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

[kd4e]

Ooops!  Sorry, I hijacked instead of forking that thread.

Can someone reply and fork it in the Subject area, please?

Sorry, "haste makes waste" ...

doc

 > kd4e wrote:
> I had a Linksys WRT54-series but sold it because it is "g"
> and got a Linksys WRT300N for the added "n" speed, though
> it was "pre-n" and is not as fast as the newer full-spec
> "n" routers.
> 
> I bought a "n" router, the Netgear WNR3500L (the "L"
> indicates also that it is Open Source-friendly) so I had
> the best of both worlds.
> 
> The problem is that it will not interface properly with my
> ISP and thus creates problems with some E-mail and some
> URL's -- very frustrating!
> 
> The connection is PPPoe via cable/fiber.
> 
> I wanted to replace my Linksys WRT300N to get the Open
> Source access to DD-WRT and Tomato but have to keep it in
> line because it just-works whereas the Netgear does not.
> 
> Anyone tried a Linksys WRT300N?
> 
>> 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
> 
> 

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