WRT54GS, WRE54G & Comcast Troubles

Howdy, folks. Here's the set up:
Charter Communications Modem > WRT54GS -> WRE54G -> Me
The signals between the points are good, as I've used NetStumbler to verify signal strengths. The problem is that sometimes the modem will drop out and reset its IP address, but the router is not compensating. Under the 'Status' screen of the router, it says the Internet is 'Disconnected'. Sometimes the router hoses up completely and I can't even get to its IP. Both the modem and the router has to be reset for it all to come online, and sometimes every piece of equipment has to be reset.
At first we thought it was the modem, so we had Charter replace it. About the same time the range extender had a heat stroke and we had to replace it. We're still having the same problem, however, and since the modem/router, range extender, and myself are all in different buildings, it has become a PITA to reset the things every time we experience a problem (daily, often 2-3 times a day). Before we replaced the range extender, the modem/router didn't have as many problems, which leads us to believe that the range extender is somehow the culprit.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what could be causing the WRE to interfere with the WRT? Sometimes it happens when there is a lot of throughput activity, such as downloading something, watching streaming video, or updating software, but it seems to act better when the activity is lowerl (generic web surfing).
All firmware is the latest and greatest.
Please help!

What is the version number of the router and which firmware you have downloaded ?
Try to adjust the wireless settings on your router...
On the Linksys Setup Page...Click on the wireless tab...
Wireless Network mode should be mixed...Set the Wireless channel to 11-2.462GHz...Wireless SSID broadcast should be Enabled and then click on Save Settings...
Click on Advanced Wireless Settings
Change the Beacon Interval to 75 >>Change the Fragmentation Threshold to 2304, Change the RTS Threshold to 2304 and then, Click on "Save Settings"...

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Hey all,
First of all, this is my first post here on this board so please don't have me assassinated if I skipped some board rules/policy. I'm trying to find a solution to my problem a.s.a.p.
My first question is: what's up with the firmware versions and my router's modelname? When I bought the router I got it in a box saying WRT54G (v1.1) with firmware version 4.30.7. As a first step getting the problem described below solved, I downloaded the latest Linksys firmware for a WRT54G v1.1 from this website. After the firmware update my router now seems to be known as a WRT54GL and next to that my firmware version number didn't increase, it deacreased to 4.21.1. I don't know about you guys but this doesn't seem logical to me. Any explanations? Also the firmware's date seems to be somewhere back in 2006, isn't this a bit outdated for 'latest' software?
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- I'm using exactly the same internet security software with Vista as with XP SP2. Turning this software off won't help in any way.
Any help is much appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
G.
Message Edited by Guilio on 11-20-2009 04:11 PM

peanuts wrote:
First thing which you can check is the Model number of your Router. Flip the router upside down and below you will find the Model number of your Router and version number. Make sure it is WRT54G or WRT54GL. As you have mentioned that previously the firmware on your Router was 4.30.7, Basically that's the Firmware version of WRT54GL Router.
Since you have already upgraded the firmware on your Router, Have you resetted your Router and re-configured all the settings back on your Router? If not then you can do it now.
While Configuring the settings on your Router you need to change the Wireless Channel to 11.
Now you can try to connect to your Wireless Network and check if you are able to go Online.
The model on the router itself says WRT54G.
I've already resetted and reconfigured the router several times, doesn't help. Also tried all the 11 channels.
And yes, I am able to go online but the problem described in my first post still exists. I don't see why switching channels would solve it anyway since it's clearly a problem caused by the router in combination with Vista, it's not signal strength related. But like I said, I tried all the channels anyway.
Is it possible for a Linksys employee to take a look at this topic? Are there some known issues with a WRT54G and Vista and/or an Atheros AR5005G chipset? Is my hardware and software supported by the WRT54G at all?

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Greetings-
I check in the KB for a while and didn’t find a compatible subject. If it has, apologies for the double post.
Prior to the change, I had two laptops connected to the WRT54G Router using WEP. Everything worked fine. We decided to turn a room upstairs into a small office and installed a desktop there. The wireless range was poor so we bought a WRE54G Extender to help with the situation.
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I'm currently having issues connecting my BD-390.
After 4-5 calls with linksys and 2 calls to LG, they both keep telling me to call each other.
Well, i finally got my WRE54G to link with my WRT54GS.
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Thanks

Is your problem related to getting on the internet in general? Or are you able to get on the internet, but now you need to get the wireless network setup?
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Thanks for the quick reply! I have reset the router, I have turned it off for 20 seconds, then turned it back on, I have even taken it back to the store for a new one. I forgot to mention that, and that the only page that I can access that works in the Port Forwarding Page, which is the main page that i needed to use the router. I have set up port forwarding for my PS3 (which, i'm not sure worked, because i'm getting all kinds of errors...i'll work on that after i fix THIS!)
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Hello,
i have had my speedstream and wrt54g running together before on my pc. however i just got a laptop and i would like to start using the wireless internet, and when i hook up the wrt54g to my speedstream modem, all the lights are green and the wires are connected, but i cannot seem to connect to the internet. i type in my ip and when i try to connect the modem nothing seems to work. im just connected to my speedstream right now and there is no problems at all, however when i try to have it running with the wrt54g, i cannot connect. does anyone have any thoughts? step by steps? or help in general?
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I put setup disk in. Followed steps 1-3. got to step 4 where it says it is waiting for router after plugging it in. The power led, Wlan, 1 & internet LEDs are on and flickering. It then times out and gives me an error message of Error 322: New router or Gateway not detected. I PUT THE OLD ROUTER BACK ON. REBOOT AND IT IS OK WITH THAT ONE.

FYI TO ALL.
While the device is 'ON', press the reset button on the back panel of the device using a pointed object and keep it held for about 60 seconds.
- You will notice that the power light on the device would start blinking, indicating that it is being reset.
- After 60 seconds release the reset button, then remove the power cable from the router, wait for 10 seconds and plug it back.
- Let the power light on the device stabilize.
Step 1 : Confirmation of the physical connection. You should connect the modem >>>>>> router ( internet port )>>>>>> to main wired computer ( port 1,2,3,4).
Now switch OFF both your modem and the router.
Switch ON the modem first and wait for about 40 seconds and only then switch on router.
At the end of this step try going online from the wired computer . If you are not able to go online from the wired computer than do the step 2 :
Step 2 : 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 “.
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.
Now switch OFF both your modem and the router.
Switch ON the modem first and wait for about 40 seconds and only then switch on router
I am sure after the end of this step you will be online from the wired computer.
THEY FORGOT TO ADD= REBOOT . Did not work until I did.
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Now please consider the step for the wireless settings on the router page:
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"Click on the Wireless tab
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1. When the router's setup page appears, please click on the "Wireless" tab.
2. When the Wireless area appears, click on the "Wireless Security" sub tab.
3. When the Wireless Security area appears, select WEP under "Security Mode" dropdown.
4. Encryption should be set to 64 bits 10 hex digits.
5. Skip the "Passphrase" box.
6. In the WEP Key1 box, type in a phone number (just the numbers no spaces or dashes) that you can remember in the box.
7. Make a note of these 10 numbers; this would be your wireless network's key.
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First, I want to thank the many advisors and experts that contribute so freely to this knowledge base. I have read the many insights into Comcast/cable modems. Because to that I am able to connect one (1) laptop via wireless to my WRT54G which is attached to the cable modem from Comcast. I had to use "MAC Cloning" to make this wireless connection work. Happy days!
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Question: Using the WRT54G and Comcast can I have two or more seperate wireless laptops connect to the Internet at the same time? Note: I am NOT trying to connect the two (2) wireless laptops to each other. Just a good old fashion connection to the Web via the Internet.
Are there other WRT54G owners with Comcast service that have this functionality?
(BTW - I am not trying to bash Comcast. I am just unaware of a solution.)
Thank you in advance.

Adjust the browser settings on the laptop where you don't have Internet...
Open an IE, click Tools >> Internet Options, then delete all files, cookies, history, forms...Goto "Connections", make sure Never Dial a Connection is checked, click on LAN Settings and make sure all the options are unchecked...Once you are done click on O.k...Close the IE and re-open it...
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