Indentifying Version of WRE54G

For some reason LinkSys (Cisco) does not change model numbers (such as adding an A at the end) when there is a significant change to the device. The WRE54G now comes in two versions -- a new one with an RJ45 port and the original version without the RF45 port.
Since the model number is unchanged how does one make sure one is ordering the new version and not the old one?
For example, the Find Retailers link on the WRE54G page (http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/wheretobuy?sku=WRE54G) takes you to a page with a list of retailers -- include LinkSys. However, when you click on one of the links -- like the one to LinkSys (javascript&colonBuyProduct(40675527,40343830,1) you get a page that shows a picture of the old version without the RJ45 port.
So how does one order the new version from any of the retailers listed?

The operative word is "should". However the LinkSys order site shows the older version and there isn't anyway to specify the new one in the order process so they could just ship the older one.
I've had this problem before with a LinkSys product -- specifically a USB wireless adaptor. The computer system I was using required a V2 but there wasn't anyway to specify that.
Anyone know why LinkSys (Cisco) does not change the model number when making signicant changes to a product? (I am assuming there is some business reason other than trying to unload older versions on people looking for the newer features.) Some products are listed as V1, V2, etc. But, unless you can examine the physical product in detatil there isn't anyway to know which one is being offered.

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Trouble with WRE54G

I bought a range expander WRE54G and can't make it work. I have follow the instructions but nothing happen. The "activity" red light keeps on all the time. I have tryed manually and automatic and nothing happen.
Could somebody help me fix the problem may be I'm doing something wrong.
Thanks,....Alvaro

You have not mentioned the version of WRE54g.If it's v2 or v3, you can h/wire it to the router and then open IE and enter http://192.168.1.240 in the address bar.Leave the username blank and password "admin". Make the wireless settings same as on the router and power cycle.If everything works well you should get two blue lights on the WRE54g.Now,if you have WRE54gv1 you will have to reset it first.Make sure the w/l security is disabled on the router.Then press the "Auto Config" for 15 sec and then power cycle.This should configure your range expander.If you still have one blue and one red light then you might need to upgrade the firmware on the router and WRE54g as well.

Will a WRE54G work on a WRTP54G router(vonage phone built in)

I have been trying and trying to get it to work but im about to give up.My buddy gave me the Range extender but im not sure if it will work with this router.Thanks for any info.

If anyone is using a WRTP54G VoiP router and wishes to add a WRE54Gv2 it is important to change the ip address of the WRE54G, which by default is set at 192.168.1.240. An earlier post stated it was not possible to setup a version 2 WRE54G and a WRTP54G VoiP router, which is incorrect. Below is an example of what worked in my network using the combination of the WRTP54G and the WRE54G v.2. Also to help lessen the complication, I would recommend disabling any wireless security within your router until the setup of the range extender is completed.
During the setup of the WRE54G, the only way I was able to add the WRE54G v.2 into my network was via the ethernet port using the setup wizard. The problem with adding the WRE54G into the network of a WRTP54G router is the router assigns ip addresses in the range of 192.186.15.* and is not able to assign the address 192.168.1.240 which the range extender, by default uses. If you setup the range
extender utilizing the default ip address, 192.168.1.240, you will be unable to access the WRE54G either via a wired or wireless connection as the ip address isn't valid since it is outside of the range of what the router can assign.
Solution to the problem. When setting up the range extender, WRE54g, take a look at the ip range assigned by your router. For instance I have the ip range of my router set to 192.168.15.200 - 209. Select an ip address that is in the range of what your router will assign. I would recommend selecting an address at the end of the
range, in my example I selected 192.168.15.209. Whatever you choose, write it down and keep it in a safe place. Now utilizing the setup wizard for the range extender, during the setup process, follow the setup through and when it asks for
confirmation of the default ip address, DO NOT accept it. This is time to change from the default ip address of 192.168.1.240 to the ip address that you have written down, the one you selected which is in the range of your router. Input the new ip address, in my example 192.168.15.209, and complete the setup. Everything should finish up and you should now disconnect the ethernet cable from your range extender. After doing a power cycle, confirm that the range extender is setup in your network by opening the extender using the ip address that you wrote down, and assigned to it. In this example, I used http://192.168.15.209 If you can access the extender via the newly assigned ip address, which is in range of your router, your range extender is operating in your network.
At this point, if you are going to enable some form of wireless security you will be able to setup the WEP keys in your router and range extender simultaneously.
Good luck.

Problem with linksys repeater

I am using a linksysWR54 G wireless router. I recently purchased a linksys repeater to extend a signal throughout my house. I cannot get the repeater to work. I press the reset button and then the button for automatic configuration. But it does not seem to recognize the wireless router. However when I take it to my neighbor's house, who has a similar model wireless router, and push reset, then automatic configuration at his house it functions perfectly. Is this a software problem? I hate to sound stupid, but because I using a Macintosh, I'm not even sure how to download the latest software or what is available. Currently I am using
version 3.03.6 thanks

Although I am having a similiar problem with the wre54g extender and mac laptops I can tell you that the easiest way to configure the extender if it is a Version 2 wre54g is to run an ethernet cable from the router to to the port on the front of the extender (small tab can be lifted). After that open your browser and type 192.168.1.240 and enter, user name is blank and password is admin. From there configure it exactly as your router is configured. It could be that your router is encrypted etc...
If it is a version 1 you will have to reset the extender (paperclip for 15 seconds on side) then plug into a socket and look for it on the list of available networks (linksys r.....). connect to it using a static IP of 192.168.1.5 and a gateway of 255.255.255.0 - check with linksys to verify. Once connected open safari and type 192.168.1.240 and follow above.
Make sure to change the ip address to something like 241 or maybe a static within the range of the routers addressing scheme. I think this is the problem I am having... The mac is not picking up the extenders ip. I am waiting to hear back from tech support to verify.
Hope this helps
SiO2y

WRE54G - Computer IP replaces Expander IP -- WPC - What Version?

I got a WRE54G V.3 last week and have been trying to connect it to a 2WIRE (2701HG-B) router since then. I thought I got it working the other night but have discovered a problem since then. When I try to use 2 computers at once with the range expander only one will work. After a little investigation, I noticed that the IP address for the expander that shows up on the 'device list' of the router is the IP address of the computer that is connected through the expander. The 'device list' says that the IP address for the computer is 'not set'. The router also does not see the name of the expander. Instead of showing the name I assigned it, it says 'unknown' followed by the expanders MAC address. I did uploaded the latest Firmware, so that’s not the problem. Its like the router doesn't know the expander is there and that the expander is acting like a high powered antenna connected to only one active computer. Does anyone have any idea how to fix this? Also, when I originally used the 'setup disk' for the WRE it messed up all of my connection configurations which made me have to reinstall both my wireless and Ethernet adapter drivers. I have a WPC54G wireless adapter for my laptop but it doesn't say specifically what version it is. The FCC ID is PKW-WPC54G-2 so I guessed that it is a version 2 and reinstalled the latest drivers offered for version 2. Was I correct in assuming that the card is a version 2? The new driver I installed came with a Linksys utility to find networks but its not working and I prefer to use the Windows wireless configuration utility. To use the windows utility I check the box on the properties page for the wireless connection but it will switch back to the Linksys utility and stop working by itself. Is there anyway to use the driver but use the Windows utility as your default? To summarize: 1. How do I fix the IP problems for the WRE54G? 2. Is my WPC54G version 2? 3. Can I set the 'Windows Wireless Network Configuration Utility' as my default utility with the new WPC54G Driver (6.0.0.18 8/26/2004), or do I have to use the Linksys utility?

Answer 1 : Really not quite sure about this ....
Answer 2 : turn the card upside down and check the model number .. the model number would be WPC54G and if there v2/v3/v4 after it it means that the card is version 1 ....
Answer 3: As you windows xp , go to start >> programs >> uninstall wireless notebook adapter.... insert the CD for the adapter ...take the card out and insert it back again.... follow the instructions on the found new hardware wizard ... this will install the drivers for the adapter and then you can use the windows wireless configuration utility to connect to the wireless network ....

Where can I buy the WRE54G Version 3 Range Expander???

What retailer (online or physical storefront) sells the WRE54G Range Expander Version 3? After looking on ebay and Amazon.com, the pics that show up on those two sites appear to be version 1 (without the ethernet port).
Can someone give me a list of stores that sells the latest version or where you bought your version 3? Also, who has the best price? Lastly, will I be able to tell the version on the retail box? I'm sure the version is noted on the expander but will the retail box give some clue without opening it???
Thanks for any help in advance...

I got my WRE54G Ver.3 from Circuit City. I couldn't find any way to check the version without opening the box though. It costs $99.99 Here is the link:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Linksys-Wireless-Range-Extender-WRE54G/sem/rpsm/oid/93822/catOid/-129...
Good luck!
Message Edited by AP19 on 02-15-200701:47 PM

Version/Firmware problems WRE54G

I have just bought a WRE54G from Ebay and it doesn't have the version number on the back and I can't get the right firmware and it's a bit annoying!!
I guess it's an old one, it doesn't have ethernet connection. I've read lots of the posts , and found them useful and think my problem may be old firmware, but I've downloaded firmware for 1 and 2 (3 seems the same as 2) but when I try to upgrade it says "wrong firmware". Grrr!
I get the message can't connect to AP in repeater mode, which I see is a bit of a favourite!
Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.

Done the same, Got 1 off e-bay, All it has is the model number on the back, No Version number. Now when i talk to it with the software its gives a v.104 May 06, 2004. Can this unit with no version number on the back be firmware upgraded??

WRE54G (Version 3.04.01) only works about 1/2 the time.

Hello to all,
This is my set up.
ACTIONTEC with Wireless Gateway (on the 1st floor) -> WRE54G (on the 2nd floor)-> computer/laptop/ Xbox 360.
Here's the situation, I have my Range Expander configured and set up to work with my wireless router. I've configured it using the CD/online web page (i.e. using the IP address of the RE) to configure it.
When ever I plan to use something which uses the internet, sometimes the RE works (blinking activity light) and sometimes it doesn't (solid activity light). Take my Xbox 360 for example, when I turn it on, I notice the activity light sometimes starts blinking, and shows a fabulous connection, but the next time I shut it off and turn it back on, the RE shows a solid blue activity light and poor connection on the 360.
It does the very same to a laptop I'm using near on the second floor, I've put the RE next to the laptop, and sometimes the RE works, and sometimes it doesn't.
Also, I will note, the link light is always blue, it has yet to turn red to indicate no connection.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Power cycle your Actiontec Gateway and your Linksys Range Expander for a minute...See if it corrects your problem...
If you continue to have problems you should upgrade/flash the Range Expander's firmware...
Firmware can be downloaded from here
After a firmware upgrade, you must reset the RE to factory defaults, then setup the RE again from scratch...Please do this now and see if it corrects your problem...

WRE54G version 3 uses all available DHCP connections causing all wireless connectivity to fail

I couldn't find this problem via search so i've started a new thread. Here is my problem.
I have configured my WRE54G and everything seems to be working great, a Wireless connection that was LOW is not Excellent.
a. I can connect to my router: 192.168.0.1 (WRT54GC firmware 1.05.7)
b. I can connect to my range expander: 192.168.0.11 (I changed the IP, firmware 3.01.01)
c. The Range Expander has the same SSID as my router and has the same WEP key too.
It seems that the range expander will eventually use all of the DHCP connections that I have configured for my router to allow.
I have the DHCP lease set to 30 minutes but when i look in the DHCP client list I see clients with 2 day leases, these are all the MAC Address of the Range Expander. Currently 5 of 7 connections are the Range Expander. Eventually it will consume all connection and I won't be able to connect.
On my wireless router I have MAC address filtering set up and only 4 MAC addresses are added to the "allow" list.
Message Edited by 221385 on 12-21-2009 07:44 PM

DHCP lease time on the router is 30 minutes.
It appears that the clients, specifically the only wireless laptop on the network, drops the connection and when it reconnects it gets a new lease and IP address. This happens many times until all IPs are in use. I don't know why the lap top drops the connection when the signal strength is excellent.
I have seen the MAC address of the Client in some cases but the majority are the WRE.
I've linked to some pictures of the router set up, the DHCP client list, and the basic WRE setup. There are only 3 wireless devices in my home, 1 laptop, 2 iPhones. I guess a neighbour could be trying to connect but I do have MAC address filtering turned on so only included MAC Addresses can connect.
I guess I could always update the firmware but I only want to do that if it will fix this issue. I tried the live chat today but I didn't have access to my home network so there wasn't much that we could do.
Basic Router Setup
DHCP Client List
WRE Setup
Message Edited by 221385 on 12-22-2009 07:16 PM
Message Edited by 221385 on 12-22-2009 07:22 PM

Intermittent network performance with WRE54G on Vista, and no Xbox 360 connectivity

I bought a WRE54G this week to help with some network dead spots in my home after moving house.
So far I've only had no real success - configuration seemed to take a while to work through (by the time I got the WPA PSK worked out) but now I at least have 2 blue lights on the device all the time.
On my Windows Vista Business laptop (Toshiba Tecra M400 with latest drivers) in my office (a deadspot) I can connect to the network and WirelessMon reports consistent signal strength of 60% with occasional drops to 40%. However although the connection seems to remain constant, connectivity is not. I seem to suffer severe degredation of network connectivity - streamed video will not buffer correctly and times out; connections to my corporate Exchange server are not retained. My guess is that the laptop is doing something like switching between the router WiFi network and the WRE54G network, although i I switch off the WRE54G I lose all network connectivity to my latptop in my office.
On my xbox 360 (using the Microsoft XBox 360 wireless network adaptor) I am also having problems. Once or twice I have successfully been given an IP address and then failed to get DNS servers. This evening I don't even get an IP address.
I'm stuck - I've tried a LOT of things and not achieved any luck. Can anyone suggest anything, or do I have a faulty range expander.
Details below....
My ADSL router is an SMCWBRA79042 which does support WDS. All the devices in my house worked correctly with this router in my old house before introducing the WRE54G.
I use WPA PSK, TKIP. However I've also tried to get things working without any security at all, and then adding in security functionality afterwards.
I have already upgraded the firmware on my WRE54G to the latest version on the linksys web site.
I have tried using different channels. Initially I was on 8 (it was a free channel in my neighbourhood) but also have tried 11 and am now on 6.
I have tried changing the beacon to 50 and reducing the RTS and fragmentation thresholds to 2250.

Hi
Have u checked the compatibility of manufacturer's of these two devices i.e ADSL Router & Range Expander ( IMP * version No of WRE54G ) .
Cheers. !

How do I clean up iTunes Mobile Applications folder that has old versions of apps?

I am using the latest iTunes 11.0.3 on my recently new iMac. Previously I had iTunes on my MacPro. The media folder was located on one of the extra (non-boot) volumes on the MacPro (MP). When I got my iMac I changed (in the Advanced section of Preferences) the location of the media folder to point to the same folder on the MP volume as I had been using. Everything seems to work fine. I can plug in my iPhone 4s and sync which goes thru a backup step.
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My inclination is to take all these app .ipa files and dump them... then do an iPhone sync and have it repopulate this MA folder. But I wasn't sure iTunes would do that. So I selected one app that is currently installed on my iPhone, found several older .ipa files in the MA folder that correspond to that app and deleted all of them. I then sync'd my iPhone and watched it go thru the Backup step. When it was done I checked my MA folder but it still had NO .ipa file for that app. Why is that? To make sure the backup step didn't place it someone unexpected, I did a system wide search for that app name (the core part of the name, not including any version numbers, etc) but it found only one match. It was old (2011) located on an all-together different MA folder so did not come from this iPhone sync.
I wish someone would clearly document what goes on during an iPhone sync when the backup location is iTunes (not iCloud). Does iTunes store the current version of each app in the MA folder? I didn't see that happen in my example above.
What does it mean to remove all .ipa files from your MA folder? It would seem that it doesn't matter EXCEPT for apps no longer available in the App Store. Otherwise I could re-install them, right?
What can I delete safely without ill consequences?
How can i indentify what to remove if I should keep the latest version around?
Help would be appreciated.
To be clear:
* I use iTunes to store my Backups, not iCloud.
* I have used Consolidate after making sure that Keep iTunes Media Folder Organizaed is checked and Copy File to iTunes Media folder is checked. It did not help here.
* Given the dates of the .ipa files in my MA folder, this problem pre-dated my recent addition of my iMac.
* I believe I'm using a new local (to my iMac) iTunes library file but my media folder is on the MP as described above. When I access iTunes app on my MP it too accesses the same media folder. It is used primarily for adding music and movies to, not iPhone apps as I now sync on the iMac.

ITunes has been a disaster for me. It is filled with all sorts of things and there is no way to reorganize any of it. I'm forced to use iTunes because I have an iPhone but the experience has convinced me that it is best to avoid Apple products and I would recommend that course for others.
The operative word here is "avoid." For products like the iPhone and iPad for which Apple has a superior product there is no choice. The problem is Apple control. That means that everything is compatible with everything else which is good. It also means that everything is limited to products that serve Apple's bottom line, which is questionable.
Hopefully, now that Apple's creative genius has sadly left us, other companies will step forward to create products that will allow us to avoid the complications of Apple. I have found iTunes to be the principal complication. iTunes regularly updates itself, practically every Sunday, and then I have to restart my computer which interrupts all the tasks that I have underway.
Despite all these updates I don't use iTunes except for the iPhone and even that is problematic. The entire experience makes me glad that I don't have an Apple since it must be very difficult for Apple users to work with Apple constantly demanding updates and restarts and proprietary software and the like.
If you're not an Apple customer, but you've been listening their hype with their execs pacing a stage clad in jeans, then read this and heed. My experience with iTunes is a warning for all. Watch out. Apple is not your friend. It's a corporation bent on control, monopoly power and coerced profiteering. We may all soon need nets to save us when Apple drives us out the window.

Why is WAP54G RPT MODE better than WRE54G?

Hello,
I have a project to expand a wireless network to another building with two floors. The proximity is close (literally only 15 feet between the walls), but only clients with great antennas/wifi cards would be able to reach the router in the main building, so I want to expand the wireless signal into the new building. The new building is two floors high, has no dropped ceiling or other ceiling/wall access, there is no conduit available between buildings, and no feasible way to run a wire, so my only real choice is to expand the signal coverage from the main building to the new building via wifi. I have read many posts on many different forums covering this topic. I understand that having multiple WRE54G repeaters has created reliability issues for some people. Too bad, because these are nice, discrete little units and would be ideal for what I need to do. I have seen several people recommend WAP54G units in repeater mode (no hardwired connection to the main router) in place of WRE54G units. What is the difference? Are they technically doing the same thing, and do you lose bandwidth by half with either unit? Is it just that the WAP54G has been more reliable? Not that bandwidth is my most important concern, reliability is my main concern, but I do have to deal with the issue of mounting these high on interior walls. Does the WRE54G v3 exhibit the same problematic issues that previous versions 1 and 2 did? I have a WRE54G v3 that I installed, and upgraded the firmware. I have to admit, setting it up with a WRT54G was problematic, but once it was set up, it hasn't lost its link since (just going on one week now). I do not have WEP enabled yet, I'm just using MAC address filtering from the WRT54G. My proposed configuration is:
WAP54G in main building, just inside the outer wall.
WRE54G in the 2nd building on the first floor.
WRE54G in the 2nd building on the second floor.
Both WRE54G devices would directly connect to the WAP54G, one would not connect through another. Does anyone see any potential problems? Also, we have an extra WRT300N that was donated that we were just going to use as a WAP by deconflicting the IP with the router and turning off DHCP. Any problems using the WRE54G with the WRT300N?
Thanks in advance to all that reply for your experience and insight.

Thanks again for your response. It is not practical to run an Ethernet cable from building one to building two, that's why I'm finding this to be a little extra complicated. The conduit situation is a total mess and they left no pull-throughs. Outdoor routing is not an option either. Thanks for your comment on the umbrella coverage characteristic, I had not heard that before but that will definitely be taken into consideration with our placement of the client-specific WAP. It's not a simple two-story building - the first floor is longer than the second floor, and the extra large space on the first floor is at one end and is where most of the WAP clients will be located. We'll be doing a lot of testing.
After performing more exhaustive research on these devices, I have decided to use the entry-level small business line - like a WAP54GP - because I need to have reliable wireless bridging between buildings one and two. However, everything I've read about units in this category shows that the N+gr model WG 102 has the same capabilities and performs noticeably better, especially at extended range. It's just a little more difficult to configure, but most people are very impressed with it. I purchased a WAP54GP anyway for testing purposes and will be able to compare the two in actual use.

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WRE54G doesn't work

Can't get my new WRE54G to work with my WRT54G router. Both items are brand new, so I assume they are the latest versions/firmware. Router works fine. I've set up the expander according to all instructions, using a wired connection to router for setup, using same SSID as router, and identical subnet mask and gateway IP. Expander shows 2 blue lights and when I run cmd "ping 192.168.1.240" I get 4 replies, no problem. But the danged thing has zero effect on my wireless signal strength, and the "activity" light doesn't flash when accessing Internet wirelessly. I can only conclude that it's doing absolutely nothing. I called tech support to ask how to tell if I'm getting any signal from the expander (vs. the router) and the guy said no way to tell because both devices must have same SSID. How do I get this infernal device to work? I've reset and re-configged until I'm hypoxic. (PS-WEP is disabled). (PPS--the ping operation I mentioned above was done from my desktop PC which is connected via Ethernet to the router. I'm using my wireless Mac laptop to check signal strength, but don't know how to ping from the Mac.) PPPS--After further reading, I see others have had trouble connecting via Mac. Perhaps WRE54G is in fact working, but not communicating with the Mac. Suggestions? Message Edited by jesmed on 05-02-2008 05:30 PM Message Edited by jesmed on 05-02-2008 06:13 PM
Message Edited by jesmed on 05-02-2008 07:04 PM

That kinda sucks. You might consider getting a wireless USB adapter for the PC tethered to your router. Then you could position the RE so that it would service the desktop. Then place your router closer to the iBook and operate wirelessly. I've seen Apple posts before but don't remember if they got them working or not. Good Luck.
Oh, reading closer, why can't you connect the iBook wirelessly with the static IP? Also, who said that the RE doesn't do DHCP? That's what it is doing on the PC side. The RE just repeats the router signal.
Did you read this post:
http://forums.linksys.com/linksys/board/message?board.id=Range_Expanders&message.id=967&query.id=557...
Message Edited by Luckydog on 05-03-2008 05:54 PM
Message Edited by Luckydog on 05-03-2008 06:00 PM
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Message Edited by Luckydog on 05-03-2008 06:48 PM
Message Edited by Luckydog on 05-04-2008 08:35 AM

WRE54G Headache

Okay, so I consider myself to be an advanced computer user, but can't get this "thing" linked up after countless hours, and I'd appreciate the solution. I've read most of the threads, too.
I've got a used WRE54G that the previous owner said worked fine for him. I'm using a Linksys WRT300N router version 1 that I've upgraded firmware. The WRE is also version 1 with no link outlet, and I've also upgraded firmware.
I've put in a manual IP address on the wireless PC (XP), disabled wireless security on the router, and hit the auto config button. This just cuts me off the wireless link with the PC until I reset the WRE and start again. When I setup the WRE with the router settings, as per the forum instructions, I get an error "must assign a security mode" when I hit "save settings". The mode is set to mixed, so I don't know what else to do. I did not get this message when I tried to configure everything manually on the repeater's configuration page.
I still have the stupid red and blue lights. When I go through the CD's setup wizard it gets to 30% and says it can't find a repeater, hence the reason why I've gone the manual config way.
HELP PLEASE!!!
Thanks, Howie

You actually answered your own question. You have a WRT300N router and you are trying to connect a WRE54G range expander. The router is "N" and the expander is "G" It would be like trying to make some understand Japannese by just yelling at them louder in Japannese. The routers language is N and the repeater or range expander speaks only G.
Because repeaters and/or range expanders dont follow the usual 802:11 rules they dont always work with some routers even if they are the same series (a,b,g,n) they are also not held to the "backwards compatability" standards that other 802:11 devices are mandated to follow.
To my knowledge there are no expanders or repeaters (whatever you want to call them) that are compatable with multiple series of repeaters. Of course the DD-WRT guys have made lots of things happen in resurrecting older Linksys routers and turning them into other things, so who is to say that something like that is not in the works.
Dont worry though, Im sure not many here will admit it but ther are several poeple who have made the same mistake. At least WRE's are still fetching good prices on EBay....
Sorry.

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