Q. i have a linksys wrt54g router with a firmware v4.21.1 and its working fine so should i change the router to a new one ?
A. Not unless you feel like upgrading to N for some reason. And the only reason would be if you have dead zones you are trying to fill. N is a bit faster, but G is still faster than your internet connection.
The WRT54G is really honestly one of the best-made routers out there. Especially if you are talking about the old school blue twin antenna brick.
You maybe would benefit from better firmware for it though.... And the WRT54g has some Waaaaaayyyyy better firmware available. :)
http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato
The WRT54G is really honestly one of the best-made routers out there. Especially if you are talking about the old school blue twin antenna brick.
You maybe would benefit from better firmware for it though.... And the WRT54g has some Waaaaaayyyyy better firmware available. :)
http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato
How do you update a linksys router firmware without the configuration screen?
Q. I have a linksys wrt54gs v.5 wireless router and when I try to configure it the configuration screen comes up with no links or text input box labels. Is there any way to reset the firmware without the configuration screen?
A. if the problem is you dont have the password, you will have to reset the device. Check there website, its fairly simple to do and will reset all the settings back to the defaults including the password
Is holding the reset button after a firmware upgrade an important step for a succesfull upgrade?
Q. I have a Linksys WRT54G Version 5 router. I upgraded my firmware a while ago and not long after the routers wireless stopped working. I read on the Linksys website that you should hold the reset button for 30 seconds after an upgrade then unplug the router and plug it back in. Could not holding the reset button after an upgrade cause issues?
A. After a firmware upgrade, even if you reset the router, the latest firmware version will still be present. So it's impossible to undo a fimware upgrade just by resetting it (this is the reason why every manufacturer draws attention to the fact that firmware upgrade must not be interrupted becase you could end up destroying the router). Resetting the router will revert it to the factory defaults, but they refer ONLY to the settings (ip address, routing table, password, encryption or whatever settings you have made) not to the firmware.
Usually a firmware upgrade does not require a general reset. But you must take into account that there are differences between firmware versions and the settings which worked for the previous firmware version might not be compatible with the new version. For instance, Trendnet draws attention to the fact that after a firmware upgrade you will lose all the settings that corresponded to the previous version.
Only the manufacturer knows if the previous settings will work with the new firmware version. There might be minor upgrades which don't require resetting the router, but if the manufacturer states that the new firmware needs resetting then you should to this.
Usually a firmware upgrade does not require a general reset. But you must take into account that there are differences between firmware versions and the settings which worked for the previous firmware version might not be compatible with the new version. For instance, Trendnet draws attention to the fact that after a firmware upgrade you will lose all the settings that corresponded to the previous version.
Only the manufacturer knows if the previous settings will work with the new firmware version. There might be minor upgrades which don't require resetting the router, but if the manufacturer states that the new firmware needs resetting then you should to this.
What routers have the best distance for a reasonable price?
Q. I am currently using the Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT firmware and the distance isn't that great. I can pick up someones Belkin G Plus MIMO Router in my area better then my own home router.
I am looking at 1 of those for myself. Can anyone recommend a router with great distance? Thanks
I am looking at 1 of those for myself. Can anyone recommend a router with great distance? Thanks
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