WRt54G gateway offline problem

when i log onto MSN on a networked computer, it randomly wont work and when i go to the troubleshooter it tells me that the garteway is offline. Wile this happens my browser wont load web pages. it will serch for them, but then it ont load anything. also when i use the windows tool to conect, it always says "not connected" next to network when i try loging on. cans omeone please help me?

Some DSL providers vary on the idle time out time so to be on the save side I set all my (and clients) routers for 30 seconds. some people set it to 20 seconds but I have not had a problem with just 30 seconds. Also you may want to call your ISP and see what their MTU setting is and set your routers MTU to match.
Richard Aichner (Ikester)

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Windows 8/8.1: Printer Offline Problems

Windows 8/8.1: Printer Offline Problems
Are you getting an error that your network or wireless printer is offline when you try to print?
When you print to your network printer, does it fail, and when you check the printer status it says Offline?
Do you have problems printing to your wireless printer after your PC has been asleep?
If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then you have a problem with your network printer being offline. After some investigation into this problem, we recommend updating windows. Run Windows update to check that your version of Windows 8 is up to date.
There are a few windows updates that may help with this problem
1) Install this Microsoft patch to make sure this private-public-private network issue does not reoccur. It is part of the April 2014 Windows Update package for Windows 8.1 and Server2012 R2 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2919355).
2) Install this Microsoft patch for the WSD service. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3000461
If this does not help, then please follow the steps list below which will give you a Workaround that may help with this problem.
Assign the printer a static IP address
An IP address is an Internet network address that the computer can use to communicate with the printer. Enter a static IP address to make sure that the wireless connection remains stable. Follow these steps to assign the printer a static IP address.
Get the printer IP address.
Press the Wireless button on the printer control panel to view the network settings.
Access the Network menu on the printer control panel.
Print a Network Configuration Page or Wireless Test Report page.
Once you have the printer's IP address, open a new web browser window or tab.
Type the IP address in your web browser's address bar, and then press Enter.
Make sure that you type the IP address into the browser's address box. If you type it into a tool bar search box, the EWS will not open.
If the message 'There is a problem with this website's security certificate' appears in the web browser when you try to open the embedded web server (EWS), or when you navigate within the EWS, click ' Continue to this website (not recommended)'.
note:
Choosing 'Continue to this website (not recommended)' will not harm your computer while you navigate within the EWS for your printer. If you encounter this error outside of your printer's EWS, your computer could be at risk.
If the browser fails to open the EWS after you click 'Continue to this website (not recommended)', refresh the browser window.
The Embedded Web Server (EWS) for the printer opens and confirms that the printer is on the same network as the computer.
In the EWS, click the Network tab.
In the Wireless section, click the Network Address (IP) or IPv6 configuration, depending on your network setup.
Click Manual IP, and then click Suggest a Manual IP Address. A manual IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway displays.
After the manual IP address populates, click Manual DNS Server.
note:
Keep a record of the manual IP address for reference.
On the Network Configuration Page you printed earlier, locate the DNS Server addresses, type the DNS addresses in the Manual Preferred DNS Server and Manual Alternate DNS Server fields, and then click Apply.
If the DNS addresses are not listed on the Network Configuration Page, or if you have trouble accessing the network or Internet with the original DNS addresses, use one of the following methods to obtain DNS addresses.
Method one: Use publicly available DNS server addresses
Configure the printer using publicly available DNS server addresses. To find available DNS server addresses, search online for 'public DNS servers'.
After you find public DNS server addresses, type the addresses in the Manual Preferred DNS Server and Manual Alternate DNS Server fields, and then click Apply.
Method two: Get the network DNS information via your computer
Select your operating system, and then use the following directions to obtain the DNS server addresses.
Right-click the Start button () or the lower left corner of the screen, click Run, type cmd, and then press Enter.
When the command window opens, type ipconfig /all, and then press Enter. Information about the computer's network displays.
Scroll to and locate the DNS Server addresses.
In the EWS, type the DNS addresses in the Manual Preferred DNS Server and Manual Alternate DNS Server fields, and then click Apply.
Print a test page to make sure that the printer's IP address is the same as you assigned.
Right-click the Start button () or the lower left corner of the screen, click Search, type HP and click your printer in the results. Click Utilities, and then click Update IP address to update the address in the software.
Adding a Wireless Network Printer using Control Panel
Go to Control Panel and choose Devices and Printers
Click on Add Printer
The PC will search the local network and display the network printers.
Choose the printer and select Next
The system will then try and auto select a compatible driver
Select the current driver and Click Next
The system will then ask for a name for the printer. The user can change the name and then click Next
The User can then choose to share the printer
The user can select to make this new printer the default and then click Finish.
The new printer is now setup but this printer may be using the In OS driver (Class) rather than the HP Full Function driver.
To change the printer to use the HP Full Function driver follow the following instructions. I would recommend changing the driver to the HP Full Function driver as the User can then use features such as Custom paper sizes.
Go back into Control Panel and choose devices and Printers, right click on the newly created printer and choose Printer Properties
Choose the Advanced Tab
Click on the driver section drop down and choose the Driver for the printer that does not have the words Class driver after it.
Click apply and then OK and the driver will be changed to the HP Full Function driver for the printer.
The user should try this configuration and see if they still experience problems.
Please Note:
DO NOT Remove the Original Printer Icon from Devices and Printers as the HP Printer Assistant will stop working.
JonW
I work for HP

I have the printer offline problem. It started when I ran out of toner. I have now installed a new toner cartridge.
Your solution does not help me because I have tried to install Win8.1 and it failed.
I would just reinstall my printer but I have a long list of items in my print queque and I don't want to lose them.
Is there another solution?
Or is there a way I can save the print queue?
Mike

WRT54G2 V1 default gateway offline at seemingly random..

I use a WRTG54G2 version 1 router and had some internet problems before after I started using Windows 7, but thought I had it fixed by uninstalling AVG Free and doing a dns flush.
But just now twice in a row my internet connection failed again.
Some facts:
-Removing the internet cable in my PC and putting it back in fixes it.
-Disabling and re enabling the Realtek Driver fixes it.
-Windows 7 troubleshoot finds nothing, but Windows Live Messenger says my default gateway is offline.
-The one other PC (with XP) in the home network is not affected.
-I can not even access my router through my browser.
-I don't see anything wrong when I use ipconfig in cmd.exe (could be wrong)
-Screaming and crying does not fix it.
-Network map feature in Windows 7 has never worked even when I have internet.
-I have an Asus motherboard, so no Nvidia Nforce.
-Powersave for the Realtek driver is turned off.
It seems there are no driver or firmware upgrades for this router on this site, is this correct or did Cisco misplace them on the site?
I also made a screenshot of the ipconfig /all command in command prompt when my internet failed.
Message Edited by captain kid on 12-17-2009 02:34 PM

1. It's an "ethernet cable" not an "internet cable".
2. What you write sounds more like a computer problem. If you disconnect the connection either through the driver or by pulling the cable it reconnects again. You have another computer which works fine. You should try a different port on the WRT but I guess it makes no difference.
As uninstalling antivirus helped somewhat it could be malware on your computer. Malware and antivirus usually don't place nicely together on a computer.
Otherwise I would say it could be either the switch in the WRT or the port on your computer being slightly off the spec. Which one it really is is difficult to find out...
3. There is firmware on the US server:
07/08/2009
Ver.1.0.04 (Build 5)
Download 1.71 MB
But it's for US models. It may or may not work well with your router. I also kind of doubt that it will fix your problem.

Gateway Offline for Days Now

I have not been able to log into my home monitor for 3 days. I receive a message that the gateway is off line. So When I click on the troublshoot link, it opens a window with a list of things to check like - is it plugged in? is the ethernet cable connected? etc...
While kinda obvious, I understand those are the first things to check. Theres one problem - I am In NY and the house I want to monitor is in Florida. The whole purpose of installing the system was so that I could monitor it from "anywhere" as the promos claim. Well how am I supposed to remotely troublshoot the unit? I am not about to jump on a plane to see if the darn thing is plugged in. Theres no reason anything has changed since I left the house. I was viewing it for about 3 days making sure it was working, and everything was fine. Now I have nothing and it seens there is nothing I can do about it until I go back down to Florida. Not much home monitoring going on here.

I think this is a perfect palce to post this message. How else would you know that it isn't just isolated to you? Verizon did a firmware upgrade that went horribly wrong. If you look at your Gateway's activity it will say it is on and offline a dozen times an hour. It doesn't recognize any of the devices since it can't communicate with them. Hard reset and power cycling don't work. The fix will have to come from them. I'm on day 3 and I have been told to be patient, which I will. I have to be, I vested $400 in hardware. Hope it gets fixed soon and lives up to its potential. - Derek
After posting this reply, I now see your issue was weeks ago. Use this email as reference if it happens again

WRT54G V6 weird problems

My WRT54G Version 6.0 is displaying a weird problem where when first plugged in i can access it just fine and the login popup shows the correct name for the router. After a few minutes it looks like it's still working, but it won't do anything more than let clients connect. When i try to login through the web, it shows the default WRT54G name in the login popup and using either my password or the default password won't let me login. I set it to factory defaults with the same problem after just a few minutes, even if i left it on factory defaults.

This sounds like some kind of poor connection between your router and computer. Please try the following:
Use Internet Explorer, it usually works.
JavaScript must be enabled.
Use a computer that is wired to the router.
In the non-working computer, temporarily turn off your software firewall.
If you are using Zone Alarm, right click on the ZA icon in the system tray (lower right corner of screen) and then click "Shutdown ZoneAlarm", and see if this fixes your problem. If this does not work, try the following with Zone Alarm: Open the ZAISS control center, go to Privacy, then temporarily turn off Ad Blocking and Cookie Control, and see if that fixes your problem.
If you are using Noton Internet Security with the Add-on Pack, be sure to turn off the Pop-up Blocker. Some users have reported that they needed to uninstall the entire Norton Add-on Pack.
If you cannot get anything at 192.168.1.1 then perhaps this is not your router's address. Go to "Start" > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
A black DOS box will appear. Type in "ipconfig" (with no quotes), then hit the Enter key. Look at the "Default Gateway". Is it 192.168.1.1 ? Point your browser to the "Default Gateway", then login to your router.
If the above fails, disconnect your modem from the router, and try again. If this corrects your problem, then most likely you have a "modem-router" rather than an ordinary modem. Report back with this problem, and also state the make and exact model of your modem-router.
If all of the above fails, power down your entire system, unplug it from the wall, wait one minute, then power up and try again.
If all of the above tips fail, then reset the router to factory defaults: Power down the router and disconnect all wires from it. Wait one minute. Power up the router, allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes), then press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds, then release the button and allow the router to reset and reboot ( 2-3 minutes). Power down router. Wait one minute. Connect one computer, by wire, to a LAN port on the router. Boot up system. It should work.
If the reset does not fix your system, then you need to download and install (or re-install) the latest firmware for your router. After the firmware upgrade, you must reset the router to factory defaults, then setup the router again from scratch. If you saved a router configuration file, DO NOT use it.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 03-04-2008 01:36 AM

WRT54G/EZXS16W Intermittent Problem w/1 Computer Connecting to Internet

Here is my setup:
1 Desktop (problem child) running Windows 7 Pro 64bit
1 Desktop running XP (Dell with basic 100Mb onboard NIC)
1 Laptop running Windows 7 Home
EZXS16W 16 port 10/100 Switch
WRT54G v6 Router (latest firmware)
All connections use static IP
Problem has been occurring for about 2 years with "problem child" desktop. All other machines work fine with no intermittent problems.
Problem is that while browsing, every 30-40 minutes or so, the desktop will stop being able to reach internet websites. Internal networking (file share to other machines, etc, still works).
Resolution, if I wait 10-15 minutes it will start working again on its own. Or if I unplug the router and plug it back in, that works too.
Things that don't work:
1) Clearing internet cache
2) Disabling/Re-enabling NIC
Troubleshooting tried:
1) Upgraded router to latest firmware
2) Upgraded problem child desktop from XP Pro 32bit to Windows 7 Pro 64bit
3) Disabled on-board NIC (Marvell) and installed Intel Pro GT 1000 PCI-E card
4) Swapped ethernet cable with known good cable (from other desktop not exhibiting issues)
5) Took switch out of the equation running all wired connections direct through router
NOTE ** Ancillary problem is that 99% of the time, I cannot get to the admin interface of the router. I try using all 3 machines (wired/wireless) and via IE and Firefox. I enter the correct username/password and I get a blank screen and the browser indicates the page loading is Done. On the rare occasions I am able to get into the admin page, there seems to be no rhyme or reason as to why.

Give the static ip address (in the range of the router) and the static DNS to the 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, Default Gateway - 192.168.1.1- Preferred DNS 192.168.1.1, Alternate DNS - 4.2.2.2 >Click on Ok button to Save and Click on "Close" on main Properties window. Now check the connection.

Oracle 8i Gateway Service problem for MS SQL Server 7.0

I am installing Oracle Gateway services of oracle 8.1.7 with MS SQL Server 7.0 and want to create gateway service to access SQL Server. At some point Oracle document says :
AT the MS-DOS prompt, enter:
SET GTW_EXE = TGMSQL80.EXETo create a new gateway service name, enter:
GTWSRV80 sid -CREATEI have complete Oracle 8.1.7 Release 3 pack but could not find the GTWSRV80 executable, I also do not have TGMSQL80.EXE. From where I can have these executables.
Would some one provide solution for this problem please.
Thanks and regards,
Ghulam

I am installing Oracle Gateway services of oracle 8.1.7 with MS SQL Server 7.0 and want to create gateway service to access SQL Server. At some point Oracle document says :
AT the MS-DOS prompt, enter:
SET GTW_EXE = TGMSQL80.EXETo create a new gateway service name, enter:
GTWSRV80 sid -CREATEI have complete Oracle 8.1.7 Release 3 pack but could not find the GTWSRV80 executable, I also do not have TGMSQL80.EXE. From where I can have these executables.
Would some one provide solution for this problem please.
Thanks and regards,
Ghulam

Quantum Gateway Router Problems

Hello.
After installing my new quantum gateway router, I have had nothign but problems. The router will connect to the laptops and phones very reliably, but it never has a stable connection with either a ROKU 3 or Amazon Fire STick int he same room. I can watch the connection connect and disconnect over and over.
Range is not a problem, ans sometimes the connection will hold so long as the device is in use. But, if I come back the next morning it is anybody's guess whether my streaming devices will connect.
I have read many problems and complaints regarding this issue with this router. Any suggestions?

im having the same problems man. I Cant even connect any device wirelessly to the new quantum router. I always get dns isnt resolving xbox server names for the x1. Plz someone tell us how to fix this.i tried basically EVERYTHING. port forwaring, static ip, changing the compatibility mode and everything but still no change. Is the router preset with a setting that restricts online connectivity? but it works only when its wired. Someone please help

Fios quantum gateway router problem

Hello, when I connect my coaxial cable and power adaptor to my old verizon mi424wr router, the internet works fine. But when I connect my coxial cable and the power adapter that came with the fios quantum gateway router, the internet doesn't work. On the router, the internet icon keeps blinking white for about a minute, then it just becomes a solid non-blinking red internet icon. Assisstance would be greatly appreciated.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Your problem may be that you didn't release your WAN IP address before switching routers. It's necessary to do so.
To release your IP address you could power off the new router, wait 2 hours, or overnight if that's more convenient, and then power the router back on.
Or to release the IP address more quickly, with the Actionec in place, follow the steps in this link:
http://forums.verizon.com/t5/FiOS-Internet/How-am-I-able-to-change-my-ip-address/m-p/703336#M47733
After releasing your WAN IP, wait about 10 minutes and then fire up the Quantum router. You should have a new WAN IP address and be connected back to the Internet.

WRT54G v6, Weird Problem

My new WRT54G router was working fine for a couple weeks, both wired and wireless performance, on one desktop(wired) and two laptops(wireless). Recently I've been having a strange problem with the wireless; it connects with an excellent signal, and I can logon to messenger services or online games, but I cannot browse the internet with Firefox or IE.
I've tried many solutions, including uninstalling and installing the router again, installing my Verizon DSL service again (connection type PPPoE), trying static/dynamic IPs, WinSockFix, uninstalling and installing my wireless adaptor(Atheros AR5005G), trying a different adaptor(Belkin Wireless G Card), turning on and off my Windows Firewall, using the SES service, releasing and renewing the IP. I'm begining to lose hope, and its driving me crazy because it doesn't make sense; why would only internet browsers not work? Most likely there's a small thing I'm overlooking, but if I can't get around it I'm going to have to find a new router. ANY help is apreciated.
Thanks, Chad

Thanks for all the help Jern; I went into FireFox and set the connection type to a free proxy server, it's working fine now. I wonder why it worked to begin with though, and decided all of a sudden that it needed one? Oh well, I may never know, Thanks again.
Chad

WRT54GS v.6 Problem (Final Thread)

I am getting tired of this thing, and I'm sure you guys are getting tired of me posting a million threads about my blasted Router.
So, I have updated my WRT54GS v.6 with the most recent firmware, and I use a PPoPE connection... but it still keeps randomly disconnecting from my computer...
Anyways, this is my final thread I'm going to make. If you guys can't help, then the only thing I could do is get a new router...

Are you trying to connect to your router by wire or wirelessly?
For now, please use all wired connections. If your computer has a wireless adapter, please turn it off. If you have more than one computer connected to your router, please disconnect all but one of them.
Your system should be wired as follows:
Modem -- router -- computer
The ethernet port on the modem should be connected (by ethernet cable) to the Internet port of the router.
Connect router LAN port 1, by ethernet cable, to your computer.
If your modem has a USB port, do not connect it to anything.
1) Please state your ISP.
2) Please state the make and exact model number of your modem (not the WRT54GS).
3) Please use the following procedure to reset your router to factory defaults, and report your results:
You need to try again to reset the router to factory defaults.
To reset your router to factory defaults, use the following procedure:
1) Power down all computers, the router, and the modem, and unplug them from the wall.
2) Disconnect all wires from the router.
3) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
4) Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds, then release it, then let the router reset and reboot (2-3 minutes).
5) Power down the router.
6) Connect one computer by wire to port 1 on the router (NOT to the internet port).
7) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
8) Power up the computer (if the computer has a wireless card, make sure it is off).
9) Try to ping the router. To do this, click the "Start" button > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. A black DOS box will appear. Enter the following: "ping 192.168.1.1" (no quotes), and hit the Enter key. You will see 3 or 4 lines that start either with "Reply from ... " or "Request timed out." If you see "Reply from ...", your computer has found your router.
10) Open your browser and point it to 192.168.1.1. This will take you to your router's login page. Leave the user name blank, and in the password field, enter "admin" (with no quotes). This will take you to your router setup page. Note the version number of your firmware (usually listed near upper right corner of screen). Exit your browser.
If you get this far without problems, try the setup disk (or setup the router manually, if you prefer), and see if you can get your router setup and working.
If you cannot get "Reply from ..." in step 9 above, your router is likely dead. Please report back with this problem.
If you get a reply in step 9, but cannot complete step 10, then either your router is dead, the firmware is corrupt, or the computer is having problems talking to the router. Report back with this problem.
If you need additional help, please report back the results of steps 9 and 10. Also, if you get any error messages, copy them exactly and report back.
Please let me know how things turn out for you.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 01-27-2009 01:34 AM

Troubleshoot WRT54GS - WRT54GL connection problem.

Here's the setup I had until recently: DSL -> (via wire) -> WRT54GS -> (via wire) -> WRT54GL -> (via wireless) -> computer. Basically the GL was an access point. Unfortunately yesterday this stopped working for some reason, so I did a hard reset on the router (30 seconds holding down the reset button), and I haven't been able to restore it. I've tried to do so via the following steps:
1) Make sure only my laptop and power are plugged into the GL via a LAN port (and the power port).
2) Uncheck all the boxes in the firewall section.
3) Disable the built in firewall.
4) *Apply Settings*
5) Under setup, click on "advanced routing" and change it to "router" mode.
6) *Apply Settings*
7) Under basic setup, disable DHCP.
8) Assign the router an IP address that's not in the GS's DHCP range (192.168.0.2).
9) Adjust the time settings on the GL.
10) Unplug my laptop from the GL.
11) Plug the GS cable into the GL via a LAN port, not the WAN port.
12) Plug my laptop into the GL to test it via a LAN port.
Here's what I do to test it (with laptop (wire) -> gl (wire) -> gs (wire) -> dsl):
1) See if I can get a DHCP assignment from the GS on the laptop. So far I've been unable to do this. However, the GS's DHCP table (Status -> Local Network -> DHCP Clients Table) says it can not only see the laptop but it has assigned it a DHCP entry.
2) See if I can ping the GS, GL or another computer on the network from the laptop via a wired connection. So far I've been unable to do this.
3) See if I can ping the GL or the laptop from a desktop connected wirelessly to the GS. So far I've been unable to do this.
4) When this fails, swear (it's cathatric at least), do a "hard reset" on the router by holding the rest button down for 30 seconds, and start over at the top.
(Please note: at this point the only active wireless is the GS. The wireless on the GL is disabled.)
I've tried the above steps three times and it hasn't worked. The only other thing I can think of is configure the GL to work in place of the GS and see if I can get a wired connection from my dsl. DSL -> (wire) GL-> (wire) Laptop.
I don't know what else to try...does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Thank you for your suggestion, Carrot, but that didn't help. I reset the GL, power cycled it, and set it with the following settings:
1) All firewall options disabled, firewall disabled.
2) Wireless disabled, ssid disabled. I'm just trying to get this thing to work as a switch for now, after all.
3) Router changed to "router" mode instead of "gateway" mode.
4) IP address set to 192.168.0.2, which is out of the GS's dhcp pool (192.168.0.100 - 149).
5) DHCP disabled on the GL.
6) Timezone set accordingly.
I was unable, again, to get a DHCP assignment on the laptop when plugged in by cable to the GL, which is plugged into the GS. (laptop (via wire) -> gl (via wire) -> gs) I was also unable to ping anything, including the GL, even when plugged directly into it.
Here's what makes me say "what the heck is going on:" If I try to ping the GL, at 192.168.0.2, from a desktop connected wirelessly to the GS (so...desktop (wireless) -> gs (wire) -> gl), Windows spits a "request timed out" back at me. If I try to ping 192.168.1.1, something replies with a 60ms response time.
Out of curiosity, I ran a tracert from that same desktop to the GS, and it came back in 1 hop. I also ran a tracert from this same computer to another computer, and it came back in 1 hop. I finally ran a tracert from the desktop to this "192.168.1.1" and it went out via my internet connection (it listed two ISP related hops) and found...something. So what the heck does that mean?
All I can think of at this point is set up the GL to take over for the GS and swap routers and see what happens.
Here's a thought: Is it possible I just need to power cycle the GS?
Message Edited by TheBoyBlunder on 03-26-2010 02:25 PM

WRT54G v6 Odd Problem

Hiya. I lurked these forums a bit and looked around but I did not really find my problem listed here. I will describe it as best as I could.
I was playing a game online when all of a sudden my Internet connection dropped. I looked at my modem, thinking perhaps my cable connection dropped (it WAS at about 4:00 (4:00 AM), and the cable company sometimes disconnects the service for a bit for maintenance or whatever. Hell if I know.
Anyways, my Internet connection was all lit up so I looked over to my router and the wired port #1 light was blinking. Not normal "activity" blinking, but blinking on and off very slowly, about once per second.
I have two computers hooked up to my router and did a little testing... I plugged in computer #2 into all four ports and the lights were just fine. I plugged Computer #1 into all four ports and there was a problem. When computer #1 was in ports 3 and 4, it worked fine. But when it was in ports 1 or 2, the light blinked in the fashion I just described.
I tried reinstalling the router, reinstalling my network card, and upgrading the firmware. Nothing worked. (I called tech support but my P.O.S. cell phone dropped the call. >: )
Nothing worked. I mean, I could get both computers working fine by plugging it in another port, but Hell if I was going to let this problem stick around.
Now I am a computer repair technician. I did every conceivable option aside from reinstalling Windows (it was basically a fresh install, I doubt that was the problem) and nothing worked.
As I was browsing the forums over here I noticed that my model, the WRT54G, has a lot of problems. Bah. Anyway, after about an hour total of the lil' blinky problem, it just stopped on its own.
I was just wondering if anyone knew what this was and if it happened to anyone else. Thanks.

The only thing that I believe that you can do is reinstall the correct firmware in the language that you want. Below is an firmware upgrade link.
http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=4030&p_created=11601...
Good Luck,
Ttech

WRT54G Wireless Router Problem. Need Help!

I'll start with the basics of my situation and if more details are needed, I will provide to the best of my ability.
I have a comcast cable internet connection. I have 6 computers in my house. Two of them are downstairs (which is where our modem is.) The other four computers are upstairs. All of these computers are Desktop computers with the exception of one laptop.
My laptop (which is Windows XP) can pick up a random wireless signal from the room it is in. I also found out a way to share the internet connection on the computer by going into the properties of my network connection and enabling internet sharing on it. This means if I connect a network cable from my laptop to another computer, I can leech the connection from my laptop and have internet access on the other computer. I also had a switch that I used to connect the other 3 computers upstairs by means of the laptop. The problem was, the laptop was using someone else's wireless connection in the area, and it wasn't strong enough to keep up a constant connection.
I decided, if I can leech someone else's wireless connection, why not have my own. So i recently bought WRT54G Wireless Router and set it up on one of the computers downstairs (because that's where the modem is). It works fine as far as connecting my laptop to the internet from upstairs. My laptop can access the internet through the connection I set up in the LELA program.
Here is the part I am confused about. Everything is plugged in correctly as far as the router is concerned because the laptop can access the internet. But when I connect an ethernet cable directly to one of my other computers (which are Windows Vista, but I didn' t have a problem with it previously when I was leeching someone else's connection), the connection drops on my laptop, and the other computer still can't access the internet. A notice pops up that says its trying to identify the network, but it gives an error that says there is something wrong with the DNS. As soon as I disconnect the ethernet cable connecting my laptop to one of the other computers, the connection is fine again on the laptop. It's only when I connect the computers together that the connection drops.
I just don't understand why it wouldn't work when I created my own network if it worked with another network with no problem. My whole point in getting a wireless router was to have a router within good range to keep up a constant connection on my other computers that aren't in range of the modem downstairs. I just don't know where else to look. I'm not sure if it can be fixed on LELA, manually through my wireless settings, or if it could be a problem with one of my computers' settings. I've tried many different things and I'm not sure what else to do so any help is most definately appreciated. I feel like I've tried everything. I know it's possible because I've one it before, I just need the help because I'm not much of a networking person and I don't know what I should start with to make this work.
Thank you to anyone who can help or even point me in the right direction.

Access router setup page ...Click on the Wireless tab on the Setup page- Here Wireless Network mode should be mixed- Provide any non-linksys name .... Set wireless channel to 11- And wireless SSID broadcast should be Enabled and then click on "Save Settings" >>Now Click on the Sub tab under wireless > "Wireless Security" Change the Wireless security mode to WEP/WPA ...type in the key & click save settings .... >>>>Click on Advanced Wireless settings>>Change the Beacon Interval to 75 >>Change the Fragmentation Threshold to 2304 Change the RTS Threshold to 2304 >>Click on "Save Settings" Check the connection once again & see if it works or not ...

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Hi - hopefully this is a simple problem. I have a Windows XP computer, and a Windows 7 computer. They are in the same workgroup, and I have gone through all the troubleshooting through windows, but I can not get the computers to share files. I have no trouble connecting to the internet through either computer on my WRT54G router, which has the latest firmware. I tried to ping the Windows 7 computer from the XP computer, and it worked perfectly, but when I pinged the XP computer from the Windows 7 computer, it says that the communication has timed out. So there must be some firewall (I've tried to adjust this, and even turn it off - nothing) stopping the communication. Any help would be great. My goal is to be able to share files. Thanks!

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