WRT54G stopped working

I have a Westell 2200 modem connected to a Linksys WRT54G Wireless router (ver.6). This setup has worked for months, but just the other day it completely stopped. I am using a Netgear wireless usb adapter (WG111v2) to connect to my computer (Windows XP SP2). The wireless adapter recognizes the router and will connect, but my Wireless Network Connection Status says the network did not assign a network address to the computer. If I try to repair the connection, then it never gets passed "Renewing your IP address."
I can connect from my modem to the computer and will have access to the internet with no problem.
I have downloaded and run the EasyLink Connect and the EasyLink Advisor and both will not recognize that the router is there.
Now I'm lost, any ideas?

What do you mean by you can't address the router?
There is an online tool that automatically update the firware version of your router, you (so ite means you dont have to manauly upgrade the firware, if your having problem accessin the router's setup page).
Visit this site www.linksys.com/easy then download the Firmware tool.. This may help..

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WRT54GS stops working suddenly

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I can access Internet by bypassing WRT54GS router. I ping 192.168.1.1 successfully.
But I do not ping linksys.com successfully. What do I try next?
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Message Edited by giantherockstar on 12-02-2008 07:02 AM

Reset the router and reconfigure it .
1. Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds.
2. Then, unplug the power keep holding down the reset button for
another 30 Seconds.
3. Plug back the power back in, and keep holding down the reset button
for 30 Seconds.
4. Release the reset button.
Access the setup page of the router by launching an
Browser and type on the address bar, 192.168.1.1 and press enter. When
it prompts for the username and password, leave the username field
empty and provide password as "admin" (Without quotes)
click on ok.
On the main setup page the ""Internet Connection Type"" should be
on ""Obtain IP Automatically - DHCP “. Click on the Save Settings
button.
Now click on the sub tab ""MAC address clone"".
- Click on enable
Click Clone & click save settings
Check WAN Ip on Status page of router ....
If getting Valid Ip .... try going online
If not ... power cycle for 4-5 minutes & then again check the WAN Ip address

WRT54G - Stopped working. Will not work again.

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1)connect the computer to the router's port 1.
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Who is your Internet Service Provider...?
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Hi All,
I've had my WRT54G for a couple of years and have my Desktop hard wired (to the router) and 2 laptops and an ipod connecting wirelessly succefully for the past 2 years.Woke up this morning and nothing will connect wirelessly,finding the router is intermitent and when it does it cannot establish a connection with it. I can connect the devices via the network cable directly to the router and all works fine, it's just wireless that has suddenly stopped working.
I have tried 'turning it off and on again" turning WEP off, changing WEP password etc. but nothing seems to work. Im at a loss as to why my entire wireless network/connection has just stopped working?
Any ideas?
Message Edited by coldfuel on 02-06-2009 07:36 AM
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I'm having a similar problem. This past month or so, the router just kicks my wireless computers off the network. Then I can't find the network at all. My work around has been to go into the wireless setting (via my hard-wired computer) and change the wireless channel from 9 to 11 or vice versa. This keeps the network connected for a day or two and then kicks us off again until I change the channel.
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Message Edited by RSciab on 08-25-2009 05:13 PM
Message Edited by RSciab on 08-25-2009 05:18 PM

No you dont have to Load the backup Config file on your Router. Since you have upgraded the firmware on your Router, you need to re-configure all the settings on your Router manually.
Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds...Release the reset button...Unplug the power cable from your router, wait for 30 seconds and re-connect the power cable...Now re-configure your router...
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WRT54GS suddenly stopped working

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Message Edited by nova_flush on 04-18-200702:30 PM

If the Power light is flashing thn thr is 100% problem with router. Power light should be solid green and other lights can be flickering.
Try to change power cord or reset the router for 30 sec and unplug pwer cord and plug back after 10 sec.
Remember powerlight should become solid green.
If not contact tech support bcz it may have gone bad and u will need replacement,
so contact as soon as possible before u run out of warranty period of the router.

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Hello, just recently my wireless router (WRT54G ver. 2) stopped working online. Two nights ago I believe it stopped. I can still go online when I plug my computer directly into my modem (Linksys BEFCMU10 ver. 4).
~ Both of my wireless adapters (WUSB54G ver. 4) still can connect to the router, of course they don't recieve internet either.
~ I verified everything was plugged in, and nobody unplugged it the day it stopped working.
If you have any questions, please ask.
Thank you.

did you had a power surge or thunder storm in your area? coz sometimes it can affect the settings on the router
have you tried unplugging both your modem and router for a few minutes and plugging them back in? were you still unable to get internet back?

Switched from DSL to CABLE. WRT54G Wireless Router stopped working.

When I switched from DSL to CABLE, my WRT54G Wireless Router stopped working. I am not able to access the router page (192.168.1.1) Also, when I use the set up CD for re-installation, the wizard aborts in the middle saying it can not connect.
I appreciate any help to resolve this problem.
P.S. The router acts like a one-port wired router.

Here is my favorite method for resetting a router to factory defaults, and trying to get it working again.
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 dead.
If you get a reply in step 9, but cannot complete step 10, then either your router is dead or the firmware is corrupt. In this case, use the Linksys tftp.exe program to try to reload your router with the latest firmware. After reloading the firmware, repeat the above procedure starting with step 1.
If you need additional help, please state your ISP, the make and model of your modem, your router's firmware version, and the results of steps 9 and 10. Also, if you get any error messages, copy them exactly and report back.
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How Do I Configure A WRT54G to Work With A Cisco 2800 Router

I'm helping my dad set up a new network. He has a Cisco 2800 series router that connects to the internet via two T1 lines. From this connection, he supplies internet service to his customers. The router was installed and configured with help from AT&T who monitors the router and advises my dad if there are problems.
The Cisco 2800 is not my reason for posting.
He wants to connect his home computers to the 2800. He has one desktop and two wireless laptops and wants to use a WRT54G to connect those computers to the 2800 router. How should he configure the WRT54G to connect to the 2800?
Thanks!

That's what I thought. So it is really no different than connecting the WRT to a DSL modem or cable modem as far as the setup goes. Good then.
Now, next question;
Would this network setup be correct?
Connect a 5-port switch to the 2800
Connect the WRT54G to the 5-port switch.
Configure the laptops to connect throught the WRT54G.
Connect the desktop (Ubuntu 9.10) to the 5-port switch via Ethernet cable (bypass the WRT54G).
Would there be IP conflicts or domain problems? I ask this because this is how his LAN is presently setup and he seems to be getting random connectivity problems on his Ubuntu desktop machine. One day it works fine. The next day it won't connect. Sometimes, even after he is connected, it stop works midstream. It also takes 10 minutes or so to boot up. The laptops always work without issue.
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Thanks!

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My setup is eccentric but has worked for very long. It stopped working Friday. Let me first say there is a reason why I set it up this way. The reason for my setup is based on location of various IP equipment and when I originally purchased the equipment (in case you are wondering why I didn't go a different route). All routers and network card/devices are Linksys. The only non LinkSYS device is a Netgear Print server and 1 PCI card installed on a 2nd PC.
Here is my setup: From a high speed modem, into a wireless BEFW11S4 (4 port router). Port 1 unused. Port 2 to a second wired router, (for DIRECTV VOD and future VUDU) on the other side of house. Port 3 to a local PC. Port 4 to wireless router WRT54G on the far end of house (I used one of the ports not the WAN connection). Wireless is active for both routers. DHCP is disabled except for main basement router. I treated all routers beyond basement one as gateways per say.
My problem: I have several PC's with wireless cards/ devices. Only one working is 1 XP laptop Dell, as noted below (non Linksys) and does so wirelessly and also with a wired connection. The Directv also works from wired router (2nd in line). The Wii also works properly from either wireless router. Of course my PC to the first router also sees the internet. All locations see both routers with 80+% signal. My house is small, but do to wiring limitations, this is the best solution to get internet.
MY PC setups, models given are Linksys except as stated:
1 XP PC w/WUSB54G (USB card)
1 2000 Pro w/ Netgear WG311 (PCI card) Very old PC and does not see internet, it does search and find both routers with high signal. Internet has worked in the past, although not used for some time. I can possibly assume it just does not work or may also be related to this issue.
1 XP Dell with internal wireless (working fine!) Will work with either wireless router and also communicates with print server successfully.
1 2000 Pro w/WPC11 PCMCIA card
1 XP with Linksys PCI card (don't have model number handy)
I also changed ports of the wired equipment to verify it wasn't a bad port. I have internet connectivity on non Linksys equipment. Some of the computers I use daily, the others have not been turned on in a very long time. After problem arose, I decided to check these computers too. I have not made any changes to the setup. As stated I came home and noticed no internet and went to troubleshoot issue. I have used the Linksys software on all products listed to setup the network.(Original disks that came with each equipment) It will show it can see the routers, but shows NO internet connectivity, but all show it sees either router, but does not see the internet. I must stress that I have not altered any of the setup, it just stopped without warning.
At first I assumed it may just be the wire to one router. (The WRT45G). I have also unplugged all equipment, renewed IP, restarted PC, and also repowered modem. What is bothering me is that the DELL is working fine, including being able to print, the Wii is fine and talks out, and I can renew IP and download VOD from the second wired router and DIRECTV reciever. I also assumed that maybe it was an issue with a new Microsoft patch but a few of the PC's have not been on in months, well before this problem arose. Thank you for taking the time to read this lengthy post. I wanted to be as complete as possible. Any suggestions or ideas is appreciated. I have not found any solution on this forum or off of the internet.
NOTE: I also reinstalled software to 2 PC's including reentering my WEP. This has not solved issue either. Problem remains the same. I have also checked internet properties and network configs (on those PCs) although I cannot imagine every PC has changed itself.
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It does not seem to be an adapter or any of your computer's issue, from what you have described I would assume that your router is experiencing some connectivity issues...You should reset both your router's and then re-configure them both...
As you explained that one computer to the first router connects to internet, you may download the first router's firmware and upgrade it...You may download the firmware from here
Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware on the device : -
Open an Internet Explorer browser page on a computer hard wired to the router...
In the address bar type - 192.168.1.1...Leave the username blank & in password use admin in lower case...
Click on the 'Administration' tab- Then click on the 'Firmware Upgrade' sub tab- Here click on 'Browse' and browse the .bin firmware file and click on "Upgrade"...
Wait for few seconds until it shows that "Upgrade is successful" After the firmware upgrade, click on "Reboot" and you will be returned back to the same page OR it will say "Page cannot be displayed".
Now reset your router :
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Similarly upgrade your second router and upgrade it's firmware...I think after this you should be able to get connection on all the computers...

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what kind of router? i am having same issue sometimes. i have linksys wrt54gs and im connected to router, but no internet, but everyone else in the house is on windows and gets internet connection.

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