Wireless Router Windows 7 Professional

[SurfPlug]

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?

[iamskippy]

its compatible you just need to adjust the security settings. If the wireless adaptor is not reverse compatable then get another router.

[PRBuzz]

Trying updating the firmware, easily done from the linksys web site.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by SurfPlug

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?

I'm not sure what the problem is so it is hard to give advice. That is one poorly rated router, unlike the WRT54G which is probably the most common router ever.

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.

[SurfPlug]

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.

[PRBuzz]

Originally Posted by JohnR

....., unlike the WRT54G which is probably the most common router ever.

It may be easier to get another router.

I have the WRT54G lying around the house unused, anyone interested? Worked great until upgraded.

[MrHunters]

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

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by MrHunters

WRT54G + DD-WRT = AWESOME ROUTER

Google DD-WRT

NOOOOO!!!!!!! We don't want to start troubleshooting DDRT errors!!!

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.

[striperman36]

DDRT is cool I did my old linksys. I bricked one too so be careful

[TheSpecialist]

Originally Posted by JohnR

NOOOOO!!!!!!! We don't want to start troubleshooting DDRT errors!!!

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.

Call them and tell them you want an ethernet wan, you will still need the actiontec for the settop boxes though.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by TheSpecialist

Call them and tell them you want an ethernet wan, you will still need the actiontec for the settop boxes though.

Bill - I'm thinking of dropping the TV all together. The price is getting stupid. Right now I'm looking at alternatives for TV (Hulu Pro, Netflix, other stuff) and boosting the Internet to 25/25.

Getting tired of total bills north of $150 per month.

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Bill - I'm thinking of dropping the TV all together. The price is getting stupid. Right now I'm looking at alternatives for TV (Hulu Pro, Netflix, other stuff) and boosting the Internet to 25/25.

Getting tired of total bills north of $150 per month.

Been thinking the same thing. Comcast doesn't have speed options over here.

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

[SurfPlug]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Bill - I'm thinking of dropping the TV all together. The price is getting stupid. Right now I'm looking at alternatives for TV (Hulu Pro, Netflix, other stuff) and boosting the Internet to 25/25.

Getting tired of total bills north of $150 per month.

I dropped DirectTv, phone, and internet that was costing me $220 a month for Triple Play.

Getting back to routers . . . is there a best router out there for Win 7?

[MrHunters]

heres a good link

Hack Attack: Turn your $60 router into a $600 router