WRE54G appears DOA

My range extender has the following issues:  no detectable SSID broadcast by unit (either after reset or after pushing auto configure button for 10 seconds).  No red OR blue ligh on link indicator.  I have followed all the instructions in the manual - is this unit (brand new just opened the box) dead?

The Link LED should light up as soon as the WRE54G is powered on. You should initially get a RED light to indicate that the range extender is not connected to a wireless router or an access point. Reset the device for 30 seconds then turn it off for another 30 seconds. If you do not get a LINK light still, the unit is bricked.

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  • WRE54G w/ Linksys BEFW11S4?

    Hello -
    I've spend the last three hours or so trying to setup my WRE54G range expander with my BEFW11S4 wireless router.  The router is 802.11b, but from the product literature, it seems that it should be compatible.  From looking through the forum I see that previous models came with an ethernet jack that could be used for configuration - that would have been really nice!  Here's a rundown thus far:
    It took me a while to realize that the WRE54G is not compatible with WPA, so I switched my router back to WEP, rebooted it and connected to it successfully.  My wireless computer will now connect with my unboosted router now just fine - although as before the signal strength is quite low - hence my desire to get the range expander.  I also realized that my wireless router and my expander were on the same channel - 6 - and so I changed my access point to channel 1, figuring there might be some interference.  Is this correct?
    I am using the configuration CD on my wireless computer.  It goes through the configuration process just fine for most of it.  It sees both the expander and my wireless router.  Sometimes it wants to default to the expander, sometimes to the wireless router.  As suggested by others on here, I select my wireless router, not the expander.  It then asks for my WEP password, which I give it.  Then it says  "Searching for an available WRE54G" at which point it tells me that it can't find one - which is odd because I usually have to show it my wireless router and NOT the WRE54G during the Step 2 "Current Wireless Network Settings" dialog.
    I have, on occasion, been able to access the WRE54G by typing in http://192.168.1.240/ in IE and getting the config screen.  The problem is, I can't seem to stay connected to it long enough to save the settings.  I'd be happy to configure this thing manually if I could only keep the connection to the unit.  Sure would be nice to have that RJ-45 jack on there......
    Any help you could offer would be much appreciated - thus far WRE54G Range Expander = Weekend Reducer.
    -SkyG

    Dibbler -
    My WRE54G appears to be V1, since there is no V on the model number on the bottom sticker.
    I turned off security on my router and then cycled it, reset the WRE54G and then used the Auto Config button - both lights went blue and my wireless computer connected to it and accessed the net just fine.  However, whever I tried to re-implement security, I could no longer get it to work.  Also, when I cycled the power on the WRE like you suggested after using the Auto Config button, when it powered back on both lights were no longer blue and I had to reset the unit and then push the Auto Config button again.
    I'm not really happy about the fact that I already had to downgrade my security from WPA to WEP, and I certainly have no interest in running my network completely unsecured.  From looking at the product reviews on Amazon, it looks like I'm not alone in not being able to get this unit to work with WEP.  I actually got this unit on loan from a friend who had it sitting around - I noticed it just a day after I ordered one.  I told him I would try his out until mine arrived.  If I can't get mine to work in 30 minutes or less once it shows up, I'm just going to return it and buy a router I can put in bridge mode.  I've wasted enought of my time on this thing already.
    -Sky

  • WRE54G V2 connects with network, appears to work, but won't allow devices to pass data through

    This is the number one problem I've had with the WRE since I got it several months ago.....
    I originally set it up exactly in line with the instructions.....I turned off my WEP to prevent security issues at the start....
    My WRE starts up, red lights, then blue lights, then solid blue lights....All appears perfect....
    That is, until I attempt to use my PDA (HP 27XX) running Windows Mobile 5.....It just won't connect via the WRE......I have to unplug the WRE, then the PDA will connect, no problem, although with a weak signal......
    My laptop running a DLink wireless card will connect via the WRE, so I know it works!.....
    I have 3 PDA's....all HP, a 24XX, and 2 27XX models....all 3 won't connect through the WRE.....
    My Zune also won't connect via the WRE.....not sure why?....
    Any ideas?.....

    O.k.....I set it up as instructed.....No Go.....not even the Laptop would connect through it this time around.....
    The WRE appears in the "site survey", but nothing will connect to it or through it.....it acts like a VERY EFFECTIVE jammer!.....
    I'm surprised the "underground" hasn't discovered just how easy it is to use this as a network jammer.....
    Since I've owned mine, I'm guessing it's only worked 10 to 15% of the entire time....and NEVER with a PDA or ZUNE.......
    Please don't give up on me though, I really do appreciate and need tips and advice getting this thing to work......

  • WRE54G Range Expander, appears to be connected but...

    I have auto configured the range expander.
    I have 2 blue lights, on the link and the activity
    when I try to ping the expander, results are: timed out
    How can I tell if its connected to MY unsecured SSID or my neighbors?

    As you have mentioned that you see 2 Blue lights on your WRE, but when you try to ping your WRE it gives your RTO. So this indicates that your WRE is not configured Properly...
    To Configure your WRE, first you need to be sure then wireless network which you are try to connect is unsecured... AS you are trying to configure your WRE with your Neighbours wireless network, Well in this case you can try to configure your WRE Manually.. 
    Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds...Release the reset button...Unplug the power cable from your Expander, wait for 30 seconds and re-connect the power cable...
    1. Connect your Expander to a computer, click on the Start button >>> Settings >>> Control Panel >>> Network Connections - Right click on the icon for Local area connection and go to properties- On the 'General' tab select 'Internet Protocol TCP/IP' and click on the Properties button- Select 'Use the following IP address'- Provide IP Address - 192.168.1.5, Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0...Click on Ok button to Save and Click on "Close" on main Properties window...
    2. Now open an Internet Explorer browser page on your wired computer(desktop).In the address bar type - 192.168.1.240. Leave the Username blank & in Password use admin in lower case...It should open your Expander set-up...
    3. Once you get to the set-up page you can follow this link to change the Expander Settings...
    NOTE : The link also explains to check the Wireless Settings on your Router...
    4. While changing the Expander settings you have to make sure that the Wireless Settings(SSID/Network Name and WEP/WPA Key) are identical on both the devices(Router and Expander)...Also make sure to change the Expander's default IP to match your network and Gateway Address should be your Router's address...ex.Expander's IP Address : 192.168.1.240(assuming your router's default IP Address is 192.168.1.1),Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0, Default Gateway : 192.168.1.1...
    5. After configuring the Expander you should disconnect it from the Computer and go into Local Area Connection TCP/IP Properties and set it back to Obtain IP Address Automatically...Disconnect the Expander from the computer and power cycle both the devices(Expander and Router) ...Your Expander should be configured...
    In case if you don't get the Expander set-up just leave it connected to your computer and reset it for 30 seconds and follow Step 2, Step 3, Step 4 & Step 5...
    Hope this helps.

  • Wow.Apple and I both thought computer was DOA!! (Boot Camp Crash)

    Ok. Here's what happened. I still can't believe no one at Apple thought of a solution for me...read on.
    I was attempting to install Windows XP using BootCamp Assistant when it came to the page directing me to choose which hard drive or partition to install on. I had set up the partition as per the manual. The manual states specifically that you MUST install it as follows:
    "Selecting the Windows Partition
    It is very important to select the correct partition when installing Windows so that you
    don’t overwrite Mac OS X on your computer.
    To select the correct partition for Windows XP:
    m
    Select “C: Partition3 <BOOTCAMP> [FAT32].”
    WARNING:
    Do not create or delete a partition, or select any partition other than as
    noted below. Doing so may delete the entire contents of your Mac OS X partition."
    so..... that partition did not appear and all it said was C:partition. I called the apple store and they told me to cancel the install and reboot. So I did.
    Needless to say, this caused major problems. The machine refused to reboot. In fact, all I got was a grey screen with no text, no icons, nothing. I tried to reboot several times. Nothing. I called Apple Care and a guy there talked me through rebooting holding the "c" key. Nothing. Reboot holding option. Nothing. Remove battery and cord hold power button to clear the ram and hold Option/apple/r/p and let it reboot 3 times. then tried 2 times...nothing. By the way, i could get the dvds out by rebooting while holding the trackpad button.
    AppleCare guy then told me to try to reboot with the Leopard dvd in. Nothing. Try to reboot with MacBook Pro Disc 1 in..nothing. Had me clear the ram again. nothing.
    He then told me that there appeared to be a hardware failure somewhere and most likely my hard drive was fried. Told me to go to my nearest apple store for a consultation. I told him it was ordered online with the upgraded 160gb 7200rpm drive and they don't stock those in the stores. He told me to go to a store anyway.
    I am a corporate pilot and spend quite a bit of time on the road...days at a time sometimes. I work on call and cannot make an appointment unless I know I have a day off, like for a doctor or something. I told him this and he put me on hold.
    Apple sales rep comes on and states that she is sorry for my troubles and that they will ship me out a brand new MacBook Pro.....as soon as they receive a tracking number from fedex that my old one is in their system on the way back to them. I was happy with this result and kudos to Apple for such great customer service. She said it was diagnosed DOA and that I was entitled to a new one ASAP.
    I was told I would get an email from Apple with a fedex label I could print and use to send back the defective machine. Incidentally, I don't quite understand their exchange program. I asked if she could send the new machine out now and take a credit card number for security. She said that was not possible, but would send the new machine out when and only when I emailed them a fedex tracking number. This pretty much makes no sense because I could just as easily send an empty box with a tracking number to them, but I digress.
    Anyway, here is where it gets interesting. Not being a "sit on my laurels" type of guy I went on another Mac we have and started doing some internet searches for symptoms I just experienced. I went through many where people had the same exact problem installing XP and getting weird partition messages and then canceling and getting a dead machine that only showed a gray screen, no icons, nothing.
    I came across a posting where a guy had the same problem and someone talked him through a solution: Install OSX on a firewire drive and connect the drive to the computer and let it boot from there. After it boots, use Disk Utility to reformat the internal drive and then install OSx on that drive. Interesting. I did that. And it worked!! I was then able to boot up from the internal drive. I then did a complete erase and install and got Leopard on. I am right now in the process of installing all my other programs.
    The machine is not dead, is QUITE alive and seems no worse for the ware. It is purring like a .....well, like a Leopard (sorry, couldn't resist!)
    I will NOT be installing XP on this machine this time!!!
    I hope that may actually help someone else in this situation.
    Take care and sorry for such a long posting.
    Rob

    Great post man, this will definitely be benificial to those who encounter the same problems!! It's always great when there is a solution as well

  • Not Recognized in iTunes Win/Mac - Early 4g Disappointment - DOA

    I came home to find my package waiting for me on my doorstep today. Excitedly I opened the box and saw the beautiful packaging and my excitement grew. Little did I know the unboxing would be the last good thing I experienced.
    After a few pictures of the phone and the unboxing I plugged it into my MPB and only the Apple logo appeared. I initially thought the battery might be low and let it sit for a few hoping for it to start up. Shortly there after I noticed the apple logo to be cycling on and off repeatedly about every 10-15 seconds. I thought maybe it was a bad connection so I tried a reboot to no avail. Changed cables...no dice there either...At this point I am getting worries that I have a bad unit. MY first thought was that I was doing something wrong. I tried a hard reset but that didn't work either.
    So I broke down and placed a call to Apple support. The first tech I spoke with was a nice female who talked me through a reinstall of iTunes 9.2. Since I am writing this you can guess that it didn't work. I was disconnected from her on a transfer to a supervisor, but quickly recieved a call back thankfully. The next guy begins to troubleshoot this with me but I am disconnected from him after a few minutes. At this point I am getting irritated. I wait a few minutes and don't get a call back so I call tech support back. Well wouldn't you know they guy must have called while i was dialing becuase i heard the VM beep and was disappointed that I had to start the process over. I was never given a case number by either rep at that point and the next person I talk to has no record of my call. I tell him I was at the "supervisor level" already and asked to be transferred. After about a 10 minute hold I get a new guy who tells me that he can't help me at all and wants me to drive to my closest Apple store and they will help me. I live about 30 minutes away on a good day to International Plaza in Tampa and he tries to give me a Genius Appt in 10 minutes. I told him this was not going to happen so I end up being scheduled for 7:40pm. Irritated that I have to make the drive I am hoping they can fix my issue.
    I walk in 10 minutes early and attempt to check in for my appointment. She scans her iPad and she can't find my name on the list. She checks a few other screens and still nothing. The guy evidently book my appointment correctly. They do their best to accommodate me and ask what my issue is. I tell them I have this beautiful new 4g and that it is not working. She frowns and pretty much says that they have no equipment nor 4g's in store and they will not be able to address my issue until tomorrow(Launch Day). I tell her this is not acceptable since I just made a 30+ minute drive and was told by the Applecare supervisor that you would fix my issue. She try's to calmly tell me that they can't do anything because their systems don't even recognize the 4g yet. She gets a "Floor Supervisor" or something of that nature, and he says "We have no iPhones in this store and will not to tomorrow" which I know is BS but whatever. One of the techs takes the phone and stares in awe at it's beauty and plugs it into their computer and tries to put it into DFE mode. It eventually errors out and tell me it's DOA and I need a replacement unit.
    I pretty much knew that I was at this point but I was hoping they would just swap it out. Again no dice I am told that they DO NOT HAVE UNITS IN THE STORE. Again I call BS but what can I do at this point. They tell me that they can give me a claim ticket and I will have a unit reserved for me and I can walk in with no wait and pickup my new unit at 7am. I ask the guy how can I be sure I will have one. He say's to me in a round about way that he is walking into the back...taping my claim ticket to a 32GB unit when I leave, to the phone that is "not in stock".
    So to sum it up I am not a happy camper. I am not mad at the Apple Store they are just doing what they are told. I am more irritated with the lack of help that I got from AppleCare. One thing I forgot to mention was the fact that they should have not even directed me to the Store per the supervisor. Also irritated that I never got a case number initially and I had to even go through that hassle. Lastly I am disappointed that I got a defective unit.
    So I thought I would share my early adoption story with you guys.

    Soft boot, hold down top button and middle bottom button at the same time, with the iPhone connected to your computer and iTunes will recognize the phone on reboot.

  • WRE54G Web Config Page Setup - also Belkin Router F5D6321

    To: Users of this Linksys Community Forum
    What: I'm reposting my "reply post" text from a previous post (see below). The first time I posted it, I forgot to use "html carriage returns", so the text was hard to read. The proper carriage-returns should show in the text below.
    Original Post User Name: bfin1
    Original Post Date-Time: 10-13-2007 08:43 PM
    Original Post Message Subject Header: Re: Hi, I have a Belkin Router F5D6231-4 2.4GHz, 802.11G Wire...
    Original Post Thread User Name: fabiote
    Original Post Date-Time: 10-13-2007 10:02 AM
    Original Post Message Subject Header: Hi, I have a Belkin Router F5D6231-4 2.4GHz, 802.11G Wire...
    The original text (with carriage returns) is shown below --->:
    Before you access the Range Expander's web page, you need to gather some information (that you'll need once you do access the WRE54G web page).
    You need:
    1) The "IP Address" (of your Router/Wireless Access Point as seen by your local network). This will be something like "192.168.1.254" (depending on your local network's range of IP addresses).
    2) The "Sub-net Mask" (for your Router/Wireless Access Point as seen by your local network). Usually, this will be "255.255.255.0" (or "255.255.255.255").
    3) The (Default) "Gateway" Address (for your Router/Wireless Access Point as seen by you local network). This will usually be the "first" IP address in your network's range of IP addresses. For our example network above having a range of IP addresses of 192.168.1.1 through 192.168.1.255, the first IP address is "192.168.1.1" and so the "Gateway" Address will probably be "192.168.1.1".
    4) The "SSID" (Site Survey ID) of your network. This is the network name of your local network (i.e. the one you originally logged onto the network if you've already connected your computer wirelessly up with the router/wireless Access Point).
    5) The "Channel" your Wireless Access Point is using (from "1" through "11". A typical "Channel" used is "6".
    6) Wireless Network Encryption - you need to know if you are using encryption on your wireless network. You'll most likely either not be using it or your will be using either 40-bit (really 64-bit) WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption, 128-bit WEP encryption, or the newer standard WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) security settings. When you get to the WRE54G web-based configuration page, you will need to "enable" Security Settings (if yoiur using it) and then, in the next web config page that appears, enter WEP encryption key or enter the WPA-PSK pre-shared key used that is currently used for your local wireless network.
    NOTE: In the WRE54G web configuration page, if you are using encryption, BEFORE you enter the info (into the web-page configuration fields) noted in Item 1 through 5 above, you will want to click the "enable" button for "Wirelss Security", then click on the "Edit Security Settings" button, enter your encryption key on the next web page that appears, and then click on the "Save" button at the bottom of the web-page. The WRE54G will save your security setting to its Flash memory and then re-boot itself. You may want to unplug/replug the AC power to the WRE54G at this time and then re-log in to the WRE54G at its IP address of 192.168.1.240 (which I will explain how to do below).
    Before accessing the WRE54G web-based configuration page by pointing your web browser to "192.168.1.240", do the following:
    A. Connect the Ethernet cable that came with the WRE54G Ver.3 to the WRE54G (lift the small lid on the top of the WRE54G and plug the Ethernet CAT-5 cable into the RJ-45 jack there). Then plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into your computers RJ-45 jack (I assume your computer has one, right?).
    B. Change your computer's IP Address to use a "Manual" IP address rather than "DHCP". Then enter the following "static" IP address: "192.168.1.50". This is an good example address, but other addresses in the range of "192.161.1.XXX" where X is 1 to 255 will work (except I would not use 192.168.1.1, 192.168.1.240, or 192.168.1.255).
    C. Plug the WRE54G into the AC power. (check the lights on the WRE54G to make sure they are correct - the WRE54G startup documentation talks about this or I can give details later).
    D. Boot up your computer (make sure the network setting still show "manual" IP address and a static IP address of "192.168.1.50".
    E. Bring up your web browser and enter into the address field the WRE54G's IP address of "192.168.1.240".
    F. In less than a minute, the web-based configuration page should appear. Proceed cautiously to enter the configuration values as I've noted above in Steps 1 - 6. After clicking on the "Save" button at the bottom of the WRE54G's web pages, the WRE54G will always do a "reboot". I suggest unplugging and replugging the WRE54G into the AC after each reboot (just to make sure a cold reboot actually happens).
    NOTE: I would also suggest that you enter the "IP Address" of the Wireless Access Point (see Step 1 above) LAST after entering and saving all the other WRE54G configuration values. That way, you will still be able to log onto the WRE54G at the default IP Address of "192.168.1.240" and make sure all the values are saved correctly (in case you make a mistake and enter the wrong IP Address for the Wireless Access Point). Note that each time you reboot the WRE54G and log into it with your web browser, you will want to "Refresh" the web-page screen when you go to "192.168.1.240" so you can see the updated page contents. If you screw up the configuration, you can always use the "reset" button (you need to use a paper clip to push it) on the side of the WRE54G to reset the WRE54G back to its default values. Then you can start over from the beginning.
    My experience has been that if you have correctly configured the WRE54G and it works on your wireless network, you will be able to unhook the "hard-wired" Ethernet cable (from between the WRE54G and your computer) and still be able to wirelessly access the WRE45G at its IP address of "192.168.1.240" using your web browser
    If you want, you can change the WRE54G's Password (or Username and Password) to values only you know so no one will be able to get into your WRE54G and change your settings maliciously or inadvertantly. Let me know if the above helps you or just confuses you.
    --- bfin1

    Hi AngryDrake,
    Thanks for providing that information.
    Are you working from Parallels, Fusion or from some sort a VPN environment?
    If you are using the printer in a virtual environment, then please try accessing the printer's EWS in a regular environment just to see if you have the same results.
    Use Safari when accessing the printer's EWS, other browsers sometimes won't allow it to open.
    Since the printer is setup on the network and you are able to print, you just can't access the printer's  EWS, I would  update the firmware on the printer which should allow you then to access the printer's  EWS through a regular environment. HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf Multifunction Printer Drivers.
    Select your operating system, click next, click the link for firmware.
    If you are still having issue, then make sure the printer is connected directly to the Router or Airport and not a switch.
    Please let me know the results.
    Thank You.
    Please click “Accept as Solution ” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
    Click the “Kudos Thumbs Up" on the right to say “Thanks” for helping!
    Gemini02
    I work on behalf of HP

  • WRE54G does not stay connected

    Router WRT54GS with extended antennas 7dbi, connected 4 wired devices, 3 computers and a network printer.  Expander WRE54G, 192.168.1.240.  Wireless devices, 2 laptops and a PC.  Wireless configuration WPA2, all firmware is updated.
    2 story house, Expander downstairs, laptop even without the Expander works fine
    Initially installed & setup the expander worked fine.  Every once in awhile begins flashing red, I pin the reset and push the auto configuration button and remains flashing red after cycling.  All wireless devices sill connected, except the Expander.
    This has happened before and I hardwired the Expander to re-setup and then place back downstairs.  That happened about a month ago.
    And since then, I decided to disable SSID broadcasting, so this maybe the problem.  And today my wireless for whatever reason could not be detected by the laptops or PC and I just opened the WRT54GS web control page and enabled SSID broadcasting and noticed I had 2 SSID ID's  I have no idea how this came about, it only shows on the Laptop running Vista. 
    And usually all my neighbors SSID's appear, for some reason not one was listed from either of my laptops.  Is it possible someone is nearby to disrupt or block SSID transmitting and a reason for my WiFi side to go down?
    I did not have to recyle my router either and I got my wireless back up, just not the Expander.
    I will enable the SSID broadcasting and see if that solves my particular problem with the WRE54G Expander.
    Thanks a million, sorry due to the economy, I do not have the $$, Doc

    Hmmm. Are you sure you got the WRE to work with WPA2 security? It doesn't support that. So I guess that would explain your WRE's sporadic performance but I thought it would never connect that way. As for your other problems, I think a good power cycle of your whole network would do wonders. Why are you needing the WRE? Sounds like you are getting plenty of signal without it...
    Message Edited by Luckydog on 12-10-2008 05:35 PM

  • WRE54G connecting to a WRT54GS

    I have a WRT54GSv4 that I have used for a long time and it works great. My PC is wired to the router in my room. I also have a PC that has a PCI Wireless G with Speedbooster Netword card (I don't recall the model number, but it's only 6 months old).
    So here is my situation. I used to have my PC in the Living room, with a wireless network card. I always had a 5/5 network strength. My dad's PC was in my room where the router is, so he was wired (I am a college student that just moved home, so everyone is trying to accommodate to me being back home). So now I moved my PC into my bedroom and I am wired, and I set up the wireless card in my Dad's PC. He wants to place his PC in the den, where he gets a signal that is, at best, 1/5. I can't move the router to any other room because the cable modem is on a dedicated data line that is only connected into my room.
    So, I bought a WRE54G (I don't know what version it is, it doesn't say anything but WRE54G on the box. Also, the RE does *not* have an eithernet port on the front....) and I placed it half way between the router and my Dad's PC. The RE is a good 15 feet closer to the Router, and has better LoS than my PC did in the living room. The RE is in direct LoS of my father's PC. The Range Expander almost refuses to expand range.
    I started off by pressing the Auto Configure button. The Link light turned red. I had no idea what that meant because there was no manual what so ever that came with this, just some product advertisement and a something that told me how to run the CD. My router does not have any security encryption, so I do not know why it cannot connect. I placed the RE literally 2 inches from the actual router, press the Auto button, and it still will not connect. I tried to run the CD to set up the RE, and I got to the very last step and it gives an error messages saying "something something cannot access the AP in repeater mode".
    This is extremely frustrating to me because it seems like you should be able to plug this in, press a button, and everything work. No matter where I place this RE, the Link light will not turn blue.

    Turnbbw,
    This may help....then again it might not.
    I've been fighting my RE for weeks now and here's what I've learned.
    Take your RE to within 4 or 5 feet of the RT (router). Plug it in. Take a paper clip and straighten out half of it. Insert the clip into the reset button and hold it for at least 30 seconds. I know, I know that sounds like a long time, but this is the only way I was able to get the reset. After that, hold the autoconfig button again for 30 to 60 seconds.
    After you do that, go to linksys.com. Go to downloads for WRE54G version 1.
    Hit firmware.
    Download 1.06.05. Now remember, this is a .zip file. When it downloads, double-click it. Hopefully, if you have Winzip installed, it will let you extract the files. Put them where you can find them (desktop?) and look at the two files downloaded. The big one is the file you want.
    Now from your browser enter 192.168.1.240. God willing, a window will appear that asks for name and password. Skip the name and enter admin in the password. Hopefully, this will open the RE screen for you. Go to help and download the big file you took note of previously. Download it.
    Once you've done this, get out of screen. Go to RE and take that paper clip again and again hold for 30 secs in the reset hole. Let go and hold the reconfig button again for 30 to 60 seconds.
    After all that, I would do a power cycle. You know, down with the most backend device on your network, working to the wired pc, router, and last modem. Wait 20 or 30 seconds and re-fire everything back up going the opposite direction.
    After all that, unplug your RE and take it to an outlet between the RT and the wireless pc and plug it in. TYake a look now and see if it's talking.
    Let me know if this makes sense or helps. I'm curious.
    Hunkster

  • The WRE54G as an ethernet bridge?

    Hiya,
    I have a wre54g  and i also have a xbox 360 thats too far away to plug into the ethernet. As i dont want to pay 99 dollars for microsofts wifi xbox 360 thing, i was wondering if the front ethernet port could possibly be used as an ethernet bridge. That is to say, the device receives the signal and i use the ethernet port to get online with the 360 directly.
    Is such a thing possible? simply plugging in the ethernet cord and power caused it to recognize the fact it was plugged in, but couldent find an ip adress.
    Thanks in advance.

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