Optimum Voice and WRT54G Issue

Hello,

Just had same problems with my brand new Xperia Mini Pro and old WRT54G ver 5. Every time I connected with WiFi the router restarted (once it returned to factory settings). I updated the router firmware to latest version (1.00.6 to 1.02.8) and after this it works fine.

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Peder

select your hardware version (found on the bottom of the router) then download the firmware update:

http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT54G/download

Click on this link or copy and paste the complete link into your browser.

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Hi Friend, As you need to upgrade the firmware for the router. Please follow the below link that will take you to the router's drivers page.
http://www.linksysbycisco.com/APAC/en/support/WRT54G/download
Please select the appropriate version from the list of the versions and as soon as you will select the version on the left hand corner slightly below the version number you will find the "firmware for your router"
Please let me know if it was of some help?
Thank you.

Upgrading the router's firmware will give it numerous functions. This includes a more stable connection to the internet.

To upgrade the router's firmware, complete the following steps:

i. Downloading the Firmware
ii. Backing-Up the Router's Settings
iii. Upgrading the Router's Firmware
iv. Completing the Firmware Upgrade
v. Restoring the Router's Settings
vi. Completing the Firmware Upgrade Process

NOTE: Before proceeding with the upgrade, your computer must have an active Internet connection. It is also recommended that you use a wired computer in upgrading the router's firmware.

You have WRT54G router. check the version number of the router. If it is 5,6 or 8 then upgrade the firmware of the router. You will find the version number on the Flip side of the router. when you turn it upside down, you will see the model number and just after the model number , you will see the version number. Once you upgrade the firmware of the router, reset the router and reconfigure the router .
Click here for step by step instructions

I had the same problem before too. Try updating the firmware. After you update the firmware for that router, it shouldnt do that anymore.

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/support/WRT54G/download

Apparently not, but I'm guessing you already knew that.
http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/support/WRT54G/download

Look carefully at the label and the firmware installed in your router. The 1.02.5 is listed for 5 and 6 only and version 8 is for 8 only. There is no 7 listed, so it was either a special run or there is just no firmware upgrade for it yet. It must have been perfect :-)

Carl

What is between the router and the location that will not allow you to connect? Is there anything electrical or is there concrete, etc.

Here a couple of ideas:

A) Move the router to a high spot in the current room
B) Create a reflector screen to help direct the signal to where you
need it. You can find the how to instructions on line and it's free
to try.
C) Check with Linksys to be sure you have the latest firmware
version installed.
D) Change the firmware in your router to an open source version
like tomato. Their version will allow you to increase the signal
output. Be sure to back up your current firmware before you do
this.

Be careful if you try step C. If you mess it up it can be a pain to recover from.

Hi,

Chances are yes depending on the version that you have. This model has been in production for some time and variations has necessitated different Versions (mostly on the firmware).

The LinkSys page for various downloads (including latest firmware) is here. Again, you need to specify what version is your WRT54G.

Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.

Good luck and kind regards.

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The WRT54G, WRT54GS, and WAP54G all must have the latest firmware versions available installed in order to connect with the WRE54G Wireless-G Range Expander. Here are the minimum firmware version requirements that you must meet: * WRT54G (all versions): at least firmware version 2.02.2 * WRT54GS: at least firmware version 2.07.1 * WAP54G (all versions) : at least firmware version 2.07 To Identify your WAP54G Version Number: To find out which version of the WAP54G you currently have, flip your Access Point over to look at its underside. Near the serial number label, near the Linksys© logo, you will see your model number and a possible version. Labels for the WAP54G version will look like one of the following: * WAP54G (no version means Version 1) * WAP54G ver. 1.1 * WAP54G v. 2 For WAP54G Version 1 and Version 1.1 Users ONLY: (if you have a WAP54G Version 2, you may proceed with the 2.07 or later firmware upgrade) NOTE: Before upgrading the WAP54G Version 1 and Version 1.1 models to firmware version 2.07 or later, make sure your Access Point?s current firmware is version 1.09.1 beforehand. The version 1.09.1 code performs an important OS upgrade for these versions of the Access Point -- it must be loaded before using later firmware.