Linksys problem

tsinc80697 · 14 Jul 2006 at 13:58

Ive just installed a Linksys WRT54GS which is running 1 wired connection to this PC and a wireless one to my laptop.
The connection is fine for both computers and everything works at a decent speed.
But when i go to get on the routers config (http://192.168.1.1) my internet connection dies and i have to turn the router off and back on to get the internet back on.
I can get on the router config page when i do this, but only the first page as it dies after that.

Anyone else had this problem ?

Kol · 14 Jul 2006 at 14:22

What firmware are you running on it mate? Also, what version have you got? If you look undernearth, the first few letters will be something like CGN1/2/3/4 etc.

tolien · 14 Jul 2006 at 14:37

Just to clarify, it's the serial number you're looking for, though mine actually says "Model no. WRT54GS v1.1".

tsinc80697 · 14 Jul 2006 at 14:40

WRT54GS v5.1

Firmwire - i just installed it all from the CD so whatever that is. :s

tolien · 14 Jul 2006 at 14:41

It shouldn't be doing that, and I'd be inclined to return it as faulty - but the v5 WRT54G and WRT54GS is pretty poor.
You might find it's worthwhile upgrading it, but if you can't get to the web interface without it screwing up, that's going to be a bit hard

Kol · 14 Jul 2006 at 14:44

tolien said:
Just to clarify, it's the serial number you're looking for, though mine actually says "Model no. WRT54GS v1.1".

Yip. Most serials start CDF (not CGN as I thought earlier). In fact, I've just found this site here which will allow you to determine your model.

Ah, I see yours says it's a v5. It certainly shouldn't be performing like that, but if you can (which is highly doubtful as they aren't produced - but you could get one 2nd hand) they are great with some 3rd party firmware.

tsinc80697 · 14 Jul 2006 at 14:49

whats the best software for it then ?

Might aswell give it a try if i can get on the bog standard stuff

There any difference in functionality aswell between the 3rd party and default software?

Thanks

tolien · 14 Jul 2006 at 15:20

The latest Linksys will give you is about your best shot, especially if you do have to return it.
Anything else is quite likely not going to be that different - since it all has to be cut down to fit in the reduced memory the v5s have.

Generally, the third party firmware has more features, as well as enhancements of existing ones.

tsinc80697 · 14 Jul 2006 at 18:00

Finally got it working with the newest firmware update, no idea why it was happening in the first place, any suggestions for 3rd party software for the router then ? or just stay with the standard?

tsinc80697 · 15 Jul 2006 at 00:17

one other thing ive just noticed
when im on IRC after a while it disconnects me saying

-22:12:23- * [10053] Software caused connection abort

hasnt done that with my old router / no router ?

this happen to anyone else and you know how to fix it ?

tolien · 15 Jul 2006 at 00:26

The link Mikol gave links to about the only third party firmware that'll run on the v5 WRTs. But as I said, you're unlikely to gain much.