Re: Failed Linksys WRT54G router (newbie)

Thanks for the info LF.

I thought my v1.0 was a goner too and also suspected the caps. I had the Power (green LED) and Diag (red LED) permanently lit so assumed the PSU was ok. Just to be sure though, I tried a different PSU and would you believe it, it now works OK!

I had a 5.0V, 2.0A PSU lying around (better quality from HP) so I swapped the cables over and will now use that. I figure that as it lasted for 6 or 7 years, it'll last another 6 or 7 on the new PSU. ;-) That's saved my blowing a wad of cash as...