DSL-G604T will not save WEP settings!

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jimdare

2 posts

Wannabe Geek

#28709 9-Dec-2008 10:38

Hi,

I have just moved into a flat that has a DSL-G604T wireless router. Untill now everyone has plugged into the router via cable but I would like to set up the wireless connection. I have been through the wizard and also tried to set up a WEP encryption manually, however everytime I click apply the encryption key disappears. I have also tried to save settings and reboot but this doesn't seem to work either. The green Wifi light is not on, even after I click 'enable ap' and then apply. Any idea what is going on? Is this router stuffed? Any help is much appreciated.

Regards,
James

Novatech

72 posts

Master Geek
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Trusted

#182944 9-Dec-2008 11:07

Well, First up WEP is a *really* bad idea - It's almost trivially broken - I would recomend using a stronger encryption Like WPA or WPA2, It's better than having it wide open, but only just.

If for some reason you _must_ use WEP you might want to use MAC filtering (sometimes called access lists or someting similar).

Have you tried going Status -> System -> Save then hitting the Reboot on the same page ? I don't have one of those in front of me but from memory that's the steps to save and apply settings on that device.

JimmyLizar

321 posts

Ultimate Geek
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#182947 9-Dec-2008 11:22

Seem to remember having the same problems a few years back with the DSL-604T. Hated that router. It died as a result of a unfortunate accident with a baseball bat.

Now have a Netgear DG834G..like it.

Have you tried updating firmware...seem to rememberr that it fixed it. As previously mentioned, you should be using WPA as a minimum.

.....c'mon sucker lick my battery........
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jimdare

2 posts

Wannabe Geek

#183338 10-Dec-2008 15:10

Excellent! I updated the firmware and it worked. Thanks very much for your help.