Linksys WRT54GP2 wireless router

geecee

Hi all
I'm trying to buy a Linksys WRT54GP2 wireless router
(its pretty similar to the WRG54G but has 2 x ATAs that can be used for VOIP)

However I'm not willing to wait for a UK online store to deliver

I know blueface used to sell them, but they seem to be discontinued now.

Anybody know of any Irish retailers who have these units in stock?

Alternatively can anyone recommend a similar Wireless Router and ATA all in one unit (that i can pick up before the weekend!)
Thanks in Advance!

irlrobins

Try microaid.ie. If their site doesn't list it they often offer to order it in for you. They're very helpful and quick to respond to emails.

dub45

If you are in Dublin you could try ringing IT Direct or Peats and see how quickly they could order one in for you - that of course would depend on whoever holds the agency for Linksys here.

None of the shops seem to carry a big selection of wireless equipment Peats in Dame street seem to have some Linksys stuff at the moment so they should at least be able to find out some info for you.

geecee

I ended up buying a Linksys WRT54GS wireless router at the weekend.
It doesn't do Voip so i'm going to have to buy a seperate ATA..

I have to say i was very u****ressed with the stock, prices and staff knowledge in any of the IT/Computer shops in Town...

MrPudding

I had a lot of trouble getting my hands on one of these. In the end I got it from blueface. I had quite a bit of rouble with it TBH. I got a replacement from them a few weeks ago. Number 2 seems to be working much better.

MrP

dub45

MrPudding wrote:

I had a lot of trouble getting my hands on one of these. In the end I got it from blueface. I had quite a bit of rouble with it TBH. I got a replacement from them a few weeks ago. Number 2 seems to be working much better.

MrP

I have seen a couple of references to the latest batch (I think its referred to as version V) not being so great at all.

shltter

I upgraded the firmware on mine it seems to have solved most of the problem lock ups etc

MrPudding

shltter wrote:

I upgraded the firmware on mine it seems to have solved most of the problem lock ups etc

I was fed up upgrading firmware, it was locking up regularly, then it locked completely. No internet, no phone and couldn't even get to the web admin console. The power light was flashing rapidly, which probably means something.

The one I have now has been working with no trouble for longer than the first one ever did so I am hopeful.

MrP

geecee

Just bought the WRT54GP2 online at Pixmania...
€125.50 inc delivery....
Lets hope its got the latest firmware when it arrives!

The WRT54GS will have to find itself a new home!

Gateway

shltter wrote:

I upgraded the firmware on mine it seems to have solved most of the problem lock ups etc

Could you post a link to the firmware upgrades?

Thanks

irlrobins

www.linksys.com

Pappacharlie

Blueface have those routers back in stock now as far as I am aware.

Gateway

irlrobins wrote:

www.linksys.com

Thanks for the reply but when you go to the WRT54GP2 Downloads the Firmware option is grayed out which means the option is unavailable. It has been like that for the pas 6 months.

So where is everyone getting the firmware updates for the WRT54GP2?

irlrobins

That means no updates to firmware have been released. Most people have the WRT54G which has updates available. This is prob what they refer to.

MrPudding

Gateway wrote:

Thanks for the reply but when you go to the WRT54GP2 Downloads the Firmware option is grayed out which means the option is unavailable. It has been like that for the pas 6 months.

So where is everyone getting the firmware updates for the WRT54GP2?

I got my fw upgrades from blueface.

MrP

irlrobins

Prob not official Linksys firmware.

Gateway

irlrobins wrote:

Prob not official Linksys firmware.

That's what I was thinking. I know there's a few unofficial one's on the internet.
Thanks for the help.

dub45

Gateway wrote:

That's what I was thinking. I know there's a few unofficial one's on the internet.
Thanks for the help.

http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=35

Ishindar

i got one of there routers about 8mths ago and never had a single problem with my voip setup + 4 pcs runnign off it they are the businness

MrPudding

Yeah, I think I just got a dodgy one TBH. I was very happy with it when it was working and I have been very happy with the replacement since I got it.

MrP

irlrobins

dub45 wrote:

http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=35

No firmware for WRT54GP2 as far as I can tell on that page either.

Gateway

dub45 wrote:

http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=35

There doesn't seem to be anything on that link for the WRT54GP2 router?

irlrobins

Nope there isn't. So looks like you have the only firmware available. So you're up to date!

paulm17781

I have the newest firmware (I think). It is version 1.05.06 (I think, not at home to check it) it made no noticeable difference to anything.

Gateway

irlrobins wrote:

So you're up to date!

Now thats what I like to hear!

shltter

My firmware is 1.30.04 beta I cant remember of the top of my head where I got it but I think I have a copy of it somewhere if anyone wants to try it


here is a link to 1.30.05beta http://www-au.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=AU%2FLayout&cid=1130279436317&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper


It is Australian I think but I have it on mine and it has been working fine for the last couple of months

paulm17781

Mine is newer than that, it must be 1.50.(something)

irlrobins

I'd advise against installing a firmware intended for a "foreign" router. Might install ok, but would you want to risk it and end up bricking the router?

Unless you're experiencing problems that can be attributed to a poor firmware, best not to update.

shltter

irlrobins wrote:

I'd advise against installing a firmware intended for a "foreign" router. Might install ok, but would you want to risk it and end up bricking the router?

Unless you're experiencing problems that can be attributed to a poor firmware, best not to update.

Here is a link to the one I am using it is International

http://www1.linksys.com/international/firmware.asp?intfwid=120&coid=19


At the time I looked into it and linksys did not sell the WRT54GP2 in Europe or the US vonage did and they were providing the support for it in those areas but those ones are locked to vonage

In Australia Linksys did sell them and that is why the firmware is AU but as I have said I have it on mine and it is working much better than before
But do whatever you want to do your self

irlrobins

shltter wrote:

it is International

It's a bit confusing but International doesn't mean suitable for all. Often a product might have a US version, a UK version and an International version for all other countries. Local regulations, power supplies etc mean that while the deivces look the same, they are in fact quite distinct.

shltter

irlrobins wrote:

It's a bit confusing but International doesn't mean suitable for all. Often a product might have a US version, a UK version and an International version for all other countries. Local regulations, power supplies etc mean that while the deivces look the same, they are in fact quite distinct.

My understanding is that this is the same device it is sold in the US and Europe by Vonage with their firmware that locks it to vonage and by linksys in Australia

The router is the same no matter where you buy it(other than the plug) people have for example bought US versions on Ebay and reflashed and unlocked them.

But as I said people can do what they like I got my WRT54GP2 from Blueface and I flashed it with that it works perfectly and much better than before.

shltter

paulm17781 wrote:

Mine is newer than that, it must be 1.50.(something)

That firmware 1.30.05 was only released by Linksys last month


http://www.velocityreviews.com/forums/t236667-new-firmware-for-wrt54gp2-released-1305.html


It is possible that blueface renamed the firmware they gave you and it is the same one

geecee

Firmware Version: 1.30.05
Was on my new WRT54GP2 as delivered by pixmania yesterday....

Very happy so far!

Have my clearwire on the Wan Port and Voipstunt and Blueface connected to the VoIP ports... With the g729 Codec the VoIP quality is quite passable...

paulm17781

shltter wrote:

That firmware 1.30.05 was only released by Linksys last month
It is possible that blueface renamed the firmware they gave you and it is the same one

I'll have to check when I get home.

MrPudding

geecee wrote:

Firmware Version: 1.30.05
Was on my new WRT54GP2 as delivered by pixmania yesterday....

It is also the version on the replacement unit I got form Blueface a few weeks ago.

MrP

shltter

MrPudding wrote:

It is also the version on the replacement unit I got form Blueface a few weeks ago.

MrP

Well that pretty much knocks Irlrobins arguement out of the water

irlrobins

which argument was that?

shltter

irlrobins wrote:

which argument was that?

eh this one

irlrobins wrote:

I'd advise against installing a firmware intended for a "foreign" router. Might install ok, but would you want to risk it and end up bricking the router?

Unless you're experiencing problems that can be attributed to a poor firmware, best not to update

irlrobins

That's not an argument, it's my opinion/advice.

Updating the firmware of any device has it's risks. So unless there is a pressing need to do it, I'd stick to the "if it ain't broke, don't fix" way of thinking.

MonkMuffet

tbh i can't be bothered reading this thread to see if the person found a site with the linksys router, but i think www.expansys.ie do them.

shltter

irlrobins wrote:

That's not an argument, it's my opinion/advice.

Updating the firmware of any device has it's risks. So unless there is a pressing need to do it, I'd stick to the "if it ain't broke, don't fix" way of thinking.

We all know that there are risks involved in firmware updates.

Gateway was looking for one I pointed him to it and you advised him not to use it as it was "Foreign" that advice was wrong as there is no problem (other than the normal risk associated with any firmware update) with using the firmware I linked to.

I understand your general point about using firmware not officially meant for your device but in this case I researched it before upgrading it is fine as I explained Vonage support the linksys in this neck of the woods so if you need a Non vonage upgrade the Australian version is fine.