Linksys wireless router wrt54gs problem

colon1212 · 09-24-2007, 09:41 AM

Hello everyone,

I have had my wireless router since 2004 and has worked perfect since then. A few days ago the power went out due to a thunder storm. Since then it seems like something happened to router because my two wireless computers cannot connect to the internet. I have my main computer hardwired to the router and it works fine but the laptop and other wireless desktop cannot connect to the internet. I ran the command prompt and did the ipconfig/all and what it says is the following:
local area connection and wireless connection media disconnected. I have tried calling linksys support but my warranty expired and they cannot help or should I say I refuse to pay the $30.00 fee if at the end of it all they tell me that I need a new router. If anyone has expereinced this problem or knows how to fix it please reply to this thread.

Thanks

networkgod · 09-24-2007, 10:48 AM

If you can still access the WAP via the web interface, I would go in and check your settings. Better yet, do a firmware upgrade and/or reset the unit to defaults and start over.

If that doesn't work, bite the bullet and spend $50 on a new WAP.

johnwill · 09-25-2007, 01:28 PM

I'd consider this free after rebate router: http://dealnews.com/deals/TRENDnet-W...te/188933.html

09-24-2007, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
colon1212 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 OS: Windows XP	Linksys wireless router wrt54gs problem Hello everyone, I have had my wireless router since 2004 and has worked perfect since then. A few days ago the power went out due to a thunder storm. Since then it seems like something happened to router because my two wireless computers cannot connect to the internet. I have my main computer hardwired to the router and it works fine but the laptop and other wireless desktop cannot connect to the internet. I ran the command prompt and did the ipconfig/all and what it says is the following: local area connection and wireless connection media disconnected. I have tried calling linksys support but my warranty expired and they cannot help or should I say I refuse to pay the $30.00 fee if at the end of it all they tell me that I need a new router. If anyone has expereinced this problem or knows how to fix it please reply to this thread. Thanks Last edited by colon1212 : 09-24-2007 at 09:42 AM. Reason: title

09-24-2007, 10:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
networkgod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19 OS: FreeBSD/MacOSX/All MS	Re: Linksys wireless router wrt54gs problem If you can still access the WAP via the web interface, I would go in and check your settings. Better yet, do a firmware upgrade and/or reset the unit to defaults and start over. If that doesn't work, bite the bullet and spend $50 on a new WAP. __________________ -- NetworkGod CCNA, CCDA, Sair Linux LCP

09-25-2007, 01:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,608 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Linksys wireless router wrt54gs problem I'd consider this free after rebate router: http://dealnews.com/deals/TRENDnet-W...te/188933.html __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience