Linksys WRT54G version 8 router setup CD

Hi,
I lost my set up Cd and I need it to install the program on to my computer. I need to be able to put a password to protect it from others around me using my DSL. How can I get another set-up CD? Please help!

Hi,
I hope these links would help you setup your router without the setup CD. The first link would guide you through setting up the router with your DSL internet connection. The second link would help you password-protect your wireless network
Setting-Up a Router with DSL Internet Service
Setting-Up WPA Wireless Security on a Linksys Router

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Hi all! I have a Linksys WRT54GS Version 6 router with Firmware Version: v1.50.6 and I was wondering if anyone could help me find a free log viewer, since the log viewer that comes with the router just gives the last few sites outgoing and incoming, and it doesn't time it either. Anything that will work with my router that will record all day info as well as put the time? I'd also like it (if possible) if it could identify which websites those IP's belong to; sometimes I will put an IP in the address bar and nothing happens or I get an error.
Also, I can't seem to be able to telnet into my router. I put the right IP 192.168.1.1 8080 which is the port that shows under Administration/Management "management port:" 8080. When I telnet (I'm using vista and I installed the telnet client and server) it says connecting and then just sits there for a long time and then asks me to push any key and says connection timed out. I also tried with port 80 and 23, nothing.
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I gathered from what I read on the 'net that this particular router pretty much sucks in terms of putting 3rd party firmware, of telnetting into it, etc. So, is it basically true that there is no way to telnet into this? Also, no one knows of any monitoring or log viewer that works with this version?? Please?
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Trying to setup my Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router but having trouble.

Right, i will keep this nice and simple. I have had broadband internet for the past 10 days and yesterday i got myself a Linksys WRT54G Wireless router so both myself and my partner can connect our Macbook Pros up to the wireless internet.
But the problem is we cannot seem to connect onto the wireless network. It shows up when searching for internet connecting even when its is open without a password or with a password it does not want to connect?!?!
I can plug my laptop directly (as i am doing now) into the broadband modem and it works so i have no idea what is wrong? This afternoon we tried using a Windows Laptop and had the same problem. The wireless network shows up but when you enter the password that was entered on the 192.168.1.1 website it does not reconise it?!?!
If you can reply speaking English and not too much computer language that would be fantastic.
Many thanks

Hi candn14 and welcome to the forums!
Since internet connection is working fine on the laptop computer when plugged directly into the modem, you just need to configure your router settings.
Are you using a DSL or Cable connection? Please see the links below on how to configure your router with your internet provider (ISP).
Setting-Up a Router with Cable Internet Service
Setting-Up a Router with DSL Internet Service
Once you are finished doing so and your laptop is able to connect to the internet when connected to the modem > router > laptop, then you are now ready to configure the wireless settings of the router for you to be able to connect wirelessly.
Here are the steps:
Setting-Up the Wireless Settings on a Router
And please secure your network w/ a password.
Setting-Up Wireless Security on a Linksys Router
Please feel free to ask any questions again if you encounter any problems. Hope this helps.

Linksys Violation Error 0040756D for my Linksys WRT54G Version 3

We are using the Linksys WRT54G, version 3, wireless router and the 2,4 GHz Wireless-G PCI adapter. Whenever we boot the computer up we get a Linksys access violation error 0040756D that is pointing to a problem wth the WRT54G. How do I eleminate this issue?

This might be the Error message when you must have configured your linksys router with the Setup disk...So i think you need to uninstall the Linksys software from your Computer and this will solve the problem,,,
Click on Start - Control Pannel - Add Remove Programs and in the List you will find "Linksys Easylink Advisor" select and click on Remove. Once the software is uninstalled from your Computer Reboot your computer and i think this will eleminate the error message.

Hi, I just bought a linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. My...

Hi,
I just bought a linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. My laptop was able to detect it wirelessly untill I changing the "Router Name" in the setup page(http://192.168.1.1)
While saving the settings, the wireless network suddently disconnected. From that point onwards, I was not able to detect the wireless network with any computer at all.
I tried unplugging it, resetting it, and even restory factory settings by holding the reset button for aprox 30 secs.
What is wrong?
Thanks in Advanced

Recheck the wireless setting (SSID, encryption, DHCP, etc) on router management page again. Also make sure your computer's wireless adapter setting matches the one you set on router.
picoHat
Home Network, Wireless Network and Computer Networking Made Easy

Stop Dropped Wi-Fi on Linksys WRT54G Version 5 & 6 Access Points

Me and my partner have been having a heck of a time with our Macbooks and our Linksys WRT54G V5 router. Mine drops every 5 minutes. His doesn't drop unless we are both using it at the same time. We've tried EVERYTHING short of throwing the router away.
What happened is that Linksys stopped using Linux in their routers (to save cost?) and there are lots of bugs in their proprietary OS.
See http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=32726
What is the solution? Reflash the router with a Linux based firmware. We did this last night and the network is solid as a rock.
THERE ARE RISKS!!! You could reduce your router to a brick if you interrupt the flash process. Please read all of the information before you decide to do this.
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http://www.bitsum.com/openwiking/owbase/ow.asp?WRT54G5%5FCFE
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John has a pretty interesting observation. I recently reploaced my older WRT54G v1.1 with a V5 router and started having connectivity problems. I had no clue what was going on, my cable modem would constantly drop its signal, my xbox 360 couldn't hold a valid connection and I had all sorts of problems with my OSX boxes. I read this thread recently and decided to replace the v5 with my older router and hmmmm... suddenly my connection issues aren't issues anymore. (BTW I had recently already replaced my airport preferences so that isn't it)
Its only been a couple of days but it appears that my issues are gone. My next step is to replace my v5 firmware with either the Sveasoft firmware or the DD-WRT firmware and reconnect it.
This could be the solution to my problem, not sure what to say about the rest of you....
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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...

Linksys WRT54G V8 Basic Setup page problems

I have been trying to change my password and all the settings on my WRT54G V8 router today because I forgot the password, and I can't seem to navigate the Basic Setup page. I can log in (most of the time) after resetting the router, but whenever I try to click on a different tab (like "Wireless", or "Security") it comes up with the page saying "This Page Cannot Be Displayed." I'd like to be able to put a password on it (which I have successfully done before on this router) because I live in a college dorm and would like to keep my internet from being bogged down by other people using it.
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Tatonka,
I assume you downloaded the WRT54G setup software disk into your PC initially. Reset the router (hold in the reset button for 30 seconds), hard wire your PC to the router, and access the Linksys icon on your desktop. Just follow the prompts after that. I had to do exactly this at my daughter's home last evening. Bob

HP Officejet Pro 8500 wireless Networking with LINKSYS WRT54GS wireless router

I have a HP Officejet Pro 8500 wireless printer conneted via WiFi to my LYNKSYS WRT54GS wireless router. I do not have a USB cable or ethernet cable plugged to the printer. I am able to use the 'scan to email button' and the 'scan to network folder' button on the front of the printer and I can pint from the PC to the printer with no problems.
I installed the HP printer software from the CD, choosing network/wireless connection, without having to install any USB cables from the PC to the printer in the process. many posts in the forum mention having to connect USB cables in the wireless installation process.
Can I install the software in the same fashion on the other two laptops? Or, do I need to do something differently?

The USB cable is used on those printers which do not have display or front panel wireless setup is not possible. We configure the wireless settings during install and save those settings in printer's memory by transferring through USB cable. Therefore the USB is plugged in during wireless installation temporarily. In your case I don't think plugging in USB cable is necessary as the printer is already on network and had IP address. Connect the laptops on wireless network and proceed with regular install, the printer should be detected automatically.
Thanks
Naveen K
HP Support Engineering Center
Click on BLACK STAR button to say thanks
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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.
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Persistent problems with Linksys WRT54GS Wireless Router

I'm currently running Vista with a Linksys WRT54GS router. As earlier discussed in this forum I am still having intermittent problems with the ATV taking down my network. Anyone else experienced this and come up with a sure fire fix?
When it's working I like the set up but I have to say, it is not nearly stable enough to be an everyday solution for getting my music and photos to my living room.
Thanks.

Hi, I am having the same problem -- my 2WIRE modem from AT&T recently blew up. So, I purchased the WRT54GS. As soon as I reconnected the AppleTV to the new router via a wireless connection, all of my machines (Mac and PC) lost their internet connections. I'm seriously considering going out and getting another 2WIRE.

Imac running Safari Browser with Linksys wrt54gs version 6 wireless router

I am having problems getting the router to work properly I think. I am not sure that I have it connected correctly. This is my situation, I am able to go on the internet with no problems I have Airport extreme built into my mac and it is turned on.I am ale to go to that Ip link that allows you to enter in security information for the router. After I enter in the information such as changing the name and giving myself the wep security choice when I choose save changes then safari comes up saying that I am not connected to the internet. Ok now that is strange and in order for me to be able to go back to that Ip address in the web browser I have to reset the modem over again to be able to go back and enter Admin to access the linksys security settings again. So as it is right now it bothers me that I am a open network I am not secured. I have tried talking to linksys over the phone and nothing seemed to work. we make the necessary changes but then it wont allow to save because then it says that I am not connected to the internet at that point.I have right now the ethernet blue cable going from my Imac to my cable modem right now. I disconnected the linksys until I figure this out. Please if someone who has a built in Airport Extreme on there Imac could help me out with this I would be greatly appreciated.

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Linksys WRT54G & additional Router

I have had a WRT54G network working for the past two years with no problems.
However I have now purchased a Freecom FSG combined router & harddisk, as I wanted a networked HD. I configured this router up as per the Freecom instructions, giving the WAN port of the FSG a fixed IP address
IP address: 192.168.1.2
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS servers: 192.168.1.1
However when I plug this into one of the available ports in my WRT54G, I cannot access the FSG. Though a PC connected into the WRT54G will work.
I noticed on the setup of the WRT54G, it can be setup as a Gateway or Router, what should this setting be?
Am I forgetting to set something up on the WRT54G to allow an additional router?
Any advice appreciated
Message Edited by Rockmusicman on 11-18-200601:39 AM

Several problems:
1. the proper setup would mean to configure routes on all computers and devices in your network because in your LAN you have two routers. The advanced routing in the router is between the WAN and the LAN interface. AFAIK it is not possible to have IP packets send back to the interface from which it came to forward it to the internal router. This is necessary to get packets to the subnet of the internal router.
2. NAT: you have to put the whole LAN into the NAT domain of the gateway router. AFAIK NAT only works on addresses which are in the LAN of the gateway router. Therefore you must define the LAN of the gateway to be the whole network. The network setup of the gateway must include the subnet of the internal router to be able to NAT those addresses as well. But here is again the limitation of the setup: Any IP address in the LAN of the gateway is just put onto the switch and not forwarded to another router.
3. Broadcasting: the Linksys routers are not able to do broadcasts through routers. Basically a broadcast in the gateway subnet remains in that subnet and the internal router subnet remains in that subnet. This means you are not able to use file sharing etc. through names as netbios name resolution etc. very much depends on broadcasts. You may be able to access the server through the IP address but you cannot browse the workgroup. This is usually a limitation for many people using these routers at home.
There are more reasons I suppose... With more expensive equipment all those things are not a problem. You can configure a router to forward broadcasts. You configure your NAT exactly to which addresses can NAT and which not. The problem with the consumer routers is simply that many settings have several effects at different places. This makes it much simpler to set them up but for advanced uses it is hard or impossible to use them. The simple setup has just certain scenarios in mind and having a second router in your LAN is not really part of this...

WRT54G Wireless Router Setup Help Needed

Hi,
I have a WRT 54G router I want to set up on my network.
What I want to be able to do is have the router allow wireless laptops to connect via wireless, but I want the router to assign the IP automatically through DHCP. Is this possible?
My Network information is as follows:
Router would be assigned IP 192.168.72.10
Network information for Office where this is going:
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.72.1
Primary DNS: 192.168.1.59
Secondary DNS: 192.168.1.52
any help would be appreciated...

First of all, let me say that, assuming you have a Linksys router in the main office, that there is no reason why that router could not use both fixed LAN IP addresses, and have its DHCP server turned on and give out DHCP addresses also. So, it seems like you could setup the system in the manner I mentioned in my previous post.   Unless, for some reason, you prefer not to do it this way.
If you really want to set it up with the WRT54G giving out DHCP addresses, then read on:
If you want to use the DHCP server in the WRT54G, you will need to place it on a separate subnet.
I'm still a bit confused by what you have written. You said that the WRT54G router "would be assigned IP 192.168.72.10". And later you said that my assumption was correct that you set the "Local IP Address" to this value.   However, if you want to use the DHCP server in the WRT54G, this will not work, because to use the DHCP server, the WRT54G needs to be on a separate subnet.
Instead, in the WRT54G, you would need to set the "Internet Connection Type" to "Static", then give the WRT54G the WAN address (not local IP address) of 192.168.72.10.   (You will also need to specify the subnet mask 255.255.255.0 , default gateway 192.168.72.1 , and DNS (proxy) server 192.168.72.1 ) You would need to reset the WRT54G's "Local IP address" to a subnet that is not used elsewhere in your network. Since you apparently already use 192.168.1.x and 192.168.72.x subnets, you will need to pick something else, perhaps 192.168.54.1 for the "local IP address" of the WRT54G.
In this type of setup, you would leave the DHCP server of the WRT54G enabled, and wire a LAN port from the office router to the Internet port of the WRT54G.
In this case, the WRT54G is in control of all your router settings, including port forwarding, DHCP server, and wireless settings. Also note that if you need to forward a port, you will need to forward the port through your entire network, not just the WRT54G.
One additional warning. I have not personally used a "3 subnet" system with Linksys routers. So I am not certain that all your DNS addresses will flow through the system properly. If it doesn't work, you may need to enter some of you actual Internet based DNS addresses (or perhaps your Primary and Secondary 192.168.1.59 and .52 DNS servers) into the WRT54G router by hand, rather than using the built in Linksys DNS proxy at 192.168.72.1
Hope this helps.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 12-04-2007 04:34 PM

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I don't think it will sidney, as the Linksys routers do not usually have PPPoA connection types available. You should consider getting yourself a gateway type of device (router + modem)
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