WRT54GS firmware update

Hi
I just updated my WRT54GS v2.1 from firmware v4.50.6 to v4.71.4 (yes, I'm not what they call the most careful network admin in my house), and I noticed 2 slight changes, I'd like you to confirm:
1) On Setup tab, Basic setup page, I remember from previous version what was specified on Router name would be shown on "Connect to 192.168.1.1" login window, e.g. "The server 192.168.1.1 in ROUTERNAME requires a user name and password". After firmware update , it shows WRT54GS, ignoring what's I specified in Router name field. Is it same to you?
2) On Status tab, Router page, it says "Current time: Not available". Help says "This shows the time, as you set on the Setup Tab". Setup tab only shows time zone setup though... I don't recall if it was available there in previous firmware version, but where is the clock adjust function?
Thank you!

After upgrading the firmware on the router, it is recommended that you should reset the router and reconfigure it. Press and hold the reset button on the router for 30 seconds. Release the reset button and wait for 30 seconds. Power cycle the router and reconfigure it.
On the setup tab, you will find the Time settings.

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While Configuring the settings on your Router you need to change the Wireless Channel to 11.
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I've already resetted and reconfigured the router several times, doesn't help. Also tried all the 11 channels.
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If you cannot get "Reply from ..." in step 9 above, your router might be dead. Report back with this problem.
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, report back with this problem.
If you need additional help, 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.
Please let me know how things turn out for you.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 02-18-2009 02:49 AM

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