Linksys router -HELP!

I use to have the Airport BS and made the switch and have never regretted it. Assuming you've set up your router correctly, I ran into the same problem you did (if you're in osX). In Network prefs be sure to set "Configure" to DHCP, leave "domain name servers" and "search domains" empty, and type in a "DHCP Client ID". The client ID can be whatever. It just has to be unique if you're having more than one machine use the router.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Gilbert

^ As it turns out that wasn't the solution, but I did manage to contact Linksys' customer support line without too much wait. Thanks for trying.

The answer involves 3 steps.

First you have to hook eveyrthing up correctly by following the picture diagrams included with the router.

Next, some of the system preferences under "Network" for OS X have to be changed to the following:

IP Address: 192.168.1.5
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.1.1

The last number on that above IP address can be any number from 2 to 254. I'm not quite sure where the customer support guy got the 192.168.1.1 as the ID of the Linksys Router but I didn't want to press him on it since his English was somewhat bad.

Lastly, the address for the router is typed into Internet Explorer.
This opens up a configuration menu for the router. For the password, "Admin" is entered and the login name is left blank.

This brings up a setup menu where you enter all the settings your ISP gave you such as IP Address, subnet mask, router, and DNS Addresses under the "WAN connection type" menu. These
are all the settings that existed PRIOR to bringing in the wireless router.

To save the entered settings, click on "apply" and then "continue"
and then everything's ready to rip.

It's so fun to have gotten Airport working without buying an Airport hub...I saved about $200.

Just wait till you see how often this router messes up and crashes. Then you will wish you would have spent the extra $200. I wish I had.

Uhh....care to elaborate? I have I think 30 days to return this if I change my mind....so...what's wrong with it?!

urgh.....

I was trying to make sure that the modem was working OK on my ibook
as well but somehow managed to foul up the system preferences for
the configuration that works with airport.

In attempt to fix it, I put in the following settings:

TYPE: Airport
configure: manually
IP address: 192.168.1.100
subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
router: 192.168.1.1

DNS addresses and search domain spaces left blank.

I'm assuming I need something similar to whatever settings I placed
for my G3, but for some reason the above doesn't work. Anybody know what's wrong?

I have a Linksys router. Just a four port switch, with cable ran all over...but I just leave it set up as a DHCP server and don't mess with static ips. The router builds a table with a MAC address and an IP address to dish out. Haven't had any problems, and I've been running for several months. I also know people with Linksys routers and they have had no problems either. Plus, I work tech support for a major DSL provider, and I suggest the Linksys as a good option for networking...as most customers I speak with that have routers have the Linksys, no problems.

LinkSys has a 100% NO MAC SUPPORT policy. It doesn't matter if you beg for help they will say no.

The router that you and I have is ok but it does have many problems. It loses setting when you soft reset it sometimes, it crashes when configuring it.

Also your Mac will compleatly lose its connection with it when it goes to sleep causing a delay when you wake it.

I don't know if the router needs to be updated to support 10.2 rendevous but I am not holding my breath.

The router is OK, but next time it is an Airport all the way for me.

Ok, I'll have to wait and see just a little longer to see if I run into any problems....finally got the damn thing working again tonight, I'm just so clueless about all this networking stuff.

I wouldn't go so far to say that they don't have mac support....all you really need to do is ask them for what settings and numbers should be in System Preferences--> Network, and they gladly tell you what you need to do, independent of what software is used for setup. Worked like a charm, except I forgot to ask him about the laptop setup which I later went on to foul up when trying to configure a separate modem configuration.

Linksys routers are a decent product, I have two of them myself. Let's not forget one other benefit that Airport has other than complete integration with the MacOS. It also has a built in 56k modem. If you are one of the poor souls who want a wireless network but only have a dialup connection to the 'net then the Airport is the only game in town. Sure, the ABS is expensive, but its a great product if you ask me. Just my 0.02USD.

Thanks for all the information in this thread, y'all! It has been a big help in figuring out how to go with my own setup.

K-fried -- please let us know how the Linksys works out -- I am considering between that WiFi Gate/router, and the ABS, as I am considering getting cable for my dad's house...

The problem seems to be both with ease of setup for Mac, and the ability to use 56k dialup. My dad is not certain about getting/keeping cable, and the ABS seems to be the only solution for dialup (is this absolutely true?)...

that, plus some of the reported problems with the Linksys/support, may convince me to get the ABS v2... especially w/ Jag coming soon.

Linksys support was great...the guy I was talking to was Jun.

The router itself is performing great thus far. I'm happy.

Here is the big question, does the router need to be updated to support Rendezvous? If so I don't ever see it coming....

My Linksys router works completely seamless with my iBook + Airport. It is strictly plug-n-play with DHCP (my home environment includes two additional PC desktop and PC laptop). Once I called Linksys support with a problem I just could not figure out (it later fixed itself with no intervention from me but that's beside the point!) but the fact that I said I have a Mac did not faze the support staff at all.

I do not think you can totally blame Linsys and call it a shoddy product. It is widely used and well-liked in the PC world. If you know networking basics, it is no work at all setting up Linksys (or any standard router) with either PCs or Macs.

BTW, 192.168.1.1 is the IP address of any router - Linksys or not.

Rendevous does not supersede or replace any of existing networking technology. Ethernet and 802.11b will still work the way they do now. Why would any firmware update to the Linksys router (or any router) be required at all?

Heh...thanks. I really need to take some course on all this stuff.

Then tell me why Apple updated the Airport base stations the other day just to support Rendevous.

^^^ Does this mean I should return my Linksys BS b/c it probably won't support Rendevous? I still have about 3 wks to return it...


The again, none of the devices I own will work with Rendevous including my current phone and Palm pilot so it's somewhat of a moot point at this time.

What to do, what to do...

I have two computers running X.2 and no problems with the Linksys. Rendevous hasn't messed up anything at all. In fact, when my bro brings his laptop into the house, his name pops up on iChat instantly.

It is quite cool actually. This is how networking should work. I haven't touched the Linksys since I set it up 6 months ago, and X.2 didn't change that.

Ditto the iChat/rendezvous story.
same with printer sharing. Just shows up.
except i am using a netgear.

I have a question for those who have a Linksys router and either the iBook or Powerbook:

I just configured mine over the weekend and it works great, but I find that sometimes when I put it to sleep (usually when I close the lid), it loses the connection, and when I open the lid to wake it up, the wireless indicator is at full-strength but I can't use the Internet.

I've found that turning the card off and on usually solves it, so it's a minor annoyance... has anyone else had this, and is there some solution for it?

Thanks! Mark

I have both and I do not have the same problem as you do. Does this occurr with any other machines on your network?

I have a firewall question on the Linksys router if anyone can help. The firewall does not allow file sharing in Instant Messenger, and I want to allow this on one of the computers connected to the router. There are two ways to do this as far as I know, and one appears to not work even though it obviously should.

The first way is to access the firewall at http://192.168.1.1/, click on the Advanced tab, then DMZ Host and enter the Ip address of the computer in question.. The IP address of the computer I want to allow access is 192.168.1.104 so I put in 104 and clicked Apply. I then tried file sharing and it would not work. The instructions there say this exposes the computer to the internet and allows access in and out. Any suggestions?

The second way was given to me by Linksys and that was to use Port Forwarding. Below is what I was sent. Is this correct, can anyone be more specific on EXACTLY how to do this? I believe some steps were left out even though I may be wrong.

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Guy
TeeGate@comcast.net

With regard to your inquiry, im very sorry for the inconvenience these has caused you, however as the one I have mentioned, that when forwarding ports, the computer that will be using the application "instant messenger" must be assigned with a static type of addressing or rather assign an IP address for that computer manually.



To assign a static type mof addressing,to do this go to the TCP/IP properties of the network adapter that you are currently using. In the IP address tab, click on "specify an IP address" (or anything to that effect) and put an IP address in the 192.168.1.X range (x is 2-254) but it is advised to put IP address rang with the 2-99 range not conflicting the starting IP for the DHCP clients.Also, don't forget to put the gateway (192.168.1.1, IP address of the router), subnet mask (255.255.255.0), and the DNS of your ISP (this can be found in the status page of the router's configuration utility:http://192.168.1.1/Status.htm). (note: this is mainly for windows application)


As for triggering the ports, I have here some guides that you may want to check on.


Setting up port triggering


a) Determine which ports your program is using.
b) Go tohttp://192.168.1.1, and input the password for the router
c) Go to the "Advanced" tab> "Forwarding"
d) Click on "Port Triggering"
(1) Input an application name that is easy to remember, and then put the "Trigger Port Range"
(2) Now put in the "Incoming Port range"
Note - If unsure, make the "Incoming Port Range" the same as the "Trigger Port Range"
e) Click "Apply" and "Continue