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1pudding1

1pudding1

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Hi,

I just recevied my new Linksys WRT54GL wireless router today. The CD that came with it is blank! So before I connect it up I need to install the software that was supposed to come on the CD. I cant find this on the net anywhere though, and even the Linksys website doesnt seem to have it. Can anyone help me?

Thanks.
 
james.miller said:
you dont need any software for a router.....
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Correct. The CD just contains a digital version of the printed setup instructions that came with it. If you desperately need the CD I could send you one. :p ;)

Out of curiosity, are you going to flash on a 3rd party firmware? What made you choose the Linux version?
 
Linux version?? Err, I dont think it is, thats just the product number from here on this site.

The cd does work, but I had to shut down Exact Audio Copy otherwise it wouldnt detect it, but know the actual setup program wont work, it simply says its has encountered a problem and needs to close. Any way around this? Or if not, you say I dont need to install any software and can just connect the router without any problems, even though it says all the manual etc to install software first?
 
1pudding1 said:
Linux version?? Err, I dont think it is, thats just the product number from here on this site.
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the gl runs on linux. you can flash some very power 3rd party fireware, one of which is called dd-wrt. im using that on my wrt54g - its very good:)
 
Damnit, didnt realise it was for linux. Ive connected it up and my wireless card has connected to it fine and Ive changed a few settings. Is there any reason that it shouldnt work correctly? Im running WinXP. All seems ok so far, fingers x'd!
 
1pudding1 said:
Damnit, didnt realise it was for linux. Ive connected it up and my wireless card has connected to it fine and Ive changed a few settings. Is there any reason that it shouldnt work correctly? Im running WinXP. All seems ok so far, fingers x'd!
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no, its not for linux lol. it runs on linux. thats a good thing! there's no reason why it should work fine:)
 
It's not FOR Linux, the router itself is RUNNING Linux. You can connect to it with any operating system.

EDIT: Beaten like the red-headed stepchild I am!
 
Lol, thanks guys. Next question ;)

I have a wireless card in my PC. This is connected to my neighbours router as we share the net. I have bought this router to share my music with a Squeezebox downstairs, and my PC is connected to the router with the network cable. Is it still possible for a wireless device to access my music through the router even though im connected to it by LAN?
 
Though I've not used the device you're talking about I imagine that as long as it's on the network it'll be visible, à la iTunes Library sharing.

EDIT: Beaten again. I should really give up. :p
 
Fantastic, just need the Squeezebox to arrive now. I'll hold you both to what you've said and that it should work flawlessly. Thanks for your help.
 
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