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javeryh

01-10-2006, 12:03 AM

I'm trying to connect to Xbox Live and my MTU test keeps failing. Does anyone know how to change the settings on my router? It says I need to have a setting of 1364 or higher. THANKS!

P0ldy

01-10-2006, 04:10 AM

It should be 1500 if you have broadband.

It should be in your router's settings clearly marked (don't have a Linksys router personally otherwise I'd tell you where exactly).

pimpinc333

01-10-2006, 04:12 AM

Hey lets do this quick since I had the same problem. I;m very tired and need to go to sleep. So respond fast if possible. Is it a Linksys WRT54G?

pimpinc333

01-10-2006, 04:19 AM

Whoops I thought you were still up lol :) Ok well If you do infact have the Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router go into your Routers settings by opening Internet explorer and typing your router address ( i think its 192.168.1.1 ). I had the same problem and here is what MS says to do.

Linksys WRT54G

Version 2.02.7
This firmware version is Xbox Live Compatible.

Note: The UPnP implementation on the Linksys WRT54g with firmware 2.02.7 has been discovered to prevent users from being able to connect to Xbox Live. If a user is unable to connect to Xbox Live with this specific router model/firmware, they may get connected by turning off UPnP in the router's settings. Microsoft is working hard with Linksys to repair this issue as soon as possible.

javeryh

01-10-2006, 08:43 AM

pimpinc333

01-10-2006, 12:05 PM

Very Cool.

javeryh

01-10-2006, 12:27 PM

Very Cool.

What I can't understand though is why my computer only gets a signal when I am sitting in the room with the router (and I have to be near it as well). I have the router inside my entertainment cabinet behind my Xbox but I didn't think wood interferes with the signal. My dining room table is directly behind the wall where my entertainment center goes and I can't connect to my network. Is there any reason for this?

I really can't take the router out of the cabinet because (1) my daughter will try to play with it all day and (2) my wife doesn't want something like that out in the TV room for all to see (and I agree). Here's the setup:

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Purkeynator

01-10-2006, 12:42 PM

It should reach just fine I would think. I have the same router and mine is upstairs in my computer room. My Xbox is downstairs (2 floors down from computer room) and one wall away. I haven't had any problems connecting to my Linksys 802.11b game adapter that sits on top of my entertainment center. I wonder if there is a problem with the router or the adapter. Have you tried connecting using any other devices such as a laptop, nintendo ds, or sony psp from the same spot? There are firmware hacks for this router where you can boost the output by like 800% but they are not officially supported by linksys. However this is the reason I chose this router because when I start streaming high definition tv to my Xbox 360 I will need alot of signal strength and speed. If anyone is interested in that check out wrt54g.net

pimpinc333

01-10-2006, 12:48 PM

Yea, I have no problems with mine either. It reaches my Wireless Xbox from the 1st floor to the second just fine. I also have mine in a wood entertainment center cabinet.

javeryh

01-10-2006, 12:58 PM

Yea, I have no problems with mine either. It reaches my Wireless Xbox from the 1st floor to the second just fine. I also have mine in a wood entertainment center cabinet.

This leads me to believe that my router has been defective since I got it over a year ago. I used to have it installed on the third floor and wired to my desktop. My laptop would only work on the third floor even though the linksys rep kept telling me it should work all the way downstairs on the first floor. I then bought a linksys range expander and put it on the second floor - it could barely get a signal from upstairs and it would often cut out (one red light instead of two blue ones) and it still never expanded the range to downstairs. The bitch of it all is that I'm too computer retarded to figure anything out so all this time I thought it was me... it does have some range though because it works really fast when the laptop is nearby.

shrike4242

01-12-2006, 07:19 PM

This leads me to believe that my router has been defective since I got it over a year ago. I used to have it installed on the third floor and wired to my desktop. My laptop would only work on the third floor even though the linksys rep kept telling me it should work all the way downstairs on the first floor. I then bought a linksys range expander and put it on the second floor - it could barely get a signal from upstairs and it would often cut out (one red light instead of two blue ones) and it still never expanded the range to downstairs. The bitch of it all is that I'm too computer retarded to figure anything out so all this time I thought it was me... it does have some range though because it works really fast when the laptop is nearby.
If you really think it's defective, then I think the WRT54G has a 3 year warranty on it. If it does, ship it back to them for replacement, or break out the credit card and do an advance replacement on it.

Those range expanders aren't anything like they're supposed to be. I've tried them and they do suck pretty bad.

The firmware version on that router I think is up to 4.something, if I remember right. Updating it to the latest firmware might help (though I think you may have already done that).

Plus, if you want some better range, the higher-gain antennas they sell for that router are a better upgrade.

javeryh

01-12-2006, 07:36 PM

Thanks shrike - I'm going to look into the antenna. I do have the latest firmware but the range extender really does suck.

Wee Tall Didd

12-30-2006, 11:22 AM

Yeah, uh, when I typed in the router address this 'Username and Password' thing pops up and I have no idea what my username is or how to get a username...

Wee Tall Didd

12-30-2006, 11:24 AM

No one's probably gonna answer because this thread is like 30 years old

pimpinc333

12-30-2006, 11:26 AM

Yeah, uh, when I typed in the router address this 'Username and Password' thing pops up and I have no idea what my username is or how to get a username...

Your Default User Name and Password should be:

User Name: Admin
Password: Admin or Password

Post what type of Router you have.

EDIT: I answered ;)

Nogib

12-30-2006, 02:58 PM

Yeah, uh, when I typed in the router address this 'Username and Password' thing pops up and I have no idea what my username is or how to get a username...

You could always RTFM.

PathlessMist

07-25-2007, 06:42 PM

I'm trying to connect to Xbox Live and my MTU test keeps failing. Does anyone know how to change the settings on my router? It says I need to have a setting of 1364 or higher. THANKS!

To Fix this problem (Ive had the same problem as well) Go To Run under start (on the Main Computer running to the router...) from there type 192.168.1.1 to get to the router to change the settings...Once typed and entered type admin in to the password area...and when its done go to "advanced" in the next box u see and then to "filters" Then scroll down, u will see MTU Number..From there put in the number u need then push appl and click continue..then ur done :):)

lanza

08-20-2007, 07:07 PM

Hey, I've had this same problem ever since I moved my router upstairs (360 is downstairs). The router is still the same distance away from the console, but many times I can not connect to XBox live because of MTU error. It is only fixed when I go into router diagnostics and change anything. My MTU level is at 1500. When I say I change anything, I mean I will just change something and put it back to what it was and click save settings. My router is the WRT54G v2.2 Anyone have any ideas why this could be happening?

SupaSniper69

11-26-2007, 10:12 PM

Your Default User Name and Password should be:

User Name: Admin
Password: Admin or Password

Post what type of Router you have.

EDIT: I answered ;)
I tried going into 192.168.1.1 but the problem is i dont know my username or password. :-( I tried using the default passwords and usernames and they do not work, I have a linksys WRT54G ( if that will help ). Also who could I contact to get my password and username for changing my router settings?

Any Help will be strongly appreciated :'-( I cant live without Xbox Live

TatamiGeisha

07-30-2008, 08:06 AM

ok I have had the same problem and i changed to a different ethernet cord and now i passed the dns problem and have MTU problems i never had any of these problem but i was playing a game yesterday and fell asleep apparently there was a storm so im assuming my ethernet chip got surged or it facked up my router which sucks. the ethernet led doesn't light up when i place a cord in the back of the 360 but it shows up on the router also none of my comps are able to connect to the internet except the comp directly attached to the modem. which is in my moms room. I have 3 comps in my room 2 wired and one wireless I use one of the wired as my personal comp and the other two as servers for music. so maybe all my ethernet cords got friend and i need to buy just those?? yes no?

TatamiGeisha

07-30-2008, 08:32 AM

Ok i figured out my own problem this ones a real WTF. apparently the storm surged my router and changed te setting on the restrictions tab making it say block all internet everyday once I logged into the router and changed it i passed all test but Xbox live so i shut off everything in the two rooms and waited 5 mins now im about to go see if everything works now =] wish me luck

HereticZero

09-29-2008, 07:39 PM

Hey, on the topic of getting Xbox Live to work on routers. We're using a Linksys WRT54GS v6. Our MTU is set for 1500, however, the MTU test on the Xbox continues to fail over and over stating that it must be set to 1364 or higher... but according to the router it is set to 1500 already so... am I just retarded or what?

Firmware version for our router is v1.52.5 (which is the latest firmware I could find.