linksys WRT54G V6 running great

[toomyg]

Well with Firmware: DD-WRT v23 SP2 (09/15/06) micro (replacing VxWorks firmware) my router WRT54G V6 has been runner for almost a week with NO resets NO lockups or NO failed to open ports for games and stuff. I can open and close ports till my typing fingers turn blue with no problems

Just thought I would pass this info on to you all that are having problems with the Linksys wrt54g version 6 model

[Ob1]

congrats.

did this problem still continue even with the latest Linksys firmware upgrade?

[toomyg]

Originally Posted by Ob1 congrats. did this problem still continue even with the latest Linksys firmware upgrade?

Ya linksys's firmware if thats what you mean BUT this DD-WRT stuff rocks so far it make this router rock solid

How about your WRT54GS didn't you upgrade that one too?

[Ob1]

yeah i like the open source DD-WRT as well,

i was just wondering if you upgraded to the latest linksys firmware before going to the DD-WRT, and if the linksys firmware upgrade fixed the constent router freezing problems etc?

[glc]

I'm beginning to think - why bother with Linksys firmware at all on any model that has dd-wrt available?

[toomyg]

Originally Posted by Ob1 yeah i like the open source DD-WRT as well, i was just wondering if you upgraded to the latest linksys firmware before going to the DD-WRT, and if the linksys firmware upgrade fixed the constent router freezing problems etc?

Ya ob1 the latest firmware from linksys didn't make any different at all in the WRT54G problems and I agree with glc if dd-wrt is there why bother with linksys firmware at all

[Floppyman]

Even though I didn't need to, I slapped the DD-WRT firmware on my WRT54GL about a week after I got it. No problems whatsoever, and I love the extra features such as QoS.

[toomyg]

The ONLY thing I can get to work on my router is the Log in the Administration then Log tab I enable it but it does not log any incoming or out going traffic

[toomyg]

One more thing why does the SES (secure easy setup) button change color when I press it?
it isn't set to do anything
I think

[toomyg]

WRT54G still running good with dd-wrt firmware

I ran a speed test at http://speakeasy.net/speedtest/

Last Result:
Download Speed: 9617 kbps (1202.1 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 361 kbps (45.1 KB/sec transfer rate)

just wondering if these are good readings? I really have nothing to compare it too

[Alaron]

Looks plenty fast. As long as that is what you are paying for, or close to it, things are in order.

[sgtspector]

When you press it it searches for other wireless devices in your network to set up encryption. If all devices are searching encryption is setup automatically. At least that is my understanding of it.

[toomyg]

Originally Posted by sgtspector When you press it it searches for other wireless devices in your network to set up encryption. If all devices are searching encryption is setup automatically. At least that is my understanding of it.

are you taling about "SES (secure easy setup)"?


DD-WRT firmware does not make use of this button anymore but I can turn my wireless on and off with it now

[batiso]

linksys firmware i guess is lousy. Y are the not coming up with smthg stable I hv workd on 3 models only one seems to be stable although it was down for a week.
I am just investigating on the DD-WRT maybe if this gizmo with a speed booster fails me after upgrading then I will see wat to do

[toomyg]

I took the plung awhile ago maybe month 1/2 ago and this router seems solid why Linksys keeps Vxworks as the OS for these router only GOD could tell you that

[batiso]

Originally Posted by toomyg I took the plung awhile ago maybe month 1/2 ago and this router seems solid why Linksys keeps Vxworks as the OS for these router only GOD could tell you that

Toomyg

Well after upgradin the firmware not much of difference the wireless function died out and the intermittence continued.

My product once again is a Linksys WRT54GS with speed booster. I guess its correct to term it a V6 coz its a CGN9.

But am not sure which DD-WRT download to use. Basically It will be used for sharing a broad band connection for four wired PC's and 4 wirelss laptops I hope this gizmo can handle all of them.

Once again advise on what firmware to use for this Gizmo. Thanx in advance.

[batiso]

I downloaded the firmware you recommended on acertain post within this forum dd-wrt[1].v23_micro_generic

But it gives a message that upgrade failed am I using a wrong version.


wrt54gs ( With speedbooster)

[glc]

You need to dig around the dd-wrt forums - you may have to prep it with a couple other flashes first.

[toomyg]

I'm not 100% sure but I think the wrt54gs model uses a different firmware but as glc says check there site amd here also http://www.bitsum.com/openwiking/owb...?WRT54G5%5FCFE

[rckershaw]

Where do you find which router number or serial the Linksys is? Is it on the box it comes in? Mine just says WRT54G

[Floppyman]

Originally Posted by rckershaw Where do you find which router number or serial the Linksys is? Is it on the box it comes in? Mine just says WRT54G

Take a look at the bottom side of the actual router. It's located there.

HTH

[rckershaw]

Well it says WRT54G VER. 2

[glc]

That's a good one. It will work fine with the latest Linksys firmware. It's a Linux router, so a dd-wrt flash if you want to do it should be simple.

[toomyg]

Originally Posted by rckershaw Well it says WRT54G VER. 2

Here is a site that compares the different Linksys WRT versions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WRT54G

Mine is a WRT54G v6 that was junk until I flashed DD-WRT into it and now this router rocks all the way around and back

Check out the comparison to version 2 to version 6


The router you got is alot more ram and the cpu is faster and it's older

[toomyg]

Originally Posted by Alaron Looks plenty fast. As long as that is what you are paying for, or close to it, things are in order.

I ran another speed test and it is still cranking to what it was a acouple of months ago and I got an e-mail from RoadRunner aweek ago or so that they upped the speed don't rmember now what it was but it shows a little on the speed tests

Download Speed: 9611 kbps (1201.4 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 361 kbps (45.1 KB/sec transfer rate)

[toomyg]

Here is some of my book marks I use for router problems

Thought I would pass them along
http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/index.php
http://www.phenoelit.de/dpl/dpl.html
http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/...p_sid=jnb9Prbi
http://www.linksysfix.com/netcheck/?...24809330283732
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper
http://www40.brinkster.com/tintin4all/portscan.htm
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
http://www.smc.com/
http://www.bitsum.com/openwiking/owb...WRT54G5_CFE#h9

[batiso]

Guys

I have changed my firmware to the opensource one and the feel is different. The good thing is that it was successful a couple clicks and downloads it showed me the steps I had missed. I tried just to update the gizmo as if I had downloaded from a linksys site.

Its now run for 2hrs and still goin strong. PC Mech should consider doing an article for it coz it can save a lot of techies time and jobs.

Our org has ordered some dlink gadgets when the come I hope the will b better than this.

[mikeL]

I just flashed my wrt54gs v.3, I used dd-wrt.v23_sp2_mini first, then flashed it again using dd-wrt.v23_sp2_standard. Check the wiki for installation instructions.

Mike

[zerg123]

unfortunantly , i bought a WRT54gs V 6.
it seems locked while i was trying to upgarde the firmware with dd-wrt
now i have all the problem that all the users mentioned but i have no methed to solve it ..
help me ..

[toomyg]

Originally Posted by zerg123 unfortunantly , i bought a WRT54gs V 6. it seems locked while i was trying to upgarde the firmware with dd-wrt now i have all the problem that all the users mentioned but i have no methed to solve it .. help me ..

Did you restore the router to default be for flashing