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

[MrHunters]

heres a good link

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

[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?

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by SurfPlug

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?

My tripple play has creeped up to 165 / month with taxes.

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.

[SurfPlug]

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.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by SurfPlug

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.

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.

[SurfPlug]

Originally Posted by JohnR

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.

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.

[JohnR]

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.