Wireless wrt54g problem

[skitzz]

Hi, I'm experiencing some problems with my wireless router, wrt54g.

I was online this morning and suddenly got disconnected. I refreshed my network list but linksys was not found. I decided to unplug the router which usuallly works after a disconnection, but it did not work this time. 10 minutes later I tried it again and noticed that the power light continues to flash while all other lights are off. I tried holding down the reset button for a while but that didn't work either. I searched a bit on flashing power lights on google, but most of the results said things about the router being bricked or something about incompatible firmwares. I have no idea what this means, and I am sure I did not try to download firmwares.

Could anyone help me with this? =(

 

[snypercore]

i think when something is bricked its kidna a metaphor for being as useful as a wet fart in a space suit..i cant think of to many suggestions, if i was you i woulda just tried creating a new network using same hardware but if your router is "bricked" then ur kidna screwed and might want to think abotu calling your retailer.

 

[str8lazy]

You should give us some more information, for example, how long have you had that thing. Is it in a humid environment, and have you recently changed the firmware on it. From what you said about the power light just flashing, it leads me to believe that there may be a short in it somewhere. Let me know some of this stuff when you can.

 

[m3incorp]

Looks like a problem with the power cord or internal power connection.

 

[m3incorp]

Last week I bought a brand new router to replace my WRT54G that had been working perfect. Found out later that the router was fine, but I had a LAN cable that had gone bad. Yep, I should have known to check the cables, but was in a hurry to get back online.

 

[MikeyE]

The power LED flashing sounds like a transformer problem or (hopefully not) internal power supply problem. Look for another 12V DC transformer and try that first