WRT54G V6

Hello.
I'm having some trouble with my WRT54G V6 wireless router.
This started when I realized my wireless speed was quite slow. Downloads were usually around 128 Kb/s. I decided to find upgrades for my router to see if it improved at all. I installed the lastest firmware (v 1.02.8) for it, but when I started the computer again it stopped working.
I've tried reseting both the router and the modem, changing the local ip address to 192.168.2.1, and running PPPoE instead of DHCP(which will automatically reset to a PPPoE if I try to set it to DHCP). Also the login status under the status tab for the router always say connecting, but it never connects or even gives me an error.
I have a Motorola 2210N. My isp is AT&T DSL.
Help?

If you are using PPPOE connection then make sure your modem is in the bridge mode and the username password you are entering for PPPOE connection is correct.

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I had a new WRT54G V7 and discoverd that the left antenna (facing the front of the device) is giving no output. The right-hand version is working properly.
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Hello,
I have a Linksys WRT54GS, version 6 with Mac OS X (version 10.6.8) hooked up to a Scientific Atlantic cable modem, with RCN as the ISP.
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Since you upgraded the Router WRT54GS with the latest firmware so once reset the Router and power cycle the whole network… Then connect the Modem with Linksys Router on the Internet Port and then connect any one computer to any one of the Ethernet port on the Router [Numbered – 1, 2, 3 and 4]… Let me know the RCN connection is a DSL connection or cable connection…
So if you have a DSL connection you can refer to this link:
http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=93&login=1&vw=1&app=search&articleid=4020&userrole=Linksy...
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http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=93&vw=1&articleid=3686
As far as the wireless is concern:
# Open up the browser and on the address bar type 192.168.1.1 that will open up the Router setup page…
# Then Click on wireless Tab create the Wireless Network Name SSID and select the channel to 6, 9, and 11… Click Save Settings...
# Then Click on Wireless Security sub tab and select the security mode and provide the password as per the requirement… Click Save Settings...
After doing the settings try to connect the preferred network on the wireless devices and check the connectivity….

WRT54G firmware failure leaving no access to router config

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Step by step complete setup for WRT54G ver.6 with Laptop and XBOX 360

Hello. I am sorry to post this, I am sure it is a juevenile and redundent question...but I have tried to look for the set up cd (I can find where to download it...though I can find the firmware upgrade or whatever). My friend at work said it would do all the setup pretty much automatically for me.
I somewhat know computers, but you might go ahead and make your replies VERY lamen's terms or I might not be able to follow. Anyways, what I need, is a step by step/screen by screen directions for a secure network. I have made a partial attempt at setting it up and it technically works, but I would feel better if I did the steps a-z in order, so I know that it is done correctly. I also am not totally confident in its security as it is now. (Also, technically, I did not check the XBOX again after getting the new laptop, I am just assuming it is still working because it was before).
My problem is I can't seem to find very good directions for setting up the router...I only find partials or confusing directions.
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I have a cable Modem between the Router and the wall...I didn't look at that for brand/etc...but I can get it ASAP if needed.
Here are the settings that I have so far:
Changed the Router Name
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I may have changed other things without knowing it. So like I said, a complete, step by step screen by screen set up would be totally appreciated. I haven't done anything in the security tab, all that is totally foreign to me, so I am just not broadcasting for now until I can get some help setting things up with you guys.
And if someone is familiar with the Laptop/XBOX 360 setup, and I need to change any of the settings on the XBOX itself, could you please include that in your directions? I know that isn't technically what THIS forum is for, but it would sure be helpful to me if you happen to know both parts anyways.
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So all you just need to do is, secure your Wireless Network. Follow the setps bellow and change the settings on your Router.
Open an Internet Explorer browser page on your wired computer(desktop).In the address bar type - 192.168.1.1 and press Enter...Leave Username blank & in Password use admin in lower case...
For Wireless Settings, please do the following : -
Click on the Wireless tab
- Wireless Network mode should be mixed...
- Provide a unique name in the Wireless Network Name (SSID) box in order to differentiate your network from your neighbours network...
- Set the Wireless channel to 11-2.462GHz...Wireless SSID broadcast should be Enabled and then click on Save Settings...
Please make a note of Wireless Network Name (SSID) as this is the Network Identifier...
For Wireless Security : -
Click on the Sub tab under Wireless > Wireless Security...
Change the Wireless security mode to WPA, For Encryption, select TKIP...For Passphrase input your desired WPA Key. For example , MySecretKey , This will serve as your network key whenever you connect to your wireless network. Do NOT give this key to anyone and remember the key.
NOTE : Passphrase should be more that 8 characters...
Now see if you can locate your Wireless Network and attempt to connect...
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"...
Now see if you can locate your Wireless Network and attempt to connect...

WRT54G Not Supported By LELA...help needed

Alright, roughly 2 days ago I hooked up this router (WRT54G) to the computer, and then later that day hooked up a laptop by wireless signal. These first couple of days were fine, but last night while on my laptop searching the web, I began to lose a signal every few minutes for roughly 30-45 seconds. After becoming annoyed, I went to check out my network by using LELA. However, instead of the screen I expected (showing your network diagram), I was told that I was using a new router.
Obviously, I hadn't changed the router so I was confused and decided to update, which was the option it gave me and because cancelling out wasn't possible. However, it didn't work. After going through the setup, which was essentially just like the original setup for the router, I got to the last step and it said the LELA didn't support the router, as though I was using one from another computer or something.
My dad said he had installed an Internet Explorer update and it had prompt him to change settings, and he had, but nothing that he thought would affect it. Also, I did a system restore to a point just shortly after it was originally installed, and at a time I knew it had been working, but alas that didn't work either.
I've searched on google and all over these forums for some help, but I've found nothing that gives me good answers. I saw somewhere to roll back my firmware, but I don't know how, as it won't let me connect to the internet through the router, and if I unplug the router and bypass the router for my internet then I can access the web, but obviously not the router. I'm stumped, and wondering if maybe all I need to do is a power cycle or roll back my firmware. Please, answers would be helpful. Thank you
EDIT: Also, I'm not sure where to find what version I have or what firmware I have. I just know my model number, and that I can get to my settings by typing in the IP of the router in IE address bar. I had enough knowledge to get it going, but its been very frustrating in fixing the problems.
Message Edited by stangman on 12-31-2007 07:52 AM
Message Edited by stangman on 12-31-2007 08:06 AM

Oh, and a couple more things. Why did a system restore not work, shouldn't this technical reset the system back to a time when it was working? Or, does firmware not change? I suppose, I'm kind of a newb to the whole router thing, and to be really honest, we just barely changed to high speed internet the day before I bought the router. The high speed modem was professionally installed. I know for a fact I had it hooked up right, I mean it didnt seem too confusing and plus it was working great for a short time. Thanks.
EDIT: You know, now that I've done so much searching for answers, I've found that lots of people are having this problem, but yet, I'm having a hard time finding answers. So you would think Linksys might fix this problem in a firmware update, and yet the only valid solution I have found is to go back to the previous firmware. Yet, I don't know how to do that, besides I'm at school right now, so yeah thank you for the help in advance.
Message Edited by stangman on 12-31-2007 10:29 AM

WRT54GS LOCK-UPS

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Network cable unplugged problem with WRT54G

I just got a WRT54G wireless router recently, and experienced some problems with it. There are 5 notebooks in my network using wireless card and 2 PCs connect to the router through cables. The router is with ver 7.00.1 firmware.
The router is working fine, the problem is sometimes it will show "Network cable unplugged" on my PC, and the whole network will be interruptted, the network will be resumed in few seconds and all machines need to get IP from the DHCP server again. It's quite annoying to be disconnected from middle of the work. I don't know what is the cause, seems like the router is re-reading it's configuration. I have tried to refresh the fireware but with no luck. Someone else got this problem before? anyone has a solution for this? Thanks a lot!
Regards,
Leo

Try the following tips to resolve your problem:
Disable the Ethernet network adapter if you are not using it. This applies, for example, when running a WiFi home network with computers that have built-in Ethernet adapters. To disable the adapter, double-click the small Network Cable Unplugged error window and choose the Disable option.
Check both ends of the Ethernet cable connected to the adapter to ensure they are not loose.
Replace the Ethernet cable with a different one to verify the cable is not damaged.
Update the network adapter driver software from the manufacturer's Web site.
Change the Link Speed and Duplex settings (using Device Manager) to use "100 Mbps Full Duplex" or "10 Mbps Full Duplex" instead of Auto Detect.
Replace the Ethernet network adapter
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WRT54GS v 7.2 - Installation Problems

Ok.. so I have been running the old WRT54G v.5 no problem... I decide to upgrade to wireless N - too many problems so I came back to 54G but wanted to get the next step up and went with the 54GS.
I have tried setting up/installing the router on two separate computers. I always get the same error - "Your new router does not appear to be connected properly - Error 322: New Router or Gateway Not Detected."
I have followed the onscreen instructions meticulously in the setup... I have tried it wired on a Vista x64 and an XP x32 system.. same on both! My ISP is: Suddenlink 3 computers - once setup all three will be wireless. Laptop - XP, Desktop 1 - Vista Home Prem. x64, Desktop 2 - Vista Home Premium x32.
I would really appreciate help asap so I dont get mad and drop Linksys altogether! The Wireless N I tried was the WRT160N ... took it back this morning for dropping the network repeatedly... come on linksys.. you're losing my faith!
Message Edited by MaleNurse1979 on 08-11-2008 11:06 AM

I had already disabled windows firewall and bitdefender firewall.. somehow i managed to log into the admin screen (192.168.1.1) and setup my wireless channel/security that way... now it works but i still never got to run the initial setup... i just got in somehow that way and rigged it??
Thanks for the help though!
Clay

WRT54G v.6 - Vista forgetting Network settings but not on XP? - help please :)

Hello everyone! I hope someone can shed a bit of light on this, it's driving me crazy!
I am using a WRT54G v.6 and Vista Ultimate and a dual-boot with XP on my desktop computer. I also have a laptop with Vista Home Premium. I have cable internet. Here's the thing:
Sometime ago I lost my internet connection. A friend with the same router told me to unplug the router for a day and that it'll do the trick. It did... partially.
I pluged it, inserted the installation CD (please keep in mind that I have no router knowledge at all) and everything went fine, until I shut down my computer. At the moment I had connected the desktop and laptop. When I turned the desktop on with Vista, it could not connect to the internet, although the laptop had no problems at all.
I connected the modem directly to my computer and internet was fine, but if I plug it back to the router, nothing happens. So, I had to do the same thing again: unplug for a day, restart the settings and it's a go. I've done that so many times it's not funny anymore
If I put my computer into hybernation, the router/vista works fine, but if i shut it down, I lose my internet connection on Vista.
Has anyone dealt with these before? I'd really appreciate your help, and sorry for the long post
Edit:
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I tried to merge/delete the connections and it "appears" as one of them was deleted, but it's still there. It says: Network 2 (the name of the network) it's in use, and under type says: unmanaged. But still no internet connection on that computer.
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Hello Klatch! Thanks for your reply!
Well, thing is that it used to work before. Of course, I'll definately check if an update is available
All these issues began maybe a month or 2 ago. Everything was working flawlessly. One time, I lost my connection and that's where everything got messed up.
My main problem is that I get this "Unidentified Network" in the network and sharing center that seems to be causing the problem, as far as I know.
I connect the router and get the Unidientified Network icon, plus another one. I deleted one, but it was still there. Even if I try to merge them, nothing happens.
I even connected the modem directly and could not connect to the internet for some time, because Vista was still looking for the previous setting (back when the router was working). I had to unplug the modem several times, reboot, etc. I tried so many things that I lost track of what made the computer work again :lol.
I tried to connect the router last night and nothing. The only thing that seems to work is unplugging the router for a long time/resetting it, then Vista will make the connection, but if I restart, the internet it's gone.Message Edited by jt001 on 04-05-200705:31 AM

Disconnection from internet behind WRT54G V2.2

I have two computers at home with both access to WRT54G V2.2 wirelessly.
Since the first day i set up the router, both of my computers get disconnected from the internet from time to time. It is very irritating. The two computers are still connected to the router but no data is exchanged with the ISP,for example, both the computers usually will get disconnected from the MSN one after the other. Then, try to connect tp the MSN but it wont be possible. Everytime, i need to do troubleshooting on MSN and the DNS and Wireless part always fail. I will have to click the repair button to make sure that both DNS and Wireless become normal before i can connect to the MSN,as well as websites. Usually,if i dont do the troubleshooting in MSN, i dont know how long i will have to wait before i can access to websites.
What should i do ??

1, 6 & 11 are the channels that the wireless router are using to transmit signals. try to check which of those three works best for your computers. and if that wont work, lower the beacon to 75, frag to 2306 & rts 2307 for starters. and if still that wont work, i recomend a firmware upgrade. ^__^

New WRT54G wireless router. Who's the genius that can help me?

I just purchased a WRT54G wireless router. The main reason is my son wanted to be able to use his Sony PSP online. I also have two desktop computers that will be wired thru this router. My question's are. If he is using his PSP online and the desktops are wired, can the desktops be "hacked" if they are on/off? If the router is turned off then the wireless is not working? If I access the router and disable the SSID Broadcast then the wireless portion of the network is off? What are the safest security settings to protect my network?
Thanks.

Dead Mans Zone.... I guess.
Using the DMZ is a very simple and risky way to forward ports. The DMZ takes an ip address of a computer on your network, and forwards all ports to that computer. This is really nice if you are having problems forwarding ports for some program. It can be a life saver if your router will not allow you to properly forward ports. It also has a huge downfall. The computer that is in the DMZ is now wide open to internet traffic. Meaning that it will catch virii, and it will be at risk of being hacked. If you put a computer into the DMZ then please install a software firewall to help protect it
Orange/White. The Cisco logo is the Router’s SecureEasySetup button. It lights up and will stay orange when the Router is powered on. The color orange indicates that the Router is not using the SecureEasySetup feature, while the color white indicates that the Router is using the SecureEasySetup feature. When the Router enters SecureEasySetup mode, the Cisco logo will turn white and start flashing. After the Router has generated the SSID and WPA-PSK (also called WPA-Personal) key, the Cisco logo will stop flashing and stay white.
Message Edited by wehowardjr on 12-30-200611:26 AM

Problem with WRT54G and DSL NAT router

I have a WRT54G connected to a Westell DSL NAT router. I would like to be able to allow incoming connections to my FreeBSD server.
The Westell router allows me to set IP Passthrough (they call it "Single Static IP"). This gives the WRT54G the outside IP address given to the DSL router. I can then set up the WRT54G for DDNS and port forwarding to forward specific ports I want to my server.
This works, for about 2-3 days. Then, I start to randomly lose outside connectivity. Web pages start coming up with missing elements, or taking a long time to load. This will eventually lead to total loss of outgoing communication.
Normally, I would blame this on the Westell NAT router, but as I'm losing connectivity to the internet, I'm also losing connectivity to the WRT54G. It will try to load configuration pages but will be slow with missing elements, etc.
All communications between computers on my inside network continue to function properly, it's just connectivity to the WRT54G and the internet that seem to start to fail.
Does anyone have any idea what is going on? I just upgraded the firmware on the WRT54G from 1.01.1 to 1.02.0, but I don't imagine this will help.
Thanks,
David Chamberlain

Try setting the MTU to manual and change the value to 1450
"Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go..."

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