Mac OS X 10.1: Classic May Not Start If Linksys Hub/Router or Wireless Access Point Is Present

Update the firmware on your Linksys hardware to avoid a situation that prevents Classic from starting up.
Symptom

If your Linksys hub/router or wireless access point is set up to distribute IP addresses via DHCP, Classic does not finish starting up. An Open Transport extension icon may be visible when Classic stops responding.


Solution

Try updating the firmware on your Linksys hardware. You may download an update from the Linksys Firmware Upgrades page (http://www.linksys.com/download/firmware.asp).

Firmware updates are available for these Linksys devices, which may be associated with the symptom described above:
Notes:

Other Workarounds

If updating the firmware is not an option, use one of the following workarounds:

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Published Date: Oct 7, 2016