linksys wrt54g router unresponsive

whitesuit · #1 8th October 2010, 05:39 PM

Hi,

I am running Fedora 13 and I have a linksys WRT54G wireless router [1,2]. I'm having a strange problem. I'm using a computer connected to the router via a wired connection. At intermittent moments the connection seems to stop. I can't even ping the router (192.168.1.1). However, if I make NetworkManager reconnect to eth0 the connection immediately comes back and I can ping the router and navigate to websites. If I wait a random amount of time the connection also seems to comes back on its own (without reconnecting via NetworkManager).

Any idea if this is a hardware (router) problem or a software problem? This didn't happen a month ago.

P.S: I have already updated to the latest firmware (Ver.8.00.8).

Thanks,

[1] http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT54G
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_WRT54G_series

***Dan*** · #2 8th October 2010, 05:46 PM

I've worked with two of those routers which developed intermittent stupidity. The final solution I used in both cases was eventual replacement of the router.

***glennzo*** · #3 8th October 2010, 05:57 PM

I am currently on my 3rd WRT54G. This one has been working OK for the most part but it does have it's moments. No more Linksys for me.

whitesuit · #4 8th October 2010, 05:59 PM

Dan,

That's what I'm thinking too... but I just wanted to confirm if there is anything else I can try before buying a new one.

Thanks,

forkbomb · #5 8th October 2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

I've worked with two of those routers which developed intermittent stupidity. The final solution I used in both cases was eventual replacement of the router.

+1

Mine misbehaved in a similar fashion until I flashed dd-wrt onto it. After that it would still run into situations it locked up tight enough to require a hard reset.

I think the hardware on those units is just dodgy. <insert obligatory warning that there's always a risk that flashing a router can brick the unit> If you're really pulling your hair out over the issue and planning on buying a new one, trying dd-wrt might be worth it as a last ditched effort if you don't mind risking bricking it.