WRT54G3G Won't configure

robertp777 · EVDO Newbie Joined: 01 Mar 2008 Posts: 1

I just purchased a WRT54G3G Router and a PC5750 Aircard. The aircard works great in the laptop. When trying to set up the router I get to the save config and it just sits there at 0% and does nothing. I tried accessing the router using 192.168.1.1 and it does not find the router. I have tried 2 different computers and still the same thing happens. 3Gstores pre loaded firmware 2.01.12. I am not this stupid. I don't know what I am doing wrong. PLEASE HELP Crying or Very sad

Rangerw · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:44 pm Post subject:

In assume by 'save config' you using, the Linksys CD? If so pitch it.

You'll have to manual set your TCP/IP settings for you LAN network interface to 192.168.1.10 (or any 192.168.1.3-254 addy), 255.255.255.0 subnet mask, and gateway to 192.168.1.1. Use the cat5 patch cable from your Comp to the LAN port 1 on the router and then try to access the router via http://192.168.1.1

I haven't used a Linksys CD in years. I'd much rather perform the intial setup via the web GUI.
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s2man · EVDO Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 6

So here's a real newbe question: What are the correct settings in the web GUI?

I too eschew the setup wizards, and went straight for the GUI on my WRT54G3G-ST. The evdoforums review says "just plug in your Sprint EVDO card and turn it on and GO!", but mine won't connect to Sprint's network with my S620 or PX-500. The router correctly reports the aircard model, network, etc. But when tell it to connect it gives a pop up that says "Can not connect to Mobile Broadband server"

I've got Connection Type set to DHCP. It came with 2.00.9. I"ve flashed 2.01.12. No difference. I'm about to try OpenWRT, but I figure I'm just missing something basic.

karlyn · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:28 am Post subject:

Did you activate the card and does it work okay in a laptop?

s2man · EVDO Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 6

Oh yeah. Both cards are working fine in our laptops and desktop.

I had the S620 in the desktop, sharing it's connection. But with only Windows Firewall between me and the bad guys, I wanted to get back on a real router again. Smile

karlyn · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject:

Oh well -- so much for the most basic question.

I have the Alltel version of the PX-500 (the PC5750) and use the WRT54G3G with the 2.00.9 firmware. I really did just plug the card in and it worked. Didn't touch any settings until I made sure it was working well then I configured security. So next most basic question: Did you try a reset to factory defaults?

Did you buy the router from 3Gstore? If you did -- call them -- their support is stellar.

s2man · EVDO Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 6

Yep, reset the factory defaults Smile

Nope, bought it on eBay Sad

I'll keep pokin' at it. Thanks.

s2man · EVDO Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 6

I'm running OpenWRT, r82 successfully. Results are in the OpenWRT forum.

Thanks for your help, all.

JamesTL · EVDO Newbie Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 5

uvarules · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject: Re: WRT54G3G Won't configure

Victor · Site Admin Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 64

Read more about the topic at the following Thread

http://www.evdoforums.com/thread7323.html
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