I bought a new Linksys WAG200G Wireless Modem Router for Streamyx at Digital Mall

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It costs me RM200. My WRT54G v5.0 is old enough and needs replacement, after reverting several times using official Linksys and dd-wrt firmware.

It’s been in my wishlist earlier.

 

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WAG200G – Linksys Wireless-G ADSL Home Gateway

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This is an ADSL2+ Modem, Internet-sharing Router, 4-Port Switch and Wireless-G Access Point in one box.

Yes, that means I don’t have to use separate Aztech modem for Streamyx dialing and WRT54G v5 for the routing purposes.

I’m still thinking should I consider upgrading to WAG200G from my old WRT54G v5 which having a firmware problem lately?

I will rather play look-and-see first. As for the last firmware upgrade to 1.02.5, it’s shows a stability which is good for me.

I’ll keep on monitoring this.

 

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Revert Back from DD-WRT to Linksys Official Firmware for WRT54G v5.0 Router

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I’ve been using 3rd party firmware, dd-wrt for my Cisco’s Linksys WRT54G v5.0 around a year. Somehow, it gave me a lot of disconnection and instability. The latest dd-wrt firmware that I used is dd-wrt.v23_sp2_standard.

I made a decision to revert to the original / official firmware version 1.02.5 from Linksys.

Below is the details.

Linksys, A division of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Product:          WRT54G
Classification:   Firmware Release History
Firmware Date:    Jan 09, 2008
Release Date:     Mar 03, 2008

Last Firmware Version: 1.02.5
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** NOTE ** This firmware is only compatible with WRT54G v.5 and v.6. Please check the bottom of your router for the router's hardware version.

Firmware 1.02.5
- Resolves issue with LELA
- Resolves issue with WAP54G in repeater mode

Firmware 1.02.4
- Resolves interoperability issue with DMA2200 and DMA2100.
- Resolves issue with how multicast packets with checksum error are being handled.

Firmware 1.02.2
- Resolves issue of working with DHCP relay agent.
- Resolves interoperability issue with WAP54G (repeater mode).
- Resolves issue with UPnP.
- Updates daylight saving schedule.
- Updates web GUI help in Access Restrictions.

Firmware 1.02.0
- Improves compatibility with BitTorrent.
- Resolves issue with not being able to block HTTP or PING on computers that are specified in the list of PCs.
- Resolves issue with presenting bogus error message when user is trying to set ?upstream bandwidth? to AUTO and save the setting.

Firmware 1.01.1
- Resolves issue with IP address assignment via DHCP on some particular devices.

Firmware 1.01.0
- Update Broadcom ethernet driver.
- Resolves DHCP server issue.
- Resolves TFTP upgrade failure with code utility.
- Resolves PPPoE lock up issue
- Resolves TFTP upgrade failure.
- Resolves Multi-session issue

Firmware 1.00.9
- Resolves issue with MAC cloning
- Resolves issue with L2TP connection
- Resolves issue with using DNS server behind the router
- Resolves issue with loading configuration through HTTPS
- Resolves issue with PPPoE CHAP authentication
- Resolves issue with using Ping Plotter
- Resolves issue with SSH disconnects
- Resolves issue with DHCP WAN connection not acquiring the correct IP
- Resolves issue with UPnP
- Adds support for WRT54G v.6
- Resolves issue with Access Restriction
- Resolves issue with incorrect time display
- Resolves issue with using subnets other than 255.255.255.0
- Resolves security issue when using IRC
- Resolves issue with WAN address being pingable when port forwarding is enabled
- Resolves issue with using Kultalinkki banking software
- Resolves issue where web GUI becomes unreachable if remote management is enabled on port 80 or 443
- Resolves issue with slow internal loopback, i.e., accessing a local server through the WAN IP address
- Resolves issue with accessing online game servers

Firmware 1.00.7
- Resoles MAC Address Clone issue.
- Resolves L2TP connections issues
- Resolves DNS server issues
- Resolves remote backup configuration feature
- Resolves Ping Plotter issue
- Resolves ISP DHCP addressing issue
- Resolves SSH issue of disassociation due to inactivity

Firmware 1.00.6
- Resolves issues with WAP54G repeater mode
- Resolves issues with certain PPPoE connection
- Resolves issues with SES turning back on when applying settings
- Resolves issues with WPA allowing Shared key selection
- Resolves issues with web GUI ping function
- Resolves issues with using MSN whiteboard
- Resolves issues with instability when using Bittorent
- Resolves issues with using certain ATA phone adapters
- Resolves issues with connecting to NNTP news servers

Firmware 1.00.4
- Resolves issues with slow downstream speeds
- Resolves issues with certain web sites not loading or loading slowly
- Resolves issues with obtaining an IP address from Windows 2000 Server
- Resolves issues with certain Internet video streaming
- Resolves issues with playing PSP games online

Firmware 1.00.2
- Resolves issue with SES and interoperability with other adapters
- Resolves issue with DynDNS abusive updates

Firmware 1.00.1
- Resolves issue with enabling remote management
- Resolves issue with unstable device boot up
- Resolves issue with International country codes

Firmware 1.00.0
- Initial Release
I’ll keep posting whether this firmware is stable enough to cater my highly-usage internet at home.
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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Bootcamp

Remember that I passed the exam on 20/8/07? Yeah, it was easy, I guess. It may because of the CCNA bootcamp class that I attended at Redynamics.

I can say that I’m quite familiar with all these Cisco stuff. But in theory, that’s what I’m lacking off.

To those who want to pursue in the networking field, CCNA bootcamp is worth a try.

Below is the testimonial requested by Redynamics to those who passed the exam.

BOOT CAMP SURVIVOR TESTIMONIAL

Congratulations on your recent achievement. We truly believe that achieving certification is a tough job and hard work and skilled knowledge got you through.

In our continuing quest to improve, we would like your general feedback on any area you enjoyed or disagreed with the recent Boot Camp experience. We value any comments you have to make.

Thank You

Now, I have feedback to them.

Passed CCNA Exam, 910/1000

Cisco CCNA exam

Yesterday, I was so nervous, preparing for the CCNA exam. At last, I passed the CCNA exam. The result, 910/1000. Not so great, as the passing mark is only 849/1000.

My friend, Nithia who took the exam together with me passed it with 1000/1000. That was a great achievement. It shows that she has a great understanding about network fundamentally and Cisco products.

It’s no surprise then, as she always score high during our CCNA bootcamp class and revision, handled by Raymond Chou.

Now, I will aim for CCNP. Nithia will be undergo a free CCNP course at Redynamics. Raymond has promised to offer a free CCNP class (worth RM12,000++) to those who passed the 640-801 CCNA exam with 1000/1000.

Thanks to Raymond Chou for the CCNA bootcamp class.

Thanks to Nithia for our last revision at her office at Kelana Jaya.

I will talk later about how bootcamp will help you to understand more about Cisco certifications. It’s not compulsory, but it will greatly help you during the exam.

CCNA, 640-801 Exam at Redynamics, Phileo Damansara

CCNA, 640-801 Exam at Redynamics, Phileo DamansaraI’m going to take a CCNA exam tomorrow (20/8/07) at Redynamics Asia, Phileo Damansara. I wish that I can pass with flying colors.

My manager has been pushing me to pass this CCNA exam, or else, this year’s performance will be affected. Gosh!

I was quite handy with Cisco’s stuff, especially when doing installation and configuration at customer’s place. But to be in the real exam, that was kinda nervous.

Here’s my study materials;

1. Pass4Sure, Version 2.83

2. Testinside, Version 11

3. Testinside.blogspot.com

4. Sadikhov.com CCNA Forum

Wish me luck! I will update my score later.