Our Linksys Problems
I don't know which Linksys AP you have, but if it's the WAP11, there
were a couple firmware releases which were truly crappy. They would
essentially lock up the access point so that nothing could associate
with it. A power cycle fixed the problem, but it would always return
within a few hours.
After a time, Linksys released a firmware version which corrected that
problem, but “broke” SNMP-based management of the AP. That was terrible
for me and many users because it meant that if I wanted to change any
settings on the WAP11, I'd have to take my laptop to the remote location
and attach directly to it with the USB cable. Due to the placement of my
WAP11, that was inconvenient, to say the least.
On January 15th, Linksys posted firmware version 1.41.1, which brings
SNMP management back while still fixing the “lockup” problem. It took
them over two full months to fix, but they finally did.
Be sure to grab the latest management software, too, since the older
version of the software doesn't support all the features provided by the
latest firmware versions. [Dave Beauvais]
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6 Comments
SocioBiblog
June 15th, 2007
at 6:32am
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Anonymous
February 20th, 2002
at 9:43am
I like my wired linksys network. Til i get a laptop of course.
Anonymous
February 20th, 2002
at 9:43am
I like my wired linksys network. Till i get a laptop of course.
Anonymous
February 20th, 2002
at 5:06pm
Thanks for the pointer to the firmware upgrades. I tried to replace my router/4port with the router/4port/WiFi. Using the exact same setup, EVERYTHING on my lan fell to approx 1/3 to 1/2 the speed of the wired version. So I quickly reverted, and the WiFi sits idle.
I just chalked it up to my own foolishness. I was stupid to believe C|net carnival barkers — never trust a source who reviews its advertisers. I'm dumb, dumb, dumb.
Anonymous
February 20th, 2002
at 9:21pm
I had a five co-workers giving me negative feedback on their tests of the Linksys WiFi. One tech guy actually all but threatened me if I bought Linksys. I listened – I went with 3Com and have NEVER had a problem. I love my 3Com wireless system. One thing I never thought to think of was interference from the neighbors apartments or my cordless phone. I'm glad I have a 900mHz instead of a 2.4. Less interference & I can surf while on the phone!
Anonymous
February 21st, 2002
at 5:01pm
Funny you should mention that Christine. I bought an old (now) Sony 900 Mhz cordless so that I could save 2.4gig for WiFi. I'm sure a lot of people don't think of that. But then I've heard the new WiFi uses 5.2 gig. Guess I'll have to throw out my Sonic Toothbrush .