On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:24:17 -0400, "djc" <no***@nowhere.com> wrote:

>I have this unit with the latest firmware. Once powered on it works, for
>while. It always stops working and nothing but a power off / power on gets
>it working again. I don't know exactly how long it works before stoping but
>it consistently works after a power cycle and then just stops working. All
>LEDs are good.
>
>I have tried different channels on my AP (router) with no luck. I'm using
>WPA Personal with tkip and MAC filtering. I have 2 other wireless computers
>on the same network that never have any problems.
>
>basically, every time I need to print something I have to first power cycle
>the wps54g. Major pain. Linksys support is hilarious. Complete idiots. I
>actually only tried them for a laugh.
>
>I think this thing just sucks and there is no fix. But I figured I would see
>if anyone else has had this problem and has a solution? (other than buying
>something new of course)
>
>I really don't know what could cause something that works to just stop
>working, other than real crappy equipment. I mean considering no other
>devices on the network have any problems it can't be my router or
>interference. And considering the wps54g does connect at power up and work
>for a while (I do print successfully) the wireless settings (SSID, WPA, mac
>filting, etc..) are all fine. Of course that doesn't stop the retarded
>linksys support person from telling you to check the SSID, check the WPA
>key, ... if any of those were wrong it would not ever associate and would
>not work at all. The first thing I say to them is that it does work for a
>while.. that should rule out that basic crap.
>

"Charlie Hoffpauir" <inva***@invalid.com> wrote in message
news:1hklg2dogaf0jpelojo1auht9vnna0vsur@4ax.com...
> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:24:17 -0400, "djc" <no***@nowhere.com> wrote:
>
>>I have this unit with the latest firmware. Once powered on it works, for
>>while. It always stops working and nothing but a power off / power on gets
>>it working again. I don't know exactly how long it works before stoping
>>but
>>it consistently works after a power cycle and then just stops working. All
>>LEDs are good.
>>
>>I have tried different channels on my AP (router) with no luck. I'm using
>>WPA Personal with tkip and MAC filtering. I have 2 other wireless
>>computers
>>on the same network that never have any problems.
>>
>>basically, every time I need to print something I have to first power
>>cycle
>>the wps54g. Major pain. Linksys support is hilarious. Complete idiots. I
>>actually only tried them for a laugh.
>>
>>I think this thing just sucks and there is no fix. But I figured I would
>>see
>>if anyone else has had this problem and has a solution? (other than buying
>>something new of course)
>>
>>I really don't know what could cause something that works to just stop
>>working, other than real crappy equipment. I mean considering no other
>>devices on the network have any problems it can't be my router or
>>interference. And considering the wps54g does connect at power up and work
>>for a while (I do print successfully) the wireless settings (SSID, WPA,
>>mac
>>filting, etc..) are all fine. Of course that doesn't stop the retarded
>>linksys support person from telling you to check the SSID, check the WPA
>>key, ... if any of those were wrong it would not ever associate and would
>>not work at all. The first thing I say to them is that it does work for a
>>while.. that should rule out that basic crap.
>>
>
> I'm really glad you posted your problem... I almost bought that unit,
> (because I have a Linksys WRT54G that works fine), but found a
> reconditioned Netgear WGPS606 for $50 at Fry's (vs $100 new), so I
> bought that instead. I was almost wishing I had got the Linksys while
> trying to set up the Netgear, but once I got it installed, it's been
> great. It supports two USB printers, as well as up to 4 computers
> connected by ethernet cables. I tested it and found that it will also
> support my hacked Tivo, so it's been a real winner for me. I got it
> about a week ago, so if you're near a Fry's, you might give it a try.
>
>
>
> Charlie Hoffpauir
> http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~charlieh/

"djc" wrote:

> I have this unit with the latest firmware. Once powered on it works, for
> while. It always stops working and nothing but a power off / power on gets
> it working again. I don't know exactly how long it works before stoping but
> it consistently works after a power cycle and then just stops working. All
> LEDs are good.
>
> I have tried different channels on my AP (router) with no luck. I'm using
> WPA Personal with tkip and MAC filtering. I have 2 other wireless computers
> on the same network that never have any problems.
>
> basically, every time I need to print something I have to first power cycle
> the wps54g. Major pain. Linksys support is hilarious. Complete idiots. I
> actually only tried them for a laugh.
>
> I think this thing just sucks and there is no fix. But I figured I would see
> if anyone else has had this problem and has a solution? (other than buying
> something new of course)
>
> I really don't know what could cause something that works to just stop
> working, other than real crappy equipment. I mean considering no other
> devices on the network have any problems it can't be my router or
> interference. And considering the wps54g does connect at power up and work
> for a while (I do print successfully) the wireless settings (SSID, WPA, mac
> filting, etc..) are all fine. Of course that doesn't stop the retarded
> linksys support person from telling you to check the SSID, check the WPA
> key, ... if any of those were wrong it would not ever associate and would
> not work at all. The first thing I say to them is that it does work for a
> while.. that should rule out that basic crap.
>
>
>

"MadDog" <Mad***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E6291BA4-0F15-4F34-88EF-F624420F3E1B@microsoft.com...
> If your other two computers have no problems using the print server, then
> the
> one computer is probably disconnecting to save power.  Right-click on the
> connection and check the power settings.
>
> BTW, tech support personnel follow a scripted set of questions to ask.
> This
> will fix 90% of the the problems presented.   However, thinking "outside
> the
> box" is not in their realm.
>
> MD
>
>
>
> "djc" wrote:
>
>> I have this unit with the latest firmware. Once powered on it works, for
>> while. It always stops working and nothing but a power off / power on
>> gets
>> it working again. I don't know exactly how long it works before stoping
>> but
>> it consistently works after a power cycle and then just stops working.
>> All
>> LEDs are good.
>>
>> I have tried different channels on my AP (router) with no luck. I'm using
>> WPA Personal with tkip and MAC filtering. I have 2 other wireless
>> computers
>> on the same network that never have any problems.
>>
>> basically, every time I need to print something I have to first power
>> cycle
>> the wps54g. Major pain. Linksys support is hilarious. Complete idiots. I
>> actually only tried them for a laugh.
>>
>> I think this thing just sucks and there is no fix. But I figured I would
>> see
>> if anyone else has had this problem and has a solution? (other than
>> buying
>> something new of course)
>>
>> I really don't know what could cause something that works to just stop
>> working, other than real crappy equipment. I mean considering no other
>> devices on the network have any problems it can't be my router or
>> interference. And considering the wps54g does connect at power up and
>> work
>> for a while (I do print successfully) the wireless settings (SSID, WPA,
>> mac
>> filting, etc..) are all fine. Of course that doesn't stop the retarded
>> linksys support person from telling you to check the SSID, check the WPA
>> key, ... if any of those were wrong it would not ever associate and would
>> not work at all. The first thing I say to them is that it does work for a
>> while.. that should rule out that basic crap.
>>
>>
>>

> thanks for the reply. To clarify, when I say the other computers don't have
> any problems I mean they don't have any problems staying connected to the
> network (the AP). When the print server stops working it really stops
> working. No computers can connect to it. Pings just time out.
>
> ya, I know what you  mean about the tech following a script. Its extremely
> frustrating for someone that is moderately knowledgable to have to talk to
> them since its likely the knowledgable person has already done those things.
>
> thanks again.
>
> "MadDog" <Mad***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E6291BA4-0F15-4F34-88EF-F624420F3E1B@microsoft.com...
> > If your other two computers have no problems using the print server, then
> > the
> > one computer is probably disconnecting to save power.  Right-click on the
> > connection and check the power settings.
> >
> > BTW, tech support personnel follow a scripted set of questions to ask.
> > This
> > will fix 90% of the the problems presented.   However, thinking "outside
> > the
> > box" is not in their realm.
> >
> > MD
> >
> >
> >
> > "djc" wrote:
> >
> >> I have this unit with the latest firmware. Once powered on it works, for
> >> while. It always stops working and nothing but a power off / power on
> >> gets
> >> it working again. I don't know exactly how long it works before stoping
> >> but
> >> it consistently works after a power cycle and then just stops working.
> >> All
> >> LEDs are good.
> >>
> >> I have tried different channels on my AP (router) with no luck. I'm using
> >> WPA Personal with tkip and MAC filtering. I have 2 other wireless
> >> computers
> >> on the same network that never have any problems.
> >>
> >> basically, every time I need to print something I have to first power
> >> cycle
> >> the wps54g. Major pain. Linksys support is hilarious. Complete idiots. I
> >> actually only tried them for a laugh.
> >>
> >> I think this thing just sucks and there is no fix. But I figured I would
> >> see
> >> if anyone else has had this problem and has a solution? (other than
> >> buying
> >> something new of course)
> >>
> >> I really don't know what could cause something that works to just stop
> >> working, other than real crappy equipment. I mean considering no other
> >> devices on the network have any problems it can't be my router or
> >> interference. And considering the wps54g does connect at power up and
> >> work
> >> for a while (I do print successfully) the wireless settings (SSID, WPA,
> >> mac
> >> filting, etc..) are all fine. Of course that doesn't stop the retarded
> >> linksys support person from telling you to check the SSID, check the WPA
> >> key, ... if any of those were wrong it would not ever associate and would
> >> not work at all. The first thing I say to them is that it does work for a
> >> while.. that should rule out that basic crap.
> >>
> >>
> >>

> thanks for the reply. To clarify, when I say the other computers don't have
> any problems I mean they don't have any problems staying connected to the
> network (the AP). When the print server stops working it really stops
> working. No computers can connect to it. Pings just time out.
>
> ya, I know what you  mean about the tech following a script. Its extremely
> frustrating for someone that is moderately knowledgable to have to talk to
> them since its likely the knowledgable person has already done those things.
>
> thanks again.
>
> "MadDog" <Mad***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E6291BA4-0F15-4F34-88EF-F624420F3E1B@microsoft.com...
>> If your other two computers have no problems using the print server, then
>> the
>> one computer is probably disconnecting to save power.  Right-click on the
>> connection and check the power settings.
>>
>> BTW, tech support personnel follow a scripted set of questions to ask.
>> This
>> will fix 90% of the the problems presented.   However, thinking "outside
>> the
>> box" is not in their realm.
>>
>> MD
>>
>>
>>
>> "djc" wrote:
>>
>>> I have this unit with the latest firmware. Once powered on it works, for
>>> while. It always stops working and nothing but a power off / power on
>>> gets
>>> it working again. I don't know exactly how long it works before stoping
>>> but
>>> it consistently works after a power cycle and then just stops working.
>>> All
>>> LEDs are good.
>>>
>>> I have tried different channels on my AP (router) with no luck. I'm using
>>> WPA Personal with tkip and MAC filtering. I have 2 other wireless
>>> computers
>>> on the same network that never have any problems.
>>>
>>> basically, every time I need to print something I have to first power
>>> cycle
>>> the wps54g. Major pain. Linksys support is hilarious. Complete idiots. I
>>> actually only tried them for a laugh.
>>>
>>> I think this thing just sucks and there is no fix. But I figured I would
>>> see
>>> if anyone else has had this problem and has a solution? (other than
>>> buying
>>> something new of course)
>>>
>>> I really don't know what could cause something that works to just stop
>>> working, other than real crappy equipment. I mean considering no other
>>> devices on the network have any problems it can't be my router or
>>> interference. And considering the wps54g does connect at power up and
>>> work
>>> for a while (I do print successfully) the wireless settings (SSID, WPA,
>>> mac
>>> filting, etc..) are all fine. Of course that doesn't stop the retarded
>>> linksys support person from telling you to check the SSID, check the WPA
>>> key, ... if any of those were wrong it would not ever associate and would
>>> not work at all. The first thing I say to them is that it does work for a
>>> while.. that should rule out that basic crap.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>