Upgrade Linksys WRT54G2 firmware failed.

Hello,
I install Linksys routers all the time. Usually the first thing I do, is update the routers firmware. Many times I find that if the Linksys router doesn't automatically get a connection from DHCP, updating the firmware usually solves it.

To update the firmware:
Connect just to the cable box so you have an active internet connection.
1. Go to: http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT54G2/download
2. Select your router version (can be found on the sticker near the model number) and download the latest firmware to a spot you will remember.
3. Now connect the router to your cable modem and computer.
4. Access your routers configuration page (If you don't know the address try: http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1).
5. Log-in - if you haven't changed the username/password the default should be a blank username with the password "admin".
6. Click "Administration"
7. Click "Firmware Upgrade"
8. Click "Browse" and choose the firmware file you downloaded in step 2.
10. Click Upgrade. Be patient and let it do its thing.

See if you connect after that. If not, let me know and I will walk you through the next steps.

Regards,
KYTechnology

This problem can be a firmware related issue, firmware is the program running inside the router to correct the problem better if you do a firmware upgrade on it to resolve any other BUG that the router has , you can get the firmware from Linksys site. for the details way on how to do a firmware upgrade follow the steps from my TIPS.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3810070-upgrade_firmware_linksys_routers

Reset the router to factory defaults and try again. It probably has a small reset button in a hole that you have to press using a pen or paperclip etc.

Something went wrong during the upgrade of your firmware. If you were upgrading the firmware from Linksys website you need to call their tech support and have them replace it for you. If you were trying to hack it with a 3rd party firmware you probably need to go buy another one and maybe consider using the firmware it comes with. You cannot restore the device because the flash killed the restore function. Your device is cooked. Put some BBQ sauce on it and serve it for dinner.

HI Friend

1.Open the website www.linksys.com/download
2. Enter the model number and hit enter
3. Click get downloads and drivers
4. select the version and scroll down a little,to your left you will see downloads and just under that you will see firmware
5. Download and save it onto your desktop.
6. Open internet explorer and type 1925.168.1.1 and hit enter. leave the username blank and password is admin,try this if you havnot changed the default password

7.Click Administration on the router setup page and under that click firmware upgrade
8. Select the file you have saved on the desktop and click upgrade.
9.After upgrade turnoff the router for 30 seconds and then turn it on

Enjoy

Regards
Chiranjeet

Are you able to get to the gui of the router?
If you are able to get inside the routers Gui then that would be a good sign.
Do the following:
1. Go to this site http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/support/WRT54G2/download and select the version. I would suggest you to get the latest.
2. Save it to your desktop. Then extract the file.
3. launch into the router gui
4. Click on Administration then select Upgrade firmware
5. Click on the Browse button and then select desktop then chose the extracted file.
6. Click on the Upgrade button and just follow the on-screen instructions. Normally you just have to select Next.

Seems to be a common issue among these routers. If you tried to upgrade the firmware via wireless connection then it will generally fail. It is recommended to upgrade through the wired connection. In most cases if the upgrade failed and will not reset, most likely the firmware on the router has been damaged. Your best bet is to purchase a new router.

1. Try to disable WEP in the router and check if the wireless computer will be able to connect to the router and Internet.
2. Then enable WEP again. If the same problem happens, upgrade the firmware of your router.
3. Click on the link for the lastest firmware available for your router.

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1175242897803&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&displaypage=nodata#versiondetail

Hope this helps!

Firmware upgrade is a simple but a delicate procedure. Make sure you are loading the correct firmware. You should get your firmware from the website of your router. Installing a THIRD PARTY firmware to your router voids the warranty of your router. Here is a tip for a successful firmware upgrade. BEFORE FIRMWARE UPGRADE(push the reset button of the router for 30 seconds then unplug the power of the router for 10 seconds). Upgrade the firmware. After the upgrade push the reset button again for 30seconds, unplug power for 10 seconds.