HELP Linksys

picamiller · 01-06-2007, 09:24 PM

I have 2 Pc's connected on a Linksys WRT54GS router. They can both access the internet.

Bellsouth 3mb Static IP, Westell modem

PC #1
Win XP home, SP2
NVidia MCP network integrated

It gets the linksys login 4 times in a row when ever it boots up.

PC #2
Win XP home, SP2
USB Linksys wireless 54G

General Problems:

From either PC logging in to the router gives a screen where there are no values, no tabs or sub selections at the top. I can't change anything.
One time tech support told me how to HARD reset the router then, and ONLY the first access time from PC1, I saw everything! Immediatly on the second login, back to the same......

Therefore I can't set up the encryption for the wireless.

I can't get either PC to see the other over the network, in any way shape , or form.

My exp. is moderate and have done this several times with friends networks and all no problems.

**johnwill** · 01-07-2007, 11:25 AM

Are you sure you don't have a firewall in the way?

If you reset the router to factory defaults by holding the reset button down with power on for 10 seconds or more, you should be able to use the default login to the router. Never try to configure a router with a wireless connection, use a wired connection.

picamiller · 01-07-2007, 02:19 PM

This is the screen I get whenever I login to the router.

http://bellsouthpwp2.net/c/m/cm39466/linksys_basic.jpg\

**johnwill** · 01-07-2007, 06:43 PM

If you've done a factory reset on the router and still get that, I'd call Linksys and get a replacement router.

picamiller · 01-07-2007, 07:53 PM

Brought it back to wal mart 2 times and got new ones. ALL THE SAME RESULT.

**johnwill** · 01-08-2007, 10:22 AM

I'm at a loss. Have you tried a different computer logging into the router?

picamiller · 01-08-2007, 06:03 PM

Not a cat5 connection. I can hook it up to PC2 and see what I get for a menu...

**johnwill** · 01-09-2007, 11:43 AM

Well, I'd sure try a second computer on a wired connection.

01-06-2007, 09:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
picamiller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11 OS: XP	HELP Linksys I have 2 Pc's connected on a Linksys WRT54GS router. They can both access the internet. Bellsouth 3mb Static IP, Westell modem PC #1 Win XP home, SP2 NVidia MCP network integrated It gets the linksys login 4 times in a row when ever it boots up. PC #2 Win XP home, SP2 USB Linksys wireless 54G General Problems: From either PC logging in to the router gives a screen where there are no values, no tabs or sub selections at the top. I can't change anything. One time tech support told me how to HARD reset the router then, and ONLY the first access time from PC1, I saw everything! Immediatly on the second login, back to the same...... Therefore I can't set up the encryption for the wireless. I can't get either PC to see the other over the network, in any way shape , or form. My exp. is moderate and have done this several times with friends networks and all no problems.

01-07-2007, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,651 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Are you sure you don't have a firewall in the way? If you reset the router to factory defaults by holding the reset button down with power on for 10 seconds or more, you should be able to use the default login to the router. Never try to configure a router with a wireless connection, use a wired connection. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-07-2007, 06:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,651 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	If you've done a factory reset on the router and still get that, I'd call Linksys and get a replacement router. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-08-2007, 10:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,651 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I'm at a loss. Have you tried a different computer logging into the router? __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-09-2007, 11:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,651 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Well, I'd sure try a second computer on a wired connection. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-07-2007, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
picamiller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11 OS: XP	This is the screen I get whenever I login to the router. http://bellsouthpwp2.net/c/m/cm39466/linksys_basic.jpg\

01-07-2007, 07:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
picamiller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11 OS: XP	Brought it back to wal mart 2 times and got new ones. ALL THE SAME RESULT.

01-08-2007, 06:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
picamiller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11 OS: XP	Not a cat5 connection. I can hook it up to PC2 and see what I get for a menu...