Re: WRT54G v2.0 Alchemy Upgrade Fails - Help!

Jeff Liebermann wrote:

On 2 Feb 2006 06:55:53 -0800, "Brian" <bdstark@xxxxxxx> wrote:

I'm trying to upgrade my WRTG54G v2.0 to Alchemy 1.0, using the web
interface, and it fails every time. Doesn't seem to hurt the router,
but I can't get it to install.

- Reset router to factory defaults
- Used a direct wired connection to the router.
- Downloaded and unziped the bin file.
- Browse to the above, click upgrade.

Runs for a couple of seconds, progress bar about 1/2 inch, then full
ASP web page with "Upgrades Are Fail" (interesting grammar...), and a
Continue button. Click that, returns to the upgrade web page, progress
bar keeps moving. When about 2/3 full, progress bar restarts, go
another few minutes to about 2/3 full, then a pop-up window with
"Upgrades are Fail" and a Cancel button.

All I want to do is boost the power on the transmitter to reach a
WGA54G in my bonus room, heard Alchemy was a good option.

Did you do this via a wireless link or via an ethernet cable?

Ahem :-)
- Used a direct wired connection to the router.

I suggest you dump Sveasoft and switch to DD-WRT. See instructions
at:

I'm pretty happy with Talisman, and there are plenty of happy Alchemy users.
DD-WRT probably _is_ better, but Alchemy should be fine. otoh, boosting
power is only a one-way solution (it doesn't make it any easier to
receive).
--
derek
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