C2D MacBook and Linksys WRT54GL

I'm going to buy new C2D MacBook. At home I have Linksys WRT54GL wireless router. PC laptop running Windows XP connects to it without problems. Can I expect any problems with MacBook?

Nope! Have the MacBook CD and the Linksys, and have had no problems (except with Comcast internet

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3GS and Linksys WRT54GL Hangs

Guys,
I've run into an interesting problem with my new 3GS. This is my first iPhone, and it doesn't appear to be playing nicely with my router. I know there are a few different threads on Wifi issues - but I think my problem is different. My 3GS Wifi connection seems to be fine - but I think it's causing my router to hang.
I have had a Linksys WRT54GL router running my home network for the past few years, and it has been flawless. However, after having bought my 3GS (picked up on Monday), my router has now hung twice - requiring a reboot. Here are the details.
Network:
- Linksys WRT54GL Router (wireless on, channel 9)
- PPPoE login to DSL through a Westell 327W router configured as a DSL modem (DHCP off, wireless off)
- WEP encryption on the router (128bit Hex), broadcast SSID off
- A second WRT54GL router configured as a wireless access point (DHCP off, wireless on, channel 9)
- Latest firmware on both Linksys devices
iPhone:
- Wifi left on all the time (phone goes to sleep, wakes up and reconnects fine)
- No 3G in this area, so 3G turned off
- Email set to 'push'
In both cases, my router has hung overnight. I woke up in the morning with no internet connection - wired or wireless. I have two computers hardwired to the router, and they lose connectivity to the network as well. The only solution is to power cycle the router. The router configured as an access point appears to be unaffected. At the moment, I'm wondering if it is somehow related to the IP address lease time - and the iPhone being set to push with wireless on. However, I'm not sure if push uses wifi at all if the phone is asleep.
I'm going to try some experiments, but they will probably take a while. I'm going to try going a few nights with the wireless on the phone turned off. Then I'm going to try going to 'fetch' instead of 'push'. The last thing I'm going to try is swapping the 'routers'. One is newer than the other, so I suppose the older one could be failing - but it just seems odd. It's only a couple of years old.
Does anyone have any other thoughts? Has anyone else noticed router hangs?
Thanks,
Mike

I left my phone turned on last night with the WIFI on. I left early this morning and didn't check the router but it is fine this evening.
I am not sure what was going on when I restarted my router the other day but I remember that neither the iPhone nor my MacBook were able to connect to the internet. My modem appeared to be functioning fine by the lights so I did not restart it.
All has been fine since I restarted the one time.
The only thing I can possibly think of is that both my 3G and my 3Gs have the same name and were both on at the time. The 3G is not active and has a different MAC address so that really shouldn't bother the router. I am just guessing AT&T would deny it access to the internet.

Macbook and Linksys router

i am having a strange problem. My macbook had no problem connecting to my linksys wireless g router. now it is. Set to automatic it isnt getting any ip info. I have to set it to manual and enter all the info manually to get it to work. It has a full wireless signal, and a pc on the same network set to automatic works fine. Linksys told me that it was a problem using IPv6 and that i need to change it to IPv4, but i never had to do it before and it worked for months. And when i go to another location, my work, i can connect to that wireless network with the automatic settings. My solution is to have two locations, one for work set to auto and one for home set on man. i am just wondering why its acting this way

I'm also having trouble with my MacBook and my Linksys WRT54G since the last update...
I've found that if I disable the password/encryption security it works fine - but if I have either WPA or WEP enabled, then I can only connect manually, and even then it doesn't get a proper IP address and I can't access the net, even though it shows me as connected with a good signal.
So, for now, I've enabled the MAC address filter so that only my computers can access the wireless network. I'd rather have the WPA or WEP encryption, but it appears something about that update has made that not an option when using a Linksys router.
G5 Dual 2Ghz; MacBook 2Ghz w/2GB RAM; 20GB iPod 3rd Gen; 40GB iPod Photo Mac OS X (10.4.7)

My New MacBook and Linksys WRT54G v3

*So, I purchased a brand new MacBook from the Apple Store today. I took it home thinking it would connect right to my existing home network and I'd be in business in no time. After all, I was replacing an old PC and had a major project to complete toward my MBA. Needless to say, I wouldn't be losing sleep and posting here if everything had gone according to plan.*
*Here's the deal:*
My integrated AirPort Extreme Wireless (802.11n) connects to my router, but doesn't hold the connection. I load a web page for a few seconds, and then the connection is useless. The signal strength, even though I'm right in front of the antenna, appears weaker than when I connect to another network in the area.
*Here's what I've done:*
- All updates for my MacBook have been downloaded and installed; OS X 10.5.5 is running
- Linksys firmware has been updated to the latest version 4.21.1
- Reset my modem and router numerous times
- Contacted the useless chat support on linksys.com
*Here's what I've learned:*
- I can connect to other networks without issue.
- My router works fine with the integrated ethernet port (I didn't buy a notebook to be tied to a
cable, did I?)
- Buying a $249 protection plan that doesn't let you call them after 6:00 Pacific makes that plan
pretty much useless
I'm hoping someone can help me. I really don't want to be stuck to a cable or stealing someone else's connection when I'm paying for my own. I've read lots of different posts on this, and it seems I'm certainly not alone. I didn't anticipate any problems since my ex-fiancee (yeah, I know) bought a new MacBook less than a year ago and it worked flawlessly with the WRT54G... in fact, its setup was impressive and much, much easier than getting it going with my Dell+Linksys PC card.

My suggestion:
4.21.1 firmware is not flawless, I've seen it do some pretty flaky things. But you might try this:
1. Reset the Wireless Security on your 54G, set it to WPA2 Personal, then input exactly a 10 character password. If the password you are using isn't 10 characters long, input something on the end of it to make it 10 in length like 1234 etc.
2. Go into the 54G Advanced Wireless settings, look for Beacon Interval, change it from 100ms to like 15 ms (think the range is 1 to 255 or something).
3. Change the packet threshold from 2346 to 2306.
4. Change the other packet threshold from 2347 to 2307.
5. And shorten the Beacon interval from default 100.
6. Hit save on the linksys and let it reboot. Sometimes you may need to disconnect power from the 54G so it reboots correctly (flashing power LED means it didn't boot correctly, it should be solid).
7. Check the wireless channel in use, try using a different channel, try 3 or 7 or 11 if it is on 6. If you know there are other routers in your area, change the name of your router from default linksys to 'private' or something else.
When you set up your macbook airport, get really close to the router within a few feet would be good. If you renamed your router's SSID to private, input the network name in Airport settings, and be sure to add that network to your preferred network list (under Network, Advanced, Airport, add your network to the list and it will prompt you for the password, input it twice if it asks, that only means it is adding it to keychain access.app.
One other thing you can check, under System Preferences, select Energy Saver, select Options, check the box for "Wake for Ethernet Administrator Access", enabling this will keep it from putting the Airport card to sleep to save energy.
Once you establish a connection with the Linksys remain close and surf the net to test it out, then move away from the router to where you lose the connection, if that happens, check your system.log. To do that,
1. Click on the Apple icon, click on "About this Mac",
2. Click More Info, select Software on left panel, click on Logs, click on system.log in upper right,
3. Scroll down to the very end of the log, it should report the error seen by airport. If it displays airport: MAC Auth succeeded, that means it authenticated with the linksys. Trying a different channel on the router sometimes helps with connection.

What defects should I look out for on a new C2D MacBook?

Hi all,
So, here's my Mac story. I've had macs for the past 4 years, I just like working on them when I have the option. When the new MacBook came out last Spring I immediately bought one, and then 3 returns laters, I got one that wasn't falling apart and was happy. Then the C2D came out, and I was antsy to upgrade. I know it was foolish but I talked myself into a MBP C2D. I got that, about 2 weeks ago and was very dissapointed in the display, grainy and all. So I talked to apple and they're taking it back. But here I am with no laptop again. SO I purchased a new C2D MacBook, and it arrives today.
So back to the question ... what defects with the new one should be on the look out for? It's difficult to figure out which MacBook people are talking about when they talk about their problems.
Thanks for the help

To be honest, you shouldn't be looking for any defects. There were some problems with a small percentage of the original MacBooks which have since been resolved and should not appear on the new Core 2 models. Get your MacBook and enjoy it. If you discover something is not working the way you feel it should, address it then. To be on the look out for problems that you may have heard others having is only going to make you worry and probably think you have found a problem where none may exist.

Configuring X5 with Linksys WRT54GL in full and half bridge mode

Hi
I have a Linksys WRT54GL and I want to configure this one with my Zoom X5. How I can configure the Zoom X5 in Full Bridge Mode with my WRT54GL? My other questions is that I can configure my PC (Win XP) with my X5 in half bridge mode successful (It lease a Valid ISP IP address), but when I configure my WRT54GL this one don t lease a valid address. How can I configure the WRT54GL or the X5?
Thanks.

once the modem is configured in full bridge mode , setup a PPPoE connection on the router....use the username and password provided by the ISP to configure the PPPoE connection....

Dual Band Network: Time Capsule (N only) and Linksys (B/G) Works *Long*

Ok, so this was more tedious than I thought it would be, but things actually seem to be working at this point.
Goal: Create a Dual Band network with Time Capsule (N only) and a Linksys WRTSL54GS (B/G)
Time Capsule: 1000BaseT wired, and 802.11N 5Ghz only wireless
Linksys: 100BaseT wired, and 802.11G 2.4Ghz wireless
Airport Utility 5.3.1
Time Capsule v. 7.3
I set Time Capsule up first, following the step by step directions for "Create a wireless network"
802.11N only, 5Ghz
WPA2 Personal
DHCP 192.168.1.1 (kinda important)
This worked fine-tested on a C2D iMac, both thru ethernet and wirelessly thru N. Time Machine backed up fine.
Now the tricky part, configuring the Linksys.( I just want to mention I had to reset this thing completely about 10 times to get it to work, using a miniscrewdriver)
Starting with a freshly reset Linksys, I connected from my MacBook ethernet port to one of the Linksys ethernet ports (Not the WAN)
I disabled Airport
I logged in to 192.168.1.1 using blank for login, admin for password (default for Linksys)
I did the following:
1) Confirmed Internet Connection Type was "Automatic Configuration-DHCP"
2) Changed Network Setup to "DHCP Server-DISABLED"
3) Turned off the Firewall settings in Security (not sure if this is necessary)
4) Changed the Operating Mode from "GATEWAY" to "ROUTER"
5)Changed the SSID to "LinksysG_ONLY" or something like that
After each one of these steps, I had to save the configuration, thru the Linksys browser interface-which blows.
6) Finally, I changed the Local IP Address of the Linksys from 192.168.1.1 to 10.0.1.251 (thanks to Henry B. for that)
7) And....I no longer had access to the Linksys at all! This stumped me for a while, until...
8) I checked my Ethernet settings (in System Preferences/Network): 192.168.1.1 was set as default router address. But my Router (at least for configuration purposes) was now 10.0.1.251, so it could no longer find it.
9) So I added a new Ethernet port (using the "+" sign), called it Ethernet-Linksys. Set it to Manual. Put in an IP of 10.0.1.250, and a Router IP of 10.0.1.251.
10) I got access to the Linksys setup page again! (Note: I'm sure there is an easier way to do this, but this is how I got mine to work )
11) I set up WPA security again, set it to an unused channel (2 in my case), mixed b/g network.
12) Finally, I moved the ethernet cable from my MacBook directly to one of the ethernet ports on the Time Capsule. I did NOT hook up the other end to the WAN on the Linksys (which for some reason I had done 100 times before) I left it in one of the 4 ethernet ports on the Linksys. Repeat, the WAN (ethernet) port remains empty.
13) I then turned Airport back on the MacBook, connected to "LinksysG_ONLY", and...I was online. And everything seems to work.

Hi kjk et al,
I've been searching the boards for something like what you have described in such nice detail. Before Time Capsule, I used a Netgear g router connected to the cable modem and an older Apple base station connected to the Netgear as a bridge. I removed the Netgear and set up my Time Capsule as the primary. The newer computers in my network can access the Time Capsule, but the old Dell with a 802.11g wireless card cannot. I don't remember seeing where I could access TC to change a setting of "N only" or b/g, but I am guessing that it is running N.
I tried to follow the steps you used for Linksys. The pre-step 1 thing, resetting it "10 times to get it to work" - how do you know when it is really reset? With Netgear plugged into electricity, I stuck a paper clip into the hole labeled on the diagram as "restore factory settings" and watched the color of the IO icon change from green to amber to green. I did it again for good measure.
I plugged ethernet from PowerBook G4 into Netgear not-WAN ethernet ports (like your MacBook to Linksys). I disabled Airport. Using Safari, I logged into 192.168.0.1 and got to the Netgear SmartWizard configuration assistant. It says, "No Internet Connection Detected. Please check the connections to the Internet WAN port and cable/DSL modem" - so I looked at your instructions but see no mention of connecting the router to the modem.
Trying to follow your numbered steps...
1. In SysPrefs: Network, Location showed Automatic, Configure showed Using DHCP.
2. I don't see an option in Network to "DHCP Server-DISABLED", but I can choose Configure: OFF. I clicked Apply but browser still gives same message.
I don't know how to continue the steps.

Apple confirms it's looking into C2D MacBook wireless issues

Apple says it is indeed looking to problems with the latest MacBooks and their Wi-Fi issues.
http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2007/01/updatedthe_macbooks_weakwifi.html

Well - I thought I had problems - I got this machine a few days before I had to go away for 10 days early December.
I still had the old CD MacBook - so just used the Migration Assistant to get everything over. The new Machine was 10.4.8 and my old one was 10.4.7
On the old machine the only time I had WiFi problems was when our Router [ linksys WRT54G ] was playing up and we kept dropping connection - and at the same time we also had our Cable Modem going belly up too . Once they were sorted out - no WiFi hiccups at all.
Got the new C2D up and running - BUT it took me 7 attempts to get it online [ no no wireless security - long story and not relevant] Went to France - staying 1 night on the way with a mate with a Belkin Router. He operates wirelessly . Set up the C2D and saw no less than 11 Networks !! BUT could I get onto his ?? NOPE - no way no how - totally impossible . Even took off his security for me - still no hook up - gave up and used Ethernet.
Tried in France on a Network I knew there - saw plenty [ far more than I could see with the CD Machine] but no luck.
Returned home trying the Belkin again halfway home - no luck.
Got home - straight on - no hassle BUT Icon showed maximum of 3 bars and speeds were slow - but everything worked.
Suddenly - the machine is now just over 1 month old and 2 days ago my Airport Icon showed the full 4 bars and has remained at that - AND I'm now seeing speeds of 3.7 Meg [ on a 4 Meg cable line ]
I've done nothing at all - but I'm still asking questions.
MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.8) C2D with ? wireless problems replacing a CD one that did not

How to configure network printer with Linksys WRT54GL router network

I just bought a Linksys WRT54GL router and I am planning to build the following home-network around it:
1. A desktop computer connected to router via ethernet cable (hard-wired).
2. An HP Network Printer (Color LaserJet CM1312 MFP) connected to router via ethernet cable (hard-wired).
3. A notebook connected to router via Wi-Fi.
I want both computers (desktop and notebook) to be able to share files, and also to share the same network printer.
a. How do I do this?
b. Do I need to install the printer drivers in both computers as if the printer was local for each one?
c. What settings do I need to include in the Linksys router settings (and also the printer settings) to allow all this? I've read on the internet about DHCP configs, IP address, etc. but I hardly understand anything.
A step-by-step ("for dummies") explanation will be extremely appreciated.

You will need to install the printer driver on each computer that will be using the printer. You will need to have a printer driver that is designed to be used on a network. Many of HP's drivers (but not all of them) can be used for either a USB or a network connection.
Usually, when you use HP's printer installation software, it will walk you through the printer installation procedure, and install the printer drivers. This software is normally located on a CD that came with the printer. Some installation software demands that you setup a USB connection first, then switch to a network connection. Other installation software might install a network connection directly. Just follow the HP directions.
There are no special settings in the router. Simply wire (using an ethernet cable) your printer to a LAN port on the router, when the installation software (or instructions) tells you to do so.
Your printer will likely get a different LAN IP address (192.168.1.x ) from time to time. Some printer drivers can handle this and still work properly. Other printer drivers get confused, and cannot find your printer when it changes addresses. If your driver has this problem, then you will need to assign your printer a fixed LAN IP address. This will force the printer to have the same LAN IP address each time you boot up your network. If you need to do this, you will need to enter the LAN IP address directly into your printer (Sometimes this is done using the printer's buttons and display panel, and sometimes this is done using HP printer software). Note that any fixed LAN IP address must be outside your DHCP server range (defaults are 192.168.1.100 thru 192.168.1.149 ) , and it cannot end in 0, 1, or 255. If you need to use a fixed LAN IP address, I would suggest you use 192.168.1.13 , which should be easy to remember by looking at the model number of your printer. If you need to use a fixed LAN IP address, you will also need to enter the Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0, Default Gateway 192.168.1.1 , and DNS Server 192.168.1.1 , into your printer. If you use a fixed LAN IP address in the printer, you do not need to change any settings in the router. The router will automatically find your printer when you turn your printer on. Even if your printer is using a fixed LAN IP address, your computers can continue to get their address automatically from the router's DHCP server.

I just got a new macbook, and airport wont connect to my internet.

when i try to connect to my wireless internet, i put in the correct password, and my macbook says "connecting to network", but right after it says "network time out". i have tried taking off the password and it still does not connect. i have tried plugging in the ethernet cord and that seems to work, but it wont connect through airport.
can someone please help.

Omar 182 and Freeky Geek,
I hate to ask you to give more money to apple but I suggest you try an Airport Express.
I bought one today, brought it home, disabled my DSL modem's wireless, plugged in the Airport Express and connected an Enet cable from the DSL modem to APE.
Using the Airport Utility I downloaded the latest APE SW version; configured my wireless network with WPA2 security and had my MacBook AND Lenovo T60 working off the Internet in no time (OK, less than an hour).
In the past 5-6 years I have bought and configured 3 (or 4?) Linksys wireless routers and it has never been this straight forward.
If you can spare the $100(US) I recommend it,
Carson

MacBook and MacBook Pro Battery Update

http://www.apple.com/support/macbook_macbookpro/batteryupdate/
Apple has recently discovered that some batteries used in its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks may have battery performance issues. Apple is offering a software update that is designed to improve battery performance.
The battery update is available immediately via Software Update or downloadable here.
Note: The factors causing the performance issues do not present a safety risk. You may continue to use your current battery.
This battery update should be run on all MacBook and MacBook Pro computers and extra batteries that were purchased between February 2006 and April 2007.
If, after you have installed the battery update, your battery has any of the symptoms listed below, please make a reservation to bring your computer with its battery to your local Apple Retail Store, or contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), or call your local Apple Support Contact Center. If Apple or an AASP determines that your battery is eligible for replacement, you will receive a new battery, free of charge, even if your MacBook or MacBook Pro is out of warranty.
For MacBook and MacBook Pro systems with Intel Core Duo processors, this program extends repair coverage on the battery for up to two years from the date of purchase of the computer.
Identifying an affected battery
Affected batteries will have one or more of the following symptoms:
Battery is not recognized causing an “X” to appear in the battery icon in the Finder menu bar.
Battery will not charge when computer is plugged into AC power.
Battery exhibits low charge capacity/runtime when using a fully charged battery with a battery cycle count (as shown in System Profiler) of less than 300.
Battery pack is visibly deformed.
Note: If your MacBook or MacBook Pro battery does not have any of the symptoms noted above, your battery does not need to be replaced.
Next Steps
To participate in this worldwide program, your MacBook or MacBook Pro battery must show the symptoms noted above. If it does, please make a reservation to bring your computer and battery to your local Apple Retail Store, or contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), or call your local Apple Support Contact Center. The U.S. support number is 1-800-275-2273. If you are located outside the U.S., please see Apple's international contact list for your local Apple Technical Support phone number. An Apple technical support representative or an Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) will determine if the battery is eligible for replacement, free of charge. Customers are responsible for transportation costs to eligible AASPs and retail stores.
If a replacement battery is sent to you via airmail, it is important that you return the older battery to Apple so that it can be properly recycled.
This program extends repair coverage on the battery for up to two years from the date of purchase of the computer for Intel Core Duo-based MacBook and MacBook Pro computers. Apple will continue to evaluate the battery update program and will provide further extensions as needed. Apple also reserves the right to modify the program if other solutions that address the battery performance issues become available.

For MacBook and MacBook Pro systems with Intel Core Duo processors, this program extends repair coverage on the battery for up to two years from the date of purchase of the computer.
Pretty nice change for those C2D's

Linksys WRT54GL - illegal subnet mask message

Hello everybody,
I just changed the ISP and the new one is on optic fiber, and they arrived with theirs equipment, wich is a Huawey EchoLife HG856 and I connected it to my Linksys WRT54GL.
When I tried to configure the router with the settings gived by the provider i received the following message:
"illegal subnet mask".
The setting given to me by the provider are: (i replaced some numbers with *, for privacy)
Where is the problem?
adresa de IP: 1**.27.1*4.6
netmask: 255.255.255.128
gateway: 1**.27.1*4.1
DNS1: 1**.2*1.2*2.1
DNS2: 2**.1*4.1*4.1

Try to hard-reset the router for 1 minute,power cycle the router and check again.

Macbook and WRT150N

Hello,
I just installed Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) on a macbook and an iMac. I connect to the internet using a Linksys wireless-N router (WRT150N). Both systems show the same info in Network Utility under the info tab (Network Interface (en1):
- Link speed 130 Mbit/s
- Model Wireless Network Adapter (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Then I installed WinXP on both systems, using Boot Camp-assistant. Now the link speeds differ. The iMac is connected at 270 Mbit/s, while the macbook connects at 54 Mbit/s.
The macbook (Core 2 Duo) uses the Atheros AR5008 wireless network adapter while the iMac has a Broadcom 802.11n network adapter.
How do I get my macbook to connect at n-speed also?

I don't think so that Atheros 5008.... should have any issues with wireless N router .... it should work properly ......
So try to configure the utility on Mac book ..... & see whether it makes any difference or not ....

Internet trouble using Macbook and Airport extreme

I have a new Macbook and an older airport extreme base station. I'm trying to access the internet with a dial-up connection, however, after the base station dials the number it gets hung up on "connecting to your ISP" and I can't surf the net. I've contacted my ISP and they said that the connection is fine. I've tried everything that I can think of......please help...
Jesse

I set it up using the cd that came with it and 90% of the time it is unable to make connections to the internet.
Unless something has changed recently, I'm not aware that Linksys provides a CD setup for Macs. However, you can access the Linksys's setup via a web browser, like Safari.
My question is can I just buy a airport extreme base station and hook it up to her dsl and use it as a stand alone?
You certainly could and it would work just fine.
Does it need any other equipment other that the base station and a wireless macbook?
You will just need an Ethernet cable to connect the AEBS to the DSL modem.

Disconnected iPhone 4S causes Linksys WRT54GL v1.1 router to reboot?

Hello!
For the past several months, I noticed my old Linksys WRT54GL v1.1 router (using the latest stock firmware) likes to reboot. I think I finally figured out its pattern. I think my house mate's Apple iPhone 4S (iOS 5 [will 6 fix it?]) is making my router reboot. I know he uses the house's wireless Internet to avoid his Verizon's capped, slower 3G Internet connection. It seems like when he goes out and after a few minutes later, my router sometimes will reboot.
That makes no sense. Weird! I never see this problem if he is out of town for days/weeks. I don't know how that is related. Is there something funky with this router and iPhone 4S' wifi? Is it a known issue? Electronics are so weird!
Thank you in advance.

BobHarris wrote:
IT is still the router's problem.
Routers are not expensive. Get a new one.
Or, I think the WRT54 model routers can be re-flashed with the 'Tomato' or the 'dd-wrt' firmware.
Or you could chech if Cisco has its own firmware update for your router.
I did mention I was "using the latest stock firmware". I will see if a third party firmware will help even though it is tricky and easy to brick the router.

C2D MacBook and Linksys WRT54GL

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