Firmware upgrade on WRT54GS

I am trying to upgrade my firmware. The instructions state that I must select my version # from a drop-down box, and that my version # is on the bottom of the router. Well, my router has the model # on the bottom where it is supposed to be, but no version #. Now I don't know what to select from said drop-down box....

Go to Wikipedia.org. Search for WRT54GS. There you will find a table that links your router's serial number to the version of the router.

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Firmware upgrade for WRT54G v7

is there no firmware upgrade for WRT54G v7? i didn't even find version7 as listed in linksys page for routers....

Click on Download and save the file on your Desktop..
Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware on the device : -
Open an Internet Explorer browser page on a computer hard wired to the router...In the address bar type - 192.168.1.1...Leave the Username blank & in Password use dmin in lower case...Click on the 'Administration' tab- Then click on the 'Firmware Upgrade' sub tab-Here click on 'Browse' and browse the .bin firmware file and click on "Upgrade"...Wait for few seconds until it shows that "Upgrade is successful" After the firmware
upgrade, click on "Reboot" and you will be returned back to the same page OR it will say "Page cannot be displayed".
Now reset your router :
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...Now re-configure your router...

Firmware Upgrade for WRT54G

I have download latest firmware Version 8, I completed the firmware upgrade successfully, however on the router page right on the top it still show the earlier
version 1.02.
How do I checked whether I upgraded to Version 8. I have followed the firmware upgrade procedure and try the next lower version 6 but still show Version 1.02.
Is my router faulty, as it revert back to factory default after 1 month of new router
configuration.
Cheers!
Raymond Chang

On the tag all it means is that you have the version 5 of that router. Linksys will make them diferently (different chips etc.. etc..). Now the firmware version is the version of (software) installed on the chip in the router. If you tag says you have a version 5 you need to install the firmware for a version 5 router. The latest firmware is version 1.02.2 which came out 7/02/2007 for the version 5 router.
Here is a link to the WRT54G v.5 router.
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=116685983740...
Richard Aichner (Ikester)

Having problem with firmware upgrade on WRT54G V8

i have searched the forums but havent found an answer. i just got a WRT54G V8 router and was about to update the firmware. i downloaded the .bin file and went to my router ip addy and then to the firmware upgrade tab but when i went to click the browse button nothing happened. does anyone know whats wrong?

If you are using the wireless computer then,do not use it to make any changes or upgrading the firmware on the router.Use the wired computer.If you are using the wired computer then,try to use the different browser (preferably IE)or different computer.
If that does not make any difference then,hard-reset the router and try to upgrade the firmware.

FAQ Broken: How do I upgrade the firmware on a WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router?

I tried to view the above question in the FAQ, but it goes to the answer for a different question.
I then tried "How do I upgrade the firmware on my router?" a little further down,
but it acts like I'm not authenticated, and won't accept my Linksys Forums e-mail address
and password. When I try the password recovery, it says my e-mail address is invalid.
Can someone please point me to instructions for upgrading the firmware on my WRT54G?
Specifically, someone told me that the router needs to be listening on the default 192.168.1.1
IP address, but mine is listening on 10.1.1.2. Do I need to change this just to flash new
firmware, because that will be a little painful.
Thanks,

Go to website linksysbycisco.com/downloads.........insert model no of your router in serach tab......select proper version of your router........download the firmware file......save that file on desktop
Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware on the device : -
Open an Internet Explorer browser page on a computer hard wired to the router...
In the address bar type - "Default Gateway of Your Router"...Leave the Username blank & in Password use admin in lower case...
Click on the 'Administration' tab- Then click on the 'Firmware Upgrade' sub tab- Here click on 'Browse' and browse the .bin firmware file and click on "Upgrade"...
Wait for few seconds until it shows that "Upgrade is successful" After the firmware upgrade, click on "Reboot" and you will be returned back to the same page OR it will say "Page cannot be displayed".
Now reset your router :
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...Now re-configure your router...
**To Check the Default Gateway of the router...Click Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Command Prompt...A black box will appear(Command Prompt)...In the Command Prompt window type ipconfig and press 'Enter'...Look for Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection IP Address , Subnet Mask and Default Gateway...
**To all the above setting using the wired computer.

WRT54G v6 firmware upgrade under Vista problem

I'm not sure if this is related to Vista or not.
I downloaded the correct firmware version for WRT54G v6 and selected upgrade using the web interface. After a few minutes, the browser directed me to a site with the following URL
http://192.168.1.1/upgrade.tri
My IE7 had problem displaying this page and the Power LED on the router kept blinking. I tried to connect to the web interface and it was still showing Firmware Version: v1.00.9
I don't think there is anything wrong with what I did and not sure if the upgrade was successful. Any suggestions?

I had the same problem. I found the solution here http://www.scorpiontek.org/portal/content/view/27/36/1/3/:
This could be because you are accessing the router over HTTPS. You cannot upload firmware or settings to a WRT54G v5 over a HTTPS connection unless you have Linksys firmware v1.00.9 or later. Try accessing it using just plain HTTP.
Enabling and using http instead of https worked for me. No need to reset or reconfigure.
I upgraded from 1.00.1 (IIRC) to 1.02.2.

Firmware Upgrade for a WRT54G v8.1 Router

I just resolved a connectivity problem by downloading and installing the binary
file "FW_WRT54G_8.1.09.02_US_20071227.bin".
After this upgrade, I was somewhat confused by the new displayed Firmware Version under Router Status in administration. My new version is displayed as
"8.01.09 build 01 Dec. 27,2007". The date seems to agree with the downloaded binary file name. The Release Notes for this latest firmware defines this download as "Last Firmware Version: 8.1.09 build2". There is an associated Firmware Date of April 10th, 2008. Do I have the correct file downloaded and installed for the WRT54G v8.1 Router or is there something else that I need to do to complete the firmware upgrade?
There is one difference that I have noticed in my new configuration that is somewhat strange, as well. I no longer have the ability to use "MAC Address Clone" in Setup. It is grayed out. Please advise whether this is normal with this new Firmware.

Yes, I am quite certain that the firmware was upgraded from version 8.01.08 build 02 Oct. 26, 2007. The Router was reset after the upgrade and completely reconfigured. The "MAC Clone" option remains grayed out after several attempts, but all other features are functional. I have gained connectivity by this firmware upgrade to a Time Warner - Road Runner, Broadband System. I may still want the MAC Clone feature in the future.
Thank You!

WRT54G v8.2 failed firmware upgrade problem

Today I tried to upgrade my WRT54G v8.2 router to the latest firmware from Linksys. But the upgrade kept repeating itself every time when the progress bar reached about 75%. This lasted more than 30 minutes and I had to stopped the upgrade. Then the router stopped working. I've reset and hard reset the router. I also tried the tftp method to upgrade the firmware again. But the problem is still there. When I ping 192.168.1.1, I constantly get the "Destination host unreachable" message. Anyone could help me fix this problem? The power light and the ethernet port light are always on. Is there any way to fix the problem? Any information is appreciated. Thanks a lot.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Do not use the wireless computer to upgrade the firmware.Hard-reset the router for 1 minute and try this link and check if that works...

WRT54G Ver 1.1 Firmware Upgrade

I was experiencing some connection problems that were causing me to cycle the power on my router a few times a week. I decided to upgrade the firmware to 4.21.1 hoping to resolve this issue. The firmware upgrade completed and all configuration settings were put back as I had before the upgrade.
Since the update, I cannot connect to the internet through my DSL when connecting through the router. I can connect to the internet when my computer is directly connected to the modem. I called Linksys and I was told to reset the router three times. Had no results.
Can anyone help me out with this? Or is there a place where I can download the old firmware that I originally had?
I have a WRT54G ver 1.1 and Bellsouth DSL
Thanks
(Edited post for guideline compliance. Thanks!)
Message Edited by JOHNDOE_06 on 11-20-2007 08:55 AM

--Update--
I solved the problem. The Bellsouth DSL modem is in bridge mode after it is either reset (hard button) or configured via the web utility.
WITHOUT connecting the router to the modem, configure the router to be PPPoE insted of DHCP. If the router is connected to the modem while still in DHCP mode, the modem will assume the router is a computer. This will kick the modem out of bridge mode.
So the steps to solve the problem are:
1) Disconnect ethernet between router and modem.
2) Reset modem / put in bridge mode.
3) Connect to router via web utility and configure PPPoE settings.
4) Connect router and DSL modem via ethernet cable.
(Mod Note: Edited due to non-compliance of forum guidelines.)
Message Edited by OnnagokorO on 11-20-2007 06:50 PM

WRT54G V8 firmware upgrade, easylink issue

I was having the typical dropped connection issues that these routers seem to be famous for (WRT54G). The easylink application was installed and working. I upgraded firmware to the newly released 8.00.4. After the firmware upgrade the easylink app. still worked for all functions except for setting wireless security. For that, any changes had to be input manually through the web based utility or whatever it is called (inputting 162.198.1.1) in the adress bar.
I had a software conflict and had to uninstall the Easylink advisor software and then reinstall it. After reinstalling, the easylink will not recognize the router at all. Message states something to the effect that the router is either an old Linksys not supported by easylink or another brand. I know this has to be because the easylink has not been updated to work with the new version of the firmware.
Is there any way to get the Easylink advisor to recognize the router with the new firmware?
Or, is there a link to the previous firmware version so that I can flash the router with the previous version? Then I could get the easylink to recognize the router again and will only lose security access after I re-flash with the new firmware.
Or, is there anything else I can do to get the easylink advisor software to recognize the Router with the new Firmware installed?
Thanks

The Easy Link firmware should connects using the new firmware ....
Reset the router for few seconds ,.......After reset disable all firewall & run Easy link tool .....
It will work .....

Firmware upgrade required: A huge WRT54G IS the internet!

On South Park last night ... it was revealed that a giant Linksys WRT54G router IS the internet! Apparently though, this router needs a firmware upgrade because it had some blinky light issues (it had to be power cycled to get the internet working again.)
I demand to know: what is Cisco doing to address problems in this critical piece of our national infrastructure?
Cheers,
Davester

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WRT54GS V.4 Firmware upgrade failed.

Hi,
I need help on the unit on the firmware upgrade.
Info:
Device Model No.: WRT54GS v.4
Webpage firmware Version: v1.06.3
I had download the Version 4 firmware and upgrade fail.
Please help!!!!
Thanks

Are you getting any specific error..?
Which browser you are using...?
Are you upgrading the router's firmware from wireless computer...?
Use the hard-wired computer (connected to the router) and try to use Internet Explorer to upgrade the router's firmware and check.

WRT54GS Version 5 Firmware Upgrade

I am confused as to how to update the firmware on my WRT54GS Version 5 Linksys router.
I went to the support section on here, but there are five different options of router firmware upgrade. I bought this a year ago and figure it needs the update, can someone help me?
The choices I found on here are:
    Upgrading the Linksys VPN Router's Firmware
     Upgrading the Linksys Wireless-G Access Point's Firmware
     Upgrading the Linksys Wireless-G VPN Router Firmware
     Upgrading the Linksys Router
     Upgrading the Linksys VOIP Router's Firmware
Which one would I want for this basic network router? The reason I ask is because my wireless Internet is constantly down. It won't work unless I do a hard reset of the router each time. It is annoying that I have to do this all of the time. I have never had this problem in the year I had it until six weeks ago. I have to reset it numerous times to get it to read the Internet and then go into the settings and rename it each time. Also, the router and my PC and my landlords laptop always connect through to the router fine, it is just the Internet causing problems.

Hi… you can use choice no. 4 which you’ve mentioned, enter the model number >> WRT54GS >> select version 5 and save .bin firmware file on computer and upgrade it according steps…

Upgrading firmware on my wrt54gs v6

I have downloaded the upgrade file for my specific router, but when I try to run the file it says that it is corrupt-I am having difficulty getting my itouch to connect and was hoping this would solve the issue...can someone please help! Thanks.

You can not run the firnware(.bin) file.First of all make sure that you have downloaded the correct firmware based on the version no of the router.
Go to website linksysbycisco.com/downloads.........insert model no of your router in search tab......select proper version of your router........download the firmware file......save that file on desktop
Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware on the device : -
Open an Internet Explorer browser page on a computer hard wired to the router...In the address bar type - 192.168.1.1... Leave the Username blank & in Password use admin in lower case...Click on the 'Administration' tab- Then click on the
'Firmware Upgrade' sub tab- Here click on 'Browse' and browse the .bin firmware file and click on "Upgrade"...
Wait for few seconds until it shows that "Upgrade is successful" After the firmware upgrade, click on "Reboot" and you will be returned back to the same page OR it will say "Page cannot be displayed".
Now reset your router : 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...Now re-configure your router...
Also make sure that your computer is set to 'Obtain IP Address Automatically' , disable any firewalls, security softwares on the computer before trying to access the setup page...

WRT54G ver.6 no WLAN after firmware upgrade

I just did a manual firmware upgrade for the router (WRT54Gv6 v1.02.2_fw)... when I went to rest it by holding down the rest button for 30 seconds, nothing appeared to happen. The light for the WLAN is now out. When I go to directly connect it to a computer, it says 'limited connectivity' local only. The Power, 1, and Internet lights still blink. I cannot access the web browser utility at 192.168.1.1 (nothing loads). Resetting still doesn't appear to do anything (lights don't flash off or change or anything)... Any ideas?

Open a DOS window and do "ping 192.168.1.1". If you get replies, there's still a chance. If it times out or any other error message then it can't be helped. If the router is less than 3 years old, call linksys for a replacement.
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