My router seems to have just stopped working wirelessly.

I've turned off all security etc, reset to factory settings but it just won't show up in available networks on the wireless cards (both pda and laptop so its not that thats faulty).

Hard wired connections work fine and everything looks ok - WLAN light is active etc.

Anyone got any thoughts of what else I can try or a way of seeing if its actually emitting a signal?

Tried Linksys but not the most helpful site or cust service

 

Have you added any new wireless devices in the house such as a cordless phone? Maybe worth changing the Channel to say 11 and then rebooting the router.

 

By checking the web interface, is your wireless actually enabled ?
is the SSID broadcast enabled ??

Try here for the router setup etc
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper

 

I've tried changing the channels (was on 11, found neighbour is using it but never mattered before) so tried the default of 6 and also 1. Wireless is enabled according to the router (and its on on my laptop) and SSID broadcast is set to enable.

I get a feeling the actual wireless has gone caput

 

possible mate, you could try a new firmware version, may fix it, download it from the link, nothing to lose

 

Yeah - tried that too! Doh! Cheers anyway!

 

Install Network Stumbler and/or Airsnort and see if you can see it. Airsnort pretty much captures any Wireless in the area.

 

Mine overheated and lost the wireless connection as it wasn't properly vented. Linksys replaced it by DHL courier.

 

Bit old for that now - It did get a bit hot with the cable modem sitting on top lol so just gonna get a new one instead LOL! Time for another thread!

 

mine did this recently, just powered it off for a few minutes, tried again still no joy, by the morning it was all up and running again no problem.
I had to turn off my wireless networking on my Mac though, then turn it on again... Dont bin it just yet!

 

BTW, i changed channel from 11 to 13 as well....

 

absolutely TOP router though

 

Ooooo - I'll try it again tomorra then - it was a bit hot

 

if you do have to swap it the WAG54GX2 works a treat - even with my 'old' 3com 11g card I'm getting a 30% signal where previously there was none ...


Steve



Edit - just realised you just need the router - WAP54GX