WRT54GS router

ok so i have a linksys wrt54gs router with the following connected to it:

-gateway vista laptop
-macbook pro with osx
-pc with windows 7
-apple iphone 4

everything works good but i need to get into router setup. i know you can reset it but i dont want to that unless i HAVE to.. i tried to enter web setup with the mac and win 7 pc.. says wrong login/password but i know its right cuz i used for the iphone.. have not tried the vista laptop.
also if i get in with the vista laptop can i port forward even tho i need to port forward with the mac?

 

If you can get in to the web management interface then you can chance settings for any connected device from any other connected device.

 

ok but i cant get in.. i am using the RIGHT log in and pasword

 

You could try resetting the router to the factory defaults will delete any changes you have made to the router, including any security settings. This should be used as a last resort

Press the reset button for 30 seconds.

1. The settings should now be returned to the factory default settings, meaning any changes you had made would be deleted.
2. Open up your Web browser and enter “192.168.1.1″ in the address bar.
3. For the login, leave a blank ID and enter “admin” as the password.

The router has now been reset.

 

IF i did that would i need to "re-set" anything that connects to it with the new passwrd?

 

Hi,
The only issue you will have will be the wireless key as it will be reset to the original passphrase that came installed on your router. if you changed settings for the wireless connection i.e put in own key phrase,WEP,WPA ect, then you only need to do this in your router,the only reason you may need to change anything with your attached equiptment is the wireless key if it is not the same one you were using before hand.
Before you do this have you checked to make sure caps lock is not on whilst putting user/pass words in!! simple mistake to make!!
iain.t :major

 

wanna say that in english LOL kidding.. but i am 200% sure i am using the right login/password with CORRECT caps etc

 

i know for sure its the right user name and password cuz i had to reset my iphone and it needed it.

 

I am from the northeast of england (GEORDIE) so some folk dont quite understand my gist!!! .

right let me explian better.... once you reset your router via the way rustyjack instructed, the router will be rolled back to its factory settings, you will have to check that the wireless key in the wireless settings are the same as what you were using before you reset it, if it is different then change it back to what it was and save the settings.
if you go to your ISP's website it will have all the necessary settings that you need for your connection, you may have to input in any log in details i.e for instance mine is my telephone number@my ISP.net as username then password, if you can't remember these phone your ISP and they will provide them for you.
once you have done all of this you will be able to set a new log in and password for access to your router settings.
probably still sounds like chinese LOL but it is pretty easy to do, just have to follow settings on your ISP's website.
iain.t :major

 

When you reset your iphone you needed the setup login? You browsed to the router and adjusted a setting and you used the iphone to do it? Why not just use the iphone to access the router settings again? Change and save a new password from the iphone and try it again from one of the workstations to see if helped any.

If you didn't browse to the router and change a setting, were you entering in the network name (SSID) and the key? I'm wondering if you have the two sets of passwords exchanged and you are trying to wrong one.

You did try using the factory default for the device just in case too? I've seen admin admin and also blank user and admin.

If you do have to reset and you know the wireless network name and password (key), set it to the same again and the devices might not all need to be reconfigured.