Wireless Router Windows 7 Professional
Anyone know how to connect a Linksys wireless WRK54G to Windows 7? My Win 7 Professional on my thinkpad detects the router, but nothing happens with the internet. This router worked with Win XP operating system. Should I get a Win 7 compatible router?
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its compatible you just need to adjust the security settings. If the wireless adaptor is not reverse compatable then get another router.
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Trying updating the firmware, easily done from the linksys web site.
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Does it work over Ethernet and not wireless? Do other devices connect to it now? You may need to manually assign settings. I would recommend you plug in your laptop via Ethernet, rerun the install CD, update to the latest firmware on the router, and run the configuration script to redo the whole router. What kind of computers do you have at home? It may be easier to get another router. |
Thanks for the info about the router. I had a hard time getting the signal with the single antenna before unless it was nearby and besides that I can't find the CD. I get a strong signal, but it does nothing else. The ThinkPad has a locator that finds all the wireless that is really nice. It works great with the ethernet. I have two more laptops (XP older ones - kids removed the keys) and one one tower computor that ran with the USB Linksys G.
I think I am going to get a newer router as I am not all that good with playing with the settings. |
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WRT54G + DD-WRT = AWESOME ROUTER
Google DD-WRT As John said, its real hard to troubleshoot when you don't know the specifics. whats your IP address? Start > Search Box > CMD blackbox pops up type "ipconfig" without quotes hit enter. If your IP address is a 169 number your not getting a good ip address from your router. If you get a 192 number try to ping google same black box ping goog.com > enter if no reply your not getting past your router ping 192.168.1.1 reply means you can see your router compare your old pc's nic properties... maybe someone set static dns.. as you can see there is alot of checks. I do recommended upgrading the firmware of your router to dd-wrt gives you alot of options but you'll have to do some reading. Good luck |
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I've been meaning to grab a re-cert off Newegg and flash with that but I have FIOS with COAX from the ONT to my Craptiontec router. Have not invested the time to bother with it out but if I kick out FIOS TV and bridge my router DDRT is how I plan to go. |
DDRT is cool I did my old linksys. I bricked one too so be careful
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Getting tired of total bills north of $150 per month. |
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Also check out new Verizon Home Cellular plan. With the cellular hotspot you can add your home phone for 20 bucks a month to your family plan, when it becomes available I am definitely looking at the shutoff the cable and the phone thing |
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Getting back to routers . . . is there a best router out there for Win 7? |
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I've used a few of these on small installs - very sweet if your laptop has wireless N: Newegg.com - NETGEAR WNR2000-100NAS 802.11b/g/n Wireless-N Router up to 300Mbps/ 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port x4 $60 at Newegg, usually 90 at Staples. |
Good suggestion . . . how the heck do you tell if you have wireless N? OMG this sounds so complicated G, A, B, and now N.
Anything is better than paying over $200, but at $165 I will still be ahead. Right now I got it at $109 with taxes the triply play. I bet if you tell them you will cancel they will find a way. I did that with my ADT and they dropped it from $153 to $111. |
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What model Thinkpad do you have? The original receipt will say. Newer ones are often "N" and the router is backwards compatible to support B/G which you 99.99% certain have. FIOS: Yes, but I'm trying to go from 165 - under $30 + Internet - just getting tired as I watch it creep up. |
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Okay John the thinkpad I have is the SL510 with Wind 7 Pro on the intel duo cpu 2.00ghz. I guess I have to find that book about the laptop. I had thought all you needed was a Win 7 router. |
Specs listed on Amazon shows B/G/N : Amazon.com: Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 28479XU 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black): Computer & Accessories
Which means you can connect wireless N which is a lot faster on the home network - but night not make Internet any fast for you. |
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