Update Linksys

dinkydo53545 · #1 September 8th, 2007, 11:54 PM

I decided to update the wireless Linksys that I have instead of buying a new one with speedbooster. Does it matter which of the desktops or the laptop that I run the installation on ? I have two wired and two that are wireless.

Also , one of the wireless (brand new Gateway GM5442 will have a Belkin wireless adapter on it, also it is Vista , where the others are all WinXP. I know its better to have a Linksys with a Linksys wireless adapter but for now this will have to do.. I was having problems but I found out my problem could be because of my 2.4 cordless phone with I just replaced with a 6.0 phone.

I would like to install the update on the Vista one, would I have to delete the orginal install off of my husbands pc ?

Charlene

MaDef · #2 September 9th, 2007, 12:24 AM

I'm lost, Are you trying to update the router? or just the network cards. If you're trying to update the firmware on the router use one of the wired systems.

dinkydo53545 · #3 September 9th, 2007, 01:33 AM

Sorry, I have a tendency to confuse people. I am trying to update the router .

MaDef · #4 September 9th, 2007, 02:03 AM

ok, it's recomended that you use the wired system to do upgrades rather than the wireless. I don't see any problem running a Belkin adapter card with a linksys router either. I run all linksys, but only because I've never had a problem with quality from the company. I've connected other adapters (intel, kingston, netgear, etc) and never had connection problems.

dinkydo53545 · #5 September 9th, 2007, 02:20 AM

Thanks alot MaDef. I will let you know how it goes.

giradman · #6 September 9th, 2007, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinkydo53545

Sorry, I have a tendency to confuse people. I am trying to update the router .

Agree - also somewhat confused w/ your description - do you want to upgrade the 'firmware' of your current router (rather that purchase a new one)? If so and as already suggested, your router should be first attached to a 'wired' connection (not 'wireless' -can run into problems w/ WEP/WPA issues), then you can do whatever needed from there & worry about the other connections later - use the website recommendations of your router manufacturer for the updates desired - good luck -

dinkydo53545 · #7 September 9th, 2007, 04:33 AM

I was able to update the linksys . I then add a 2nd pc and a laptop. Was really easy.

I then went to install the Belkin wireless 802.11g adapter on my new Gateway with Vista . I download from Linksys the program that lets you connect your wirelss. I then ran the Belkin disk that came with my adapter (bought months ago ) and when it told me to hook up the adapter, it doesnt connect (no blinking) . Not sure if I need to update the Belkin now. It ran fine with my WinXP

MaDef · #8 September 10th, 2007, 03:33 PM

See if belkin has vista drivers for that adapter.