File And Printer Sharing

Although linksys devices do support file and printersharing, Linksys do not officially provide voice , email or chat support for the same and if you need to still configure it, do it at your own risk.



For Windows XP :

Step 1 : Click Start, then Control Panel.

Step 2 : Double-click Network Connections and look for Network Tasks in the left panel.





Step 3 : Select Set up a home or small office network to run the networking wizard.


Step 4 : Select This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway or through another computer on my network then click Next.






Step 5 : Once the wizard is finished, you'll have to make a floppy disk that you'll run on the other computers on the network to set them up.



Step 6 : Restart the computers. You should now be able to share files.

Firmware Release for WAG54GX2.

New Firmware Released for WAG54GX2.

Firmware version : 1.00.09
Release Date : February 22, 2006


Fixes :
- Resolves issue with duplicate 128-bit WEP Keys when using Generate button.
- Resolves issue with data transmission through IPSec VPN tunnel over PPPoA.
- Resolves issue with PPTP Passthrough over PPPoA.
- Resolves issue with missing time zones.
- Resolves issue with continuous reboot for incorrect PPPoA authentication.
- Resolves issue with DDNS status message.
- Updated all configured remote management ports to use HTTP protocol.
- Updated wireless security help page to include WPA/WPA2 Enterprise.
- Updated advanced wireless setting ranges.

Click here to download the firmware.

Tomato Firmware !

Tomato Firmware for Linksys Routers.

What is Tomato Firmware ?
Tomato is free open source Linux-based firmware for several Broadcom-based Wi-Fi routers. The major emphasis of Tomato is on stability, speed and efficiency. It is maintained by Jonathan Zarate, who also developed HyperWRT +tofu. Click here to go to the official Website.

Tomato is NOT compatible with Linksys WRT54G/GS v5-v7 or newer WRT54G/GS routers. These routers do not run Linux. The Linksys WRT54GL router is best if you are interested in making a Tomato-compatible purchase.

Change Password on Router !

How to change the Password on the Linksys Router.
When accessing the router’s web-based setup page, a log-in screen will appear asking for the router’s password. The router’s default password is “admin.” You should change the password for security purposes.
The router’s password must be changed to:
Prevent unwanted users from accessing the router’s web-based setup page.
Enable Remote Management.

• Connect the computer to the router.


• Open the Setup page of the router.


• Click on Administrtaion Tab, than the very first option is to change the password.

Be sure to click Save Settings after the password is changed.