WRT54G.v5 problem - website's security certificate

Question

I am getting this message when trying to install my router/change settings. 
"The security certificate presented by this website was not issued by a trusted certificate authority". 
The security certificate presented by this website was issued for different website address" 
Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server.
Can anyone tell me why I am getting this error?

Answer 1

This message indicate you are using https protocol instead of http (that's in the very beginning of the web address). If you are wired directly to the router, there is no need to use https. It's best to be directly wired when making any configuration changes. You can get past that message if you need to use https (if connected remotely or wirelessly) by clicking on buttons to get the certificate and allow it's use. This depends on what browser you are using so there is no single answer on how to do that, but be brave and click on buttons that look like they will allow you to view or accept the certificate. But in general, you need to ignore the warnings from the browser about dire consequences for using that web site. As long as you sure you are connecting to your router, you should be safe. (Don't do this for any web site you don't have complete control over -- heed your browser's warnings in that case, unless you are completely sure it's ok.) If you are using Firefox, I've found that it will only let you connect to exactly one Linksys router (ever) using https protocol. For all subsequent routers, it will tell you that the certificate's serial number (which Linksys lazily sets to "00" ) is a duplicate and blocks your access. Not a problem if you only have one Linksys device, but if you ever need to replace it or add on other Linksys devices, you will have to use a different browser or the http protocol.
Message Edited by CreigS on 08-28-2008 08:18 PM