Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:55:36 +0000 From: "Thomas Mueller" <mueller6724@bellsouth.net> To: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: Problem with wireless router inaccessibility Message-ID: <9D.CE.27821.81BF1825@cdptpa-oedge02> References: <78.D4.19454.7704F725@cdptpa-oedge03> <alpine.BSF.2.00.1311100928140.90718@wonkity.com> <527FEAF9.70300@onetel.com> <slrnl800ds.1hd.varro@anukis.local>
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from Warren Block and my original post:
> > I can still access the Internet and browse from FreeBSD on living-room computer, but can't log in to the router.
> > I'm afraid to reboot for fear that I could never regain Internet access.
> At worst, replacing the router should fix it.
> > It's possible that rebooting could resolve the problem, but there is the risk of not being able to get back in.
> > I don't know if the wireless router is going bad, or if its IP address (192.168.1.1) has changed.
> It can't be that, because one computer can still use it as a gateway
> to get to the net.
> > I could order a new router online while I still have Internet access.
> > Now I'm trying to decide whether the router is going bad or if FreeBSD stumbled on itself.
> Run ifconfig on the working computer to see the IP address it was
> assigned by DHCP, and compare that to the not-working systems.
> Consumer-grade routers frequently have poor firmware and need
> relatively frequent resets. Some also have poor power supplies that
> are prone to failure. Replacing the firmware with DD-WRT or Tomato
> makes for a much more reliable unit. Power supply testing can be done
> by swapping with another unit.
> My experience with the Netgear consumer wireless routers has not been
> great. If you can find one, the good old WRT54G is still an excellent
> unit. These are often available at thrift stores and yard sales.
I forgot to ask on last response, where do you find DD-WRT or Tomato firmware, and how do you apply it?
Wireless router web interface has a link to check for firmware updates, but that would go to Netgear site.
Tom
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