20 Most Recent Linksys Wireless-G WRT54GS Router (e125894) - Page 6 Questions & Answers

You need to set up network security on your router. Go to this link and it will walk you through setting it up.

http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=cfb50c0dc992443ab2405a782cca60f7_19073.xml&pid=96&slnid=4

You have the choice of using the installation program on the CD that came with the router or connecting to the router and then using your browser to go to:

http://192.168.1.1/

and then log in with password "admin" (no username).

Once in to the web page for the router, you'll want to set up the basic wireless and security settings.
On the basic setting page, change the SSID to something unique and change the administrator password to something other than "admin".
On the security page, enable WPA2 security and provide a passphrase to use. Make sure that you write down the passphrase and the administrator passwords for future reference.
This should get you set-up enough to know that your network is secure.
Note that after you change the SSID and the admin password, you will have to first find the new SSID and connect to it again and also supply the new administrator password.
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There is a "Reset" pinhole on the back of the router. Use a paperclip or similar item to (while the router is on) depress the switch for at least 10 seconds, then release it.

The router will be reset to its factory default condition.

Hope that's helpful.

I don't know how old your unit is. Generally, issues that will cause intermittent connection are (1) RFI (radio frequency interference); (2) poor antenna connection; and (3) circuit degradation caused by overheating.

RFI can be caused by certain older cordless telephones (which operate in the 2.4 ghz band), or other similar wireless devices in close proximity to the router. Putting distance between them is the only viable solution (other than shutting down the offending device).

The antennas can be removed, the contacts sprayed with an electronic contact cleaner (QD Brand is available at most major hardware outlets) and reassembled which in some cases may help.

The last, and unfortunately most likely, situation is that the machine is overheating. Unfortunately (at least in my experience over the past few years) this particular router has shown a tendency to run hot and fail, although they usually last beyond warranty period. Dust doesn't have much to do with it. No, the transmitter circuitry cannot be replaced...and even if it could, it would cost you more than a new router.

It is NOT a driver problem, so don't go trying to update/reinstall drivers.

And, lastly, how far the receiving device (ie., computer) is from the router...and what is in between...can have a huge effect on the signal strength on the receiving end. Has anything changed in the environment in that respect?

Hope that is helpful.

You do not have to use the cd. Go to the control panel and un-install the program that the cd installed. then:
Shutdown your PC. Unplug the power from the router and the cable modem.
Wait 30 sec. then plug in the power to the cable modem, wait 30 sec. then plug the power to the router. Wait till you have "Internet" light then restart your PC. The PC should pick up an IP address and you should be able to get on-line. This is if you have a cable service provider. If you have DSL, the router needs to be configured with PPOe.

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reset it using reset button-then there will be default settings: linksys-admin.Good luck!

Try pressing the master reset switch on the linksys router...you'll need to press it with a pencil...hold it for 30 secs then let go..this will reset everything so you may need to go back and set up router again..after you master reset the unit ...the administrator passwork will go back to "admin"...You can open IE and type 192.168.1.1 and press enter..this is the linksys ip address..go to this page, enter "admin" in the password area and press enter...here you can reconfigure your router and set new username and passwords

Are you typing admin for the username or password?

Setup and plug int he router to both your cable modem/DSL modem, your computer, and then finally power. Once it is on, on the back of the unit, hold down the reset button until the unit turns off, and then let if come back on. Then on your computer (must be connected to router via Ethernet, not WiFi), open your internet browser and go to 192.168.1.1
it will ask you for a user name and password, for both enter admin (all lower case), and then proceed with setup.

no install disk is needed
Connect the Router (Up link to modem, Port 1 to computer) Boot computer, you should get an IP address in the range of 192.168.1.xxx Open a browser (IE/Firefox etc) on the address line type 192.168.1.1 press enter You will be prompted for a username and password. Leave the username blank, password= admin Once logged into the router, you can set the wireless settings then save and then you can connect via wireless. For Wireless security codes, you can use the default suggested by the router, or as I recommend, use an old 10 digit phone number as WPA key 8009993355 for example as it is generally hard to guess but easy to remember.
here is more info if needed
http://www.ehow.com/how_5133173_set-linksys-wrt54g-wireless-router.html

The WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption key is in your router's wireless settings. Log into your router and got to the wireless settings, you will need to get the SSID and the encryption key. Then go to your computer/laptop's wireless card and configure it with the router's SSID and encryption key, so it will then connect to the wireless router and the Internet.

To secure your wireless network from unauthorized access,please click on this link and follow my instructions :-http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security.

You really don't need to change anything on the 9100 but with the router yes. And setting up the Linksys router depends on how the 9100 was configured. Just let me know if you still need more help.

Yes, just make sure router is properly configured to communicate with the modem.

The button you are looking for is the "Cisco Systems" logo on the left hand side.

Hold this until it turns white

That means that your router is functioning properly on your network, communicating with other devices, but your ISP (Internet service provider) connection is malfunctioning, out of service, or otherwise experiencing a problem. Your router can't connect to the Internet because of a problem somewhere between the router and your ISP, or your ISP and the Internet.

For that you need to configure your router with below method. Also change channel type to 3 or 6 or 11 then check. Connect your router to computer with ethernet cable then you can access it with following default link. http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.15.1 or http://192.168.2.1 If you are not able to access it with above ip then check your computers ip address gateway ip is your router ip try with it. Then it ask for user name and password. Type user as "admin" and password as "admin" or "password" or blank. Then you can see configuration page of router. Then configure wan settings and lan settings enable wireless if you want to use wifi Then save settings and restart router Then connect cable from internet service provider to WAN port of router and connect ethenet lan cable from computer to lan port of router. . Let me know if you need further assistance. Thanks for using FixYa.

First off you should think if you changed anything recently, like driver updates, updated your computer or Operating System? That could give BIG clues to whats the problem.
What type of OS are you using?(ie,xp,vista,7) is it 32bit(86x) or 64bit(64x)?
When I updated my pc to a new 64bit win 7 model, my old wireless g would not work due to compatibility issues(no driver update).
Always try first:
1. unplug all power to router and modem for 30 sec(differs with model)and pc if connected through gateway.
2. Connect router first(wait for full boot-up) then connect modem(wait for full boot-up)then re-boot router while modem is still green(this allows the router and modem to communicate and prepares to open ports. Sometimes the order needs to be reversed to create a comm link.
3. Next thing would be to make sure its the router and not your internet connection(modem) itself. Plug directly into the modem (bypass the router) and make sure you get internet.
4. Last but not least, check to see if you can access your router(everything connected during this test), open up a browser and type your provider I.P.for your router into the browser bar at the top of the page,( ie. 192.168.1.1) different providers are a little different, if it allows you to access your router then it is communicating, and may be being blocked by firewall preferences or closed ports.


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Unfortunatly there is no way of recovering your password however you can always reset your router to default settings to do so there is a reset button located on the back of the router simply press and hold for 15 seconds or until router resets. to secure your router once again. Here is a direct link to show you how to secure.
http://register.wireless.utoronto.ca/?page=linksys

More info is needed to diagnose this.

What kind of router is it?
What version of what firmware? Is the firmware standard or have you installed something like dd-wrt or something else?
Did it ever work?
What were you doing when it failed?
Have you ever attempted to update the firmware?

Is it password protected?
Is encryption enabled?
Is the problem happening on another wireless machine?
How far from the router is the wireless unit?

There could be any number of causes.

The first thing to check are all the physical stuff.
Is it plugged in?
You may laugh at the last question but lots of problems are solved very simply.

What have you tried?... with what results?