Linksys Firmware update

lordsi86 · 15-08-2006, 12:35

I'm trying to update the firmware on my linksys wrt54gs router as advised but nothing seems to work. im not even sure which update i want. the firmware is currently v1.50.5

what do i need to get and where from?

any help greatlyfully recieved

cheers

Stuart · 15-08-2006, 13:11

Have a look at http://tinyurl.com/zssz7

If that doesn't work, go to http://www-uk.linksys.com/ , click "Support" then "Downloads", then select your router.

lordsi86 · 15-08-2006, 14:11

How would i find out which version my router is?

cheers

15-08-2006, 14:41

There is a sticker on the bottom of the router - make sure you get the EXACT model / revision, otherwise you might turn your router into a doorstop!

lordsi86 · 15-08-2006, 15:01

thanks. i got the file but whenever i try to upload it it just says error. is there something im doing wrong?

15-08-2006, 15:15

Exact error?

Are you sure you have the correct firmware?

lordsi86 · 15-08-2006, 15:33

the error says

"upgrade are failed" with a continue button.... i click that... then it carries on until apprz 75% complete then a popup box appears saying "upgrade are failed" again.

i have got v1.50.5 there at the moment and v1.50.6 that i am trying to update too. i checked the sticker on the bottom and got the correct update. v5.1 is my router

15-08-2006, 15:50

Whats the full model of your router?

lordsi86 · 15-08-2006, 16:26

Linksys WRT54GS version5.1 with firmware version 1.50.5

Stuart · 15-08-2006, 16:27

Are you connected via a wired, or wireless connection to the router.

If you are connected via a wireless connection, try connecting via a wired connection. Actually, if upgrading the firmware on a router, you should always be connected via a wired connection.

lordsi86 · 15-08-2006, 16:30

yeah i am connected with a wired connection

cheers

15-08-2006, 16:42

Do you have any of these issues?

Quote:

1.50.6
- Fixed Ping security issue
- Fixed help pages
- Changed Wirless renewal key range to 600-7200
- Fixed filter name security issue
- Added "Service Name" For PPPoE
- Added (GMT+05:30 Bombay, Kalkutta, Madras, Neu Delhi) time zone
- Fixed issues with DynDNS (inscreased Hostname length to 128, added
wildecard field; allow choosing dynamic/static/custom system)
- Fixed WEP passphrase bug truncating some passphrases

1.50.3

If not - it's not worth the dot release upgrade!

Lee
- Initial Release, English version

lordsi86 · 15-08-2006, 16:48

dont really know. i was going on advice from some1 else here that an update to the firmware may solve my problem with the router messing up the connection when im playing online games - command and conquer generals in particular - when the ntl BB is connected straight into my pc i have no problems but when it goes thru the router(which is has to cos it is shared with other people in the house) i have a hard time connecting to the games. i have tried opening the ports but it doesnt really help because ntl use dynamic ip's so the damn thing keeps changing. anyway some1 reccomended that they had heard that other ppl had been having a similar problem and that the firmware update fixed it.

15-08-2006, 16:52

What happens if you bypass the router and plug the SACM into your PC?

lordsi86 · 15-08-2006, 16:58

ntl cable modem straight to pc is fine. no probs with games or p2p or anything. using ICS with the other computers is fine too but means my pc needs to be on all the time...