Firmware released for WAG160N : 1.00.12

Firmware 1.00.12 released for WAG160N.

Release Date: 09 Mar, 2009
Firmware Version: 1.00.12 (ETSI)

Features :

1. DownloadSpeedTest(), DUT web UI(port 80) will be inaccessible if set buffer size to a large number
2. v1.00.11, Wireless, Fail to find wireless SSID after set WPA password with "linksys" (7 chars)
3. GetWLanRadios() cannot return correct WideChannel information
4. GetDeviceSettings2() will return wrong country code for United Kingdom.
5. Fix bug that SIP call can not be initialized from WAN to LAN if the SIP Invite packet of the SIP Server does'nt include port information.
6. Atheros driver's changelist from 6.1.1.98 to 6.1.1.111:

• Add FCC6 for Australia and Canada 5GHz.
• Fixed problem in broadcast performance.
• Disabled power constraint element when country IE is enabled on 2.4GHz channels since some stations will misunderstand the Power Constraint element and cause tx power to be set incorrectly.
• Re-enabled 11n NF periodic Calibration
• Fixed a problem where STA cannot reassociate to AP after beacon stuck & HW reset.
• Enhanced dynamic allocation of TID buffers on ADDBA
• Fixed throughput degradation issue during downstream TCP legacy co-existence tests
• Addressed multiple BSSID performance issue.

Firmware 1.00.10 released for WAG160N.
Firmware fixes :

1. HNAP: FW writes settings back to flash when doing HNAP Getxxx.
2. Outbound SIP call dropped in 25 seconds at sipphone.com, CBO, SIP.
3. Web administrator username should be case insensitive, CBO, username
4. HNAP SetMACFilter2: FW allows a multicast MAC address FF:0B:DC:6F:FE:01, CBO, HNAP Hnap wireless channel issue
5. HNAP SetMACFilter2: FW allows duplicated MAC addresses, CBO, HNAP
6. HNAP SetWlanRadioSettings: FW returned "ERROR_BAD_WIDTH" when setting channel bandwidth 40, CBO, HNAP
7. HNAP SetRouterSettings: FW should not check remote management port if remote management is disabled, CBO, HNAP
8. HNAP SetWanSettings: FW allows a broadcast gateway address 12.254.169.255, CBO, HNAP
9. HNAP SetWanSettings: FW accepts blank PPPoE username with non-blank password, CBO, HNAP
10. 10. DUT should be in WPA2-Mixed mode after WPA/WPA2 configuration by setup wizard, CBO, Setup Wizard

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Hotmail Issue.

Upgraded Hotmail. Cannot type anything in the subject line.

This is a common issue these days with some Linksys Devices like AG241, BEFSR41, BEFW11S4, Wireless routers and Gateways.

Upgrading to Firefox has resolved the issue in many cases.

Validating Identity.

I have a WAG160N. Im able to go online from the computers connected to the modem with ethwrnet cable. However when i try connecting from computers those are wireless, im getting this error : Windows cannot find a certificate to logon to the network.
What do i do ?


Solution :

• Right click wireless connection icon
• Click on view available wireless network
• Than click on change advance settings inte left(SP2) or Advance(SP1)
• Click the second TAB on the top [Wireless networks]
• Clear preffered networks. Click on ADD below preffered network box.
• Put in the details for the titles mentioned below

Association(Tab)

• Network Name (SSID) : Put in your wireless network name
• Data Encryption should be check
• Network Authentication(Shared mode) should be unchecked
• Uncheck the box "The key is provideded for me automatically" and put the network key and confirm it.

Authentication(Tab)

• Check Enable IEEE 802.1x
• Now uncheck Authenticate as Computer when computer info is available
• Now uncheck Authenticate as as guest when user or Computer when computer info is unavailable
• Uncheck Enable IEEE 802.1x
• Click OK. Restart the computer. Should start working.

Also if you change the wireless security to WPA2 Personal, the chances of getting the same error are minimal.

Firmware Release for WAG160N.

New Firmware Released for WAG160N.

Firmware Version : 1.00.09 (ETSI)

Release Date : 23 May, 2008

Fixes :

- Fixes issue with FTP failure after 2 days.

- Fixes issue with Cisco IPSec client

- Fixes issue with slowdown when using Azureus in MAC OS

- Fixes issue with SIP registeration when WAN IP Address changes

- Fixes issue with WUSB300N client over WPA-TKIP

- Change GUI display

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Setup WPA on Linksys Router !

How can I set up WPA on my Linksys Router?

Step 1 : Access the router’s Setup page.

Step 2 : When the router’s web-based, setup page appears, click Wireless and select Wireless Security.

Step 3 : Select WPA Personal under the Security Mode drop-down menu.

Step 4 : Select TKIP on WPA Algorithms.

Step 5 : Enter your desired WPA Key on the WPA Shared Key field such as “MyPrivateKey.” This will serve as your network key whenever you connect to your wireless network.

NOTE : Do not share this key. This key will secure your wireless network. Leave Group Key Renewal to 3600 seconds.

Step 6 : Click Save Settings.