WRT54G v6 stopped seeing wireless networks

My laptop - windows xp - reports there are no wireless networks available, yet my 2nd laptop connects via wireless just fine and if I plug in an ethernet to my laptop that has issues with wireless, it works just fine too. My laptop was seeing my wireless network previously and just stopped working. I have done all the resets of router, modem and rebooting of my laptop. I am using WRT54G v6. Pulling up networking and clicking repair still shows no wireless networks available. Going to Hardware and devices, it shows the wireless network card driver is ok. I have also deleted the driver and let windows detect it and install on reboot, but still the same problem
Has anyone else seen this issue.

Its possible that, your wireless network card utility software is controlling/managing the network, You can go to the utility, Scan the SSID and connect, It will connect the wireless network and should work.

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Connecting a wrt54g to an existing wireless network

Hi,
I'm wondering if it's possible to create a second wireless network by connecting a wrt54g to our existing wireless network?
Our main router is upstairs, connection in the downstairs office is terrible, plus it's being used by a team that would like their own network anyways. Can I plug the wrt54g into the main router, assign it a static external IP and create a second wireless network?
thanks

great thread toomanydoughnuts, thanks! all the hours I spend googling for an answer are such a waste when I can post a specific question and a human being answers me back :-)
I see that what I was trying to do is possible but before I start let me ask your opinion.
My initial goal for a seperate network was to give Router 2 a static external IP and connect our server to router 2 so external users would always be able to access it at the same address in case Router 1 ever had an IP change (I don't have constant access to router 1 and am not supposed to be fiddling with it!)
The secondary goal was to improve the wireless signal for those of us downstairs and I figure having Router 2 down there would provide a nice strong signal.
I have realized now that dyndns can solve my issue with Router 1's IP changing (even if it's once a month it's an issue for remote users accessing our server). Dyndns will re-point our host name to the new IP if it ever changes.
But I still have the issue of a very weak signal in the downstairs office.
Because I'm seeking the simplest, easiest to manage solution as I'm far from a network guru, do you think a better option may be to get a repeater or something like that for our downstairs office to just boost the signal from Router 1? If so, any recommendations?
thanks in advance for your time
Oh, and if I did go the route of setting up Router 2, could I give Router 2 a static external IP address?
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Laptop can't see Wireless network

I turned off my power strip the other night which turned off my Lynksys WRT54G router. When I fired it all back up, my laptop can't see the router. My blue-ray was connected to the router via ethernet for Netflix and it is still able to work through the ethernet cable and I can get online with my laptop with an ethernet cable, it just won't see my network wirlessly. It can see neighboring wireless networks though. Help!

Advise you to log on to wireless router configuration page and recheck the wireless configuration again, try to find out any incorrect configuration. If need more ideas, can take a look on this wireless network troubleshooting tips article, hope able to help you more.

Can See Wireless Network, But Can't Connect

I am able to see the linksys wireless network under my wireless options, but when I try to connect, it says there was an error joining the network. I have been able to connect before with no problem. Two other wireless enabled computers in my house are able to connect to the network, but not mine. If I plug into the ethernet port on the wireless router, I can get internet. I've already tried the instructions from the "Getting Association (signal strength), but no Internet access" article, but nothing changed. Also I've upgraded the firmware and restarted both the router and my computer, but nothing helped. I don't know of anything that I did to my computer from the day it was working to the day to the day it stop working. I have Mac OS 10.4 fyi. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Is it my computer that is the problem or the router?

After you upgrade the firmware in the router, 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.
Also, in the non-working computer, temporarily turn off your software firewall, and see it this helps.

Wireless devices can see wireless network but not connect

Can anyone please assist? I have a WRT54GS v2. My wired computer accesses the Net fine and I can see MAC address, IP Address, DNS, subnet mask, default gateway in the linksys browser software. The devices can see the network with strong bars but cannot connect.
HELP!
Thanks,
Solved!
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It is possible that the router could have encountered some wireless interference, doughboy17. You may try adjusting the wireless channels of the router. Use channels 6, 3, 1 and 11. Have you tried checking if you still have the correct Wi-Fi password?
If you have the correct network settings, try requesting for the firmware file and perform an update. That might help in resolving this matter. Or, you may proceed on doing a factory reset and configure the router again.
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WRT54G router set up, Wireless network found, but cant connect.

I've had this router working for over a year but for whatever reason, it stopped working about a week ago. Powering off the router and cable modem usually works but not this time, so I attached a cable from a laptop to the router and tried to run the setupWRT54G setup CD. After step 7, it kept repeating itself in a loop... trying to reconfigure the router and asking for the password. Finally, I exited and the window message box said "Setup is not complete, continue exiting?" So I accessed the router setup thru IE via the cable: Http:\\192.168.1.1 and set up the network and gave it a new name, channel 7, etc. My wife can access the network from her work laptop via wireless, so its working for her. As for the other laptop and other desktop in our home, when we search for available networks, we can see out network and click "Connect", ... supply the router password that I issued in the router setup, but it says that it cant connect after a minute of trying. What have I done wrong? One laptop can access the network and two cant. Before last week, all 3 could access the wireless network. FYI - I downloaded and installed ther latest fimware from the LINKSYS website (V8.XX), but no difference. Thanks for any suggestions you can offer.

Maccer wrote:
click "Connect", ... supply the router password that I issued in the router setup
Keep in mind that the router setup password is not the same thing as the encryption key that you use to connect wirelessly to the router.
If it works normally from your wife's computer, I'd be looking at the settings on your computer first, rather than the router's.
In network -> TCP/IP -> properties is it set to get an IP address automaticaly?
If the above aren't the issue, I would do a hardware reset of the router back to factory defaults and enter your settings again from scratch. That's a recommended step after upgrading or reloading the firmware anyway, even if you weren't having this trouble

Macbook Pro can't see wireless network or connect to it, but iPhone can!?!?

ok here"s the deal:
I got my macbook pro in the states through school and it has been working fine ever since. I now just moved back home to Germany and for some odd reason the wireless network at home at my mom's won't appear in my "join network" list.
I have tried diagnostics and advanced stuff, I have even typed in the network name and password into my preferred networks list manually... still nothing. When I connect the computer through an ethernet cable it works just fine. also searched and updated all my updates in case that was maybe the issue...
here's the clue. my sister and her friend both also have macbooks (not pro's though) and both also run leopard and both of their laptops can see and connect to our wireless just fine. ALSO I have an iPhone, I purchased in the states and it can see and connect without any issues as well..
I have called the German Apple support people, but they are absolutely useless and there are exactly 2 (!!!) genius bars here in Germany. one 4h and one 6h from where I live... sighs
this is what I found in my about section, in case anybody knows what this means:
+AirPort Card Information:+
+Wireless Card Type: AirPort Extreme (0x14E4, 0x8C)+
+Wireless Card Locale: USA+
+Wireless Card Firmware Version: Broadcom BCM43xx 1.0 (5.10.91.21)+
is it because it says "USA" and I am now in Germany? but how stupid would that be? other people that bring their American macs over don't have issues either... right???
so yeah... HELP??? ANYBODY??? PLEASE???

Hello,
I had the same problem when I was traveling with my 2009 Macbook Pro. I am on a French ship and my MacBook was bought in the US. We have a wireless gaming network to play Call of Duty on that is set up on a LinkSys router. I was so frustrated because everyone else here could connect and play without a problem. My iPhone would even connect to the network but my MacBook Airport card wouldn't even recognize the network.
It turns out that some countries use different Wifi channels. The Airport card in the US MacBook Pro is setup to only recognize channels 1-11. The European LinkSys router was broadcasting on channel 13 which is why my MacBook couldn't even see it. I changed the wireless channel on the router to 10 and now everything works great. I hope this works for you.
Cheers
P.S. - The US MBP can only recognize channels 1-11 on a standard 2.4GHz network. To see what channels your Airport Card will recognize, open System Profiler (located in the Utilities folder) and find the "Network" heading in the column on the left. Click "Airport" and it should display all of the supported channels in the info box to the right.
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Access connections does not see wireless networks but can connect if you know the SSID

Running a Thinkpad x200 using windows 7 and Access Connections 5.42.
A few weeks ago i was traveling and was connecting to a hotel wireless network.
Could receive email but wasn't able to send email due to hotel port restrictions so long-story short version-- IT staff at hotel told me to connect via LAN. Which i did by simply plugging in LAN line to the thinkpad and to the hotel -- port -- no other changes. have done this a million times at home and elsewhere.
All is well....
until....
I get home and i notice that when i use access connections, it doesn't see any wireless connections (no icons in the radar screen). It automatically connects to my home network and i can use the home profile to connect. Same for any connection that i know the SSID for -- i can't see it but i can connect to it.
But it doesn't show any icons during "find" or find again. It only shows the home icon i am connected to. If i disconnect and try to find wireless networks. It doesn't show any.
So i know
1) radio is working
2) can connect via lan
3) can connect to a known wireless if i know the SSID and either manually configure it or if i have the profile saved
4) i have run antivirus, malwarebytes - etc -- all clean
5) have rebooted, turned radio on off
6) system restore doesn't help
7) all wireless networks are now invisible to radar screen. Have tried this at starbucks, around town - etc -- available wireless network icons are invisible
I'm not sure that hooking up LAN in the hotel did anything but it seems too coincidental. Also seem to recall a thread where this has been known to happen.
Help!!!

First off, it sees the networks. That's good. You reset network settings which usually corrects a number of problems. Let's focus on your home network and getting connected to that.
1. Reboot your router (just power it off for 10 secs). Try to connect. If it works, you are done. If not, step 2
2. Reset your network settings again. However, this time log onto your network by tapping Settings > WiFi > Other and re-entering your network name, security settings, and password.
Check your connection by tapping the blue > next to the network name with the checkmark. If your IP starts with 169.x, then you are connected but your router is not issuing you an IP address. This leads to a couple of additional problem areas - WEP encryption and outdated router firmware.
If you continue to have problems, tell us which router/model, security settings used, etc.

Why can't i see wireless network

I just replaced a lost iphone. This new one only sees wireless network if i am within very close proximity to the source. Other devices work fine, this one is bunk. suggestions?

If this only happens with the one network, the problem is problem with the router not the iPhone.
If you have a case on your iPhone, try taking it of and seeing if the problem goes away.
You can also try Resetting Network Settings from Setting > General > Reset. You could restart or restore the iPhone too.
If that doesn't do it, contact Apple.

HP 7525 e-all in one unable to see wireless network

I just purchased the HP 7525 and it does not see my wireless network. I have a Cisco E3000. I have been through some other posts to make sure I have settings that are compatible.
I am set to mixed mode (wireless B/G/N) although I have also tried just straight B. I am broadcasting my SSID. My security is WPA2 personal (although I have also tried turning it off with no luck). I do not use any MACaddress filtering.
All other wireless devices (phones, tablets, laptops) I own have no problem detecting the network.

According to this post it does support WPA2.
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-All-in-One-Install-Setup/WPA2-and-7250c/td-p/3328953
Say thanks by clicking the Kudos Thumbs Up to the right in the post.
If my post resolved your problem, please mark it as an Accepted Solution ...
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Problems seeing wireless networks

Hello, I am having some problems getting my room mates power book onto wireless networks. I created a wirelss network with my linksys router then when i look for the network under the airport signal icon i see no networks so I select to join "other" network and type in linksys (the ssid) and boom, i connect to the network . When I take the computer somewhere that I know there is an open wireless network it sees nothing, If I get the ssid of the network form another computer I can enter it in and the computer will connect to the network but it will never "see" any wireless networks???
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Macbook will not see wireless network

My new Macbook will not see my wireless network. My Windows 2000 PC, my Ipod touch and my Macbook Pro (jaguar) all see it no problem and work well with it.
I have tried entering the network name manually and it does not work. I have WEP password protection.
The macbook sees and connects to all other wireless networks I've encountered (father-in-law's house, Airport departure lounges, hotspots etc.). The macbook also sees my neighbours networks no problem.
I am confused, please help.

I am having the same issue, a friend visited with his new Mac Mini, running Leopard, and it would not see the wireless network, that 3 other macs (PowerBook G4, iBooks G4 and G3) running Tiger (10.4.11) and Windows machines recognize without problem.
I'm wondering if the issue is Leopard and 3rd party routers or MY router in particular, as I have a US Robotics 5461, and I remember when a previous roommate replaced her G4 iBook, running Tiger, with a MacBook Intel running Leopard, she also had issues connecting wirelessly.
My friend's Mini had no problem recognizing all the neighbors networks (at least 4 or 5) and I'm pretty sure they are not Mac users with an Airport Base Station.
I was hoping to upgrade my G4 PowerBook (once I get it repaired) to Leopard in the future, but I don't want to lose the ability to connect to my wireless network.
Has anyone running Leopard run into this problem and found a solution?

Airport spontaneously stopped seeing any networks

Hey guys, long time listener first time caller.
My macbook is doing the darndest thing. Randomly last night, my mb started disconnecting from my wireless network. I would re-enter the information, hit connect and it would connect for about 1 minute and then lose the connection.
This morning, it's gotten to the point where it won't recognize a single network. The problem is not with my router as it works perfectly on any other computer. I've tried to scan for networks with KisMAC and nothing shows up. I've also tried resetting my airport settings, setting a new location, nothing works.
I'm thinking this might be a problem with the antenna itself but I can't say for sure. Any ideas?
Thanks in advance for your help!

I had a friends MacBook core 2 duo with a ****** up logic card (use for parts only), so what I ended up doing is swapping out the airport cards. Also, the antenna wires go into the hinge that connects your macbook to the screen. The hinge could be pinching the antenna wires; try working your screen back and forth a little bit and see if that maybe loosened something up.
If not, you're going to have to go inside it. ifixit has some great step-by-step guides for getting to nearly any internal component (http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-MacBook-Core-Duo-AirPort-Card/287/ 1). Once you get down to the airport card, make sure all the connections are done up properly, and try reseating it. While you're in there, wiggle the antenna cables around a little more just to loosen them up. (Those directions are for the original core duo macbooks, the the "core 2 duo" came out in later 2006 ~September, so you may have that one. There's not much difference, but the airport card is slightly different. It has 3 antenna cables instead of two.)
In the end I'm not sure what actually fixed mine; replacing the airport card or fiddling with the antenna wires, but I'm not about to go taking it apart to find out. (If it ain't broke don't fix it).
Good luck. God speed.
P.S. You likely don't have any, but it goes without saying that opening up your macbook will void your warranty.
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24" can't see wireless network

Out of the box I was able to get online using my wireless network.
I then moved the iMac to my desk and transfered files from a G4 desktop using the Migration software. Everything went pretty well and everything seemed to be working fine...EXCEPT the iMac would no longer connect to wireless network no matter how many times checked the settings. Ran Disk Utility. No luck.
It sees the network name, but won't connect. I know the network is good because I can connect on my TiMac laptop. I had Verizon check the line and that's OK. Again, I was able to connect before I did migration.
Other factors: USB Brother 5150DLT printer and Mercury Firewire external HD connected
What's Up?
Also, I called Apple, but they only helped me mess things up by telling me to reinstall my OS using the archiving...after that things really got messy. After all these years of using a Mac, I should know that reinstalling OS only causes more problems...I think the tech support people like to play practical jokes by telling users to do this as a last resort.
I finally got the system back to where we started, but still not network connection.
Open to suggestions, before I take it in.
24" iMac intel core Mac OS X (10.4.8)

auapplemac,
Unfortunately, this appears to be happening too frequently to new 24-inch owners. Since it was fine, and then suddenly not, I think we can safely blame it on the 10.4.8 update, as has happened to some others. At least you had connectivity out of the box, some 24-inch have not, and those seem to be tougher to resolve.
If you open System Preferences to Network and then select Network Status, while you're turning on AirPort you should be able to see that somehow your AirPort is self-assigning a useless IP address with the result that a connection can not be completed. [I suppose if you aren't seeing this, your problem is different than mine was.]
Apple has a "solution" that may or may not resolve this for you, but if not, it does appear to be a first step on the way to an almost total restoration of functionality: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304482
For some additional pieces of the puzzle, try following that up with a couple other things that others suggested and that I found did help me get back to a level of functionality that I can live with. It does take some fiddling, and I redid most everything twice (or more), and did seem to benefit from downloading and running the 10.4.8 Combo Update a second time, even after I thought I'd done all I could. I don't think anyone at Apple is prepared to put that much effort into it, but hopefully you'll find it worthwhile. If not, sorry I can't offer more.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=3366662#3366662
Best of luck.
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Mac can't see wireless network - have checked other posts but no solution!

I have scanned many posts on this topic but have not seen my specific problem resolved, so I'm starting a new post. Here's all the facts and things I've checked.
Hardware Details
iMac 1.25 GHz G4
Airport Extreme card (shows up in system profiler)
Linksys 802.11g router
Network Details
WPA Personal
Have never had a problem using this network. 2 PC's an 2 Macs regularly connect. Right now one PC and my wife's MacBook Pro are using the network.
The iMac was seeing the network yesterday - today it can't even see it!
Per the advice from many helpful posters, I have checked that mac addressing is disabled on the router.
I have checked that appletalk is active on the iMac
I have restarted the iMac several times after applying various changes.
This is a very perplexing problem. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi kmacwilliam,
I am having a similar issues with yours, my MBP and MB couldnt not stay connect to the dlink router recently. But the PC's been working fine all the time. The wireless would drop and could not see the network again while my neighbours' networks were still displaying. Even restarting the MBP and router wont see my wireless network.
You can try these things and see if it works for you, it's worked for me for time being. Please post back the outcomes:
1. Delete any airport-related passwords in the "Keychain" so no airport passwords are stored
2. Shut down the iMac
3. Reset the PMU in your case for the G4 iMac, you may need to open your back case to reset it
3. Turn on your iMac and you should see the network again
I am suspecting this might be software issue, hope this works for you.

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