WRT54GS does not get IP address from provider

Hi all,

My WRT54GS works fine once it's up and running but if I have to unplug
it or restart it, it does not get an IP address from my provider. My
older BEFSR41 works fine in the same situation. I can plug in the
SR41, get an IP address and then reconnect the WRT54GS and it keeps
that IP address. So for some reason the wireless router cannot request
an IP address.

Has anyone had this problem?

I'm running v3.37.2 firmware on the WRT54GS.

Thanks,

Kevin

On 9 May 2005 06:40:42 -0700, (E-Mail Removed) wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>My WRT54GS works fine once it's up and running but if I have to unplug
>it or restart it, it does not get an IP address from my provider. My
>older BEFSR41 works fine in the same situation. I can plug in the
>SR41, get an IP address and then reconnect the WRT54GS and it keeps
>that IP address. So for some reason the wireless router cannot request
>an IP address.
>
>Has anyone had this problem?
>
>I'm running v3.37.2 firmware on the WRT54GS.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Kevin
Do you restart the modem when you plug in the GS?
That is how you have to do it, plug in the router and then do a reset
of the cable modem and then SOMETIMES a reset of the router.

The latest firmware for the WRT54GS is 3.37.6 try it and see if it works for
you.

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> Hi all,
>
> My WRT54GS works fine once it's up and running but if I have to unplug
> it or restart it, it does not get an IP address from my provider. My
> older BEFSR41 works fine in the same situation. I can plug in the
> SR41, get an IP address and then reconnect the WRT54GS and it keeps
> that IP address. So for some reason the wireless router cannot request
> an IP address.
>
> Has anyone had this problem?
>
> I'm running v3.37.2 firmware on the WRT54GS.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kevin
>

I've tried all different combinations etc. However, the process I
would go through would be to start the cable modem, wait for it to
initialize and then plug in and start the router. Which isn't what you
recommended.

The strange thing is my wired router has no problems either way. I
just need to plug it in and away it goes and gets an IP address etc.

Had a problem the other day too, thunderstorm, had a couple of power
interruptions and the router/modem rebooted.

I should probably invest in a UPC ... but that's besides the point.

Kevin