A couple quick questions about the WRT54G2 These questions are directed at owners of the WRT54G2:1) I read in one of the reviews that after a DHCP configured PC has been continuously connected for a couple weeks, it will lose it's connection and require power cycling of the router and PC. Is that true? I usually leave my desktop PC on all of the time and don't want that to happen.2) Does the WRT54G2 require frequent power cycling? I have a $30 Belkin router right now and have to cycle the power about every 3 days. All of the wireless devices in my house will lose their connection and the only solution to the problem is to power-cycle the router. Does this router have problems like that?I am really looking to a very stable WiFi router that I can just set up and forget. Is this one it?Thank you. A couple quick questions about the WRT54G2 These questions are directed at owners of the WRT54G2:1) I read in one of the reviews that after a DHCP configured PC has been continuously... » Read More A couple quick questions about the WRT54G2 These questions are directed at owners of the WRT54G2:1) I read in one of the reviews that after a DHCP configured PC has been continuously connected for a couple weeks, it will lose it's connection and require power cycling of the router and PC. Is that true? I usually leave my desktop PC on all of the time and don't want that to happen.2) Does the WRT54G2 require frequent power cycling? I have a $30 Belkin router right now and have to cycle the power about every 3 days. All of the wireless devices in my house will lose their connection and the only solution to the problem is to power-cycle the router. Does this router have problems like that?I am really looking to a very stable WiFi router that I can just set up and forget. Is this one it?Thank you. « Show Less
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The bad news is that there is a problem with DHCP on this router, requiring frequent power cycling. The good news is that the opensource dd-wrt firmware completely solves this problem, and adds a bunch of new features to the router. You won't need to, but with the dd-wrt firmware installed you could configure the router to auto-reboot. For more info, see my review:http://www.amazon.com/review/R1GNF11WAIUPJS/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
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I haven't had to power cycle in 5 months except maybe once when the cable connection had dropped in and out.
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I don't know about the 110, but i own the 54g2. The stock Linksys firmware is not so good, IMO, but the open-source Linux-based dd-wrt firmware adds many features. Some of the dd-wrt features are options to boost speed and range, via various means (e.g. setting transmitter power output, creating a G-only network, etc.) Here is a description of some of the advanced wireless settings: http://www.dd-wrt.com/help/english/HWirelessAdvanced.asp And basic wireless settings: http://www.dd-wrt.com/help/english/HWireless.asp For more info about dd-wrt firmware, please see my review:
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It doesn't have a DHCP server (nor does it make sense for it to have on since it is intended to be assigned one by your DHCP server, typically your router). That said you could assign a static IP to the server and your PC, you won't need a router for that configuration (that is how I used to configure my network before home routers became cheap and ubitquitous).
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Managed to get the Firmware download done. It slowed the fan down, but youstill know the fan is working. The fan runs non-stop 24-7! I can't imagine the fan'spower consumption is much? Most likely DCV. due to the router uses a transformer.
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Hello SCAT, I have purchased a total of 5 of this model, WZR-HP-G450H, new from Amazon. They all arrived in factory sealed boxes, inside the shipping boxes, and worked perfectly. I use 3 of them for connections to my 6 - IP network cameras, with hidden SSID's, and the 2 others for general wireless throughout our home. The pre-installed DD-WRT firmware gives me the capability of setting them up in wireless repeater configurations (Router/AP). My brother-in-law is using 7 of them also in wireless repeater configurations, along with high gain external parabolic antennas, to feed his network that's out almost 3 miles from where he connects to his ISP's cable modem. We love the performance of these units! Hello SCAT, I have purchased a total of 5 of this model, WZR-HP-G450H, new from Amazon. They all arrived in factory sealed boxes, inside the shipping boxes, and worked perfectly. I use 3 of them for connections to my 6 - IP network cameras, with hidden SSID's, and the 2 others for general wireless throughout our home. The pre-installed DD-WRT firmware gives me the capability of setting them up in wireless repeater configurations (Router/AP). My brother-in-law is using 7 of them also in wireless repeater configurations, along with high gain external parabolic antennas, to feed his network... » Read More Hello SCAT, I have purchased a total of 5 of this model, WZR-HP-G450H, new from Amazon. They all arrived in factory sealed boxes, inside the shipping boxes, and worked perfectly. I use 3 of them for connections to my 6 - IP network cameras, with hidden SSID's, and the 2 others for general wireless throughout our home. The pre-installed DD-WRT firmware gives me the capability of setting them up in wireless repeater configurations (Router/AP). My brother-in-law is using 7 of them also in wireless repeater configurations, along with high gain external parabolic antennas, to feed his network that's out almost 3 miles from where he connects to his ISP's cable modem. We love the performance of these units! « Show Less
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No Idea. but mine works great, so I never worried about it, especially since it was so cheap. My thinking is , if for some reason it craps out after a couple of years , I will just replace it. The people I bought mine from are awesome as far as customer service goes. I called them and they just took over my computer with my assistance, and they set it up from their office. Print the setup pages when they are done should you have to set it up again . This way you have a printed copy of all the ports, IP addresses , etc. etc. Good Luck Bob
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I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box after running an easy to use setup program. Hope this helps. I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box... » Read More I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box after running an easy to use setup program. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hi There, I own this router but I don't have answer. However, check this website: http://support.linksys.com/en-us/support/routers/WRT54G2. There's a LIVE CHAT tab & a toll free number.
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It depends on how much of that 510watts you're using according to cyberpower you have10.4 Minutes when using 210 Watts, and 2.15 Minutes when using 425 Watts and probably 1min or less if you're under max loadThe power went off at my house recently for a couple minutes and before i could shutdown my htpc the power came back and my htpc never shut offMind you my htpc is using a 600watt power supply but computers don't use the full wattage, especially if it's idle
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I have 4 external hard drives hooked up to my wndr3700v2 via a USB hub and the performance is very good. There seems to be a problem and about once a week I lose access to one of the hard drives, but rebooting the router fixes that. Hopefully that problem will get fixed in a future firmware release. *** Update *** I had Netgear replace my router with a new one to address some buggy behavior. The new one has the same issues. This router is just a little rough around a few edges. Regarging the USB HDD performance, I am quite happy with it with the exception that is seems to lose the connection to one of the hard drives on Sundays (SERIOUSLY). *** Update 2 *** I discovered that there is a sleep feature in my Seagate external USB hard drives. I disabled that using the Seagate/Iomega utility and my NAS performance has been great with no disconnects. Currently I have 3 USB hard drives connected via a powered USB hub and am happy with it.
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I've had similar issues with connectivity, intermittently and usually for no discernible reason... It's literally worked in one outlet, but not the one right next to it or across the room a bit. I've never seen a purple light and didn't see anything about it in the instruction manual. I can say this... I've had two Belkin products (the extender and a regular router) go out within months of each other and under the warranty time. I spent 15 minutes trying to get them to honor it, while speaking with someone who couldn't understand me. I cut my losses and went with ASUS products. Sorry if this is not much of a help.
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Well I tried connecting a drive to the router. Works fine. You'll need the PDF manual found online (not in my box or CD) to set it up. You'll probably not figure it out without it. I connected a WD320 as well as a WD500 through a 5-port passive stick hub. The router sees both drives and labels them Drive 1 and Drive 2. You have plenty of options to customize directories as well as protect who gets access to them. You can also indidually assign passwords to users and assign access to guests. The drives I plugged in already have data on them. There is an option to format the drive when you plug it in. Make sure you do NOT do this because you will lose any/all information on the drive itself. Transfer speed is fairly consistent to other NAS out there. The Linksys E3000 does keep a listing of the master directory and can peruse it on an user inputted basis to keep the directory updated. When you access the drive of course you will have the lag associated with the drive itself starting up. Watching movies streamed from either drive via wireless N was pretty good with only a hiccup or two over an hour show. I'm sure YMMV over distance you are from the router. My router is downstairs at the front of my house. Unbelievably, I get 5 bars upstairs at the rear of the residence - not like that WRT110 or WRT600N. On a side note, I can only acquire 130mbps, not the 300 advertised on the box. I was getting 300 through my WRT600N and WRT110N routers. Perhaps thats an issue to take up with Linksys Tech Support (oh boy..) Other than that good router overall. I paid $194.38 at Staples last week. They may see it returned shortly. The same router is a much better deal here on Amazon than here. If you need networked attached storage, this is a good router to purchase.
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I have been trying and trying to get the Linksys Router WRT54G to talk to my WET54G all night. The WET54G is hooked to the Samsung BD-P2550, but I can not get the internet connection. I tried different IP Address and I can not get it to work. Can someone please help?
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Check out this thread. http://community.linksys.com/t5/Print-Servers/WPS54GU2-and-Windows-7/td-p/337367 IIRC, I worked off of this thread, but it was a bit of a job with windows 7. I still had some connectivity/funtionality issues until I assigned a static IP address to the device. Also, google for drivers for the wps54gu - there may be something new out there by now.
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So far, ABSOLUTELY. It seems forgiving when power is interrupted. I recently pulled the plugs on everything for a few hours to rearrange power distribution schemes; Not Once did my router loose track of its settings...
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I had trouble with the D-Link and a reboot would fix it temporarily. I finally ordered a Linksys WRT54GL and had no more problems. I use Suddenlink also but my trouble was with wireless printing in house but the internet seemed to work ok but I have an older suddenlink modem.
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I own one of these, and can't answer this question with technical accuracy. I can however answer it with experience. In sub zero temps outside, the inducer motor on my furnace failed the other day. I had to kill power to the furnace for 4 or 5 hours while I found a replacement part and installed it. The unit is completely powered by the furnace so it was without power the entire time. The thermostat was not an issue. It had been without power for at least 4 hours and once power was restored it still retained the router settings and I did not have to reprogram it. I believe all the settings are stored on the Website and all the thermostat needs to retain is the Router setup. It appears to store the router info in the BIOS. Hope this helps. I have only used this for a couple months, but so far it is perfect.