[isf-wifidog] Motorola WR850G Problem

[Gabe Sawhney]

Hi Don --
I set up a couple of WR850Gs with Wifidog, and everything worked the same as
with the WRT54GL except that I changed the default IP address of the router;
commands here:
http://wiki.wirelesstoronto.ca/router_setup_instructions#notes_on_using_the_motorola_wr850

Gabe


On 8/12/07, Don Druce <dondruce at sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> Have some clues, I think, but can not figure this one out.
>
> Router Motorola WR850G
>
> Flashed Router OK, no problems.
>
> Worked - allowed me to connect to the Internet (WiFidog), but DHCP would
> not work, so I had to assign IPs manually.
>
> Recently added X-WRT  extension - Hey, why not, supposed to be some
> diagnostics in there.
>
> Now, DHCP works on LAN and on WiFi, but I now cannot connect to the
> Internet.
>
> No clues, just server not available message. (I suspect that the
> redirect is not working - but why?)
>
> Went to my Macintosh - used Wireless
>
> No connection to Internet.  Cannot connect error message)
>
> Then I directed my browser to 192.168.10.1 (Router's address) and the
> address bar immediately changed to 192.168.10.1.2060 and I saw the Green
> WiFidog Redirect Screen.  I of course expected to see the X-WRT page.
>
> Using this screen I can connect to the auth.server and thus the Internet.
>
> Tried the same trick on my portable PC, but no luck - dang those
> Macintoshes, said it before, say it again..... they just work.  On the
> notebook PC, as on my desktop, when I go to 192.168.10.1  I end up with
> the X-WRT screen - obviously - but how come it is different on the
> Macintosh.
>
> Anyone familiar enough with X-WRT or the whole darn system to give me
> some clues as how best to troubleshoot this problem.  I really would
> like to get the Motorola Router to work.
>
> I have a working Linksys Router, but the Motorola is supposed to work,
> so I want it to.
>
> This  is a goodie for sure.  Person with solution, I buy a beer when we
> meet..
>
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