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I have firwire version 1.007 which is what it shipped with when i bought my router last year. My new internet connection is playing up a bit so i was looking to try and see if there was a new firwire version.

The linksys website doesn't have any downloads for it and i have tried searching for a download but it is not happening.

Is there a newer version and where can i get it from?

cheers

dave

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A short, practical add-on that fills gaps in the replies from and : steps to identify the exact unit, why UK/“Annex B” matter, and a safe firmware workflow plus alternatives when the vendor site shows no update.

Start by confirming the exact model and hardware revision printed on the label (look for “ver.” or “V.” beside the model) — that single detail determines which firmware files will fit. (support.linksys.com) Also check whether the DSL interface is Annex A (ADSL over POTS, RJ‑11) or Annex B (ADSL over ISDN, RJ‑45): Annex is a hardware/line-type difference and using the wrong annex firmware or hardware variant will break the modem side. (draytek.com)

Safe upgrade workflow

  • Back up the current configuration from the router web UI.
  • Download only firmware that exactly matches model + hardware revision + annex.
  • From the web UI use the router’s Firmware Upgrade procedure; do not interrupt power while flashing. (support.linksys.com)
  • If the vendor site shows no files, look for archived vendor release notes or reputable community mirrors for the model’s last release (histor releases exist for the WAG54G series), but verify checksums and prefer vendor-signed files where possible. (tweakers.net)

If the goal is stability rather than new features: try a factory reset, test the line with another modem (or put the WAG54G behind a simple modem) to isolate whether the DSL section or the router is at fault, and keep the unit behind NAT/guest network if updates are unavailable. Third‑party projects rarely replace the ADSL modem part — community firmware support for WAG54G is limited and may not provide the integrated DSL driver set. (openwrt.org)

If no safe firmware is available, replace the gateway for security and reliability — older ADSL gateways are often EOL and unsupported.

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If the manufacturer's site doesn't list any new firmware, which it doesn't, then there isn't a new firmware version yet.

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and if i can find reference to a better firwire but can't find it on the linksys site?

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i have found the ftp bit on the linksys site

which is here but there doesn't seem to be any annex b uk stuff. Is this somewhere else or is there simply no uk update(or can i use a different update) there seems to be loads of upgrades for other countires.

tis strange


dave

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kained... There aren't any firmware updates for that router yet. There aren't any available. This means that there aren't any to find.

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