New firmware WRT350N-v1 v1.03.6

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Linksys- A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Release Date    : August 10, 2007
Current Firmware : 1.03.6
Product PartNo   : WRT350N v1
Ver #.  Date  Description
1.03.6  Aug 10, 2007 
    1. Updated to Draft 802.11n Version 2.0
    2. Modified Access restriction policy
    3. Fixed Vista access USB storage device
    4. Modified help file content
    5. Modified text on pop-up screen
    6. Updated Vista basic support
    7. Fixed wireles USB file transfer
    8. Modified DMZ/Forwarding conflict notification
    9. Modified NTFS write support for stability
    10. Fixed Media server file search for certain files
    11. Fixed DDNS Tzo issue
    12. Fixed UPnP function
    13. Fixed date/time when file is written on USB storage device
    14. Fixed back up and restore function
    15. Fixed media server compatibility
    16. Modified handling of Subnet mask
    17. Fixed support for large HDD
    18. Fixed Proxy filter
    19. Fixed NAT disable
    20. Fixed WMM and is enabled by default 
    21. Fixed WPA2-Enterprise issue 
Download : http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=116967116846...
GPL Code : ftp://ftp.linksys.com/opensourcecode/wrt350n/1.03.06/WRT350N_v1.03.6_US.tgz
Please report if you're having a problem after saving the BASIC SETUP Tab.
I could'nt go to any other settings/tabs right after I saved the Basic Setup.
These are the steps I always do before and after upgrading the router's firmware:
1. Hard reset
2. Upgrade
3. Hard reset
I'm using Vista Ultimate. Tried to re-flash a couple more times but either I'm getting gibberish characters when I'm clicking any of the tabs after saving the Basic Setup Tab or I get the "Page cannot be displayed" error.
I had to reflash to the previous version v1.03.2 to get the router working (?) again...
Message Edited by Toink on 08-24-2007 06:49 AM

Answer 1

I brought up the ipconfig /all and it shows this:
Windows IP Config
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . :
Node Type. . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled . . . . . : No
Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Physical Address . . . . . . : 00-01-29-FC-69-XX
Dhcp Enabled . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration. . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration IP Address. : 169.254.145.82
Subnet Mask. . . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway. . . . . . . :
I have tried the WRT350N_1_03_2_US_upgrade_utility.exe software using the 192.168.1.1 / admin and it replies as "Unable to get responses from the server"! It then does nothing.
Ctrl-Alt-Del to stop program.
I then tried using the 169.254.145.82 and it got to the "Verify the information below. etc etc etc". Click on Upgrade and then nothing happens.
Ctrl-Alt-Del to stop program.
I just brought up the Upgrade executable so that I could copy the messages and it defaulted to 139.142.40.129. I clicked on "Upgrade" and still get the "Unable to get responses from the server" It then does nothing.
Ctrl-Alt-Del to stop program.
Any suggestions?
The reset button still does not appear to do anything and the power light blinks continuously but at a different frequency than the Ethernet light.
Do I now have an expensive brick?
BTW: I installed a switch between the modem and the router so that I can at least get access to this forum to read and post. I have been switching the cable back and forth for testing.
Message Edited by PapaBare on 08-25-2007 11:06 AM