Posted on 08/25/2010 3:35:01 PM PDT by Don@VB
I had to reset my Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router. I upgraded the Firmware to version 2.21.1 no problem. I followed the instructions and my network appears as one of the available networks in range (max strength 5 bars!) I click it to connect and as it attempts to acquire the address it say "Limited or no connectivity" I think whatever's wrong is something simple; I suspect it has something to do with the IP Address; I am using the default IP Address 192.168.1.1 Any suggestions appreciated. I may not respond back quickly as my alternate connection is spotty.
Ok I’m back momentarily. I’m going to try your collective suggestions. If I dont make it back tell the world my story. (or make one up) As always folks, Thanks, don
did you set your linksys router to SLAVE?
if you have a cable or dsl modem, it should be issuing the IP addresses...
I did a “firmware” update on my WRT54G a couple of years ago. Killed the router. Linksys replaced the router although it was not longer under warranty.
I prefer “South Sycamore Bomber”!
U are supposed to write down the DNS setting etc before you press that pretty little update button as it wipes it all out. Sadly they did not let you know this ahead of time.
Just out of curiosity, try pinging 192.168.0.1 and see what you get (the default IP for my Netgear router).
How are they going to get the 1.21 Gigawatts?
I would suggest connecting directly to the router with a ethernet cable - after bring up a DOS prompt - see if you can ping 192.168.1.1 - (ping 192.168.1.1) which by default is the router. If you get timeout then that means no. Power cycle router with your PC connected to router - see if you can ping that address...IF so bring up a brower - put 192.168.1.1 into the URL filed - log on - and check to see how your wireless is configured. I’ve seen that message b4 and it’s ususal an indicatinon thatyou are not able to authenicate on your wireless network. Re-type the key - perhap change your SSID. after doing that disconnect PC - reboot the PC - and try again.
I had this problem in my office a couple years ago...bascially the Netgear routes and the Linksys were blocking each other...they were both trying to issue IP numbers to the connected devices. I solved it by DISABLEing the DHCP server on the Linksys router.
That’s a fairly old firmware version. I’m running 3.03.9 and the picture someone posted above shows a similar (if not exact same) version.
He He LOL! Do we go back in time or forward?
Follow the earlier advice on restarting the modem, waiting until it is online before turning the router back on, restarting the pc last. This nearly always restores connectivity at my house.
Once you get it working, and if you ever want to supercharge that router, look into DD-WRT. Good stuff.
dd-wrt rules for sure
Check you DSL/Cable modem and then make sure your router is talking to your ISP.
Absolutely, I just went through this mess with my local ISP provider, even went as for as reformatting my P/C.
Charter tech sucks, had to wait four days for new modem. Going to WalMart and purchase my own modem, $29.95.
Do a hard boot on your router, DSL modem and computer.
Sometimes you have to do this. I do now and again.
Also, be prepared to reenter your encryption key on your computer.
Your router is 192.168.1.1, so that should be your Gateway and (usually) DNS in your computer’s TCP/IP settings. Devices connected to the router start at 192.168.1.100.
If you completely reset the router it may have defaulted back to DHCP to assign IPs, so you could try setting your computer to have the IP address automatically assigned.
When I last bought a faster router I made the big mistake of getting one that dd-wrt doesn’t work on. Never again.
Always check the dd-wrt compatibility list before buying a router. Even if you don’t really want dd-wrt, you lose the main avenue remaining up to date when the router vendor stops updating its firmware.
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