Router woes..

Dashken · 4th Jan 2007, 11:48 AM

I think my Linksys wireless router is dead. I still can access the router GUI and share files among all the PCs connected. But I can't dial through my D-link DSL-500T modem. It was ok since I bought the modem last week.

I thought the modem is the culprit, so I connected it straight to my laptop, I'm able to get online. But when I connect it to the Linksys wifi router, the router kept on connecting but nothing comes up.

On the D-Link modem, only the power, status and ethernet LEDs are lighted. Status LED kept on blinking. And there's no light on the ADSL LED at all.

Any ideas? Modem is not the problem anymore. I tried calling through my phone line, it's ok. So, phoneline is out as well. It only leaves the router.

Anyone suggestion? Or on which reliable router to get? I bought this Linksys wifi router 1 1/2 years ago.

Thanks.

hyper_raider · 4th Jan 2007, 12:39 PM

Maybe try a firmware upgrade?

peaz · 4th Jan 2007, 02:14 PM

did you make sure that ur modem is in bridge mode?

If you want a new wifi router, i'd suggest anything that's supports the DD-WRT firmware.

that firmware ROCKS man. u might want to try looking at lelong for a 2nd hand WRT54G V2 or V4

hyper_raider · 4th Jan 2007, 03:26 PM

Or you can try openwrt

Dashken · 4th Jan 2007, 03:36 PM

Yup, it's in bridge mode. I've tried reset the modem but same problem. I'll try resetting the router tonight as a last resort.

Dashken · 4th Jan 2007, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peaz

did you make sure that ur modem is in bridge mode?

If you want a new wifi router, i'd suggest anything that's supports the DD-WRT firmware.

that firmware ROCKS man. u might want to try looking at lelong for a 2nd hand WRT54G V2 or V4

Hmm... why the firmware rocks?

And how to differentiate V2 and V4? If I buy a new one, what V would it be?

Adrian Wong · 4th Jan 2007, 10:35 PM

That's odd. There's no DSL light on the modem?? Have you tried testing the modem in direct mode? Use your PC to dial up.

Dashken · 5th Jan 2007, 08:33 AM

Yup, of course I did. I want to see if the problem is with the modem, coz it looks more fragile compared to my old Aztech.

Ok, I got back my Internet. How? Well, first of all, the power adapter of the modem isn't perfect. When the adapter is pushed all in into the power socket, the modem won't light up. But if you pull it out a bit, it will light up. So, sometimes you will see the modem doesn't light up.

My father went and exchanged the power adapter for a new one, plugged it in when he got home. Walla! He told me he can surf the net after that.

Thank God, no need to pay RM200+ for another router. Thanks for the help guys. Let me treat you guys to Tao!

elton · 5th Jan 2007, 11:26 AM

Take a router to confirm your modem works fine in bridge mode... then is time to get another new toy if not working

Adrian Wong · 6th Jan 2007, 04:33 AM

Hehe.. Glad it's just a small problem.

4th Jan 2007, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 29,821 Reputation: 2162 Rep Power: 56	Router woes.. I think my Linksys wireless router is dead. I still can access the router GUI and share files among all the PCs connected. But I can't dial through my D-link DSL-500T modem. It was ok since I bought the modem last week. I thought the modem is the culprit, so I connected it straight to my laptop, I'm able to get online. But when I connect it to the Linksys wifi router, the router kept on connecting but nothing comes up. On the D-Link modem, only the power, status and ethernet LEDs are lighted. Status LED kept on blinking. And there's no light on the ADSL LED at all. Any ideas? Modem is not the problem anymore. I tried calling through my phone line, it's ok. So, phoneline is out as well. It only leaves the router. Anyone suggestion? Or on which reliable router to get? I bought this Linksys wifi router 1 1/2 years ago. Thanks. __________________ \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.2Ghz \| ASUS P5B-E Plus \| G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800 \| 6 HDDs (2TB+ only ) \| NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings

4th Jan 2007, 12:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
hyper_raider shutdown -h now Join Date: 15 Aug 2003 Location: in front of my pc Posts: 6,002 Reputation: 1078 Rep Power: 22	Maybe try a firmware upgrade? __________________ "God does not play dice with the universe." - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) http://edward-lim.blogspot.com

4th Jan 2007, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
peaz ARP Webmaster Join Date: 13 Oct 2002 Location: http://atpeaz.placidthoughts.com/ Posts: 8,516 Reputation: 1673 Rep Power: 31	did you make sure that ur modem is in bridge mode? If you want a new wifi router, i'd suggest anything that's supports the DD-WRT firmware. that firmware ROCKS man. u might want to try looking at lelong for a 2nd hand WRT54G V2 or V4 __________________ Ken Ng Tech ARP Visit my web gallery - Ken's Digital Canvas Shoot and Earn Money from Stock Photography Sterling@PJ Community Forums Last edited by peaz : 4th Jan 2007 at 02:21 PM.

4th Jan 2007, 03:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
hyper_raider shutdown -h now Join Date: 15 Aug 2003 Location: in front of my pc Posts: 6,002 Reputation: 1078 Rep Power: 22	Or you can try openwrt __________________ "God does not play dice with the universe." - Albert Einstein (1879-1955) http://edward-lim.blogspot.com

4th Jan 2007, 03:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 29,821 Reputation: 2162 Rep Power: 56	Yup, it's in bridge mode. I've tried reset the modem but same problem. I'll try resetting the router tonight as a last resort. __________________ \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.2Ghz \| ASUS P5B-E Plus \| G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800 \| 6 HDDs (2TB+ only ) \| NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings

4th Jan 2007, 10:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,419 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	That's odd. There's no DSL light on the modem?? Have you tried testing the modem in direct mode? Use your PC to dial up. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

5th Jan 2007, 08:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dashken Administrator! Join Date: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Penang Posts: 29,821 Reputation: 2162 Rep Power: 56	Yup, of course I did. I want to see if the problem is with the modem, coz it looks more fragile compared to my old Aztech. Ok, I got back my Internet. How? Well, first of all, the power adapter of the modem isn't perfect. When the adapter is pushed all in into the power socket, the modem won't light up. But if you pull it out a bit, it will light up. So, sometimes you will see the modem doesn't light up. My father went and exchanged the power adapter for a new one, plugged it in when he got home. Walla! He told me he can surf the net after that. Thank God, no need to pay RM200+ for another router. Thanks for the help guys. Let me treat you guys to Tao! __________________ \| Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3.2Ghz \| ASUS P5B-E Plus \| G.SKILL 2x1GB DDR2 800 \| 6 HDDs (2TB+ only ) \| NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT \| Dell E248WFP 24" Widescreen \| Blog : Dashken's I-Blog Gallery : Dashken's I-Paintings

5th Jan 2007, 11:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
elton WhAtSuPdOc Join Date: 22 Nov 2002 Location: Any place that have COM with NET Posts: 2,832 Reputation: 828 Rep Power: 17	Take a router to confirm your modem works fine in bridge mode... then is time to get another new toy if not working __________________ Elton Tan IBM ThinkPad R60 AMD Barton 2500+ Abit NF7-S V(2.0) Corsair 256MBX2 PC3200 Seagate SATA 80GB Radeon 9200 SE 128MB Altec Lansing ACS 56 Sony Clie TH-55

6th Jan 2007, 04:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
Adrian Wong Da Boss Join Date: 10 Oct 2002 Location: In front of my ASUS F8V notebook! Posts: 30,419 Reputation: 3147 Rep Power: 68	Hehe.. Glad it's just a small problem. __________________ Dr. Adrian Wong Tech ARP \| Blog @ Tech ARP \| The Free Trade Zone DYKT : The only offshore account I have is at the sand bank? We need PROGRAMMERS and TECHNICAL WRITERS! Contact us if you are a hot shot programmer or technical writer! My items for sale : 50x SD Card \| Memory Stick PRO \| Cyclone Energy Saver \| Seiko SS watch \| Tiger/Carlsberg beer jugs \| Travel Speakers \| Motorola V600 \| Nokia N90 SOLD! \| New Lowepro Mini Trekker AW Other items for sale @ the FTZ : Zalman CNPS9500 LED @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7700 Cu @ $20 \| Zalman CNPS7000 Cu @ $20 \| Swarovski bracelet watches \| Dell 17" LCD \| Hi-Fi speakers \| English DIVX movies \| HP LaserJet toners! \| Office chairs

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