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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I currently use Apple Airport for my wireless and want to add a Linksys WRT54G as a wireless extender.?
Q. I run my wireless through an Apple Airport and want to add my Linksys WRT54G as a wireless extender. Is this possible and how so? I also have an unused Motorola SBG900, not sure if that is useful as well in the setup as well.
A. This is a tricky question. You're on the right track, but actually getting it to work requires some technical expertise. The WRT54G, if you have the right version, is a brilliant device to hack to do exactly what you want.
To see if this can work, check the bottom label. If it says v4 (I believe) or lower, you're golden. There are dozens of open-source firmware enhancements for your router. If it's above that, that's okay too. Several firmware options still exist.
In any case, the two projects I'm familiar with are DD-WRT and Tomato. Tomato will only work if it's v4 or below, while DD-WRT is more versatile with the versions you can use.
Do a search for "DD-WRT WRT54G install vX" (where X is your version number). Once you're installed, there are a ton of tutorials for doing exactly what you're trying to do.
Good luck!
As a fair warning: Doing this to your router voids the warranty and can "brick" it, meaning it won't work anymore. To avoid this, follow the installation instructions to the letter, and maybe avoid walking under any ladders or breaking any mirrors. :-)
To see if this can work, check the bottom label. If it says v4 (I believe) or lower, you're golden. There are dozens of open-source firmware enhancements for your router. If it's above that, that's okay too. Several firmware options still exist.
In any case, the two projects I'm familiar with are DD-WRT and Tomato. Tomato will only work if it's v4 or below, while DD-WRT is more versatile with the versions you can use.
Do a search for "DD-WRT WRT54G install vX" (where X is your version number). Once you're installed, there are a ton of tutorials for doing exactly what you're trying to do.
Good luck!
As a fair warning: Doing this to your router voids the warranty and can "brick" it, meaning it won't work anymore. To avoid this, follow the installation instructions to the letter, and maybe avoid walking under any ladders or breaking any mirrors. :-)
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