updating firmware on linksys WRT54G

[QCassidy352]

so I have a linksys WRT54G wireless/wired router. It's connected to an intel imac with ethernet, and I connect wirelessly with my macbook. 2 days ago, all of a sudden, the wireless signal disappeared. The imac is still fine, but the router is just not broadcasting anymore.

However, linksys does have a firmware update for this router, and I'm betting that will fix it. But... I can't install the update. It downloads as a .bin but cannot be unstuffed with stuffit or winzip. So I can't install it and can't get my wireless back.

Any thoughts?

 

[balamw]

It's all done via your web browser.

Connect to the router's configuration utility at http://192.168.1.1 (or whatever address it's at).

Find the upgrade firmware configuration page.

Select the BIN file or type in its name and upload it to the WRT.

Restart the WRT.

The BIN file is the actual firmware code that will be stored in the WRT's flash.

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[QCassidy352]

thanks, didn't realize that was the procedure... trying it now.

 

[QCassidy352]

ok, now the power light on the WRT is flashing constantly and the wired connection won't work anymore either...

 

[2nyRiggz]

Give the router a restart...it might need some help catching itself but wait for the routers activity to slow down first...if it does.



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[QCassidy352]

I redid the firmware update and now the router is fine... but when I say "fine," I mean it's back to sending a wireless signal and not broadcasting.

 

[2nyRiggz]

I'm going to go the simple way here...is it enabled?



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[QCassidy352]

heh, yes. the light on the router for the wireless indicates that the router thinks it is broadcasting. I tried turning that off and on in the router admin page, resetting the router, releasing the DHCP address... still no wireless signal.

 

[Reflow]

heh, yes. the light on the router for the wireless indicates that the router thinks it is broadcasting. I tried turning that off and on in the router admin page, resetting the router, releasing the DHCP address... still no wireless signal.

Have you tried connecting a different computer to it on the wireless side or running it on open access

 

[dreamsINdigital]

If all else fails, you can try installing a 3rd party firmware like DD-WRT. I have it installed on mine since for some reason with the default firmware, the connection seemed to be dropping. Doesn't seem to do that anymore with DD-WRT.

 

[BuzWeaver]

Try the Reset Button, hold it in for about 30 seconds.

 

[Reflow]

If all else fails, you can try installing a 3rd party firmware like DD-WRT. I have it installed on mine since for some reason with the default firmware, the connection seemed to be dropping. Doesn't seem to do that anymore with DD-WRT.

If you do that I bet that linksys would not warrantee it. If he does have any warranty left on it

 

[QCassidy352]

Have you tried connecting a different computer to it on the wireless side or running it on open access

the imac can't see the wireless signal either

If all else fails, you can try installing a 3rd party firmware like DD-WRT. I have it installed on mine since for some reason with the default firmware, the connection seemed to be dropping. Doesn't seem to do that anymore with DD-WRT.

hmm never heard of that... I might give it a try, but I do have a warranty left, so I don't want to endanger that

Try the Reset Button, hold it in for about 30 seconds.

tried it... no effect.

I appreciate all the help... maybe the router is just busted and should be returned?

 

[Reflow]

the imac can't see the wireless signal either



hmm never heard of that... I might give it a try, but I do have a warranty left, so I don't want to endanger that



tried it... no effect.

I appreciate all the help... maybe the router is just busted and should be returned?

I know this sound stupid but did you call linksys for any help. Maybe they can ship you a new one and swap it out when you get is so you won't have any down time

 

[balamw]

If you do that I bet that linksys would not warrantee it. If he does have any warranty left on it

Probably not, but as long as you don't brick the router you can reflash the Linksys firmware before sending it back for warranty service.

FWIW I have had OpenWRT on mine since day 1 that I got it.

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