Linksys WRT54G problem [merged threads]

**boybi** · February 16th, 2009 08:40 AM

Lately, I'm experiencing intermittent internet connection and I found out it was caused by this router. Whenever my browser returns a page cannot be displayed error or something similar, I'll have to turn OFF and ON the router and my internet connection will be back to normal. Can this be fixed?

**vinrem** · February 16th, 2009 09:05 AM

We have the same problem, im also using a linksys wrtg54g, but di ko alam if its the router or the modem yung problem, kasi meron naman wifi connection but walang internet connection, ganun din ang ginagawa ko, i turn off the router and the internet connection.

**boybi** · February 16th, 2009 09:19 AM

I only turn OFF the router, not the modem.

**tidus1203** · February 16th, 2009 11:17 AM

I am using the same router but its A-ok over here. Sometimes yeah I have to reset the router by plugging it out but after I plug it in its ok again. And it does not happen veryr often...

**CVT** · February 16th, 2009 11:42 AM

I am not encountering any problem at all with my unit.....

7505:bravo:

**ghosthunter** · February 16th, 2009 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by boybi

Lately, I'm experiencing intermittent internet connection and I found out it was caused by this router. Whenever my browser returns a page cannot be displayed error or something similar, I'll have to turn OFF and ON the router and my internet connection will be back to normal. Can this be fixed?

I have had this problem. I have tried reflashing the router with an update for it's software. Same results. Solution, replaced the router. It was the same story with FOUR Linksys wifi routers located either in my home, my parent's home and at my two PC rental shops. All routers have been replaced by their TP-Link equivalents.

I am currently using TP-Link brand routers and they have been dependable. Another plus is that TP-Link routers are very affordable. Downside, the configuration isn't as friendly to use but at least help/explanation for each setting is still available.

**boybi** · February 16th, 2009 01:14 PM

So it seems it doesn't have a fix.

Too bad.

**ab_initio** · February 16th, 2009 01:36 PM

TS, wala ako ma contribute ha?

dito na lang ako mag ask...

i am planning to buy a router for my new home. would any of you recommend a good yet reasonably priced router, please? i am planning to buy one today or tomorrow or as soon as globe would be able to install its line...

also, i need one that's easy to install...easy to troubleshoot.

**ghosthunter** · February 16th, 2009 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by ab_initio

i am planning to buy a router for my new home. would any of you recommend a good yet reasonably priced router, please? i am planning to buy one today or tomorrow or as soon as globe would be able to install its line...

also, i need one that's easy to install...easy to troubleshoot.

TP-Link. Choose the "N" band routers especially if you are planning to setup a whole new wifi-network. If you are familiar in configuring routers, you shouldn't have much trouble with it. There is also a quick setup option within the router so if you already have the usual information with you, it would guide you through the process.

**XTO** · February 16th, 2009 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by ab_initio

TS, wala ako ma contribute ha?

dito na lang ako mag ask...

i am planning to buy a router for my new home. would any of you recommend a good yet reasonably priced router, please? i am planning to buy one today or tomorrow or as soon as globe would be able to install its line...

also, i need one that's easy to install...easy to troubleshoot.

few months back, i chose D-Link DIR-615 wireless N. ito highly recommended nung supplier namin dito sa office, sa kanila ko na rin kinuha, unlimited warranty. wala pa naman problema at kahit ilang concrete walls lusot pa rin.

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=565

**ab_initio** · February 16th, 2009 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by XTO

few months back, i chose D-Link DIR-615 wireless N. ito highly recommended nung supplier namin dito sa office, sa kanila ko na rin kinuha, unlimited warranty. wala pa naman problema at kahit ilang concrete walls lusot pa rin.

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=565

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

TP-Link. Choose the "N" band routers especially if you are planning to setup a whole new wifi-network. If you are familiar in configuring routers, you shouldn't have much trouble with it. There is also a quick setup option within the router so if you already have the usual information with you, it would guide you through the process.

Thanks a heap, Sirs!

i would still go back to this thread just in case i have a problem with my new router...salamat talaga.

**Horsepower** · February 17th, 2009 09:57 AM

Also had tons of problems with Linksys routers overheating and eventually having disconnection issues.

Originally Posted by ab_initio

TS, wala ako ma contribute ha?

dito na lang ako mag ask...

i am planning to buy a router for my new home. would any of you recommend a good yet reasonably priced router, please? i am planning to buy one today or tomorrow or as soon as globe would be able to install its line...

also, i need one that's easy to install...easy to troubleshoot.

Get the Edimax nMax Draft 2.0, it's only about 2,500+

WiFi-N 300Mbps (i have tested this both with Macbook Pro and a pc with WiFi-N device).

If you can, get the 6574n because of its Gigabit Ethernet which is useful if you've got gigabit network storage devices. However, all 802.11n models are fine (three antenna models).

Never had any problem with Edimax routers for several years (i think five).

**ab_initio** · February 19th, 2009 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Horsepower

Also had tons of problems with Linksys routers overheating and eventually having disconnection issues.

Get the Edimax nMax Draft 2.0, it's only about 2,500+

WiFi-N 300Mbps (i have tested this both with Macbook Pro and a pc with WiFi-N device).

If you can, get the 6574n because of its Gigabit Ethernet which is useful if you've got gigabit network storage devices. However, all 802.11n models are fine (three antenna models).

Never had any problem with Edimax routers for several years (i think five).

Hi, HP! i went to digital hub but they don't sell Edimax...i bought an AirPort Express 820.11n wifi instead...haven't tried it yet, globe hasn't completed it's installation yet...i should have bought a TP-Link, but then the sight of cdrking's long queue made me sick...

**ghosthunter** · February 17th, 2009 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Gen. Miting

eh wala ka sa'kin gamit ko sa internet cafe ng kapatid ko, Encore na tig 1,100 lang sa CDR-King. installed Oct 2k8, no disconnects until now na reklamo brother ko

Linksys is like PC vs. Mac. too many people use linksys hence, mas malaki ang chances na exploitable siya or like PC, lagi may bago virus. actually, meron nga ako alam na way para ma-pasok lahat ng sa loob ng linksys router na internal network na may naka network share.

I don't think it's a matter of having someone hacking my linksys routers. My oldest linksys router was pretty stable and actually lasted longer than the more recent batch. I also noticed a general drop in the build quality/features which is kinda a disappointment for a trusted brand name.

BTW, my PC shop operated from 1999 to 2007 (sold my last shop at end of 2007). In that time, one shop went through THREE linksys routers at an average of 1.5 years a router. Compare that to your brother's six month old router. Before using routers, I was using an old PC running Linux as my shop's internet gateway.

Oldblue/GenMiting, do you think I care for your opinion on this topic, noob?

**boybi** · February 18th, 2009 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Gen. Miting

you will if you install tomato firmware on your linksys. baka hanapin mo pa ako to thank me for your icafe will not lose money anymore hehehe

http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato

btw, the tomato can do a software reboot. kaya ba ng linksys router nyo yan? ako log in lang ako sa web-gui based interface ng tomato pag mabagal, reboot ko linksys router ko.

I can even do QOS per workstation connected. before I became a bizman, dati akong MCP Holder (Microsoft Certified Professional), MCSE to be specific. idol ko kasi Bill gates noon eh. i know networks like a hobby.

and also i'm quite sure meron mga DSLAM region techs na pinaglalaruan talaga linksys nyo. kaya kahit tumawag kayo sa call center walang alam yun, kasi yun tech eh puwede naman nya gawin yun if he wants to favor bandwidth to a favored few. and the sad thing is, nobody in the higher ups will never know the activity. who says corruption is only at the govt. level. talagang corrupt tayo mga pinoy even sa tech level. kaya nga may libreng cable tv yun iba, may i-cafe na P5/hr kasi yun metro kontrolado ng tech.

Mukhang ok yan a, kaso it can't be used for routers with versions 5 and above. Mine is version 5.

**ghosthunter** · February 18th, 2009 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by Gen. Miting

btw, the tomato can do a software reboot. kaya ba ng linksys router nyo yan? ako log in lang ako sa web-gui based interface ng tomato pag mabagal, reboot ko linksys router ko.

Linksys has a built-in reboot control. But even then, to restore a linksys router's function, a cold start is required. No amount of warm reboots helped.

I can even do QOS per workstation connected.

duh? Feature ng router na ito. Depends on what model you bought and firmware was installed. In my case, yes, my later model routers had this feature as well.

before I became a bizman, dati akong MCP Holder (Microsoft Certified Professional), MCSE to be specific. idol ko kasi Bill gates noon eh. i know networks like a hobby.

So what? I also got my MS Win NT certification, HP support certification for laptops and laser printers back in the day I was a network systems engineer.

and also i'm quite sure meron mga DSLAM region techs na pinaglalaruan talaga linksys nyo. kaya kahit tumawag kayo sa call center walang alam yun, kasi yun tech eh puwede naman nya gawin yun if he wants to favor bandwidth to a favored few. and the sad thing is, nobody in the higher ups will never know the activity. who says corruption is only at the govt. level. talagang corrupt tayo mga pinoy even sa tech level. kaya nga may libreng cable tv yun iba, may i-cafe na P5/hr kasi yun metro kontrolado ng tech.

I think OLDBLUE needs his pills again.

Have you visited Hollow Earth lately?

**Horsepower** · February 18th, 2009 03:34 PM

Actually, GenMtg/Oldblue is correct, hacking the firmware of linksys is by far the BEST solution. Even countless network threads across the internet will attest to this and of course, some personal experience.

Linksys themselves realized this and even had linux edition of their routers (those with L suffix in the model).

**1D4LV** · February 16th, 2009 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by boybi

Lately, I'm experiencing intermittent internet connection and I found out it was caused by this router. Whenever my browser returns a page cannot be displayed error or something similar, I'll have to turn OFF and ON the router and my internet connection will be back to normal. Can this be fixed?

gaya nga ng sabi ni GH, try mo muna i flash yung router. if it does not work, then i think its a hardware problem na.

**hans sebastian** · March 20th, 2009 03:19 PM

hi,

yung router ko pag sa laptop using wireless ok sya pag nag kabit na ako sa cable pa punta sa desktop coming from router indicate nya connected pero wala sya internet.set up modem pa punta sa lnksys ko 4 lights ang nailaw... help po thx

**liv** · March 20th, 2009 04:48 PM

feedback naman po about Linksys WRT54G wireless router... ok po ba ito? plano ko po kasi mag setup ng wireless connection sa bahay. TIA

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