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My wireless router (Linksys WRT54G) seems to have bit the dust after 5+ years of faithful service.

Bought another Linksys (WRT54G2), hooked it up and powered it on. Setup can't detect the router.

Thinking maybe its the desktop, tried to set up the router by plugging it directly to a spare laptop. Same issue - set up can't detect the router on either computer.

I'm thinking I've got a DOA Linksys - am I missing anything?

Configuration is cable modem to router, then router to PC or laptop - simple. Even tried different ports on the router, thinking #1 might be bad. No joy. 2,3,4 all work (or not) the same.

PC has an internet connection when connected directly with the cable modem, so its not the network adapter.

Thinking I'm going to buy something non-Linksys. Other wireless devices have G-adapters, so wouldn't get the benefits of N without upgrading the other adapters.

Basic usage - internet, printers etc., no gamers or video sharing.

Need to try and resolve fast so wife can do her thing on the pc before we leave for vacation tomorrow, so I'm limited to what Best Buy has in stock.

Thoughts?