I have a linksys WRT54G2. Its been working great for the last 3 years. We had an electrical storm a few days ago. Since then I started having issues with wired portion of the router. Wireless works fine.
Any thoughts on what is going on?
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I have a linksys WRT54G2. Its been working great for the last 3 years. We had an electrical storm a few days ago. Since then I started having issues with wired portion of the router. Wireless works fine.
Any thoughts on what is going on?
My guess would be that half of fried in the storm.
Also guessing that you've yanked the power cord out for five or more minutes to reboot it.
Any good with SMD soldering? I've got parts for a few gen2s laying around if you can figure out what blew.
I'm a soldering superstar, but my router is version1. i figure I'll just buy a new one. I was able to get teh wired connection earlier today at work, but not anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vindir
Get the WRT54GL this time. Load it with DD-WRT. You can get them for 50 dollars with prime shipping on amazon. I had an antenna go out on my WRT54G V2 and DD-WRT let me switch to just using one side so I was able to salvage it to create a directional bridge. I believe the firmware has diagnostics as well, but I haven't messed with them. You can also convert the WAN port to another LAN port if you need that functionality.
If the WAN port still works and you can convert it to a LAN port then you can create a wired to wifi repeater for the weak side of your house. There are definitely some options even with the bum LAN ports with different firmware.
I was considering this : http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1DCPNQKKEISZB
Thoughts?
I figured it made sense to go with a wireless n router.
Don't know anything about the MediaLink router you linked Taggart, but if you go the firmware flash route then the there are some awesome new additions to the line-up. The old 54GL had 16MB ram 4MB flash, but some of the newer models are getting up to 64-128+ MB of ram with usb/serial/jtag headers and/or ports.Quote:
Originally Posted by Timman_24
I'd probably go for a Netgear WNDR3800 loaded with OpenWRT if you wanted to go that route and could foot the extra 30 bucks or so.
Dunno, it seems kinda pricing with quite a few poor reviews.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vindir
If you are considering getting something and flashing different firmware, keep in mind the reviews are likely with regards to the initial firmware.Quote:
Originally Posted by taggart6
I'd try to find comments on the particular router from people running a specific firmware you are interested in (firmware forums or something ???).
I don't have any experience with any recent routers--last I bought was like 2 years ago, but one of my old routers was terrible and flashing the firmware made it more than adequate until it died (I think from a power surge).
Good luck.
I'd try to find one with an external antenna attachment. Upgrading to a 8-10 dbi omni would be a simple but major upgrade if you find the included antenna lacking, can't do that with internal antennas.Quote:
Originally Posted by taggart6
IMO, unless you are making a bridge between access points, I don't think N-speeds are entirely necessary. G is 54Mbps, which is faster than most internet connections even allow. I guess when we start streaming 4k video, N may be necessary. Its always good to try to future proof, but I think it will be 6+ years before we see consumer 4K TVs.
It all depends on your use profile though. The N specifications allow for more area coverage, but most consumer (especially internal) antennas are no where near the limit. If you are set on N, then I would probably look into one that does 5Ghz, especially if you live in a semi crowded location where the 2.4Ghz band is saturated.
I'd definitely read a little about DD-WRT before making the decision. I was amazed at the feature set.
Looking to install DD-Wrt on the wrt54g2
I live in a 1 bedroom apartment so I have no need for a powerful wide range wireless router. Most everything is wired. With that regard, I might just look for a cheap 20 dollar unit to hold me over.
Yeah, that would be your best bet. No need to spend much for an apartment. Any WPA, G speed router will be fine. Belkin and Netgear make decent low end routers.Quote:
Originally Posted by taggart6
Did you try a 30/30/30 reset? Hold the reset button for 30 seconds, then unplug the power while still holding for 30s, then plug it back in while still holding the reset button for 30s. That will do a completely clean wipe and reset. Worth a shot.
no changeQuote:
Originally Posted by Timman_24
Reviews don't mean much when you're flashing, it's mostly about the hardware underneath.Quote:
Originally Posted by taggart6
If you don't want/need 802.11N or usb hookups for anything fancy then, yeah, you're probably totally good sticking with the old wrt54s. Just make sure you don't pick up one of the vxWorks chipped boards if you get something other than the GL.
picked up this for $32
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o00_s00_i00
Flashed my WRT54G2 with dd-wrt. I'll probably use it as an extender at some point.
New router is running well. Using default software for now. Have the ipad on the n network and the laptops on the G.
might hold off using the dd-wrt for this new router if this works well. Does dd-wrt support dual band routers? I know it works for the e2500 but I wasn't sure if it lets you use both networks.