Linksys router can't access 198.162.1.1

[stannie65]

Hi

I am trying to forward some ports for bit torrent use. I am running on cable going into a linksys BEFSR41 router and then out into 3 seperate computers

I have gained a static address like www.portforward.com says so but i cant access my router settings http://192.168.1.1

Therefore i cannot forward my ports

please help, does this mean as i cant access it that the firewall in the router is down too?

[Armo]

have you tired the reset button on the back? also if you unplug a linksys router for about 2 minutes it will reset it. I'd give that a try

[Aranyic]

First thing is what is the static ip that you are using? Make sure it is 192.168.1.something with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 so that you are on the same network as the router.

Question 2, can the computers using dhcp access the routers setup utilities?

[Shorty]

Start menu-> Run -> Type "cmd" (without the quotes) and a black window will open.

In that window type: "ipconfig" (without the quotes) and then hit enter.

Look for the "Default Gateway" entry. That is the address you need to type into your web browser to access the router config. :)

[profdlp]

Are you getting a red screen with a warning message? If so, that is some of WinXP's SP2 security stuff "helping" you. I have the same router and had the problem I just described. If this sounds familiar just holler and I'll tell you what I did to fix it.

[stannie65]

big thanks guys, especially to shorty!

i accessed my router forwarded certain ports and now my torrents (can i say that word round here!?) are all green, if anyone uses ABC can they share any tips?

[RacerPaul]

Shorty,

when I get to the user / password screen, I type in the default password 'admin' and leave the user screen blank as per the instructions to access the web based setup utility...in order to change / update dmin functions. This is a brand new setup of a Lynksys router done by a complete novice (me) using the setup wizard.

Thanks for any help...

Paul

[mtrox]

Paul,

I started your own thread over here.

http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54512

If you're still having problems we'll get you help in your own thread.

[Leonardo]

Linksys is 192.168.1.1, isn't it? I'm not at home right now so I can't check mine.

[mtrox]

Yea I saw that too. I addressed it over in the new thread I made. You're not going dyslexic....

[RacerPaul]

Thanks guys, heading over there..and yes, I had the # wrong in my post...now lessee if I fried that wrong # in practice.

Paul