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My WHR-G54S may be circling the drain.

Started by MacGui, October 17, 2008, 12:59:43 AM

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MacGui

   

It's only about a year an a half old, but the wireless side is intermittent, and the throughput is very, very low.  I want to try reflashing the firmware (it's v1.40) before I replace it.

 

Before I do that, I want to Save the settings so I can restore them after the update.

 

However when I click the Save button, I get a *whole page* of this:

 

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There's more.  A LOT more.

 

So how do I save the Settings file so I can restore it after the firmware update?

 

 


MacGui

   I'm using Mac OS X- 10.4.11, if that helps.

Paul

The firmware will not reset the settings.  However it is recommended to set the unit back to factory default, I would see if it works before moving to this step.

MacGui

   

"The firmware will not reset the settings."

 

Understood, but that's not what I'm trying to accomplish.  I want to reflash the firmware in the event there is some corruption.

 

Before I do that, I want to *save* the current settings.  When trying to save the settings, I get that "garbage" shown in my first post.  

 

Obviously, that will not help me save the settings.  So my first question is-- How do I save the setting?

 

I could reset the router, which is an obvious step in troubleshooting, but first I'd like to save the settings.  

 

 

If I can't get this thing working, I'll have to return it under warranty, assuming that I don't do anything to void the warranty. And assuming that's the case, what happens then?

 

Apparently the injuction is still in place.  Is Buffalo allowed to perform warranty work on this router?


Paul

Buffalo can still RMA all wireless products.  Have you tested the config file?

I would make one small change, save the cofig file, then change it back in the web interface.  Reload the new config file see if the changes took.  I am not sure what your using to read the Linux file with in the routers operating system but its a good chance its not Compatible. 

Message Edited by Paul on 10-21-2008 03:57 PM

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