[Ham-Computers] Switching Between Two Routers; Need to reset?

[Jim Hill]

Finally answered my own question.
After switching routers, I need to restart any computers currently 
turned on, and restart the modem.

I bought a Linksys WRT54GL wireless router, on the basis of many 
positive reviews on Amazon.com.  Most routers have so-so reviews or 
not enough reviews to form an opinion.  It has four output ports plus 
the wireless function.  The "L" indicates the internal microprocessor 
uses Linux, which allows some 3rd party software to be 
used.  Presumably, you can disable the wireless function, by going to 
192.168.1.1 on your browser, selecting Wireless, then disable, but it 
does not work on my router.  The unit has two external antennas, and 
I thought these antennas can be removed so gain antennas or external 
antenna.  The antennas don't seem to be removable. Gentle pulling 
doesn't work, and I can twist in either direction without anything happening.

Other than that, it works fine, and I like the front panel display 
better than my BEFSR41.  They can be stacked on top of each other, 
with feet that prevent the top unit from sliding off the bottom unit.

Here's a caution.  If you have both, be sure to use the correct power 
supply. The WRT54GL uses a 12V supply and the BEFSR41 a 9V supply.

Jim




At 08:16 AM 5/21/2010, you wrote:
>Hi:
>I'm currently using a Linksys (now Ciso-Linksys) BEFSR41 which runs
>fine, except I don't have a password that works.  My password log
>apparently doesn't include the current password. I want to try
>another Linksys modem temporarily.  If I enter data to get it online,
>and then return to the router I currently use, will it work as-is?  I
>briefly connected the second router, and need to enter data to use it.
>
>I could reset the router I currently use, but wondered if it would be
>necessary.
>Jim
>
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