Re: Linksys WRT54G Security Setup

From: Robert L [MS-MVP] (noreply_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 02/18/04


Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 11:11:38 -0600

thanks for sharing the tip with us.

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"JEG_PNS" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:9FD9B799-D4DE-4879-A240-4738CE922627@microsoft.com...
> With no useful help from Linksys, I think I have solved the problem. 
> (Linksys only suggestion was to reflash the firmware, which did nothing.) 
> The router is "telling the truth" when it says that the settings have 
> succesfully been saved. But, then it can't load files such as 
> "/192.168.1.1/Wireless_MAC.asp" to get you back to the menu where you want 
> to be. And, your internet connection is lost. So, make the change you want 
> (for example, enter a MAC address in the MAC filter table), save, continue 
> and get 'can't find server' screen, then reset the router and the cable 
> modem by pulling the power plugs. After a minute or so, power up the 
> modem, and when it stops blinking (the ethernet connection light will NOT 
> be on), power up the router. Now, the ethernet light on the modem will 
> come on, and all should be OK with the new settings that were installed 
> and saved.
>
> This is a heck of a way to have to do this.
>
> 


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