As a result, Linksys HGA7T and similar external antennas are no longer compatible with this model. Instead, version 8 routers simply route thin wires into antenna 'shells' eliminating the connector. The WRT54GC router is an exception and has an internal antenna with optional external antenna.Īs a cost-cutting measure, the design of the latest version of the WRT54G no longer has detachable antennas or TNC connectors. The devices have two removable antennas connected through Reverse Polarity TNC connectors. It has a 4+1 port network switch (the Internet/WAN port is part of the same internal network switch, but on a different VLAN). The original WRT54G was first released in December 2002. I've heard some people had issues with port forwarding, but not all the people need it and probably it will work better in future firmware releases.WRT54G version 2.0 with upgraded antennas The basic functions are there and 3rd party firmware is going to come out soon. I didn't see any other user complaining about the same problem so I guess I'm lucky.Īgain, you might get a working one. Usually restarting the router helps for some time but it is really annoying. Computers in local network cannot resolve internet dns names unless I manually type in outside DNS server in IP protocol properties. I think router reset was the last thing that made it work, for some unknown reason it was much more effective than unplugging the power cord.Ģ) After a week it stopped forwarding DNS responses to the client computers (or relaying DNS requests to the outside server?).
AIRLINK 101 WIRELESS N DD WRT UPDATE
After several restarts, firmware update and a reset it started working. My 3 (may be 4) years old SOYO never had problems with it. I have the same router and I have a lot of problems (Actually 2) with it:ġ) It didn't want to get IP from my ISP. If something should happen to change my mind/recommendation, I will either update this post of post a new thread detailing my experience.
I know that it is too early to make any final judgements regarding this router, but based on my current experience, I could recommend this router to anyone interested in setting up a simple wired/wireless network in your home. However, based on my recent experience with this router, I would have to say I am pleased with its performance. There was also the question of quality associated with AirLink 101 products. The Internet "felt" snappy in all parts of the house.Īs you can see from this post, I was a little hesitant buying this router since research on the Web did not find any reviews of this particular router and the low price (the saying "you get what you pay for" kept reverberating in my head). I received a signal strength ranging from "very good" to "excellent" throughout the house.
The router is set up in a two-story house, approximately 3,800 square feet in size. I tested the wireless connection using my Asus EEE 4G (WindowsXP operating system). Everything was as speedy is if connected directly to the modem. There were no issues with the connection between the desktop and the Internet. I was done in less than 2 minutes from the time it was plugged in and connected to the desktop computer. To configure the wireless settings on the router, I accessed the router through the Web browser at 192.168.1.1 and set the SSID and the security.
AIRLINK 101 WIRELESS N DD WRT INSTALL
I didn't have to look at the Quick Installation Guide or have to install any software.
The Vista machine immediately recognized the network connection and after the click of a button, it was connected to the Internet. The router is connected directly (i.e., hard wired) to a desktop computer running Vista (32-bit). I set up a basic network using the AirLink 101 (AR670W).
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