Is software needed to configure router?

**Baldie559** · 03-05-2007, 12:23 PM

I have a router that I don't have the software for. Its a new router that I purchased a few months ago but lost all the manuals/box for it. I'd be able to set it up without the software it came with right? its a linksys G router.

bry623 · 03-05-2007, 01:12 PM

It will probably work without it. You won't be able to access the router or change the passkey. You can download the manual from Linksys

**Baldie559** · 03-05-2007, 01:16 PM

Cant you access all that via the homepage of the router? I access my router at http://192.168.1.1

**johnwill** · 03-05-2007, 05:34 PM

You don't need any software to configure the router, it's all HTTP based in the router.

Type IPCONFIG at a command prompt, and the Default Gateway address is the setup address for the router. Enter that address into the IE address bar.

**JamesO** · 03-06-2007, 03:44 AM

More than likely you should also check on firmware updates for the router as well.

Linksys just released another new firmware for the WRT-54G Version 5 & 6 routers a few weeks ago.

BTW, I never use the software that comes with the routers for set up, but I am comfortable navigating the web interface and setting things up as well.

JamesO

Oogitsmelol · 03-06-2007, 04:55 PM

i have never had any luck setting the routers up with the software that comes with them. i just peel the sticker off and use the web interface... ive tried it about 6 times now on my own and my friends router's and not once has it worked, so i gave up on the cd's and realized the web interface is much easier. but if you really want the cd, im sure you could contact linksys about getting a new one.

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Baldie559 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 654 OS: Xp and Vista	Is software needed to configure router? I have a router that I don't have the software for. Its a new router that I purchased a few months ago but lost all the manuals/box for it. I'd be able to set it up without the software it came with right? its a linksys G router.

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bry623 Manager, The Conversation Pit/Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NW Territory circa 1787 Posts: 11,717 OS: winxp pro sp2	It will probably work without it. You won't be able to access the router or change the passkey. You can download the manual from Linksys __________________ "If you aren't a liberal when you're 20, you have no heart. If you aren't a conservative when you are 50, you have no brain"

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,921 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	You don't need any software to configure the router, it's all HTTP based in the router. Type IPCONFIG at a command prompt, and the Default Gateway address is the setup address for the router. Enter that address into the IE address bar. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

03-05-2007, 01:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
Baldie559 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 654 OS: Xp and Vista	Cant you access all that via the homepage of the router? I access my router at http://192.168.1.1

03-06-2007, 03:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
JamesO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA USA Posts: 2,289 OS: 98SE, W2k Pro, XP Pro	More than likely you should also check on firmware updates for the router as well. Linksys just released another new firmware for the WRT-54G Version 5 & 6 routers a few weeks ago. BTW, I never use the software that comes with the routers for set up, but I am comfortable navigating the web interface and setting things up as well. JamesO

03-06-2007, 04:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Oogitsmelol Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 51 OS: Windows XP	i have never had any luck setting the routers up with the software that comes with them. i just peel the sticker off and use the web interface... ive tried it about 6 times now on my own and my friends router's and not once has it worked, so i gave up on the cd's and realized the web interface is much easier. but if you really want the cd, im sure you could contact linksys about getting a new one.