Windows 7 doesn't like my Linsys Router

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Hope someone can point me in right direction:cry:! My home network is comprised of 3 computers. #1 (main-desktop) is hardwired to Linksys WRT54G v8 router which is also gateway to internet. #2 (desktop) and #3 (laptop) are wireless connectivity to router. All 3 machines had XP OS until recently when I replaced #1 PC with an HP e9200 desktop with Windows 7 Home Premium OS and is hardwired to the router. I ran Linksys setup CD on new PC and can connect to router by typing 192.168.1.1 in the Internet Explorer address bar and able to make any setup changes, etc. Also able to connect to internet and sometimes "see" other wireless machines, but all functionality is short-lived! I soon loose my connection between #1 (W7) machine and router. I will reboot machine and lag on to my desktop but a blue screen pops up so quickly I can't read it, then machine reboots with safe mode options, etc. I've attempted this several times making sure I'm following instructions correctly with no success. Right now I'm bypassing router so I can connect to internet. I'm reading so much out there about similar problems from people who seem to know much more than me about this subject. I'm beginning to wonder if I'm fighting a loosing battle. :( . Thanks to anyone who can help!!!!!
 

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steamer46 said:
Hope someone can point me in right direction:cry:! My home network is comprised of 3 computers. #1 (main-desktop) is hardwired to Linksys WRT54G v8 router which is also gateway to internet. #2 (desktop) and #3 (laptop) are wireless connectivity to router. All 3 machines had XP OS until recently when I replaced #1 PC with an HP e9200 desktop with Windows 7 Home Premium OS and is hardwired to the router. I ran Linksys setup CD on new PC and can connect to router by typing 192.168.1.1 in the Internet Explorer address bar and able to make any setup changes, etc. Also able to connect to internet and sometimes "see" other wireless machines, but all functionality is short-lived! I soon loose my connection between #1 (W7) machine and router. I will reboot machine and lag on to my desktop but a blue screen pops up so quickly I can't read it, then machine reboots with safe mode options, etc. I've attempted this several times making sure I'm following instructions correctly with no success. Right now I'm bypassing router so I can connect to internet. I'm reading so much out there about similar problems from people who seem to know much more than me about this subject. I'm beginning to wonder if I'm fighting a loosing battle. :( . Thanks to anyone who can help!!!!!
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first off it is 192.168.0.1

since this is a new machine simply wipe it and reinstall windows from the disk hp gave. sometime it is faster to do this than try to track down a network problem.
 

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My error. I knew that, just typed it wrong.
 

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Just reading another thread, I set router security to WPA-Personal, if that matters
 

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krazdkiller,
Are you saying I should reinstall my OS????? First, HP didn't "give" me a disc. They have a re-format partition on the harddrive. Second, id I did that, would I have to reinstall all my software again?
Thanks for your responses.
 

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steamer46 said:
krazdkiller,
Are you saying I should reinstall my OS????? First, HP didn't "give" me a disc. They have a re-format partition on the harddrive. Second, id I did that, would I have to reinstall all my software again?
Thanks for your responses.
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the few times i have had problems with my router it was due to changing isp's. the only way i could get it fixed was to reinstall the os. now your getting intermittent internet access so i would check with someone who has more networking knowledge than i do. i would look in here first then if you cannot find anything post a new threat their. i wish i could be of more, however networking has never been my strong suite. let me know if you get it fixed.

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krazdkiller,
Thanks for your help. I just called HP support. The tech (Karen) took a few minutes to fully understand the problem and then had me go to Microsoft.com > Windows 7 Compatibility Center web site. You can check out software AND hardware. Surprisingly I learned that my router is not YET compatible with Windows 7 64 bit. It is OK with 32 bit. My next move is to check with Linksys to see if they have new firmware to download. Now at least I have an answer! I've been to the Compatibilty Center web site before but only to check on some of my software apps. Didn't realize they address hardware as well. Again, thanks and Happy New Year. Even though I'm from Ohio, I'm pulling for Alabama tonight!!!
 

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NVidia GeForce G210
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steamer46 said:
krazdkiller,
Thanks for your help. I just called HP support. The tech (Karen) took a few minutes to fully understand the problem and then had me go to Microsoft.com > Windows 7 Compatibility Center web site. You can check out software AND hardware. Surprisingly I learned that my router is not YET compatible with Windows 7 64 bit. It is OK with 32 bit. My next move is to check with Linksys to see if they have new firmware to download. Now at least I have an answer! I've been to the Compatibilty Center web site before but only to check on some of my software apps. Didn't realize they address hardware as well. Again, thanks and Happy New Year. Even though I'm from Ohio, I'm pulling for Alabama tonight!!!
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I have been using a WRT54G with Windows 7 64-bit since the day 7 was released to the public with no problems. Mine is a version 4 which I would guess is older than yours.

I don't know if you are aware of this, but you won't be able to use Homegroup with W7 since you don't have all W7 OS's on your network. Don't know if that's the way you tried to set it up or not. You can use the "old style" Home Network the same way you set up with XP.

I will help all I can, but I usually can't remember how I did it when I get mine set up. :)
 

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I too have the WRT54G, been using it for 5 years and no issues what's so ever. In networking there is no such thing as old fashion ways, unless you are using the abacus to do your numbering.

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your router not being compatible is nonsense I have two WRT54GS V1 routers that work fine with 7

your first mistake was using the Linksys setup CD I don't know why they even include that every client that has called me over the years that has bought a Linksys router has done the same thing ran the CD and it never works there is no need for it uninstall it and reset your router with the reset button in the rear hold it in for 20+ seconds this will put the router back to factory defaults then download DD-WRT firmware from here Router Database | www.dd-wrt.com then read the installation WiKi Installation - DD-WRT Wiki the Linksys WRT54G is one of the all time best selling routers and the earlier versions were the best

once you have done the above try it out without encryption first and see how it goes if all is good I would try WEP encryption the higher levels of encryption seem to cause connection issues in my experience WEP may not be as secure but is more stable
 

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To all those who responded,
I contacted Linksys to learn my router was out of warantee, ie., no support w/o paying. The tech intended to remotely configure my router at a cost. I wasn't sure I wanted to spend money for a "fix" or put the money toward a new router. He did tell me that the router should have no problems with W7 64 bit and that we would not be using the Install CD , same info many of you gave me. For kicks, I pushed "reset" button on router, powered everything down, powered up and connected modem, router, pc in sequence. For reasons I'll NEVER understand, everything is working now! I can see all PC's on my home network @ each. For the guy who mention Home Group vs Workgroup. Yes, I was aware of that. Again, thanks to all of you. Have a great day!
 

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Connection Issue

I think what is happening here is a lot of people who are moving from XP machines right to Windows 7 and having problems are finding out that their ISP and or ISP hardware does not support the IPv6 so unchecking that would be the first logical step

Next don't forget to restart ALL DEVICES when changing settings people always forget this very crucial step power down everything unplug modem and router power plug modem in first then router then start up computer


Also if you are connecting via wireless turn off encryption just as a test and see if you are able to connect I have seen WPA/WPA2 cause issues

Also try turning off the internal firewall in the router uninstall any security software with a firewall along with turning off the Windows 7 firewall as a test and see what happens you may just need to change a setting in your firewall setup

Also try starting Windows in safemode with networking and see if problem still exists

connection issues can usually be traced by trying the above outlined tests
 

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Awesome

Awesome glad you got it going I knew it was no big deal and that your router would be fine to many people are to eager to say it won't work buy new hardware before truly trying to solve the problem
 

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Chev 65 (BTW great year, my neighbor is restoring a '65 Bel Air),
I tried the reset button many times but I always tried to use the Install CD in an attempt to do a "clean" install. Funny thing, even after I hit the reset button this last time, my PC recognized the old network name, security key, etc. Like I say, I'll never understand why?!?!
 

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Setup CD

like I said I have seen that so many times i have been doing this for a long time and every person i have seen use that CD ends up with trouble why Linksys puts that in with the router I do not understand it is not needed I tell people that if they buy one first thing to do is throw that away before you do anything lol...
 

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Saitek Eclipse II
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A4Tech wireless battery free optical scroll mouse
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1.5 meg down 384 up
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Logisys LED fan/light controller and dual 16" LED sticks mounted inside top of case all fans are LED all lighting is blue
DVD RW and CD RW both and Memory card reader
Thanks Computers+,
I'm too cheap to go out a buy new equipment as long as there's a glimmer of hope, which I had from responses on this forum. Took nuggets from everyone!
 

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I spent 2 days trying to get a Linksys WRT54GS to work with my new laptop. I tried (almost) everything suggested in this thread. I never got it running. The SSID would broadcast after reboot of the router until I tried to connect, then it was gone. I got a new one. I would sure like to know why it never worked. I came to the conclusion it just was not compatible with the adapter or 7, but I know there have to be people out there using them.

I never use CDs to configure my routers. I tried pretty much everything.

I'm glad in a way because my N router broadcasts further, but there are problems for sure...
 

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