WRT54G Changing IP

When I save after changing the IP address from 192.168.1.1 to 10.10.10.254 and click save button I get error message can't access the CGI file. Then must activate router's reset button before I can connect to it again. Any and all help/advise is welcomed and will be much appreciated. >don<
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Your computer still uses the 192.168.1.* address until you renew the DHCP lease, e.g. using "ipconfig /renew *" or rebooting. After that, you get a 10.10.10.* address and you can reconnect (assuming you did not disable the DHCP server on the router).
So better leave it on 192.168.1.1. Why do you want to change it anyway?

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Message Edited by gv on 11-21-2007 05:41 PM
Message Edited by gv on 11-21-2007 05:41 PM

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