WRT54GS Ver.6 responds to ping

Hi, just got this router from PC World. I have set Block anonymouse internet requests under firewall, but i can still get a response back!
Can anybody advise, other topics been posted but no definite answers!
Firmware is 1.50.6 - I see no v6 upgrades on the linksys uk site.
Thanks
PaulMessage Edited by weedheid on 11-05-200612:57 PM

actualy the pinging of the router from local connections will respond its the pinging from the outside that is supposedly gonna be blocked by the router. also if you do it from the inside and ping your public IP it will still work cause you are inside the network. try going to a cafe and ping it from there i believe you will see what you want.
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WRT54G Ver 6 Internet connectivity problems

Alright so here's the deal.
I'm on Windows XP with Verizon DSL (in Orange County, CA) that uses a Westell modem (just modem, not modem and router combo).
I have the old Linksys BEFSR41 v.2 router that runs with everything fine.
I just bought the WRT54G Version 6 and connected everything up as needed. Powered things down and then back up. And it could not detect an Internet connection, but I could access the router via web browser.
- Ran the Setup CD and it couldn't find the internet.
- Upgraded the firmware.
- I searched the forums and did not find a successful solution.
- Called my ISP to confirm it is DHCP.
- Talked to Linksys Support via phone and he had me do all sorts of stuff. Releasing, Renewing, Local IP Address changes, pinging, MAC, etc. All this to try to get some sort of IP address with the internet.
- Tried it with a diff WRT54G Ver 6 (Yeah. I bought two. One for me, and one to bring to my parents), and it still didn't work. (Can't be that both the routers I got are defective.)
- Searched forums some more and ran across the EasyLink program. I used it, and it tells me my freaking Wired adaptor is disabled. Where do I enable it? Can't be my computer because it all works fine with the old Linksys router I got....or could it?
- Powered down and back up in many different combinations.
Did all that to no avail. Anyone got a solution? I couldn't find anything that worked. I'm about to go return this and get something else tomorrow. Maybe if I wake up, there will be a workable solution that is replied back.
Thanks in advance to all those that tried to help and posted something, or didn't post due to having no solution.
- Chris

Yup Yup Yup. I tried the WAN address thing and it still didn't work.
I was about to pack everything up and go return the stupid thing. BUT.....I decided to talk to Verizon DSL support since I hadn't tried that.
They helped me out good!!!
Here's the solution.
I plugged in the old router, the BEF, and went to Status to click the DHCP Release. Then unplugged the old router.
Then per Verizon DSL support instruction....powered down the modem, then powered it back up and waited for lights to stabilize. Then I plugged in the new router, the WRT. And went to Status (IP was already autofilled, with internet working) but I still clicked DHCP Renew.
It all works. WOOOOOO!!!!
By the way. The WAN address thing is important. I went to it on the new, WORKING router and disabled the WAN address. The internet stopped working. I re-entered in the WAN address I copied and the internet worked again. So......yeah.
I hope for all those out there having the same problems as me, and without a solution, see this thread and try this.
Thanks again for your guys' help.
**edit**
By the way. Is there a way to stop my internet to being a stickler to this MAC address? I'm just curious. I'm gonna go google MAC address and see if I can read anything useful.
Message Edited by MavLy21 on 02-14-200710:51 AM

WRT54G Ver.8 Problems

Hey
I just got the WRT54G Ver.8 and i havent been able to set it up correctly.
1.the CD stops at step 8
2.i get nothing when i ping my IP address
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someone help me before i start working on my punting technique on this thing

Okay…connect DSL modem to the internet port of router >> pc, reset the router about 15 seconds and power cycle the n/w by unplugging power cable of modem and router, power up the modem first and then router, open I.E on the computer and in the address bar type 192.168.1.1 it would ask for username and password, put “admin” as password without any username, click on the status tab check what Internet IP address are you getting, if you are getting 192.168.1.x, go to setup tab again and change LAN IP to 10.10.10.1 and save the settings and power cycle the n/w…check whether it works or not…

WRT54G ver 6, serious issues

I recently bought a WRT54G, ver 6. For a while, it worked. We were happy. Now, we have a wireless connection, but are unable to load any websites.
Regularly resetting the router seems to work, for short periods of time (5-20 minutes, if that).
Our firmware is current, we've spent time on the phone with Linksys (Hi, India!), and everything seems to be correct.
All the computers have Windows XP, ISP is D&E Communications, we have cable internet. We've upgraded drivers and/or wireless cards, to no effect.
In addition, we have one laptop connected to the router via ethernet cable. That computer is unable to access webpages when the other computers are unable to access anything through the wireless network.
Any help would be great, since we're getting very close to returning the router and spending a few more hours on the phone with Linksys to get our money back - the router is less than a month old. This much difficulty is unacceptable.

Did you try going to the administration menu in the web setup page? then to diagonistics sub menu ---> then to ping button --> after which new window appears, where in you can type in any domain name like www.google.com and clcik on ping to check the connectivity. If you get the response then you have the internet connection till your router. If you are able to get response from ping then instead of providing dynamic ip to the pc's you can check with static ip. if it works then something is wrong with DHCP lease.

WRT54G Ver 6 Issues

Hi
I hope this helps people. I am extremely disappointed with Linksys support. I have talked to at least 6 support people for a least 1 hour each without a resolution to a simple problem. My problem is that I can not get onto the internet with my access points(WAP54G .ver 3.1)using WPA security with WRT54GS ver 3. I decided to do my own testing since Linksys did not. I configured my WRTGS with no security. I used my ssid, channel, broadcast ssid turned on. I configured my WAP54G exactly the same. I was able to ping the WAP54G with no problem. My next test was to test WEP security. The only changes I made were the exncryption to 128 bit with a code on both the WRT54GS and WAP54G. I was able to ping it with no problem. Since I needed more security for my house since the houses are almost right on top of each other, with many people using wireless in their homes, I changed my security to WPA Personal. I changed the code and of course saved all of the changes, like I did previously. I tried to ping the the WAP54G. I couldn't ping it to save my life. I figured that the hardware was up to date on the WRT54GS ver 3 so I purchased a new WRT54G ver 6 router thinking that this will support WPA Personal. (I already knew that WPA Personall worked on that Router with version 1.01 of the firmware.)
I noticed on the Linksys website that there was a new firmware for the router which is version 1.02. I had to update the firmware on my router since the version that was on it was 1.00.52. My firware is now 1.02. I started the same tests I performed on the WRT54GS ver 3. I turned off security on both the WAP54G & WRT54G. I tried to ping the WAP54G. I could not do it. Now I know the WAP54G worked because I proved it earlier. I reported the problem to Linksys and asked to talk to a supervisor. I never received a call back from her. This is the lousiest support I have ever expereinced. I explained to tech support that the WAP54G's are no use to me since I can't talk to them with this router using WPA security or anything else. It was extremely frustrating dealing with their technical support. This is suppose to be a simple setup that should take about 5-10 minutes. Instead it has cost me days of calling them and many hours, trying to figure why it did not work with absolutely no help from them. Does anyone have any good suggestions?
I would like to get a hold of firmware 1.01 because I know that works. Thanks
Scot

Hi,
This is an update to my first post. I was correct that ver 1.02 of the firmware for the WRT54G ver 6 of the router has some problems with it. It does not allow you to use WPA encryption. Version 1.01 of the firmware does allow you to use the WPA encryption. Hopefully Linksys will fix this problem. I will continue to use 1.01 until this is fixed.
Scot

WRT54G ver.6 Admin page not available

Hi, Two days ago I saw on linksys website new firmware and decided to upgrade.I guess the installation went wrong, and my router WRT54G ver.6 ended up faulty. The problem is that I cannot access the router's Admin page (http://192.168.1.1), the browser gives me message "connection interrupted - The connection to the server was reset while the page was loading." The power light on the router when it starts is steady, no blinking. I can ping the router and as far as I can see it's fully functional in its default mode. I can access internet via cable and wifi. The ssid is Linksys.
I tried all kinds of hard reset, I guess evertything I could find on your forum.
Is there hope for my router or is it "Bricked"?
Thanks for your Help
S...

Hard reset your router -
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...
Also make sure that your computer is set to 'Obtain IP Address Automatically' , disable any firewalls, security softwares on the computer before trying to access the setup page...
If it does not work try connecting a different computer/laptop to the router's ethernet port and see if you can open the setup page...

WRT54G(ver.6) not broadcasting internet signal anymore.

I've been using my router (WRT54G ver.6) for almost 2 years now with only a few minor hiccups along the way. Just recently the router won't send the internet signal anymore. I can still connect to the wireless network and use the printer, which is connected to port 1.
Connected computer directly to the cable modem - Internet works fine.
Wired modem to router then wired modem to computer(tried all ports) - still no internet.
Checked all my cables - they're fine.
All the lights on the router are responding appropriately. I now know that the problem is only the wireless router.
I've tried practically EVERYTHING!!; holding the reset button for 30secs - 2mins, unplugging the router for days on end, upgrading then downgrading then upgrading firmwares again, jumping on one leg while holding my breath, and all different combinations in between!!!
I have the latest firmware and even tried using a previous firmware but still no go.
Also tried the "Mac Address Clone" and still didn't have IS/subnet numbers for the internet under the "Status" tab. (I don't know if I ever had numbers there).
My ISP is Comcast.
I'd appreciate any help, thanks.

Configuration for cable connection:-
Before doing the following steps, you have to connect the modem to the
router's Internet Port and the computer to the Ethernet Port Number 1.
Step 01 : - Reset the router
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.
Step 02 : To Configure the router for Wired Connection.
Please access the setup page of the router by launching an Internet
Explorer 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 "" all in lower cases and then
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 on clone your PC's MAC button and then click on the Save
Settings button.

WRT54g ver 2.2+ Cisco VPN Client 4.8.x

Hi all, I'm currently having a problem with a Cisco VPN Client and the WRT54G ver 2.2. I am able to use the Cisco VPN when I'm hardwired into the WRT54G. The VPN client works flawlessly and I am able to access my company resources. When I connect up via wifi I am able to surf the internet with no problems. When I connect using Cisco VPN Client with wifi I am able to establish a VPN tunnel, but I can not reach any resources on my company network nor am I able to reach the internet. If I try a wifi access point outside my home I'm working fine as well. The folks at work can't ping my machine either. There are no firewalls enabled on the client PC and the WRT54g is enabled to pass IPSec traffic. I have read some other forums posted here and haven't really found a straight answer and tried what they suggested(Changing MTUs, setting router to different subnet outside of 192.168.1.x). Didn't know if anyone could shed some light. I have also updated the firmware up to the latest version dated around 1-7-07. Thanks

Dell has a fix for this problem (or at least one that looks like this problem) on their troubleshooting web site. It was the cure for the problem on my wife's laptop, and she had the same symptoms as you mentioned. I'm not sure if this forum will let me paste a link in this response but, here is the link to the VPN problem on Dell laptops (this applies to certain HP, Cisco, and Broadcom laptops as well): http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&cs=RC956904&docid=15...
Let us know if this fix worked for you.

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.
So here are the things I am trying to connect:
Liksys WRT54G ver. 6
Gateway Laptop running Windows Vista
XBOX 360 - WIRED
(I had a PC and a laptop, but they both died at the same time and I have only been able to replace the laptop at this point...the PC will come later and not sure at this point if it will be Wired or not).
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
Changed the SSID
Have DHCP set to 3 (XBOX, PC, Laptop)
Wireless SSID Broadcast: Disable
Username and Password changed to my own info
UPnP: Enable
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.
Thanks a lot (in advance)!

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 ver. 6 can no longer connect to the internet after reset

I reset my WRT54G ver. 6 to clear the password, and now I can no longer connect to the internet with it. I can see the router itself from my PC, but that is all. I've followed the directions here for connection problems, but I can't seem to get an IP Address for it in the Web Configuration tool. Anybody have any thoughts?

Since you reset your router, you need to reconfigure it back again. try the online utility that automates the configuration. download Easy Link Connect utility at www.linksys.com/connect then download "Netset" and follow instructions.
if not Easy Link connect didnt work then you need to do the configuration manually.
1. check physical connection modem should be connected wired to internet port of the router then PC to numbered ports of the router.
2. Brighthouse i believe is cable connection, right? try power cycle your devices (turn off modem and router then turn on modem 1st then router next). check if your online.
3. if not. check PC ip. click "start" then "run" type in "cmd" then press "OK". the command prompt should pop-up. type "ipconfig" and check IP and gateway. you should be getting an ip: 192.168.1.x and gateway: 192.168.1.1
4. access router. open IE, then type in http://192.168.1.1 on address bar.
5. you will be prompted with username and PW. "admin" is the default password. on setup, just below are subtabs. select "MAC address clone". in it, set "mac clone" to "enable" then click on "clone" then "save settings".
6. power cycle devices again. try to go online
note: if you dont have latest firmware. try updating if needed
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What are IP's 10.126.20.1 and 209.148.243.165 and why do they not respond to ping??

I have been trying to understand some issues in my internet connections.
If I do a traceroute to say, netflix.com I and get this rather long response:
The 10.0.1.1 is my airport and I can ping it successfully.
the 10.126.20.1 appears to be in my router, based on the IP, but it does not respond to a ping (timeout).
and
209.148.243.165 appears to be owned by Rogers cable, but also does not respond to a ping. The remainder seem more or less reasonable.
Can someone tell my if there is a reason the two above IP's do not respond to ping? Does this imply something is wrong in my part of the network?
I am a TSI customer who uses the common carrier services of Rogers Cable and I have been told my modem is faulty even though internet access, not withstanding the above questions, works well.
The modem is a Thomson DCM476. I am able to ping its IP, however the tracerout does not include the above IP's
Can someone please lead me in the right direction?
Thanks
Barry
traceroute to netflix.com (69.53.236.17), 64 hops max, 52 byte packets
1 10.0.1.1 (10.0.1.1) 1.262 ms 0.989 ms 0.701 ms
2 10.126.20.1 (10.126.20.1) 8.294 ms 7.886 ms 7.900 ms
3 209.148.243.165 (209.148.243.165) 10.543 ms 10.265 ms 11.780 ms
4 69.63.249.77 (69.63.249.77) 10.911 ms 11.223 ms 7.890 ms
5 ae0_2140-bdr04-tor.teksavvy.com (69.196.136.132) 9.884 ms
ae0_2110-bdr04-tor.teksavvy.com (69.196.136.36) 20.773 ms 10.787 ms
6 ix-0-0-2-0.tcore1.tnk-toronto.as6453.net (64.86.33.21) 10.533 ms 9.450 ms 10.983 ms
7 if-5-0-0-5.core4.tnk-toronto.as6453.net (63.243.172.25) 65.523 ms
if-0-0-0-4.core4.tnk-toronto.as6453.net (63.243.172.29) 12.200 ms 11.180 ms
8 if-0-1-2-0.tcore1.ct8-chicago.as6453.net (63.243.172.38) 25.885 ms 25.107 ms 25.536 ms
9 p5-1.ir1.chicago2-il.us.xo.net (206.111.2.33) 22.295 ms 23.455 ms 22.144 ms
10 207.88.14.193.ptr.us.xo.net (207.88.14.193) 82.020 ms 78.378 ms 79.484 ms
11 te-4-1-0.rar3.denver-co.us.xo.net (207.88.12.22) 80.880 ms 79.218 ms 79.740 ms
12 te-3-0-0.rar3.sanjose-ca.us.xo.net (207.88.12.58) 78.672 ms 78.702 ms 76.650 ms
13 ae0.cir1.sanjose2-ca.us.xo.net (207.88.13.73) 76.016 ms 76.863 ms 77.983 ms
14 216.156.85.46.ptr.us.xo.net (216.156.85.46) 77.971 ms 76.340 ms 95.172 ms
15 xe-2-2-0-954.jnrt-edge01.prod1.netflix.com (69.53.225.26) 76.076 ms 87.621 ms 76.976 ms
16 te1-8.csrt-agg01.prod1.netflix.com (69.53.225.6) 77.602 ms 77.353 ms 79.168 ms
17 netflixinc.com (69.53.236.17) 77.611 ms 77.480 ms 76.792 ms

One additional test is to use the 'whois' command in Terminal to gather additional information on each of the IP addresses that you get from using traceroute.
My guess at the 10.126.20.1 address is that this is indeed the IP address of your router on the WAN side ... and, as you surmised, it is being provided to your router by your ISP via the Thomsom modem. This looks like a case where the ISP has assigned you a "Public" IP address on their private network. That is, your router does NOT have a Public WAN IP address. This usually is not an issue unless you needed to run servers on your local network that required access from the Internet.
If you are sure that Rogers is supposed to provide you with a public WAN IP address, then either they are not or the modem is faulty as they have indicated.
The second IP address, in question, 209.148.243.165, is indeed, assigned to Rogers Cable. This may be one of their DNS servers for further routing of your traceroute command request.
BTW. It is NOT unusual for owners of networking devices on the Internet to block ping requests.

Why there is no update for WRT54G Ver 7?

Why there is no update for WRT54G Ver 7? I can only see Ver 1, 1.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8

hi Gavlin:
You would downknow the firmware of wrt54g v7 at the www.linksys.com.cn ,this is the chinese web .

I have a WRT54G ver 7 which isn't in the download list?? Is it AOSS compatible?

I have a WRT54G ver 7 which isn't in the download list ?? Is it AOSS compatible?

Check the firmware on ftp://linksys.com/pub/network ...... download the latest firmware & upgrade the router ....

Need alot of help setting up a WRT54G ver.6

Ok, all i have is the router, (WRT54G Ver. 6 - Wireless G Broadband Router) Ive lost the box it came in, and everything with it. (I also have the power supply & 2 cords) A friend of mine setup everything for me at my old apartment, but Ive moved and have to do everything on my own this time.
At my old place my computer was the central computer where the broadband modem was, my roommate had a wireless usb card of some kind, that allowed him to connect to the network.
This time i have to have another computer as the central comp and i need a wireless usb card myself. I dont know what kind to get and how much it will be, any suggestions.
I also dont know how to set everything up, and what type of hardware/software i will need, i was hoping all the drivers and sofware would be online but im not sure. Im not sure if the computer here needs a different network card or something similar either.
Im also worried about how my computer is already setup, will i have to delete and redo all the settings already in effect, how do i do all this stuff
Any advice would be very appreciated, i know nothing at all, not even what wires plug into what.

setup modem connected to the internet port on the router and pc to the regular port on the router...reset the router for 10sec. then turn if off for the same amount of time while the router is off turn the modem as well.whats the model of your modem?

WRT54G Ver 6 Constant Need To Reset!

I purchased a WRT54G Ver 6.0 Router in April to bring to Iraq with me. I have it connected to my iDirect 3000 Satellite Modem, with the static IP config input into the WRT54G.
I have two computers on my desk, my personnal XPS 1710 with Vista and my Work D600 Latitude with XP. Both computers exhibit the same problems at the same time. I have even had other computers connected and have had the same problem.
My problem seems to be a constant need to reset the WRT54G Router. I was connecting wirelessly. The system seemed to operate fine for a day or two. I started to have problems with the connection to the internet dropping. When it did this, I could not connect to the WRT54G setup page either. I figured something locally here at the Camp in Iraq might have been interfering with the wireless, so I ditched the wireless and have been using wired connections. The problems have not stopped. I am constantly having to unplug and reset the router to reconnect. When it hangs up, I cannot even connect to the setup page. Occasionally, it will find itself without reseting the router, but most times, I have to reset.
I have tried factory default reseting and manually reentering my settings. I have just updated the firmware, but it didn't seem to solve anything. In the past few minutes while trying to search for this problem here on this forum, the router dropped the connection twice. The networking icon on the computer still indicates a connection, on the Vista is shows that a local connection is available only (during the problem).
I have read a little online and this seems to be a common problem for Linksys. I have 2 more of these routers, one at home and one at my office in the States. Both have had the problems, just not as severe. This router requires reseting at least 15 times a day during my 12 hour shift.
I bought the Linksys Routers because they did have a reputation for reliability and quality. Boy, I guess I should have researched this one a bit more.
I have 5 IP addresses from my Satellite ISP, so I am considering configuring the Router as a Switch or HUB, but I am unsure on how to do this, or of it will even solve my problems.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Vincent

I am having the almost exactly the same problem. It started about a week ago, (just like alot of others I have read on here recently) and I too will have no access to the set up page once it drops the net. I can still acess other computers on the router, but no net and no router set-up page until I reset it. I'm running the same router, without the firmware update. I have 4 desktops directly into the router..and one laptop wireless. Most of the time, the net will stay on for all the computers for surfing and email. Maybe once or twice a day it will drop access to the internet. a simple unplugging of the power cord resets it and everything is peachy. BUT....try to start a download.(usind DAP *download accelerator plus* or a bit torrent)...WHOA! it's anywhere from an instant drop to maybe ten minutes then drop. Most assuredly it will drop. we have had this router since January, and until a week ago, it worked just fine. no problems. Last week, our ISP upgraded their equipment and increased the bandwidth. (we have to use a cellular connection with a static IP being out in the boonies far enough that cable and DSL are still not available) The problems started at the same time and I thought it might be a problem with them. After testing one of the computers with a direct connection to the internet modem, everything, including a major download, worked just fine. It is definately a router problem. I spent quite a lengthy time on the phone with Linksys tech support, and the nice lady had me change the MTU rate from 1500 to 1300. It seemed to work, but about an hour after being done with the support call, things started to go wonky again. I am just about at my wits end!! Nothing has been changed on the router settings except that one thing that tech support instructed me to do. I am kinda leary about upgrading the firmware because I have been seeing a ton of *my router wont work with firmware update* or *now my router is frozen* posts. I have to type in a ton of settings because I am using a static IP and I really don't want to do all that again!! lol PLEASE, somone have a solution to this problem! It is driving me mad!! I would really hate to have to buy a new router, but my roomate is about to that point if this doesn't get fixed soon.

WRT54G ver 5.0 refuses ISP?

I have a WRT54G ver 5.0. My ability to connect has become very inconsistent--90% of the time, I need to power down my ISP provided modem prior to connecting. My ISP ran a diagnostic & says that my wireless router is refusing the signal from the ISP. Once I power down/up the modem, it all works fine.
In all attempts to connect, I always get a screen that says I am connected to the router, but the internet can't be found--even when it is a successful connection...
Would welcome thoughts & suggestions!

Just to save you some time, instead of powering down the modem and rebooting it, just disconnect the ethernet cable that connects the modem and router (with both the router and modem turned on), wait 30 seconds, then reconnect the ethernet cable, and see if that works.
Is this a new setup? Have your modem and router ever worked properly together?
Please state the make and model of your modem.
Please state your ISP.
If known, please state what version of firmware you have in your router.
If you connect your computer, by wire, directly to your modem, do you get a properly working Internet connection?
If you connect your computer, by wire, directly to the router, do you get a properly working Internet connection?
Are you having problems with a wired or wireless Internet connection, or both?
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 08-22-2007 02:54 PM

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