LINKSYS Router
 

Hi,
I have a Linksys Wireless-G 2.4GHz router WRT54G model and it's stopped working. All the indicator lights are on but can't connect to internet. When I bypass it and go straight from modem to main computer everything is fine. Tried this a few times and does seem to be the routers not doing the business. Can I do anything or is it u/s. If so does anyone recommend a particular make or model. Had a belkin three year ago and it lasted a month!, this linksys is just under 3 year old.
Cheers.

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Presumably you have tried doing a factory reset on the router?

I'd still recommend Linksys. My original WRT54GS must have lasted my 5+ years of continous use before I retired it late last year in favour of a WRT610N

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Advice on factory reset thanks.

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There will be a little hole on the back of the router somewhere,stick a pin or something in there for a few seconds to reset....with the power on.

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Tried that but no result - router indicator lights are all on but nothing is happening.
Looks like a trip to pc world.
What's the difference between the Linksys wrt54G2UK and the wrt 160N?
Cheers

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I wouldn`t be too hasty.Might be a dodgy cable or anything..:)
Can you actually log into the router when it`s connected.http://192.168.1.1

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Not cables, I've tried other ones. What does this link do? http://192.168.1.1

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did you read the manual at any stage? you'll find basic troubleshooting advice there faster than going to and fro in a forum. manual first - forum next step!


if you've lost it, you can download it here

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sounds like a pc issue to me i'd try deleting that network connection on the pc and setting up another or at least make sure the pc is in discover mode

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i think he is using cables, and as the connection works when bypassing the router, I think it's likely to be the router.

is the router giving you an IP address?

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That will take you to the routers config pages

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Sorted! dug out the router box from attic, stuck the cd rom in and took it from there.
Followed instructions and it reconnected. Daughters laptop picking up also. Feel as if I didn't really do anything. Is there a catch because it seemed a lot easier than when I set up the router for the first time.
Thanks to all who replied.

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i guess my 'reading-the-manual' advice came in handy then!