Connecting a wrt54g to a 2wire 2701HG-B gateway

I have been running a WRT54G to my DSL modem for some time without problems. Recently My DSL service has required the use of the 2WIRE Gateway.
My computer works fine but my workstation does not communicate through it. I would like to know how to set up my router so that I can use it communicate through the 2wire gateway. I have already tried to set the router up for DCHP but was not able to get it to function. I don't know that much on networks or routers only enough to get my self in trouble occasionally. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Configuration for DSL connection:-
Before doing the following steps, you have to connect the modem to the
router's Internet Port and the computer to the Ethernet Port Number 1.
1. Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds.
2. Then, unplug the power keep holding down the reset button for
another 30 Seconds.
3. Plug back the power back in, and keep holding down the reset button
for 30 Seconds.
4. Release the reset button.
===================================================================
Access the setup page of the router by launching an
Browser and type on the address bar, 192.168.1.1 and press enter. When
it prompts for the username and password, leave the username field
empty and provide password as "admin" (Without quotes)
click on ok.
On the main setup page the ""Internet Connection Type"" should be
on ""Obtain IP Automatically - DHCP “. Click on the Save Settings
button.
Now click on the sub tab ""MAC address clone"".
- Click on enable
Click Clone & click save settings
Check WAN Ip on Status page of router ....
If getting Valid Ip .... try going online
If you are getting Ip - 192.168.1.X ...change the LAN Ip to 192.168.2.1 ....Power cycle for 3-4 minutes ...
Try going online
If still not working ...use Internet Connection type as PPPOE .... Use Username & Password provided by Service Provider ....
Click save settings....
Look for WAN IP address again under status page .... if its public you will be able to go Online!!!

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I recently had to replace my DSL modem with a new 2Wire 2700HG. I have this hard-wired setup working fine both wired and wirelessly to a laptop:
-----phone line-----DSL Modem------ethernet cable---------PC
A friend gave me a Linksys WRT54G that I would like to hook into the setup like this: (I had never connected the wrt54G to the old modem).
-----phone line-----DSL Modem------ethernet cable---------LINKSYS ------ ethernet cable-----------PC
I reset the WRT54G and ran the setup program, starting with the top setup and connecting and powering-up the WRT54G as instructed by the setup program. At the end of the process the setup program tested the connection to the internet and found taht it could not connect. The instructions were to reset the WRT54G and try again or power down the WRT54G and power it back up. I did both of these things and still it could not acces the internet through the WRT54G (I can still access the net wirelessly through the DSL Modem. My question is CAN this setup work, and if so, how do you set it up to get it to work? As near as I can tell the WRT54G is not communicating with the 2700HG (DSL Modem) at all. Help!

if the 2wire router is connected on the internet port of the wrt54g .. access the setup page of the wrt54g and go to the "status" tab..check the internet ip add...if it is 192.168.1.x , change the local ip add of the wrt54g to 192.168.2.1 .. do a power cycle and check whether it works
if not , connect the wrt54g from its ethernet port to the ethernet port of the 2wire router .. change the ip add of the wrt54g to be in the range of the ip add of the 2wire router...and disable the DHCP server of the wrt54g ..

Turn off wireless on 2WIRE 2701HG-B

I want to turn off the wireless portion of my AT&T supplied 2WIRE DSL modem and hook up my AEBS so I can wirelessly extend the network throughout the building. How would I go about turning it off but still keeping it as a router to hook up the AEBS?
Thanks,
-Tim

With Time Capsule, I no longer need my 2 wire wireless network. So, more complete instructions to disable the wireless portion of the 2Wire gateway while keeping the DSL ethernet live for TC, are as follows:
+(It would seem a good idea to at a minimum make the wireless network "invisible/non-public" so that neighbors cannot see it and try to guess the encryption key. I have seen somewhere how to restrict users given access to Time Capsule network from TC files and other networked computer files. Until I get that figured out and nailed, I will enable 2 wire wireless network for guest use, but retain non-public status of it.)+
To Disable Wireless on 2Wire gateway:Access to 2Wire 2701HG-B Gateway
From a Computer on network:
1. enter http://gateway.2wire.net in browser
In Resulting Window:
2. Click on o View the home network
3. Under Status at a glance Click on "Disable" Button/Confirm
To Enable wireless, repeat steps 1-3, but click on "Enable" Button/Confirm
To make network non-public (not seen by computers in casual proximity, but requiring manual entry of network name and key to access wireless network):
1. Utilize address above (http://gateway.2wire.net) to access
2. Click on _Wireless Settings_
Uncheck "Enable SSID Broadcast" Now users will have to enter the network name to access.
BTW, the default encryption key for the 2Wire wireless net work is on the serial number sticker on the bottom of the unit.
Best to record all this information for easy access when you need to enable the wireless network and provide network name and encryption key to a visitor.

ATT and 2Wire 2701HG-B modem

I just spent several hours with various people at AT&T tech support. I have the 2Wire 2701HG-B modem. When I connect via ethernet all was well. However, I could not connect via airport. I could find my network and it showed a strong signal. The modem light indicated that wireless was activated. However, the IP address was not setting correctly.
The solution the last tech gave me was to prepend the WEP password (the 10 digit encryption key on the bottom of the modem) with a dollar sign ("$") [no quotation marks], so it looks like $xxxxxxxxxx. If you've already saved the number to your KeyChain, just prepend it there.
Anyway, that is what worked for me. The tech was funny; he said something like, "Don't ask me why it works, it just does."
If you are having similar problems, I hope this helps.
-daniel

I just spent several hours with various people at AT&T tech support. I have the 2Wire 2701HG-B modem. When I connect via ethernet all was well. However, I could not connect via airport. I could find my network and it showed a strong signal. The modem light indicated that wireless was activated. However, the IP address was not setting correctly.
The solution the last tech gave me was to prepend the WEP password (the 10 digit encryption key on the bottom of the modem) with a dollar sign ("$") [no quotation marks], so it looks like $xxxxxxxxxx. If you've already saved the number to your KeyChain, just prepend it there.
Anyway, that is what worked for me. The tech was funny; he said something like, "Don't ask me why it works, it just does."
If you are having similar problems, I hope this helps.
-daniel

Connecting a wrt54g to an existing wireless network

Hi,
I'm wondering if it's possible to create a second wireless network by connecting a wrt54g to our existing wireless network?
Our main router is upstairs, connection in the downstairs office is terrible, plus it's being used by a team that would like their own network anyways. Can I plug the wrt54g into the main router, assign it a static external IP and create a second wireless network?
thanks

great thread toomanydoughnuts, thanks! all the hours I spend googling for an answer are such a waste when I can post a specific question and a human being answers me back :-)
I see that what I was trying to do is possible but before I start let me ask your opinion.
My initial goal for a seperate network was to give Router 2 a static external IP and connect our server to router 2 so external users would always be able to access it at the same address in case Router 1 ever had an IP change (I don't have constant access to router 1 and am not supposed to be fiddling with it!)
The secondary goal was to improve the wireless signal for those of us downstairs and I figure having Router 2 down there would provide a nice strong signal.
I have realized now that dyndns can solve my issue with Router 1's IP changing (even if it's once a month it's an issue for remote users accessing our server). Dyndns will re-point our host name to the new IP if it ever changes.
But I still have the issue of a very weak signal in the downstairs office.
Because I'm seeking the simplest, easiest to manage solution as I'm far from a network guru, do you think a better option may be to get a repeater or something like that for our downstairs office to just boost the signal from Router 1? If so, any recommendations?
thanks in advance for your time
Oh, and if I did go the route of setting up Router 2, could I give Router 2 a static external IP address?
Message Edited by tiphanai on 10-06-2009 07:13 AM

Connecting two WRT54GS to the same (wired) router (non-linksys)

Due to some security issue I have to connect two WRT54GS to the same wired router.
Do I connect the first WRT54GS to one port of the router and the second one to another port?
And is the connection on the WRT the ethernetport or the internetport?
And can I reach both the configuration screens or do I have to change the
adress of one of them to e.g. 192.168.1.2 ?
Regards,
hENK.

I will suggest you to connect the LAN port of wired router to LAN ports of both WRT54GS ........ Th connectino to WRT54GS is Ethernet Port ......
Regarding the Ip address of WRT54GS ..... change the Ip address of first wireless router from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.2 ........make the DHCP service disabled ....
For the other router the Ip address would be 192.168.1.3 ...... DHCP service again disabled .........
For accessing the set up page of both router use the new Local Ip address.........on the explorer address bar ......

Losing Connection on WRT54GS v.5

I have 3 laptops connected via WRT54GS v5 and one of them has a hard time maintaining the wireless connection. The latptop that has the problem is the exact same one that I use and my connection though sporadic at times, is not as bad as the other one. I thought at first the problem was related to AOL and downloaded the latest firmware which referenced fixing the issue with AOL. This seemed to work for me, however the other laptop still continues to lose its wireless connection and not just while using AOL, but also while browsing the internet via our normal ISP.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to why the connection is sporadic and any ideas on how to fix it? I've been reading some of the other threads and I see that there is mention of changing the channel. How do I do that and will that solve the problem?
Thanks in advance for the help.
lynx

lynx>>>
Do you have any computers wired to the router? To change the channel, launch your IE and type http://192.168.1.1 into the address field. Login with no username (leave it blank) and type "admin" for password to bring up the router's Web-Interface. Go to Wireless Tab and change the channel from there. You may also consider the wireless interferences on the area like Cordless Phone, Microwave Oven, Metal Filing Cabinets, Carpets, etc.

Can I connect a WRT54g behind a WAG54g ?

How can I connect a WRT54G behind a WAG54G ?

No. It is not really making sense. Why do you want to have a routed LAN? Why do you want a router inside your LAN? A router is a separating network element. It separates distinct subnets. For most home networks this is not what people want. Windows home networking depends to some extent on an connected ethernet network, i.e. a single broadcast domain. A router creates two separate ethernet networks between which you can router traffic. Most consumer routers won't allow you to configure them in a way so that broadcasts will actually cross the router.
If you have a router inside your LAN you will not be able to do Windows file and printer sharing across the router as you are used to do it in a single subnet. You cannot do workgroup browsing and name resolution across the router without a domain controller/server providing this service for you.
Also, using software which requires you do "open ports" or configure "port forwardings" are harder to configure because you may have to configure this on two routers.
Moreover, as you are having two wireless routers: wireless roaming between two separate IP subnets is not possible without reconnection. The client which leaves one access points and moves to the next one must get a new IP address as it belongs now to a different subnet.
You will only want to operate a real router inside your network if you either have a very big one and with a nice server inside or if there are specific reasons to separate the networks, e.g. when you want to run a server in the internet and at the same time prevent this server to access any other computer as you worry that the server may get hacked and used to access your LAN. Then you can setup a gateway router and connect the internet server to this router. The second router creates a second private LAN inside the first one's. This second LAN is where you connect all your other computers.
But generally, most home users don't want to run two routers in a home network. They want easy file and printer sharing. They may want to be able to extend the wireless coverage and create a roaming network.
I hope, it makes sense now why I asked my original question and you can now think more about what you actually want to do with the second router...

WRT54G behind a 2wire DSL modem

I just picked up a WRT54G to replace a old Microsoft router I'd been using as a base station for a few years. However when I run the easylink install it doesn't seem to detect the router at all. I have a 2wire gateway DSL modem going to a 8 port switch that my router is connected to (the router is on the far side of the house where I want the wireless), there are a few other PC's plugged into the switch also. I've tried hooking everything in straight to the DSL modem but nothing. Does anyone have any ideas what might be going on here? I don't really want to put the DSL modem into bridged mode for a few different reason.

you may be forced to disable the modem's firewall in order for you to get internect access. i had problems with a 2wire modem. the solution i found was to disable the firewall on the modem...
l. ceron

Remote Desktop Connection with WRT54G from Novice

Well, I’m usually pretty good at using Google and forums to eventually figure out how to fix my problem but this one absolutely has me stumped and I’m hoping someone out there has an answer for me. For the record, I have probably a beginner/intermediate knowledge of computers so if you know the answer to my problem, try to explain it simply! ****TO ANYONE WHO TAKES THE TIME TO READ THIS THING AND CAN OFFER SOME ADVICE-THANK YOU!!!!***
THE PROBLEM
I would like to be able to use Remote Desktop to log into either of my home computers from basically any computer on the internet.
THE SETUP
I have two computers, whose names are LAPTOP and DESKTOP that are both running Windows Vista Ultimate. Both of the computers are connected to a Linksys WRt54G Router ; one wired, the other wirelessly. The Linksys router is then connected to a Westell DSL Modem that connects to AT&T’s internet service.
SETTINGS
My DSL service only provides me with a dynamic IP address so I signed up with no-ip.com. Through that site, I bought a domain name and downloaded their small program that runs in the background of my desktop computer. The program checks what my IP address is every couple of seconds and if it changes, it notifies their server so that anyone who types in my domain name is directed to the new IP address.
ROUTER (Firmware 4.20.6)
Basic Setup Page: The Router Name is just the model number, the Server Name is my DSL provider and the Domain Name is the name I chose and registered with No-IP.com. (www.mydomainname.com, for example.) DHCP Server is ENABLED. DDNS Service is DISABLED. Under Advanced Routing, it is set in GATEWAY mode.
Security Page: Firewall Protection is ENABLED. Block Anonymous Internet Requests is NOT checked. Filter Multicast, Filter Internet NAT Redirection and Filter IDENT ARE checked.
Applications and Gaming Page: I chose two port numbers, one for each computer that I want to connect to. On the first line, I have Application: RDP, Port Range: 49200 to 49200, Protocol: Both, IP Address (The IP address of the computer I want to connect to) and the Enable box IS checked. [I did the same thing with the second line for the other computer, but with a different port number and that computer’s IP address)
Administration Page: Access Server is HTTP, Wireless Access Web is ENABLED, Remote Management is ENABLED through Port 8080, and UPnP is ENABLED.
WINDOWS VISTA SETTINGS
First, I went to the Remote Desktop Settings of the target computer and ENABLED Remote Desktop Connection and allowed computers running any version of Windows. I also confirmed that the box labeled “Allow This Computer To Be Controlled Remotely” WAS checked. I then made sure that I had a user name, it had a password associated and that it had Administrator priveledges. I went back to the Remote Connections screen and added the user name as being allowed to connect. (I think this is redundant since it’s both the owner of the computer and has Administrator Status.)
Next, per Randomly Googled Internet Advice, I went into the registry and changed the port number that Remote Desktop listens for incoming connections to Port 49200 to match the router settings. [Registry Entry that I modified was: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp]
Finally, I went to the Windows Firewall and Added (opened) port 49200 for use as a Remote Connection. I kept the protocol as TCP and confirmed the scope was set for Any Computer.
CURRENT STATUS
If I go to Explorer and enter my IP address with a colon and the specify port 8080, I can get the login screen for the router. Same thing happens if I just enter my domain name and port 8080. However, if I switch the 8080 port and use one of the ports I chose (49200), it cannot connect, either using the Public IP address or the domain name. (I’m trying to connect using a wireless card and not connected to my local network so I know it’s the same as if I was anywhere else.)
I’m not sure why it won’t let me connect; it feels like the router will not allow the connection to pass through it to the port I’m asking it to forward to. I’m guessing someone out there who took the time to read it is shaking their head at all the information I provided and knows the one dumb thing I missed!
Thanks again!

I'm attempting to do the same thing with my home network. the only differences are that i have cable internet from comcast and i'm running vista business. my router is the wrt54gs. i'm assuming that the web page is similar for adjustmants. To be honest i cannot figure out how to do a remote destop too. so i went to www.logmein.com and installed the program. once installed to to every computer you want to have access too and log into the website. then click on the add computer icom. full control app sharing etc... even better when you connect you have the option to deactivate the local host mouse and screen to prevent anyone seeing what your doing.
If you resolve the router issue would you let me know. plz thanks
Forest

No Connection between WRT54G and Zhone 6212

A friend of mine has recently upgraded to DSL from dial-up. The company gave her a Zhone model #6212-I3-200 and she has a Linksys model #WRT54g v5 wireless hub. If she connects direct via wire from the modem to her computer, she has an internet connection. When she tries to get a connection between the wireless up and the computer, she has a wireless connection, but it says limited or no connectivity under the wireless up in the internet connections screen on her computer. She cannot go online thru the wireless hub. What does she need to do in order to get a internet connection thru the wireless hub? Thanks in advance Gregg

first off , connect the modem to the router's internet port and the computer to the router's port 1...open the router's web interface using http://192.168.1.1 .. the default password is admin ..
once on the web ui , click on the status tab and check the internet ip add .. if it is 192.168.1.x , change the router's ip add to 192.168.2.1 ..
if it is 0.0.0.0 , click on setup tab and click on "mac address clone" subtab , enable it and click clone...save the settings...do a power cycle
click on status tab and check the ip add....if still 0.0.0.0 , click on setup tab and select the internet connection type as PPPoE .. enter the username and password as provided by the isp ...
check the ip add again ... if you get a valid ip add , try going online...if still not getting any ip add...configure the modem in a bridge mode ...

Two PC's Connected to WRT54G -Need Help With File Sharing Folder

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Internet connection through WRT54GS

I am moving my linksys router WRT54GS from my desktop with XP to my desktop with vista. It will not allow me to access internet once I have connected my router. I have entered cd and done 4 times, so I know it is connected correctly. Any advice?

Connect the Modem to the Linksys Router on the Internet Port, then Connect your computer to the Linksys Router on the LAN Port 1. Now on your computer click on Start - RUN - CMD and click OK.... In the Command Prompt window type "ipconfig" and hit enter and note down the "IP address and Default Gateway", By default the default IP address for the Linksys Router is "192.168.1.1", Make sure the IP address on your computer is in the range of your Router.
Again in the Command Prompt window type "ping Default Gateway IP" and check if you are getting any replies, If yes then you can try to login to the setup page of your Router.... When you ping your router and you get "Request Timed Out" then Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds...Release the reset button...Unplug the power cable from your router, wait for 30 seconds and re-connect the power cable...
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Can't connect to WRT54G after firmware update

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It sounds like the router might already be dead. But there is always hope that you might be able to revive it.
You need to try again 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, try the setup disk (or setup the router manually, if you prefer), and see if you can get your router setup and working.
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 ISP, the make and model of your modem, 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.

How to Connect router WRT54G to router WRT54G

I already set-up router WRT54G as A, this router is running with the modem DSL connection. Now i buy the other WRT54G router as B. How to connect this router B from A. I connect it by LAN Cabling use UTP cable. But nothing happen. Please help me to connect... Thank you

I already set-up router WRT54G as A, this router is running with the modem DSL connection. Now i buy the other WRT54G router as B. How to connect this router B from A. I connect it by LAN Cabling use UTP cable. But nothing happen. Please help me to connect... Thank you
From router A (connected to the DSL device),
use one of the LAN ports.
Take this cable to the WAN port on WRT54G "B".
Visually check to see that the "LAN" LED corresponding to the port # you connected to on unit "A" is lit,
and visually check to see that the "WAN" LED on unit "B" is lit.
If the lights don't come on, use a crossover cable (I don't recall if the 54G has a straight thru / crossover switch in the rear of the unit).

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