Firmware Upgrade Linksys WRT54G

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"peter" wrote:

| I have one of the first Linksys WRT54G and was wondering on the opinion on
| firmware upgrade. The Linksys website suggests not to upgrade if everything
| is running okay, which it is. But am I missing out on more functionality
| (which there is some)
| Just wondering what some other opions might be on upgrading
|
| Thanks

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless (More info?)

In this instance, the usually good advice not to mess with firmware unless
you're having a problem is not necessarily the best answer. I also had an
early-model WRT54G and updated the firmware. I'm glad I did.

Depending on just how old your existing unit/firmware is, you may get a whole
bunch of important new capability -- like a better firewall in the router and
WPA (instead of WEP) security (added in ver. 1.30.1).

Do it -- but do a little research on the Linksys website first (a list of
changes is at http://www.linksys.com/download/ve [...] _ver.txt). And mind
the warnings not to attempt a firmware upgrade over a wireless connection.

peter wrote:

> I have one of the first Linksys WRT54G and was wondering on the opinion on
> firmware upgrade. The Linksys website suggests not to upgrade if everything
> is running okay, which it is. But am I missing out on more functionality
> (which there is some)
> Just wondering what some other opions might be on upgrading
>
> Thanks