WRT54G Issues

[failurbydesign]

The router keeps freezing up! Its connected to a Moto Cable modem, when the connection isnt active, the linksys router just looses all the DHCP setting, i have to log into the router and manually release and renew and then its all good! Any ideas?

 

[Shamus MacNoob]

I would flash the firmware for a start.

 

[failurbydesign]

What do you mean by flash? Upgrade?

 

[Shamus MacNoob]

Yes update the firmware in the router there is a place to do that in mine its administration.

 

[failurbydesign]

what about an alternative firmware, like Tomato or DD-WRT? Any luck with those?

 

[Shamus MacNoob]

Yes DD-WRT I have used and liked ....

 

[failurbydesign]

Pretty easy interface? Something more reliable but easy to use is what i looking for!

 

[LeeJend]

I had a linksys that locked up like yours. It was the hardware dying, not the firmware. After I replaced the router I never had another lock up.

 

[failurbydesign]

Ouch, that could suck!

 

[Dark Atheist]

Tomato is good - is what i use

 

[failurbydesign]

Easy to use, not big into breaking it down and manually config, just want something i can update and have it work!

 

[Dark Atheist]

yes very easy to use, webpage based config

 

[Xie]

Just an FYI, Tomato only works with WRT54G v1-v4 so if you have a newer version your SOL w/ Tomato. 🙁

Supported Guide

 

[Johnny]

The best way to fix a linksys is to chuck it in the trash and get a netgear ...

 

[failurbydesign]

the router is the WRT54G v8, doesnt seem there is support for that with tomato..unless i overlooked?

 

[failurbydesign]

The best way to fix a linksys is to chuck it in the trash and get a netgear ...

i would but its not my..my roomies!

 

[Johnny]

i would but its not my..my roomies!

Then chuck your roomie in the trash for using the POS lol ...

 

[failurbydesign]

Ha... ill sell his ass on eBay...and through in a free router...maybe that will seal the deal!

 

[Dark Atheist]

Then chuck your roomie in the trash for using the POS lol ...

have not had a single issue with the 3 i have had

 

[failurbydesign]

Mine are cool too...