Installing the Linksys/Cisco Wireless Bridge (WGA600N)

[Rabid1]

I got my WGA600N yesterday and hooked it up to my HR21-100. The receiver has the latest CE from 07/25, which is supposed to have added support for this device.

I had my Apple Airport Wireless router set to WPA security. I was able to locate the network in the wireless setup menu on the HR21. However, whenever I began inputing the password, the receiver locked up and required a hard boot. I tried this 3 times with the same result.

When I changed the Airport to have no security, evrything worked just fine, and I'm able to access VOD.

I'll fiddle with it some more this weekend, and see if I can come up with a solution.

Rick

 

[birddog]

Instead of WPA try using WEP-64 (40 bit) security. Don't use the key generator built into the bridge, just enter a 10 digit numeric code (ex. 0123456789) for the Key 1 value, save your changes and test to see if it works. Unless you have some super-hacker in your neighborhood WEP-64 will keep your WiFi system safe enough.

 

[Rabid1]

Instead of WPA try using WEP-64 (40 bit) security. Don't use the key generator built into the bridge, just enter a 10 digit numeric code (ex. 0123456789) for the Key 1 value, save your changes and test to see if it works. Unless you have some super-hacker in your neighborhood WEP-64 will keep your WiFi system safe enough.

Thanks birddog! I'll give it a shot & let you know how it worked.

Rick

 

[Rabid1]

I have it set up and working great with WPA.

Since I'm using a Mac at home, with an Airport wireless router, I was unable to use the provided software from Linksys. What I did was reset the WGA600N, then hook it up directly to my Mac.

Then I changed my network settings on the Mac to be compatible with the default IP and subnet of the device. This is 192.168.1.250, subnet 255.255.255.0

After this I was able to access the settings for the WGA600N via my Web browser. From here you can configure everything you need to connect with your wireless network.

After I configured it, I hooked it back up to my HR21, which caused the receiver to lock up. I hard-booted the receiver, and had great Internet connection.

 

[hdtvtechno]

Does this Linksys WGA600N support WPA2 security ?

 

[Bob Nielsen]

Does this Linksys WGA600N support WPA2 security ?

It does, but a lot of users have problems when trying to enter the passcode using the HR2x setup feature (which is only in the CE firmware and only for the WGA600N). Setting the adapter up with a PC connection is probably easier at this point.

 

[hdtvtechno]

Thanks