Linksys WRT54G V1.1 Stops Responding

I am having a problem with my Linksys WRT54G v1.1 with latest Firmware
v4.20.7, Aug. 18, 2005 [Please note that I am using wired ethernet
connection], I noticed a lot of times when I leave my computer
unattended for a long time and come back to use it again the Internet
dies, if I try to ping the router it doesnt respond, as soon as i
reboot the router it begins to work. I have also observed that numerous
times the router reboots itself, I have seen all the active LEDs on the
font panel blinking in sync and the network icon in Windows XP pro
machine saying Local area disconnected and then couple of seconds later
saying connected, I have noticed this happening quiet often sometimes.

Any idea?

(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
> I am having a problem with my Linksys WRT54G v1.1 with latest Firmware
> v4.20.7, Aug. 18, 2005 [Please note that I am using wired ethernet
> connection], I noticed a lot of times when I leave my computer
> unattended for a long time and come back to use it again the Internet
> dies, if I try to ping the router it doesnt respond, as soon as i
> reboot the router it begins to work. I have also observed that numerous
> times the router reboots itself, I have seen all the active LEDs on the
> font panel blinking in sync and the network icon in Windows XP pro
> machine saying Local area disconnected and then couple of seconds later
> saying connected, I have noticed this happening quiet often sometimes.
>
> Any idea?
>
There is (free) 3rd party firmware for the device. You can flash the
router with one of them or flash it with v4.20.7 again. It might fix you
problems. It can't hurt.

You sure you're not having a problem with the modem? I have even heard
of a NIC giving a router problems.

Duane

(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>unattended for a long time and come back to use it again

Are you running some P2P app like BitTorrent? I've seen that crash a
lot of low-end routers, including the WRT54G

> (E-Mail Removed) wrote:
> I am having a problem with my Linksys WRT54G v1.1 with latest
> Firmware v4.20.7, Aug. 18, 2005 [Please note that I am using wired
> ethernet connection], I noticed a lot of times when I leave my
> computer unattended for a long time and come back to use it again
> the Internet dies, if I try to ping the router it doesnt respond, as
> soon as i reboot the router it begins to work. I have also observed
> that numerous times the router reboots itself, I have seen all the
> active LEDs on the font panel blinking in sync and the network icon
> in Windows XP pro machine saying Local area disconnected and then
> couple of seconds later saying connected, I have noticed this
> happening quiet often sometimes.
> Any idea?

From Linksys, the latest version of that routers firmware description:

Linksys, A division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Product: WRT54G

Classification: Firmware Release History

Firmware Date: 12/7/2005

Release Date: 12/9/2005

Last Firmware Version: 1.00.4
__________________________________________________ ________________________
Firmware 1.00.4
- Resolves issues with slow downstream speeds
- Resolves issues with certain web sites not loading or loading slowly
- Resolves issues with obtaining an IP address from Windows 2000 Server
- Resolves issues with certain Internet video streaming
- Resolves issues with playing PSP games online

Firmware 1.00.2
- Resolves issue with SES and interoperability with other adapters
- Resolves issue with DynDNS abusive updates

Firmware 1.00.1
- Resolves issue with enabling remote management
- Resolves issue with unstable device boot up
- Resolves issue with International country codes

Firmware 1.00.0
- Initial Release

** NOTE ** This firmware is only compatible with WRT54G v.5 or above. Please
check the bottom of your router for the router's hardware version.Consider
going to www.linksys.com and go to that product page and the hardware update
link, or just go to
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

"Peter Pan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>> (E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>> I am having a problem with my Linksys WRT54G v1.1 with latest
>> Firmware v4.20.7, Aug. 18, 2005

>Last Firmware Version: 1.00.4
>** NOTE ** This firmware is only compatible with WRT54G v.5 or above.

What's your point? We know the V5 has issues, but the OP has V1.1

(E-Mail Removed) hath wroth:

>I am having a problem with my Linksys WRT54G v1.1 with latest Firmware
>v4.20.7, Aug. 18, 2005 [Please note that I am using wired ethernet
>connection], I noticed a lot of times when I leave my computer
>unattended for a long time and come back to use it again the Internet
>dies, if I try to ping the router it doesnt respond, as soon as i
>reboot the router it begins to work. I have also observed that numerous
>times the router reboots itself, I have seen all the active LEDs on the
>font panel blinking in sync and the network icon in Windows XP pro
>machine saying Local area disconnected and then couple of seconds later
>saying connected, I have noticed this happening quiet often sometimes.
>
>Any idea?

If you install one of the alternative firmwares, such as DD-WRT:
http://www.dd-wrt.com
you get an "AP watchdog timer" which allegedly detects if the router
has gone comatose and reboots it automagically.
"The AP Watchdog enables a timer that will check to see if any
clients are connected in the interval seconds given. If no
clients are attached, the watchdog assumes the AP needs to be reset.
When clients are connected this reset will not occur. The watchdog
is intended for situations where the AP becomes unavailable due to
interference or internal chip problems."
There's also a WDS connection watchdog which does the same thing for
WDS links.

I use a WRT54G v1.1 with dd-wrt v23 12/30/05 release as part of out
neighborhood LAN. The AP watchdog function is enabled, but I've never
seen it reboot the router. It would show up on my log files if it
rebooted (and on the uptime when I login and tinker). It only reboots
on power failures and sometimes on sustained high traffic loads.

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Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

I had the exact same problems... Same hardware to.
I started by getting rid of my 2.4Ghz cordless phones.
I've upgraded to v4.20.7 firmware.
I've enabled the SSID under the basic wireless settings.
I'm running WEP (see wireless security)
Secure Easy Setup is enabled.
The DHCP server is enabled.

By the way. On my MAC laptop I created a network that matched what
the network I created on the router. It seems like if its not hard
coded then
I guess it doesn't allways see the SSID broadcast...

On my PC laptop I'm running McAfee Wireless Security. I got rid of the
MS Broadband Network Utility.

Since I made those changes all seems stable and I haven't had to reset
the Linksys on a regular basis.. and torrents don't seem to bother it.

William P.N. Smith wrote:
> "Peter Pan" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>> (E-Mail Removed) wrote:
>>> I am having a problem with my Linksys WRT54G v1.1 with latest
>>> Firmware v4.20.7, Aug. 18, 2005
>
>> Last Firmware Version: 1.00.4
>> ** NOTE ** This firmware is only compatible with WRT54G v.5 or above.
>
> What's your point? We know the V5 has issues, but the OP has V1.1

The point is that the linksys website does NOT even show V1.1 They do show
something else as a 1.1. If you go by the actual firmare number, I show 4
has problems, and that 5 and above are okay.. But again, either 4 or 5 is
NOT 1.1 (that's what the OP had in the subject)

"Peter Pan" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>The point is that the linksys website does NOT even show V1.1

I think he meant *HARDWARE* version 1.1, not software version.
Linksys WRT54G came in hardware versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 2.2, 3.0, 3.1,
4.0, and 5.0. Each has its own line of corresponding firmware.
Unfortunately, Linksys hasn't been particularly careful about not
using the same number sequences for their hardware and their software
versions.
--
Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

That is correct the HARDWARE of the OP is V1.1
Mine is V2.0