Installing my linksys wrt54g on mac os x

im trying to install this on my mac is there any way i can do this by downloading a installation online or if not can someone tell me thanks

if you have forgotten the router login password then the only way to reset the password is to hold down the reset button on the router for 30 seconds...that brings the router to factory default...and the default password is admin

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  • Problem Connecting Linksys WRT54G to Arris TM402P/100 Cable Modem

    The Problem
    Cannot get an internet connection attempting to install a Linksys WRT54G router between an Arris TM402P/100 cable modem and the local network.
    Prior Configuration
    Previously had DSL, with the Linksys WRT54G wireless router between the DSL modem and the local network, which worked perfectly.
    New Configuration
    This friend recently changed his broadband from DSL to Comcast cable, and he also has phone and television service over the same connection.  The installation tech connected the cable modem directly to a desktop computer and left the Linksys router out.
    The direct connection between the cable modem and the computer works fine, but he and his wife each have laptops and would like to us the Linksys router to connect wirelessly.
    This is the TCP/IP configuration of the FAMILY workstation connected to Comcast
    directly through Arris TM402P/110 cable modem:
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           Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : family
           Primary Dns Suffix  . . . . . :
           Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
           IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . : No
           WINS Proxy Enabled. . . .. : No
           DNS Suffix Search List. . .. : hsd1.wa.comcast.net.
    Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
           Connection-specific DNS Suffix  . : hsd1.wa.comcast.net.
           Description . . . . . . . ...... . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
           Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-11-11-6F-FB-69
           Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
           Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
           IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 67.185.155.0
           Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.254.0
           Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 67.185.154.1
           DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.69.10
           DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 68.87.69.146
                                                        68.87.85.98
           Lease Obtained. . .  . . . . . . : Tuesday, January 09, 2007 5:39:26 PM       Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Friday, January 12, 2007 9:58:23 AM
    I cannot find a configuration on the Linksys WRT54G that will allow me to connect to the internet through the Arris TM402P/110 modem.  Have tried (1) setting the Linksys to use a dynamic WAN address, (2) setting the Linksys to static IP 67.185.155.0 with TCP/IP settings taken from the above configuration, (3) cloning the MAC address of the desktop computer's NIC and trying both (1) and (2) again.
    The error message says that the network cable is not connected.  Is it possible that the connection between the router and cable modem requires a cross-over cable?
    Any suggestions?

    on the router's ui... keep the internet type to dhcp....clone the mac address and then do a power cycle...ensure that the modem is completely powered off during the power cycle...if you have a battery back - up , remove the battery...after a minute , put back the battery and then plug in the power cable in the modem...   
    let me know if this helps you.... 

  • Linksys WRT54G setup crash.

    Hi,
    Today I wanted to install my Linksys WRT54G for a wireless network.
    But when I tried to install the driver from the CD, the program crashed.
    This was during the: 'Getting program information.'
    I tried several times but everytime the program crashed at 14%.
    On a other computer it worked till 99% but then stopped because I didn't have the WRT54G hooked up.
    I really hope you can help me!
    Joost
    Ps. I had the program on the computer, but I had to defrag it.
    Edit. I have the 5.0 Version
    Message Edited by JoostPotting on 07-08-2008 10:05 AM

    Let me know who is your Internet Service Provider so that i can tell you few important steps to configure the router ....

  • 2 Macs on Linksys WRT54G, only 1 gets access at a time

    I have an iBook and a Macbook, both connected wireless via airport to my Linksys WRT54G router/access point.
    But only 1 Mac at a time can connect wirelessly to the Linksys access point.
    Is this caused by interference?
    DHCP is set to on, on Linksys with a maximum of 5 computers allowed.
    Strange thing is that at my work we have a similar setup with multiple macs wirelessly connected to a linksys access point and all macs can connect simulateneously. So it must be possible
    What can I do?

    Yes, they are both using Airport and both set up as Using DHCP.
    When the second Mac is turned on, while the first one was already successfull using airport, the second Mac will shortly flicker the airport reception to full reception, but shortly after that it will show no reception at all.

  • I have a Linksys WRT54G wireless router that has a MAC address

    A month ago, I could print from my PC and my Mac to my Epson printer over my Linksys WRT54G wireless network.  Now, for some reason, I cannot connect and print from either computer.  An Epson tech asked me to check the MAC address of the Mac and the printer to see if they were the same.  They were not.  He then opined that might be why I couldn't print.
    I don't know what changed a month or so ago or why it changed.  I have not done anything to change the MAC address on either the MAC or the printer.
    The Epson guy said the problem might be fixed by adding my printer's MAC address to my router's MAC address.  Something about "enabling MAC address filtering".  Then he told me that was an issue to pursue with my router manufacturer.  Naturally.
    Speaking of that problem...someone else had it, too...another technician at another site wrote: "...by default, routers don't come with mac address filtering enabled...and if that's the case....then adding the printer's MAC will not solve any issue that you may be having..." 
    So, three qustions:
    (1)  Can I add my Epson Workforce 545 printer's MAC address to my Linksys router?  Is that possible? 
    (2)  If I can do it, how do I do it?  I saw no "add" or "edit" functions on the Linksys WRT54G Status Page.
    (3)  What causes MAC address mismatching to happen?   What is unstable in that assembly?
    Solved!
    Go to Solution.

    Mac addresses with different devices will differ. No two devices will have the same mac address. this is also called the hardware address. This is designed so that it will serve as a unique identifier of your devices in the network which you can check thru the router. Now it is possible that wireless mac filter might be blocking it from connecting to the network. But it would be best to check as well and make sure that the printer is connected to your network and has the same ip address segment as your router.
    How to check if mac filter is enabled:
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  • MacBook Pro can't obtain IP address from Linksys WRT54G v2 router

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

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

  • Help protect my Linksys WRT54G from the "curl" command which bypasses my security settings

    It's way too easy to break into my Linksys WRT54G router!
    Do you have firmware that will fix this vulnerability?
    Instantly bypassing the administrator password, my fifteen-year old
    neighbor broke into my Linksys WRT54G router (firmware revision v1.0.0.6)
    in ten seconds simply by sending this one "curl" command to it via the
    Internet from his home next door!
    c:\> curl -d "SecurityMode=0&layout=en" http://192.168.0.1/Security.tri
    This kid was kind enough to knock on my door today to tell me to fix it.
    I invited him in, and from inside my own house, he showed me the Linksys
    WRT54G command above which immediately disabled all my wireless security
    WITHOUT him having to enter any password!
    He showed me how to disable remote administration but he said the
    vulnerability still exists until I get a new router. I can't believe
    everyone with a Linksys WRT54G router is throwing it in the garbage.
    Where/how can I find a firmware update that protects me from this curl
    vulnerability?

    To protect your router:
    * disable remote management.
    * enable WPA2 or WPA with a strong preshared key on the router.
    That is essentially all you must do. This protects against the curl problem (from the outside). The benefits of the rest varies:
    * set a strong, hard to guess password on the router.
    That's always a good idea to prevent some guest coming over, plugging into your network and modifying the router. For that to be relevant the person either needs physical access to your wired LAN or the WPA key.
    * disable UPnP
    Good idea if you are worried you could install some malware on your computer. UPnP allows to set port forwardings for incoming connections from the internet. It allows a computer to automatically setup the forwarding to make a server accessible in the internet. You'll often need this for gaming. But it obviously can be exploited by malware.
    * access server to https instead of http
    With WPA in place on the wireless this is only really necessary if you worry about someone gaining physical access to your router. https protects the password transmission to the router. But then, if someone gains physical access to my router I think the protection of my password would be the least of my problems.
    * disable wireless access to the router configuration
    For this to be effective with WPA in place would require the attacker to crack WPA to get into your WLAN. WPA is considered secure at this time. Anyone cracking WPA with a strong key must have a lot of computing power and a lot of knowledge. I don't know if this setting would really prevent that attacker of gaining full access to the router. This setting may be useful if you have an occasional guest to which you grant wireless access to the internet...
    * changing the default IP address from 192.168.1.1 to something else and turning off the DHCP server on the router
    With the DHCP server in place changing the IP address is no mean of protection because the DHCP server assigns a correct IP address in your LAN. You have to setup static IP addresses on all computers and devices. However, if someone gained access to your LAN (wireless or wired) all you have to do is wait and listen to the LAN traffic. It usually takes a few seconds until some noisy windows computer will broadcast a message and you have picked up the IP addresses in the LAN
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    Supposed to make the WLAN "invisible". O.K. It does make it harder for the average Joe to check what WLANs are in the neighborhood and which channels they use to optimize the choice of channels and limit interference. It does also prevent accidental connection attempts. However, with WPA/WPA2 in place the WLAN is protected anyway. Anyone, who really wants to know if there is a network can scan with a wireless card in monitor mode. The SSID is transmitted unencrypted. Plus in average it requires more times and more power (on laptops) to connect to the network as the wireless card must actively try to connect to each configured WLAN on the computer to find out if the network is there or not. With SSID broadcast it simply scans for broadcasts and then knows the network is there...
    * wireless MAC address filtering
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  • Macbook Pro/linksys wrt54g slow wireless/wired network connection solution.

    I was pulling my hair out looking for a solution for this and it did not seem anyone had too much luck here. Hopefully this will help you all...
    Setup:
    - Macbook Pro, Mac mini, 2 windows boxes (not mine), 1 linux box
    - Linksys WRT54G v6 with dd-wrt installed. This solution should work with the standard WRT54G firmware.
    Symtoms:
    - All other computers performed fast on internet speed tests and on network transfers.
    - Macbook Pro Internet connection was slow (40KB/s on both the wired and wireless network using wpa)
    - Macbook Pro internal connection was slow (2MB/s on both the wired and wireless network using wpa)
    Things I tried to resolve this:
    - Disable IP v6 (no effect)
    - Set DNS Servers field to the dns servers as reported by the router. (Increased the initial speed but this quickly decreased making it useless... not to mention impractical)
    Thing that resolved my issue.
    - Disabled STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) on the router. In the DD-WRT it is towards the top of the Setup tab. I'm not sure where it is on the default firmware sorry.
    Hope this helps someone
    Mac mini 1.42 Ghz   Mac OS X (10.4.7)  

    Steve Caplin wrote:
    Darin,
    You're right - there are a lot of issues about MBP WiFi. I think there's a major problem with it.
    If there was a ..."major problem with it" you would see more complaints than wifi just being among the top 10 discussion items in a trouble shooting forum. There are millions of MBP users many of whom, like myself, use wifi every day without issue.
    Your statement "They exchanged it for a new machine. Worked fine in the store - but when I got it home, I was still getting very slow speeds." would lead one to suspect maybe interference from some source or a configuration issue rather than a "major problem".
    You probably already tried changing the channel, resetting your router, changing the security scheme, elimination possible sources of interference, separating your components (router, computer, external monitor, ...), etc. but maybe starting over with a default configuration will help isolate the problem.

  • WRT54G with MAC

    Hi,
    I have a MacBook. I bought a linksys WRT54G router.
    I plugged the new router and my MacBook was working fine (wireless) ...before I ran the setup wizard.
    Since it said on the papers that I needed to install the software first, I did so.
    But since then, I can't access to Internet wireless... I have no wifi signal anymore. I clicked on the blank wifi symbol and it told me I have no airport card installed even though it's been working flawlessly before.
    Then, I saw on a forum someone who was saying that you must not install (with the CD) the router when you have a MAC... that you must configure it manual.
    But I DID insert the CD and now I don't know how to "desinstall" it... or to cancel what it did.
    I tried to reboot my MacBook but it doesn't work.
    Not only my MacBook doesn't connect (wireless) with my new router, but neither can't it connect with my parent's wireless router where it used to work just fine.
    PS. Sorry for my bad English, hope you understand what I am trying to say.
    Thanks in advance 
    Myriam 

    Just try to reset and re-configure the router manually...
    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...
    If your Internet Service Providor is Cable follow this
    If your Internet Service Providor is DSL follow this
    To change the Wireless Settings click here
    To set-up Wireless Security click here
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  • WRT54GS with Mac OS 10.6.8 and RCN cable modem not working

    Hello,
    I have a Linksys WRT54GS, version 6 with Mac OS X (version 10.6.8) hooked up to a Scientific Atlantic cable modem, with RCN as the ISP.
    Recently, RCN had some network issues, and so I had to power down and reset my modem. The modem is working fine now -- no problems at all when the Mac is connected direclty to the modem.
    The router's network is OK in that I can connect the Mac wirelessly to the network, but I can't connect to the internet through the router (through neither the wireless or wired connection).
    I have downloaded the latest firmware update for the router, following the Linksys site instructions, but this has not helped me solve the problem.
    Does anyone have any advice as to what I should do? I did call Linksys tech support on the advice of RCN, and they said that the router does appear to be working (power, WLAN, and Internet lights are on), but they would be charging me nearly the cost of a new router to fix the problem.
    Any advice would be appreciated!

    Since you upgraded the Router WRT54GS with the latest firmware so once reset the Router and power cycle the whole network… Then connect the Modem with Linksys Router on the Internet Port and then connect any one computer to any one of the Ethernet port on the Router [Numbered – 1, 2, 3 and 4]… Let me know the RCN connection is a DSL connection or cable connection…
    So if you have a DSL connection you can refer to this link:
    http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=93&login=1&vw=1&app=search&articleid=4020&userrole=Linksy...
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    http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=93&vw=1&articleid=3686
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    # Then Click on wireless Tab create the Wireless Network Name SSID and select the channel to 6, 9, and 11… Click Save Settings...
    # Then Click on Wireless Security sub tab and select the security mode and provide the password as per the requirement… Click Save Settings...
    After doing the settings try to connect the preferred network on the wireless devices and check the connectivity….

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

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

    craigarc303 wrote:
    Hello,  I have recently switched over to AT&T Uverse and I am loving it. One thing I miss is having extra ethernet ports to plug in my desktop computer and my Xbox 360. When the Uverse technician came in, he installed a Motorola NVG589 modem that also has a built in wireless router. He also installed a VAP2500 as a receiver for 2 wireless TV boxes. The VAP2500 plugs into the back of the Motorola NVG589. 3 other TV boxes are plugged into the back as well.  My dilemma is the fact that all of the ports are being taken up. I need at least 2 more ethernet ports free so I can hook up my Xbox 360 (my model doesn't have built in wifi) and my desktop computer as well.  I told the technician this when he installed the system and he told me to go on ebay and buy 2 cheap splitters and split 2 TV boxes that are coming into the NVG589. I did so. It didn't work out. I called up AT&T and the guy over the phone said that was the worst thing I could've done. He told be I should buy an ethernet switch.  I had my Linksys WRT54G (Version 6) router laying around at the time and realized that it had a built in ethernet switch. I want to get this to also function as another Wifi hotspot because I have an old PowerMac G4 downstairs that won't connect to the NVG589 for some reason (it says connection timeout). I am guessing that the wifi card in the system may be too old to connect to the modern NVG589.  So, I need the 2 extra ethernet ports and another Wifi hotspot from this setup. I have tried multiple things to get this to work.  The closest way I could get it to work was when I plugged an ethernet cable from the LAN port on the WRT54G to port on the back of the NVG589. I then plugged the TV box ethernet cable I had to disconnect into the second LAN port on the WRT54G as well as plugging my Xbox 360 into the 3rd LAN port and my computer into the 4th LAN port. This worked great for the TV box and the Xbox 360. However, the computer's ethernet connection ran very slow and the WIfi from the WRT54G was very slow as well. The Wifi from the NVG589 was slow too.  I unhooked that setup and put it back to what it was beforehand.  Is there anyone that knows of a flawless way of setting this up?  Any articles someone can link me to? I've heard of bridging the NVG589...would that help me? How exactly would I do that? Please HELP. I have attached pics. On the back of the NVG589 - green ethernet is the DSL cable, both white ethernet cables along with the black one are TV boxes and the yellow ethernet cable is the VAP 2500.  Thanks!   Ya, the install tech must have been sleeping or texting or something during training.... or it's possible he misunderstood you and thought your were talking about needing extra phone ports, which could be accomplished with simple splitters. You were almost where you needed to be with your setup, you just missed some steps. Connect your wired computer only to one of the Linksys' LAN port. With the Linksys powered up press and hold the reset button for 15 seconds (will need toothpick or unfolded paperclip). This will perform a "factory" reset. When the Linksys is fully rebooted, log in to the Linksys. Do not configure the "Internet Connection Type" on the Linksys. Navigate to the "Wireless" section on the Linksys and configure the wireless. Do not use the same SSID (wireless network name) that the NVG589 uses. Save changes. Navigate to the "LAN" configuration on the Linksys and set the routers address to 192.168.1.1 and disable the DHCP Server. Save changes. This step will kick you out of the router. Power down your computer and the Linksys, run an Ethernet cable from a LAN port on the NVG589 to a LAN port on the Linksys, then power up the Linksys, and when it's fully rebooted, power up your computer. You should be good to go at this point. You will want to individually configure your wireless devices to use either the wireless network from the NVG or the wireless network from the Linksys. Otherwise they make keep jumping back and forth between the two, which will degrade performance for that device. You may still notice a slight to moderate performance drop for the wireless on both the NVG and the Linksys because they will be competing for the same wireless airspace along with the VAP2500.     
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  • Having trouble setting up a linksys WRT54GS router with v...

    Having trouble setting up a linksys WRT54GS router with verizon DSL using a westell 6100F modem. the modem works fine by its self  but the router will not connect  to the internet when installed like the cd tells you to.
    online help and phone help has been less than helpful,  anyone have any Ideas?

    Ok I found " Installing the liksys wireless router with a westell 6100 modem" in the verizon troubleshooting guides. printed the instructions so I would'nt forget. step 1 open your web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 in the address field.  PROBLEM it comes up with a login screen that I don't know how to sign into. tried the obvious stuff. cannot get past the login screen. I knew this sounded to easy to be true. anyone have any ideas? 

  • Can no longer connect to internet wirelessly with Linksys WRT54G...

    Hi, all...
    I'm at my father-in-law's house. His home network setup is as follows:
    * Compaq desktop connected via Ethernet cable to
    * Linksys WRT54G, v3 (IP 192.168.2.1) connected via Ethernet cable to
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