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.

 

Maybe try a firmware upgrade?

 

Or you can try openwrt

 

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.

 

Hmm... why the firmware rocks? And how to differentiate V2 and V4? If I buy a new one, what V would it be?

 

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!

 

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

 

Peaz using Leian's Notebook/Account:

new ones aren't using the broadcom chipset anymore and does not support the linux-based firmware. why v2 or v4? well, these versions has more EEPROM memory and RAM compared to V5. why rocks? Well, for one, you can even control the power output of the wireless signal! what other firmware allows you to do that and voilate the FCC standards! LOL

BTW, I also use my own power adapter for some of my devices... it's just the same. sometimes even better as the stock adapter is of crappy quality.

 

It finally works with a new power adapter!

 

Was initially using power adapter provided with the modem. But contact between the plug and the socket is not good. Sometimes power off on its on. So, my father decided we should go back to the shop and change the adapter.

At that time, my father provided an adapter he has where you can set the voltage one. Dunno what it's called. So, I set it to the voltage of the default adapter. Also cannot connect. Then I change back to the default adapter, also cannot connect. I gave up.

My father went and changed the adapter with a new one the next day. He got back, plugged it in, and started surfing. LOL! That's the story...

 

Buy some cables, print out the RJ45 color codes.., get a RJ45 clamping tool, then go to sister's friend's sister's house and kautim her la... err.. her modem I meant.