wyantm06 Posted December 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 For anyone whom has the V4 LinkSys router like I do, which one did you use? I really need to get a boost on my laptop. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Do you have a linksys card as well? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted December 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Yeah the card in my laptop is LinkSys. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 You could try and get some antenns for your router to increase the signal output. Pick some up at compusa and if you dont notice a better signal/speed then return them. http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=316832&pfp=BROWSE If the antennas dont do the trick then you could get a new wifi card. This would be great, http://store.yahoo.com/justdeals/nl3054cbplus.html, 200mW means long range line of site for these can be up to 4200-4300 feet. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted December 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 I prefer a FirmWare update instead of spending money Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 You could try this firmware it looks pretty cool http://www.dd-wrt.com/. If its compatible you can try some different wireless options and see if the performance is better. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
|3v|lon3| Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Or you can use the firmware i am.. its in the top right of the picture.. and look at the bottom u can change the transmit power from the default to the max that really helps on signal boost Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted December 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 What version router you got though. I got V4 and its not on the list for compatible for that FirmWare. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
|3v|lon3| Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 v2 Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 I have a wrt54gs v2 linksys router and got rid of the stock antenna's that came with it and purchased the 7 gain antenna's which you can get a Bestbuy. I also downloaded and run the Hyperwrt Thibor 11 firmware that is based on linksys's 4.70.6. Now, go to the links below: www.linksysinfo.org Register (it will be worth it) and then go to, Downloads. There you could find any possible firmware upgrades based on your linksys firmware 4.20.9. Good luck and Merry Chrismas and have a nonsober new year. Your Friend, compuworm Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
|3v|lon3| Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 The antennas that u bought doesnt really matter there is a firmware on that site to where u can increase it to 25 dB on the basic antennas Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 4|3v|lon3|, may I inquire how long you have been running at a 100% Transmit Power setting? Days, weeks, Months? Thanks, compuworm Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 25 dB really, can you be so kind as to point me to that link! Thanks. compuworm Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
|3v|lon3| Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Yea i know it might put a stress on the router but ive never ever had any problems i just keep it running at 100% for as long as its been on there i went right away and jacked the settings up.. no random reboots or anything works perfect I will look for the link k Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted December 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Which on this list do I click to download? http://www.wrt54g.net/firmware/DD-WRT/ Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted December 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 I got it working. I just can't find where to increase my wireless speed. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Of course you know to only download a firmware that is that based on your make, model, and version of router! Otherwise you can turn your router into what has become to be known as a, "Brick", which I have come to believe is a synonym for completely dead router? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
compuworm Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Do you mean increase transmit power, right? What dd-wrt bin did you ultimately download? Thanks, compuworm Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted December 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 I picked the 2nd to the last Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted December 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Oh and yes I do mean increase transmit power. Can you download the same one I did yourself and help me out? Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted December 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Nevermind these custom FirmWare are causing my connection to drop or something. A thing just popped at the bottom saying you hame limited or no connectivity. So I just went back to original FirmWare that belongs with my Router. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
|3v|lon3| Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Lol maybe you got the wrong one Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyantm06 Posted December 24, 2005 Author CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 Lol maybe you got the wrong one I'm sure if it was the wrong one it wouldn't work at all. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
|3v|lon3| Posted December 24, 2005 CID Share Posted December 24, 2005 no i meant i had got a firmware one time where my connection would drop randomly.. and everything like yours.. so i got a diff firmware Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/9959-linksys-wrt54g-question/page/2/#findComment-103681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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