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Trouble with Linksys WRT54G router

Lucas, on Sunday 15 June 2008 à 00:55:17
The only computer I have is a Dell Insprion E1505 laptop and it is connected to a "COMCAST" cable modem. Windows XP, not Vista is installed. I purchased a LINKSYS WRT54G wireless router. I installed the setup disk and connected the modem to the router, and the router to the computer as step one, but when step two had me disconnect the router from the laptop so it could connect via wireless network, it just says "easylink advisor could not establish a wireless connection with the router." Again, i AM able to search the web if the router is hard lined into the laptop, but that defeats the purpose of the router. This very well could be a network configuration issue, but i'm not sure. Any help would be appreciated!
"wireless network connection" shows my laptop has a 1390 wlan mini card.
thanks
Lucas, USA, Michigan
Configuration: Windows XP
Firefox 2.0.0.14
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johnkwit, on Tuesday 17 June 2008 à 23:09:20
I have a new Linksys router WRT54gs and a new Dell laptop.
The router works well with the cable attached but when I go to wireless
I get a strong signal but unable to get on the internet with WEP security.
With security disabled the wireless works fine. But will not connect to the
internet with WEP security on. I tried to use the CD install disk that comes
with the router but ir does not help.
Any help would be apreciated
   
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Btroisi13, on Saturday 26 July 2008 à 02:29:49
Set the secutirty to WPA personal. WEP is the worst for security, as I could hack the password in seconds. This is impossible for WPA.
   
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Manamal, on Wednesday 9 July 2008 à 12:44:58
I'm having similar problems as Lucas. It seems that comcast & routers are a big problem, period. Some people speculate that they have security settings against routers that they wont admit to, to deter people from using multiple pcu's on one modem. It sorta makes sense, although i think it sucks. i've reset the router & modem so many times i'm pretty sure i'm gonna fry one of them. Please someone post back here soon.
   
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An Anonymous Pseudonym, on Wednesday 10 September 2008 à 20:48:28
Sorry that you're having issues.

I have almost the same exact setup as Lucas, but I have my own cable modem (Linksys). I also use the WRT54G wireless router. I have used the router both with Comcast cable modems and my own Linksys cable modem, and have never had issues, save provider outages.

I guess there could be "security settings against routers that they won't admit to", but this is definitely not the case with the Linksys WRT54G.

Incidentally, I DO have WPA security enabled on my WAP, but it works fine with no security or WEP, as well.

I've had users complain that, in the past week(s), they have had increasing problems with their Comcast/Linksys setups, and that this procedure general works out some of the issues:

Flush DNS
Start->Run->cmd
'ipconfig /flushdns'

Power-cycle the router.

I know it seems simple, but this has drastically improved maintaining connection to Comcast via a Linksys router for those in my organization.
   
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A, on Thursday 10 July 2008 à 17:08:58
I am using this router with Comcast Cable Modem. At first my router was a little bit troublesome to configure, but it was working pretty flawlessly for about 10 days. then it started just dropping the internet signal, both to the hard wired desk top and to the wireless laptops.
I tried holding down the rear reset button which apparently made it lose its "protected status" but it didn't fix the problem of the signal getting dropped.
I have tried unplugging and plugging everything back in. i have NOT tried to re-configure router using disk. Should I try this or just call linksys??
   
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An Anonymous Pseudonym, on Wednesday 10 September 2008 à 20:49:31
I've had users complain that, in the past week(s), they have had increasing problems with their Comcast/Linksys setups, and that this procedure general works out some of the issues:

Flush DNS
Start->Run->cmd
'ipconfig /flushdns'

Power-cycle the router.

I know it seems simple, but this has drastically improved maintaining connection to Comcast via a Linksys router for those in my organization.
   
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 Moneluv, on Thursday 13 November 2008 à 12:37:11
What do you mean when you say "Power cycle your router"?

My comcast modem works fine. WRT54G all the sudden (after 5 years) just doesn't work. We called Comcast who troubleshot on their end and it works fine through the Ethernet. My roommate has Vista, I have XP. It will show a strong wireless connection but sometimes it won't connect to the internet, and sometimes it will. I've always used it "Unsecured" but tried securing it. Any "layman's" help you can give is Greatly appreciated.

Moneluv
   
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Mark, on Monday 14 July 2008 à 17:19:10
On the main setup page the ""Internet Connection Type"" should be
on ""Obtain IP Automatically - DHCP “. Click on the Save Settings
button.
Now click on the sub tab ""MAC address clone"".
- Click on enable
Click Clone & click save settings
Check WAN Ip on Status page of router ....
If getting Valid Ip .... try going online
If not ... power cycle for 4-5 minutes & then agian check the WAN Ip address .....

http://forums.linksys.com/...
   
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TechTalk, on Wednesday 15 October 2008 à 23:09:07
Seconding the genius election for Mark ... dude, you saved my bacon! I think comcast is trying to 'gently' restrict router usage, kind of like they did with torrent flow a few months ago.
   
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sean, on Thursday 23 October 2008 à 06:59:05
perfect solution, thanks!
   
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Bootboy07, on Monday 28 July 2008 à 00:12:31
Mark,

Thanks. You ar Da MAN !! Works like a charm.
   
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thankfulforforums, on Sunday 26 October 2008 à 03:09:53
The clone feature solved my headache! Thanks a ton! Internet now working again! And yes, I have comcast too.
   
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