Linksys WRT54G problem [merged threads]

**liv** · March 23rd, 2009 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by ghosthunter

Personal experience, the router fails around a year after using it. I had four routers (shops, home, office) and they typically failed to function normally after six months to 1.5 years.

I replaced ALL of my routers with TP-LINK brand wifi routers. No problems at all. Even my brother's friend and in-laws have taken my advise and used TP-LINK routers. It's quite affordable at P1,400 for a 4-port wifi B/G 54mbs router.

BTW, I suggest you invest into wifi-N standard routers for the added speed and range. Even if your current devices aren't "N" standard, at least you can have the option for it anytime you want.

i only got to read this now... i bought a Linksys WRT54G2 already... thanks anyways.

**karuro** · March 23rd, 2009 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by jatcos

^^Gud to hear sir. I also updated my FW with 4 Linksys AP devices last month. Usually out from the box, icheck for updates and flash it before using.

Guys, hav you encountered this aa(airborne access) Linksys WRT54GL? Im planning to flash it with DDRT Firmware, problem is aa's OpenWRT console has no link button to FirmWare upgrade. Does anybody know how to flash this thing?

Hi jatcos! i was able to successfully flash DD-WRT standard firmware into a WRT54GL router, no problem so far. DD-WRT offers more features than the standard firmware provided by Bufallo. It's quite easy flashing a new firmware into that router but you have to be very careful as you might "brick" your router. For more info, please refer to this website:

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Installation

just follow the instructions in that website. Good Luck!

**ghosthunter** · March 23rd, 2009 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by liv

i only got to read this now... i bought a Linksys WRT54G2 already... thanks anyways.

good luck... i hope you don't end up regretting your purchase.

**liv** · April 3rd, 2009 08:24 PM

update...

i had the Linksys WRT54G2 router replaced with D-LINK DIR 300 because of compatibility issues with my Siemens modem... my wifi set-up is up and running perfectly now.

**ans_lim168** · September 29th, 2012 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by karuro

Hi jatcos! i was able to successfully flash DD-WRT standard firmware into a WRT54GL router, no problem so far. DD-WRT offers more features than the standard firmware provided by Bufallo. It's quite easy flashing a new firmware into that router but you have to be very careful as you might "brick" your router. For more info, please refer to this website:

Installation - DD-WRT Wiki

just follow the instructions in that website. Good Luck!

Just to resurrect this thread, I found our old Linksys wrt54g v.5 lying around the cabinet, would like to try this out since the signal is strong enough to cover both first and second floors.

The problem is I can't log in to it's default setting via browser (198.168.1.1), it gives out a semi-blank page with out the name fields. I was wondering if flashing the router and installing the firmware would do the trick? Also I'm not that techie to do this myself. Any help would be appreciated.

**ghosthunter** · September 29th, 2012 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by ans_lim168

Just to resurrect this thread, I found our old Linksys wrt54g v.5 lying around the cabinet, would like to try this out since the signal is strong enough to cover both first and second floors.

The problem is I can't log in to it's default setting via browser (198.168.1.1), it gives out a semi-blank page with out the name fields. I was wondering if flashing the router and installing the firmware would do the trick? Also I'm not that techie to do this myself. Any help would be appreciated.

I would prefer simply to buy a new "N" router. Stronger signal with faster speeds.

**skybison** · September 29th, 2012 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by ans_lim168

Just to resurrect this thread, I found our old Linksys wrt54g v.5 lying around the cabinet, would like to try this out since the signal is strong enough to cover both first and second floors.

The problem is I can't log in to it's default setting via browser (198.168.1.1), it gives out a semi-blank page with out the name fields. I was wondering if flashing the router and installing the firmware would do the trick? Also I'm not that techie to do this myself. Any help would be appreciated.

try

1. 192.168.0.1 or
2. reset it (small button behind)

**Retz** · September 30th, 2012 06:00 PM

mas okay ba Linksys compared to D-Link or TP Link? mas mahal kasi Linksys.

**skybison** · September 30th, 2012 06:36 PM

Linksys and tplink lan experience ko. Old skul linksys nabubulunan/hang, pero yun bago ko 3yrs walang patayan buhay pa. Linksys naman 6yrs and counting. 24x7.

**skybison** · September 30th, 2012 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by skybison

Linksys and tplink lan experience ko. Old skul linksys nabubulunan/hang, pero yun bago ko 3yrs walang patayan buhay pa. Linksys naman 6yrs and counting. 24x7.

Correction: tplink yun last statement.. 6yrs na.