Q. I was looking into Tomato and all the other 3rd party firmwares, but I have found NONE that supported the Linksys WRT120N model. Are there any? I hate the standard firmware it uses. Anyone have ANY ideas? Thanks.
A. No FOSS software for that model
Wireless Internet Problem!?
Q. I have a Dell Studio 17 laptop running 32bit Vista, and I am having a problem connecting my Dell Wireless WLAN card to my Linksys WRT120N wireless router with latest firmware. I can connect to the internet just fine downstairs next to the router, but as I go upstairs, the connection switches to "Local only."
A. I had the same problem and had to switch to a Netgear wireless router.
Linksys Router problems with Actiontec Modem?
Q. I have internet from AT&T (not U-verse) and was using a silver Motorola modem with a Linksys WRT120N router until my modem broke down and I had to get a replacement. The new modem I got is an Actiontec GT701D. I resetted my router and installed my new modem, but the wireless from the router doesn't work anymore. The way I have everything connected is that I have both my modem and router connected to my desktop. I had to use the PPPoE setting for my modem and my router is currently using the DHCP setting. I'm able to access the internet from my desktop, but I can't use the wireless internet from my laptop or iPod. Router firmware is 1.0.07 and modem firmware is 3.0.4.1.4.
When I check the connections on my laptop & iPod I do see the connection SSID from my router, but I am unable to connect to it. I'm also able to see the properties of both my modem and router when I type in the IP addresses into my desktop (so both are being recognized from my desktop). Can anyone help me hook up my wireless again? I've been at this for hours now. Thanks.
When I check the connections on my laptop & iPod I do see the connection SSID from my router, but I am unable to connect to it. I'm also able to see the properties of both my modem and router when I type in the IP addresses into my desktop (so both are being recognized from my desktop). Can anyone help me hook up my wireless again? I've been at this for hours now. Thanks.
A. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,14709801 - for a different ISP, but the same may apply.
Looks like (if supported) PPPOA is prefereable to PPPOE.
There are also two styles of connecting an adsl modem and seperate router - Bridged, where the modem hands off everything to the router.
DMZ, where the modem handles the protocol stuff and the router is connected to it like a PC.
Honestly, it would be much better to have an ADSL router with wireless, the one-piece solution is a lot less trouble
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320073
NB. It's unclear from the modem details, but possibly turning off NAT in the modem settings may turn it from a router (yes, it's a 1-port router that can connect an ethernet hub), into a simple modem that would work seamlessly with an external router.
Alternatively, a basic throw together setup: (not bridged)
1. Make sure you router assigns a different DHCP address range from the modem - if the modem is a 192.168.0.1 device, then the router could be 192.168.1.1.
Alternatively, if the two are in the same range, you will need to set DHCP off on the modem.
2. Connect the router to the modem.
2a. Different IP range - set the address the router is given by the modem, as the DMZ on the modem
2b Same IP range, set the WAN IP address on the router to be an address which is in the usable range, but outside the set allocated by DHCP, then set this as the DMZ on the modem.
Unless the device in front of the router behaves as JUST a modem, it gets VERY awkward!
Looks like (if supported) PPPOA is prefereable to PPPOE.
There are also two styles of connecting an adsl modem and seperate router - Bridged, where the modem hands off everything to the router.
DMZ, where the modem handles the protocol stuff and the router is connected to it like a PC.
Honestly, it would be much better to have an ADSL router with wireless, the one-piece solution is a lot less trouble
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320073
NB. It's unclear from the modem details, but possibly turning off NAT in the modem settings may turn it from a router (yes, it's a 1-port router that can connect an ethernet hub), into a simple modem that would work seamlessly with an external router.
Alternatively, a basic throw together setup: (not bridged)
1. Make sure you router assigns a different DHCP address range from the modem - if the modem is a 192.168.0.1 device, then the router could be 192.168.1.1.
Alternatively, if the two are in the same range, you will need to set DHCP off on the modem.
2. Connect the router to the modem.
2a. Different IP range - set the address the router is given by the modem, as the DMZ on the modem
2b Same IP range, set the WAN IP address on the router to be an address which is in the usable range, but outside the set allocated by DHCP, then set this as the DMZ on the modem.
Unless the device in front of the router behaves as JUST a modem, it gets VERY awkward!
How do I connect a Linksys router to a Belkin router as an access point?
Q. Okay, I have two routers. One is a Linksys WRT120N (I also have a WRT54G2 V1 if the current isn't compatible...) and I also have a Belkin F5D7230-4 router. The Linksys is connected to my cable modem and has good enough signal for all of my downstairs, but my upstairs has little to no connection in certain places (MY ROOM for example!!) so I'd like to configure the Belkin router to be used as an access point or repeater. Keep in mind that there is no wired connection in my upstairs so I need to configure it as a repeater that won't be hardwired to the original router. I'm willing to update to 3rd party firmware or anything if need be. I don't care if it's something that will potentially brick my router or void the warranty, if it will work...please help me do it! I've read everywhere that it's supposed to be this oh-so-easy task...but uhh...I'm not having very much luck!
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