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From: ps56k on 21 Apr 2008 20:50
ok... I guess we'll use posting from the top vs bottom....
here's one of many links concerning DD-WRT
which is custom firmware that is overlaid into the router.

Not sure how the "reset" works on the Buffalo WHR-G54S.
as this link implies it may "brick" the router - (render it useless)

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Factory_Defaults

fig000 wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> The console is the configuration page; that's what people I know
> call it. I was able to get to it using 192.168.1.1 even a week ago. A
> mistake on a family member's part reset the everything. I don't know
> how they did it. As of now going to that 192.168.1.1 now takes me to
> ask.com. I'm not sure why.
>
> I'm not experienced witht wireless access point so please excuse my
> stupidity. WRT is the actually name given to the access point by the
> person who set it up for me a firmware brand or anything like that.
> It's just a coincidence that it has WRT in the name. WRT is what came
> up last night in the list of wireless networks when I used my laptop.
> After I reset the buffalo, I saw two versions with the names: WRT and
> DD-WRT. Today it seems that that WRT is no longer available but DD-
> WRT is still there. I can see that that might indicate that I'm using
> some form of what you called wrt but I don't remember having to deal
> with that when I set this up the first time. I simply go into the
> configuration screen and played around with the mac address (no
> cloning as far as I remember) and got it to work.
>
> My provider is Knology.
>
> The model number is : WHR-G54S.
>
> I am using a wired connection for connnection. I have an old
> computer that was connected to our cable box. When I got the buffalo I
> connected it to the cable box and then connected the buffalo to the
> computer. Actually everything worked right back then, after I sort of
> randomly changed the mac address (I think I incremented the last digit
> by one but I can't be sure).
>
> I would try the admin and root credentials to configure the buffalo
> and I do seem to remember the DHCP property but I can't get into what
> I call the console. I've tried both 192.168.11.1 and 192.168.1.1. Both
> bring me to ask.com with "listings" for those ip addresses.
>
> I did have a list of all the paramaters but someone lost it for me
> (my grandson).
>
> Anyway, I'm taking stock and I have a feeling that I've dug myself
> too deep to get out of this. There are too many topics I don't
> understand including the mac address cloning for me to be sure that I
> understand what I have to do. I appreciate your help and will try any
> suggestions you have but I may have to buy another one. Since I can't
> get to the places where I can configure the buffalo using the ip
> address I'm sort of stuck in the water.
>
> Thanks again and let me know if you have any other suggestions.
>
> Fig000
>
>
>
> On Apr 21, 11:42 am, Jeff Liebermann <je...(a)cruzio.com> wrote:
>> On Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:49:50 -0700 (PDT),fig000
>>
>> <neilnewton...(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> Thanks for answering so incredibly quickly.
>>
>> Sorry. I'll answer more slowly next time.
>>
>>> 1. I held the init button down for more than 15 seconds and, like
>>> you heard no beeps but saw a red light flashing.
>>> 1. Now it seems I can no longer get into the console using
>>> 192.168.1.1 on a desktop machine that is hardwired into the buffalo
>>> (it sends me to ask.com with some links). I could do this when I
>>> first got the buffalo.
>>
>> The default IP address for most Buffalo is 192.168.11.1. The older
>> Airstation is 192.168.1.1. Since you didn't bother to disclose the
>> exact model number, I can't supply a URL for the Buffalo install
>> instructions.
>>
>> Make sure you're using a wired ethernet connection for initial
>> configuration, not wireless.
>>
>>> 2. My laptop now shows two version of the network. One is "wrt" (the
>>> original name of the network) and the other is called "dd-wrt".
>>
>> Ok. Your friend installed alternative firmware. The default IP
>> address for DD-WRT is 192.168.1.1 The default login is "root" with a
>> password of "admin". See:
>> <http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page>
>>
>> I'm not sure what "wrt" means. It might be OpenWRT or a variety of
>> other alternative firmware mutations. You can identify which is yours
>> by turning it off, and seeing which one disappears from the wireless
>> list.
>>
>> Make sure you're using a wired ethernet connection for initial
>> configuration, not wireless.
>>
>>> Despite the fact that the laptop seems to think there's a
>>> connection, no web page will come up.
>>
>> You need to configure the WAN (internet) interface for DHCP to go
>> with your cable modem.
>>
>>> This happened to me before when I first got
>>> the buffalo and I had to mess with the mac address to make it work.
>>
>> Messing with the MAC means that you need to clone the MAC address of
>> your PC. Your unspecified cable provider apparently uses the MAC
>> address for authentication. It should be on the WAN (internet)
>> configuration page. Make sure you're using a wired ethernet
>> connection for initial configuration, not wireless, using the same PC
>> that you originally used to setup to clone the MAC address. If
>> unavailable, use some other PC that's not going to walk away (i.e.
>> desktop). After cloning the MAC address, power DOWN both the modem
>> and the router so that the new MAC addresses are registered in both
>> on power up. If you cable modem has a big backup battery (as in Arris
>> VoIP routers), you'll need to tap the reset button to reboot. Then,
>> call your cable broadband vendor to have them re-authenticate your
>> connection.
>>
>>> However that was in the console and I can't get into the console.
>>
>> What's a console?
>>
>>> Not
>>> sure the mac address is the problem but since the buffalo is reset,
>>> it stands to reason that something will have to be changed again.
>>
>> Look for "Clone Mac Address". That copies the MAC address from your
>> PC to the routers WAN (internet) port so that your cable company
>> thinks it's talking directly to your computah.
>>
>>> Maybe I should buy a linksys :-).
>>
>> You give up far too soon. When you get DD-WRT on the screen, look in
>> the upper right hand corner for the version number. The current
>> version is DD-WRT v24 RC6.2. When you can identify the exact model
>> Buffalo product, I'll point you to the location of the latest
>> firmware to install.
>>
>>> I agree with you wholeheartedly about not using a used access
>>> point. I had anticipated this but ignored the issue. Now I'm paying
>>> for it.
>>
>> Paying for it? I like that idea. Send money via PayPal to my email
>> address.
>>
>> Nothing wrong with using used access points. Your problem is that you
>> didn't document your setup, save your settings, or even record your
>> passwords. I have mine on a spreadsheet. I think there are currently
>> 200 logins and passwords listed (most with different passwords). Get
>> organized.
>>
>> --
>> Jeff Liebermann je...(a)cruzio.com
>> 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
>> Santa Cruz CA 95060http://802.11junk.com
>> Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558


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