear the problem. The reset worked but I was still unable to change settings and save the changes, same problem described above continued.
A new issue now was that I was unable to turn the unwanted BEFW wireless off (it had came back on with the reset to defaults). And as I looked at the situation, I realized the BEFW could be replaced by the WRT since they were both in the same general area. Duh!
So I replaced the BEFW11S4 with the WRT54G, something I probably should have done a long time ago since the BEFW really created a 11Mbs choke point for the WRT54G and WAP11G on an otherwise 54Mbs network.
Anyway, as soon as I got the BEFW out of the picture and implemented the other recommended changes, I was able to log onto either the WRT or the WAP with either XP or W2K machines. And the network is now running a lot better too.
I did implement all the recommended changes. In summary here are a couple unanswered questions and a summary of what I changed:
"It looks like you set the Local IP address to 192.168.1.150 in the WRT54G -- is that correct?" - Yes, I had done that because both the BEFW and WRT were factory set to 192.168.1.1 With the BEFW out, the WRT is now set at the default.
"You need to turn off the DHCP server in the WRT." - In testing, before I took the BEFW out, I did this and it seemed to eliminate the issue of XP boxes being unable to log on. That may have been my problem all along.
Now, with the BEFW out, the WRT is the DHCP server, at the default 50 users, and that is working fine.
"Here are a few more settings that you will need to verify:"
"SSID: same on WRT and WAP"
"SSID broadcast: enabled on both WRT and WAP"
"encryption method: same on both"
"encryption key: same on both"
I now have all those as you recommend. It seems a little strange that I can no longer distinguish between the WRT and the WAP by the SSID. But I can tell which I'm connected to by looking at the MAC addresses in the Web GUI. I guess since this is all working fine I'll give up my compulsive need to decide this and let the settings in the XP and W2K boxes make the decision for me.
"channel: set the WRT and WAP to different channels."
Now have them on 3 and 9. There is another very weak "linksys" node in the area on 6.
"..make sure "AP isolation" is set to "disabled"..."
The WRT has it disabled as a default. It's not a setting on the WAP I have (V1.1).
"Note that many newer wireless devices seem to work better with WPA..."
That is the one remaining change I have to make although 64 bit WEP seems to be working fine. But I will change to WPA eventually.
Thanks again for the help,
Jack

Port forwarding / PPPoE setup / WRT54GS as access point

Hi,
i have 3 questions as u can understand from the subject
First's lets make a rough sketch of the net topology
Internet -------- DSL Modem ------- WRT54GS >>>> 2 wireless laptops
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                                                    Wired Desktop PC
My DLS Modem is a Siemens Speedstream4200 connected to WRT54GS using an Ethernet cable. WRT54GS is v7.0 using firmaware v7.50.0. The 2 laptops run Vista Home Premium and my Wired Desktop Windows XP Pro.
So, now to the questions:
A. I tried using PPPoE in the Internet connection box of the WRT54GS, i supplied the username and pasword of my ISP but i couldn't establish an internet conection. Of course i didn't turn off the modem, router and pc as pointed out in topic with AnwerId = 2210 which i found today, will do that tonight, so hopefully there will not be a problem. I just switched from DHCP to PPPoE.... so, there might not be a prob after all... (is turning on and off the hardware that substancial ? )
B. I am currently using DHCP as the preferred Internet connetion type. I tried to forward a port to use with uTorrent. I gave my desktop pc a static IP (192.168.1.199), forwarded the port to the corresponding area of the router's page (port 59876, both protocols, enable) and unchecked the Block anonymous requests. Had no luck . Thing is that i am not sure about the TCP/IP settings i have used...
Static IP :               192.168.1.199
Subnet   :              255.255.255.255 (default value)
Default Gateway : 192.168.1.1 (the router's IP)
Preffered DNS    :  62.178.90.17
Secondary DNS :   62.178.90.18
The DNS's are the ones that my ISP gave me. Are these the ones that i am supposed to use here or should i use my routers IP as a DSN? (my DSL modem is accessed in the network at http://192.168.254.254)
C. I have also a second WRT (currently not connected) and i want to use it as an access point (extending the range of my network in a building)
I am thinking of something like the following
Internet -------- DSL Modem ------- WRT54GS >>>> 1 wireless laptops (floor 2)
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              (this is an access point)   WRT54GS >>>> 1 wireless laptop (floor 0)
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                                                    Wired Desktop PC
What do i have to do ? connect the 2 WRT54GS, make sure that both WRT54GS have the same SSID and use different channels? What about port forwarding ? i guess i will have to forward the IP of the access point to the router and the IP of my PC to the access point ? ? ?
Well, thx at least for your time to read my email
theodore

A. If you cannot set PPPoE on the WRT although it is supposed to be required for your DSL connection then probably the SpeedStream is operating as router as well. That's why you can use internet connection type DHCP. You should post the full information on the Status tab of the router. It will show how you are connected to the SpeedStream and whether it is a router or not. Otherwise you could also do this test. If both IP addresses are not identical then you have a router/modem. You should consider putting the SpeedStream into "bridge" mode. In bridge mode it operates like any normal modem. Then you should be able to configure the PPPoE connection on the WRT.
B. Obviously, if your modem is also operating as gateway router port forwardings won't work unless you configure port forwardings on the modem/router as well. The modem/router is the device with the public IP address. You have to forward ports from the Speedstream to the WRT WAN IP and on the WRT to the computer in question. You should assign a static IP address in the internet connection settings of the WRT (for similar reasons like for the computer). As this is complicated this would be another good reason to put the modem into bridge mode. Then the WRT is connected to the internet and you only have to configured port forwardings on the WRT.
C. See here. For a roaming network wireless settings on both WRTs must be identical except for the channel numbers. If you set up the second router like suggested there is no port forwarding on the second WRT.
Message Edited by gv on 10-24-2007 05:01 PM

WRT54G v. 6 router and an x-box

I have a WRT54G v. 6 Router, and I have an X-box. The router is used to connect my laptop wirelessly to my computer. Can I connect the x-box to my laptop and get a connection to x-box live, or do I have to connect the x-box to the router directly? The reason I am asking this is because I don't have a T.V. near my regular computer.
Oh yes, and does the game appear on the computer or on the T.V.?
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after downloading the exact firmware of your router, click on the link below to get the instructions on how to upgrade the firmware of your router
http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=557&p_created=108421...
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WRT54G dhcp clients table missing linux boxes - only windows listed

I've searched the forum and similar messages and other routers mention that a firmware update will fix the problem where not all dhcp connections show up in the status/local networks/dhcp clients table.
I have WRT54G hardware version 6, firmware v 1.00.06.
I've looked at the firmware updates and no mention of this problem appears. I don't want to needlessly update my firmware.
Does anyone know if this problem has been fixed in the latest firmware?

More info:
It seems that the linux box (ubuntu 7.04) is using the bootp protocol, not full dhcp. From some reading of the rfc's it seems that dhcp is an enhancement to bootp, and it is valid for clients to request an ip address from a dhcp server (the protocols use the same ports etc.).
However, bootp does not deal with a lease and since the dhcp client tables list a lease time, I am guessing that this different way of getting an ip address is what is messing with the router.
On the one hand, it could be said that since it's not a full dhcp client, the router would be technically correct to not show it in the client list.
But, it does make for a bit of a messy situation as some clients can appear invisible to the network configuration manager. This could be a security issue.

WRT54GS cannot connect to windows media center with xbox360/can stream media from PC to x-box

- running win XP MCE and set up xb 360 on wireless router WRT54GS updated from V1 to V 4.71.4 . PC wired to router and DSL signal goes by wire from wall to modem, router, PC. I can stream media through xbox but not make the WMC connection. I still get the"xbox360 not found on network". I have gone through x-box set up page and installed the setup files. I excluded windows firewall as a problem. I can connect to Xbox live and xbox live/media tests on the xbox run w/o any failures.

Thanks for your reply Yes, I can connect to Xbox live from x box w/o diff. It seems that the xbox can "see" the PC but the PC cannot "see" the xbox. My PC is XP not Vista.

WRT54GS defective out of the box

I recently purchased a Linksys WRT54GS router. I set everything up according to instructions, but immediately encountered a problem. With the ethernet cable from the IP modem connected to the router the Internet light on the front of the unit does not light up and I do not have internet connection to the computer. I can unplug from the router the cable from the IP modem and plug it back into the computer and internet is restored. I have a power light and DMZ light. I plugged the cafrom the router to the computer into port 1 but it lights up for ports 1,3, and 4. There is no light on the Cisco Systems logo button, when I press this button nothing happens, no flashing light or anything.
It appears I have a bad router. Any suggestions

Is the power light on the router blinking?
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Wrt54GS and a Hava Remote TV box

Hoping someone on this forum can help me setup my Hava Gold remote TV box. I have opened up the UDP and TCP ports 80,443,56123. with port triggering and forwarding. The box also needs to get to this IP...66.226.77.110:1234 for Hava's central server. How do I get the router to allow or get to the central server address?

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WRT54GS v4 On a Home Distribution Box

I have a network distribution box in my basement and network jacks all throughout my house. My phone line also comes in at the box and is connected to a DSL modem which then connects into that box. My problem is that I don't know quite how to set up my wireless router for this. Right now, there is a patch cable running from the wall of my office upstairs and into the Internet jack on my wireless router. This works fine for my wireless connections and anything I plug directly into the router but, the problem I have, is the setup is disabling all of the other wired network jacks in the other rooms in my house and I cannot get a connection from any of them. I suspect that there is some kind of conflict going on. Do I need to set up my wireless router as cascading and how do I properly do that? Thanks!

As your Internet Service Provider is DSL follow this link .

WRT54GS No Longer Recognized by Windows

My WRT54GS is no longer detectable by Windows. I've tried everything I can think of. Nothing works. The only lights that flash are Ethernet 3, 4, and Internet. They flash randomly. The Power light, WLAN, and Ethernet 1 and 2 no longer light up. I've reset the router several times and still nothing.

ive had the same problem before.
I had reset it, tripple checked all settings. in the end i down powered my broadband modem then into the router,
then on "Administration"
then "Factory defaults"
then ticked box to yes to reset
then onto save settings
after that down powered everything inc PC and then powered everything back up, set up router again and then it worked ok then.

Step by step complete setup for WRT54G ver.6 with Laptop and XBOX 360

Hello. I am sorry to post this, I am sure it is a juevenile and redundent question...but I have tried to look for the set up cd (I can find where to download it...though I can find the firmware upgrade or whatever). My friend at work said it would do all the setup pretty much automatically for me.
I somewhat know computers, but you might go ahead and make your replies VERY lamen's terms or I might not be able to follow. Anyways, what I need, is a step by step/screen by screen directions for a secure network. I have made a partial attempt at setting it up and it technically works, but I would feel better if I did the steps a-z in order, so I know that it is done correctly. I also am not totally confident in its security as it is now. (Also, technically, I did not check the XBOX again after getting the new laptop, I am just assuming it is still working because it was before).
My problem is I can't seem to find very good directions for setting up the router...I only find partials or confusing directions.
So here are the things I am trying to connect:
Liksys WRT54G ver. 6
Gateway Laptop running Windows Vista
XBOX 360 - WIRED
(I had a PC and a laptop, but they both died at the same time and I have only been able to replace the laptop at this point...the PC will come later and not sure at this point if it will be Wired or not).
I have a cable Modem between the Router and the wall...I didn't look at that for brand/etc...but I can get it ASAP if needed.
Here are the settings that I have so far:
Changed the Router Name
Changed the SSID
Have DHCP set to 3 (XBOX, PC, Laptop)
Wireless SSID Broadcast: Disable
Username and Password changed to my own info
UPnP: Enable
I may have changed other things without knowing it. So like I said, a complete, step by step screen by screen set up would be totally appreciated. I haven't done anything in the security tab, all that is totally foreign to me, so I am just not broadcasting for now until I can get some help setting things up with you guys.
And if someone is familiar with the Laptop/XBOX 360 setup, and I need to change any of the settings on the XBOX itself, could you please include that in your directions? I know that isn't technically what THIS forum is for, but it would sure be helpful to me if you happen to know both parts anyways.
Thanks a lot (in advance)!

So all you just need to do is, secure your Wireless Network. Follow the setps bellow and change the settings on your Router.
Open an Internet Explorer browser page on your wired computer(desktop).In the address bar type - 192.168.1.1 and press Enter...Leave Username blank & in Password use admin in lower case...
For Wireless Settings, please do the following : -
Click on the Wireless tab
- Wireless Network mode should be mixed...
- Provide a unique name in the Wireless Network Name (SSID) box in order to differentiate your network from your neighbours network...
- Set the Wireless channel to 11-2.462GHz...Wireless SSID broadcast should be Enabled and then click on Save Settings...
Please make a note of Wireless Network Name (SSID) as this is the Network Identifier...
For Wireless Security : -
Click on the Sub tab under Wireless > Wireless Security...
Change the Wireless security mode to WPA, For Encryption, select TKIP...For Passphrase input your desired WPA Key. For example , MySecretKey , This will serve as your network key whenever you connect to your wireless network. Do NOT give this key to anyone and remember the key.
NOTE : Passphrase should be more that 8 characters...
Now see if you can locate your Wireless Network and attempt to connect...
Click on Advanced Wireless Settings
Change the Beacon Interval to 75 >>Change the Fragmentation Threshold to 2304, Change the RTS Threshold to 2304 >>Click on "Save Settings"...
Now see if you can locate your Wireless Network and attempt to connect...

How to hook up a Linksys WRT54G to Motorola NVG589. PLEASE HELP!

Hello, I have recently switched over to AT&T Uverse and I am loving it. One thing I miss is having extra ethernet ports to plug in my desktop computer and my Xbox 360. When the Uverse technician came in, he installed a Motorola NVG589 modem that also has a built in wireless router. He also installed a VAP2500 as a receiver for 2 wireless TV boxes. The VAP2500 plugs into the back of the Motorola NVG589. 3 other TV boxes are plugged into the back as well. My dilemma is the fact that all of the ports are being taken up. I need at least 2 more ethernet ports free so I can hook up my Xbox 360 (my model doesn't have built in wifi) and my desktop computer as well. I told the technician this when he installed the system and he told me to go on ebay and buy 2 cheap splitters and split 2 TV boxes that are coming into the NVG589. I did so. It didn't work out. I called up AT&T and the guy over the phone said that was the worst thing I could've done. He told be I should buy an ethernet switch. I had my Linksys WRT54G (Version 6) router laying around at the time and realized that it had a built in ethernet switch. I want to get this to also function as another Wifi hotspot because I have an old PowerMac G4 downstairs that won't connect to the NVG589 for some reason (it says connection timeout). I am guessing that the wifi card in the system may be too old to connect to the modern NVG589. So, I need the 2 extra ethernet ports and another Wifi hotspot from this setup. I have tried multiple things to get this to work. The closest way I could get it to work was when I plugged an ethernet cable from the LAN port on the WRT54G to port on the back of the NVG589. I then plugged the TV box ethernet cable I had to disconnect into the second LAN port on the WRT54G as well as plugging my Xbox 360 into the 3rd LAN port and my computer into the 4th LAN port. This worked great for the TV box and the Xbox 360. However, the computer's ethernet connection ran very slow and the WIfi from the WRT54G was very slow as well. The Wifi from the NVG589 was slow too. I unhooked that setup and put it back to what it was beforehand. Is there anyone that knows of a flawless way of setting this up? Any articles someone can link me to? I've heard of bridging the NVG589...would that help me? How exactly would I do that? Please HELP. I have attached pics. On the back of the NVG589 - green ethernet is the DSL cable, both white ethernet cables along with the black one are TV boxes and the yellow ethernet cable is the VAP 2500. Thanks!

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Hello, I have recently switched over to AT&T Uverse and I am loving it. One thing I miss is having extra ethernet ports to plug in my desktop computer and my Xbox 360. When the Uverse technician came in, he installed a Motorola NVG589 modem that also has a built in wireless router. He also installed a VAP2500 as a receiver for 2 wireless TV boxes. The VAP2500 plugs into the back of the Motorola NVG589. 3 other TV boxes are plugged into the back as well. My dilemma is the fact that all of the ports are being taken up. I need at least 2 more ethernet ports free so I can hook up my Xbox 360 (my model doesn't have built in wifi) and my desktop computer as well. I told the technician this when he installed the system and he told me to go on ebay and buy 2 cheap splitters and split 2 TV boxes that are coming into the NVG589. I did so. It didn't work out. I called up AT&T and the guy over the phone said that was the worst thing I could've done. He told be I should buy an ethernet switch. I had my Linksys WRT54G (Version 6) router laying around at the time and realized that it had a built in ethernet switch. I want to get this to also function as another Wifi hotspot because I have an old PowerMac G4 downstairs that won't connect to the NVG589 for some reason (it says connection timeout). I am guessing that the wifi card in the system may be too old to connect to the modern NVG589. So, I need the 2 extra ethernet ports and another Wifi hotspot from this setup. I have tried multiple things to get this to work. The closest way I could get it to work was when I plugged an ethernet cable from the LAN port on the WRT54G to port on the back of the NVG589. I then plugged the TV box ethernet cable I had to disconnect into the second LAN port on the WRT54G as well as plugging my Xbox 360 into the 3rd LAN port and my computer into the 4th LAN port. This worked great for the TV box and the Xbox 360. However, the computer's ethernet connection ran very slow and the WIfi from the WRT54G was very slow as well. The Wifi from the NVG589 was slow too. I unhooked that setup and put it back to what it was beforehand. Is there anyone that knows of a flawless way of setting this up? Any articles someone can link me to? I've heard of bridging the NVG589...would that help me? How exactly would I do that? Please HELP. I have attached pics. On the back of the NVG589 - green ethernet is the DSL cable, both white ethernet cables along with the black one are TV boxes and the yellow ethernet cable is the VAP 2500. Thanks! Ya, the install tech must have been sleeping or texting or something during training.... or it's possible he misunderstood you and thought your were talking about needing extra phone ports, which could be accomplished with simple splitters. You were almost where you needed to be with your setup, you just missed some steps. Connect your wired computer only to one of the Linksys' LAN port. With the Linksys powered up press and hold the reset button for 15 seconds (will need toothpick or unfolded paperclip). This will perform a "factory" reset. When the Linksys is fully rebooted, log in to the Linksys. Do not configure the "Internet Connection Type" on the Linksys. Navigate to the "Wireless" section on the Linksys and configure the wireless. Do not use the same SSID (wireless network name) that the NVG589 uses. Save changes. Navigate to the "LAN" configuration on the Linksys and set the routers address to 192.168.1.1 and disable the DHCP Server. Save changes. This step will kick you out of the router. Power down your computer and the Linksys, run an Ethernet cable from a LAN port on the NVG589 to a LAN port on the Linksys, then power up the Linksys, and when it's fully rebooted, power up your computer. You should be good to go at this point. You will want to individually configure your wireless devices to use either the wireless network from the NVG or the wireless network from the Linksys. Otherwise they make keep jumping back and forth between the two, which will degrade performance for that device. You may still notice a slight to moderate performance drop for the wireless on both the NVG and the Linksys because they will be competing for the same wireless airspace along with the VAP2500.
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WRT54GS v7: Claims to have connection, but I can't access the internet wired or wireless.

Hello. I recently moved in with another family member, and he already had a linksys router (this one a WRT54G v5) but after our internet speed crashed from around 300 kb/s all the way to 12 kb/s, I knew somethin was up, and I blamed it on his router, which had been kinda "iffy" in the past. So, since I had brought my router (the WRT54GS v7) I decided to take a crack at i installing it. I restored it to factory defaults and ran the CD, as if this router had never been used. Everything went fine, until trying to connect to the internet... It just wouldn't work, even though ALL the indicator lights were lit (on both the router and modem. The modem is a DSL modem, and the model is: Westell C90-610015-06. ISP is Verizon.) Upon browsing the forums here, I found someone with a similiar issue, except they were using a cable modem. Here is the fix that was posted by a user named toomanydonuts: "Your TM502G modem appears to be a standard cable modem (i.e. it is not a modem-router). Therefore your WRT54GS should work at its factory default settings. You need to reset the router to factory defaults. To reset your router to factory defaults, use the following procedure: 1) Power down all computers, the router, and the modem, and unplug them from the wall. 2) Disconnect all wires from the router. 3) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes). 4) Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds, then release it, then let the router reset and reboot (2-3 minutes). 5) Power down the router. 6) Connect one computer by wire to port 1 on the router (NOT to the internet port). 7) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes). 8) Power up the computer (if the computer has a wireless card, make sure it is off). 9) Try to ping the router. To do this, click the "Start" button > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. A black DOS box will appear. Enter the following: "ping 192.168.1.1" (no quotes), and hit the Enter key. You will see 3 or 4 lines that start either with "Reply from ... " or "Request timed out." If you see "Reply from ...", your computer has found your router. 10) Open your browser and point it to 192.168.1.1. This will take you to your router's login page. Leave the user name blank, and in the password field, enter "admin" (with no quotes). This will take you to your router setup page. Note the version number of your firmware (usually listed near upper right corner of screen). Exit your browser. If you get this far without problems, power down the router. Using an ethernet cable, connect the ethernet port on your modem to the "Internet" port on the WRT54GS. Power up the modem and allow it to fully boot (1-5 minutes). Power up the WRT54GS and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes). Power up your computer. Now try to connect to the Internet. If you still have trouble, in your computer, temporarily turn off your software firewall. If you still have trouble, verify that your ethernet card is set to "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain a DNS address automatically". After you get the router working, you can go back into the router and manually adjust the settings, if needed. If you cannot get "Reply from ..." in step 9 above, your router is dead. If you get a reply in step 9, but cannot complete step 10, then either your router is dead or the firmware is corrupt. In this case, use the Linksys tftp.exe program to try to reload your router with the latest firmware. After reloading the firmware, repeat the above procedure starting with step 1. If you need additional help, please state your router's firmware version, and the results of steps 9 and 10. Also, if you get any error messages, copy them exactly and report back. Please let me know how things turn out for you." So, I tried that. All of it. Including disabling the firewall. Now, the IP address and DNS servers bein retrieved automatically thing I'm a lil sketchy on, simply because I'm not exactly sure how to change that.... What I did also try doing, on top of the above resolution, was to have the WRT54GS clone my PC's MAC address, then restart the router, modem, and computer. This one actually got me excited as the Internet lights blinked a few times, but then still nothing -_- So...is my router dead perhaps? Cuz to be honest, I'm completely open to buying a new router, if needed. Help?

You only have to clone your mac when using certain cable modem. You don't clone your mac when using dsl.
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MacBook Pro can't obtain IP address from Linksys WRT54G v2 router

I believe I am having the issue described in the article below:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304817
In a nutshell, AirPort seems to be seeing the wireless router just fine, but internet connect is a no go. The router is a Linksys WRT54G v2, which should - SHOULD - work w/ my brand new MBP C2D 17", based on the reports I have seen in other threads here.
In the Network Status tab of the network pref pane, the message is: "Airport is connected to the network linksys. Airport has a self-assigned IP address and may not be able to connect to the Internet." This is in line with the Apple tech doc cited at the link above.
I am starting a new thread on this because, unlike many of the other folks who are having problems connecting wirelessly, my actual wireless connection seems to be rock solid (AirPort connects to the Linksys instantly, and shows up as full strength with no apparent dropouts). The problem seems to be with the IP address, as the MBP can't/won't pickup anything other than its self assigned IP when connecting.
Here are the things I have tried so far (most of which are probably irrelevant as it turns out, b/c the actual wireless connection has been fine - just not the TCP/IP stuff):
1. Updated to latest firmware in router.
2. Tried switching to different wireless channel (ch. 11 in this case, based on reports in other threads).
3. In Linksys settings, changed beacon interval to 50 and lowered packet thresholds as described in another post (can't find the link right now).
4. Formatted and re-installed OSX onto the MBP. Did NOT use Migration Assistant this time (since others were apparently having problems due to out of date prefs and PowerPC related items copied over from older machines).
5. Updated to latest version of OSX Tiger (10.4.8 with all patches installed) using a wired Ethernet connection to the internet.
6. Downloaded and installed the AirPort Update patch 2006-002 located at:
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airportupdate2006002.html
7. Repeatedly trashed all AirPort-related keychain items and the SystemPreferences folder in Root/Library/Preferences.
8. Repeatedly trashed and re-created a new wireless location using Network Assistant.
9. Salaam thrice towards Cupertino, wave rubber chicken and bathe self in pigs' blood while humming a continuous medley of Mac startup chimes from the last two decades.
Just kidding about #9, mostly.
I am starting a new thread about this because I believe my issue is OS related. The AirPort hardware seems to have a a full-strength and non-intermittent connection to the Linksys router. The problem appears to be w/ the (in)ability of OSX to negotiate an IP lease with the Linksys box.
I am posting this to the Linksys forum as well, but do not believe this to be a Linksys issue. I have two other PowerPC-based Mac laptops in my office, both of which connect flawlessly to the Linksys. (I'm typing this from one of them.) In fact, I have torture tested my new MBP with several other wireless routers with the same result - MBP will not connect, while both of the PowerBooks work like a charm with the other routers in question. Therefore, it surely seems to me like the common denominator here is definitely the MBP and not the router. I realize that in the support doc at the top of this post, Apple claims it is the responsibility of the router manufacturer, but I just cannot buy that line - based on the fact that EVERY OTHER LAPTOP that I own works great with the Linksys except for my shiny new MBP.
Beautiful machine otherwise and I really can't wait to get it working, but this is a SERIOUS pain in the you know what.
At any rate, if anyone has any ideas as to what to try next, I would love to hear about it. I will be calling AppleCare again first thing tomorrow morning, but it always seems the users are better informed than the Apple guys.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

if other computers connect to the router just fine , doesn't seem to me a router problem then .. the only thing i can think is to try connecting to a different network and see whether it does any good to u...can't help much if it's an OS related issue...

How to set up WRT54GS so the wired and wireless connections both work?

I have a DSL line in to a Motorola modem.
The modem is connected to the WRT54GS with an ethernet cable.
When I connect my computers directly into the WRT54GS with an ethernet cable (there are four connection spots at the back of the box), I cannot go to the internet. I have 3 computers plugged in, but none of them connect via Ethernet..
Is there a setting on the router so that I can use the router for both wired and wireless connectivity?
Added info: I tried to connect directly from the computer to the modem, but again, got no connectivity. When I "chatted" with ATT, they told me the modem is set to "bridge", and that I could connect only one device. I don't want to change this setting because I want to use the router for the wireless capability. Besides which, I have more than one computer to connect to the internet.
How come I cannot just plug in and go?
My firmware version is v2.07.1.
I don't know how to find out what hardware version I have.
Other info is "DirectEthernet Connection, Speed: 100.0 Mbps, Signal Strength: Excellent, Status: Connected"
Also "1394 Connection 3, Speed: 400.0 Mbps, Status: Connected"
I don't know what that's for, but thought it might prove useful to those of you who are knowledgeable about such things.
Wireless is ok, but if I'm sitting right next to the router, I'd like to connect with Ethernet and take advantage of the better speed, etc.
Thanks in advance.

Just click this link.

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