Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Is there a way to get your router username and password without resetting your router?

Q. I have a linksys wrt54g router. I want to get the password and username so i can change the mac address restrictions. I want to obtain this without doing a reset.

A. if the credentials are standard out of the box - you could check its website on what that make/model is set to.

If it has been changed from standard (which is a good idea) - then you will probably have to reset to standard.


Do i need to enable my IP routing and Proxy and DHCP in order to get internet connection?
Q. i have a vista hp dv2000. computer shows me internet connection however, it says im "local only" and i cannot connect to the net. i think it also has something to do with the router settings (linksys WRT54G) : i just recently reset it. because of the connection problem, i thought that would work. but no luck. > i also have a MAC pc which connects perfectly fine even after i reset the router.* but the HP is giving me hell. help please.

A. Make sure that your network IP settings are dynamic rather then static. DHCP is a service provided by your router, and if your Mac can connect to your computer that should not be the problem. It is try that your PC has a problem with DHCP but it is unlikely.

Try releasing and renewing your IP.

Dane


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


Blinking Power Indicating Light on my Linksys WRT54GS Wireless Router?
Q. Recently I noticed that the indicating light of my Linksys WRT54GS Wireless Router started blinking & the said router stops working. What is this trying to tell me? I asked Linksys but since my router is out of warranty there is a fee for tech support but said that it might be that the firmware is corrupted. How can I rectify/update the firmware when the router is not working?
Thanks.

A. You have no connection to the router at all?

The reset button is located on the rear and is recessed slighly into the back of the router. With the power ON, using a pin, push and hold the reset button until all the lights start flashing or, lights start flashing other then the current. Then, unplug the router for 30 seconds and power it back up.

If the light no longer flashes, then your problem will most like have been resolved. Attempt connection from your computers to the router/internet.

If the light continues to flash, connect a computer to the router using an ethernet cable; you obviously can't do this wirelessly. Once you are connected with an ethernet cable, click on Start, and then click Run, and in the textfield type cmd and press enter. At the command prompt, type ipconfig and press enter. Your computer will reply with a few lines of information. The line of interest is the one that reads "Default Gateway." It should read 192.168.1.1 .

IF IT DOES READ 192.168.1.1 then you will be able to update the firmware. First, you will need to get an updated firmware file. Once obtained, open your web browser, type http://192.168.1.1 and press enter. For both user name and password, enter admin . A webpage will appear. Click Administration and once clicked, right below that click Firmware Upgrade. There, you can select the firmware upgrade from your computer.

IF IT DOES NOT READ 192.168.1.1 then Control Panel -> Network Connections (XP) or Network and Sharing Center (Vista & 7). Find your network adapter. Right click it and select properties. There will be a small list of which one line will read "Internet Protocol version 4" or "TCP/IP connection IPv4." DO NOT USE THE IPv6!. Click the line that has version 4/IPv4 and click the properties buttons down and to the right. On the next page will read "acquire an ip address automatically." Select the option below it, "Use the following IP address". For IP Address, enter 192.168.1.5; Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0; Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1; press OK and OK again. Once completed open your web browser and type http://192.168.1.1. If you are prompted for a username and password, use admin for both. You will then see a webpage. At the top, click "Administration." Once clicked, right below that link click "Firmware Upgrade." Here you can upload the upgrade saved on your computer to your router.

If you are unable to make a connection to your router with the instructions above, time for a new router.

For Firmware Upgrade, go to this page... http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT54GS?referrer=www.linksysbycisco.com and halfway down the page to the right click "Downloads." From there you can proceed in obtaining and downloading your Firmware Upgrade.

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