Re: problem pinging between PC'es connected to Linksys WRT54GS router

Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 05:45:21 GMT, harryooopotter@hotmail.co_ (Harry)
> wrote:
>
>>> 2. The WRT54GS has a feature called "AP Isolation". It really should
>>> be called client isolation. It's on the bottom of the Wireless
>>> settings page. If it's checked, the WRT54G will NOT bridge between
>>> two wireless clients.
>
> I goofed. It's called "AP Protection". It's on the bottom of the:
> Wireless -> Advanced Settings
> page. With Sveasoft Alchemy-V1.0 v3.37.6.8sv firmware (recommended),
> it's in the middle of the page. It should be OFF by default.
>
>> I can't find this option. Under Wireless tab, there are 4 sub-menus
>> (basic Wireless settings, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filter,
>> and Advanced Wireless settings). None of them has such option.
>> The firmware version is v2.07.1 shown on the top right corner.
>
> I think the WRT54GS has this feature. I'm sure the WRT54G does.
>
> Current Linksys firmware is 4.50.6. You're 4 major revisions behind
> in updates. The "AP Protection" feature may not be on earlier
> versions.
> http://www.linksys.com/download/vertxt/wrt54gs_ver.txt
> However, I suggest you use Sveasoft Alchemy firmware instead:
> http://www.sveasoft.com/content/view/3/1/

My WRT54GS setup page shows "ap isolation" like Jeff said originally. My
firmware is Linksys v3.37.6
If you do a firmware update... do it from the wired computer. Not the wireless
computer. If there are storms brewing wait till later. You do NOT want this
operation to be interrupted.

"DanR" <dhr22@sorrynospm.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> > On Fri, 08 Jul 2005 05:45:21 GMT, harryooopotter@hotmail.co_ (Harry)
> > wrote:
> >
> >>> 2. The WRT54GS has a feature called "AP Isolation". It really should
> >>> be called client isolation. It's on the bottom of the Wireless
> >>> settings page. If it's checked, the WRT54G will NOT bridge between
> >>> two wireless clients.
> >
> > I goofed. It's called "AP Protection". It's on the bottom of the:
> > Wireless -> Advanced Settings
> > page. With Sveasoft Alchemy-V1.0 v3.37.6.8sv firmware (recommended),
> > it's in the middle of the page. It should be OFF by default.
> >
> >> I can't find this option. Under Wireless tab, there are 4 sub-menus
> >> (basic Wireless settings, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filter,
> >> and Advanced Wireless settings). None of them has such option.
> >> The firmware version is v2.07.1 shown on the top right corner.
> >
> > I think the WRT54GS has this feature. I'm sure the WRT54G does.
> >
> > Current Linksys firmware is 4.50.6. You're 4 major revisions behind
> > in updates. The "AP Protection" feature may not be on earlier
> > versions.
> > http://www.linksys.com/download/vertxt/wrt54gs_ver.txt
> > However, I suggest you use Sveasoft Alchemy firmware instead:
> > http://www.sveasoft.com/content/view/3/1/
>
> My WRT54GS setup page shows "ap isolation" like Jeff said originally. My
> firmware is Linksys v3.37.6
> If you do a firmware update... do it from the wired computer. Not the
wireless
> computer. If there are storms brewing wait till later. You do NOT want
this
> operation to be interrupted.
>

I also have the WRT54GS -- just got it recently. I came with the
3.37.6 firmware (which does not show on the LInksys page).
Upgraded to the 4.50.6 from Linksys (as Jeff says -- do NOT use
a wireless connection to do the upgrade). I have no problem
pinging between my machines - several have SP2 on them. Make
sure you are not blocking it with something like ZoneAlarm (once
you find the problem, it is usually a "duh" moment -- I speak from
experience !)

mikey

Mike Fields wrote...

>I also have the WRT54GS -- just got it recently. I came with the
>3.37.6 firmware (which does not show on the LInksys page).
>Upgraded to the 4.50.6 from Linksys (as Jeff says -- do NOT use
>a wireless connection to do the upgrade). I have no problem
>pinging between my machines - several have SP2 on them. Make
>sure you are not blocking it with something like ZoneAlarm (once
>you find the problem, it is usually a "duh" moment -- I speak from
>experience !)

I did the fireware upgrade; which I appreciated you guys' info.
The upgrade did not solve the problem; but I finally have it resolved.
I needed to turn off two firewalls on my desktop -- the Windows' Internet
Connection Firewall and Norton Pernal Firewall -- before I could finally
ping thru from my laptop to my desktop.

I used to think that when Norton Personal Firewall was installed, it would
turn off Windows' firewall for me. I was wrong; it was not the case on my
XP Home SP1 desktop.

But turning off Norton Personal Firewall just to let my laptop to
access my destop's printer share -- it doesn't sound reasonable to me.
Maybe I should give up this idea.

Thanks for all you guys' help.

Harry wrote:
> Mike Fields wrote...
>
>> I also have the WRT54GS -- just got it recently. I came with the
>> 3.37.6 firmware (which does not show on the LInksys page).
>> Upgraded to the 4.50.6 from Linksys (as Jeff says -- do NOT use
>> a wireless connection to do the upgrade). I have no problem
>> pinging between my machines - several have SP2 on them. Make
>> sure you are not blocking it with something like ZoneAlarm (once
>> you find the problem, it is usually a "duh" moment -- I speak from
>> experience !)
>
> I did the fireware upgrade; which I appreciated you guys' info.
> The upgrade did not solve the problem; but I finally have it resolved.
> I needed to turn off two firewalls on my desktop -- the Windows' Internet
> Connection Firewall and Norton Pernal Firewall -- before I could finally
> ping thru from my laptop to my desktop.
>
> I used to think that when Norton Personal Firewall was installed, it would
> turn off Windows' firewall for me. I was wrong; it was not the case on my
> XP Home SP1 desktop.
>
> But turning off Norton Personal Firewall just to let my laptop to
> access my destop's printer share -- it doesn't sound reasonable to me.
> Maybe I should give up this idea.
>
> Thanks for all you guys' help.

Norton PFW has a network wizard that when run should open the path to your
laptop. If you can't find it use Norton HELP. Look into getting SP2.