Router set up in Win98

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BDR

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20 Aug 2003, 1:05pm

Hi guys. I need some help.
I have a 4 port Linksys BEFSR41 router that I switched out for an 8 port.

My sister needs a router so I took my 4 port over to her house and tried to set it up. First off, I forgot to reset the router to change the password, so had to do that. Reset to factory defaults and went through setting it up using the wizard cd that came with the router. Now it just says "computer can't communicate with router".

The router worked perfectly for me. I'm XP though and she's still on Win98.
The nic is fine, the cat5 is brand new.

Any suggestions on getting this thing running for her?

(buying a different router is not an option at this time)

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Thrax

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20 Aug 2003, 1:26pm

The windows client doesn't matter in relation to the router.

D-Link and DFI cards never worked with my BEFSR41, I don't know why. Every other brand did, however. So perhaps that's a quirk that might apply here.

Don't use the Wizard CD either, I found it does more harm than good (But, too late right?

).

It's a matter of unassigning a static IP in network connections, logging into the router at 192.168.1.1, entering the password and setting the right type of connection (PPPoE, DHCP, PPTP et. al.), enabling DHCP, and setting the DHCP range.

That should be it.

See if you can ping the router from c:\>

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BDR

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20 Aug 2003, 1:43pm

Thrax said
The windows client doesn't matter in relation to the router.

D-Link and DFI cards never worked with my BEFSR41, I don't know why. Every other brand did, however. So perhaps that's a quirk that might apply here.

Don't use the Wizard CD either, I found it does more harm than good (But, too late right? ).

It's a matter of unassigning a static IP in network connections, logging into the router at 192.168.1.1, entering the password and setting the right type of connection (PPPoE, DHCP, PPTP et. al.), enabling DHCP, and setting the DHCP range.

That should be it.

See if you can ping the router from c:\>

I mentioned the OS because Win98 setup for the router was a little different than XP.
She has the same Linksys Fast Ethernet nic card as I am using in a couple of my machines, and they worked fine with this same router for me.
Lol.. I used the wizard after I tried to manualy configure the router first.

I may give it a try again later today.

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Thrax

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20 Aug 2003, 2:02pm

Well if none of those things work, drop-kick her computer.

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profdlp

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20 Aug 2003, 2:26pm

Been there

I have the same router (BEFSR41). Worked the same for me under 98se and XP.

Try the following:

1) Make sure all of the computers are set to "automatically detect network settings". Run "winipcfg" to release/renew IP addresses.

2) As Thrax said, go to 192.168.1.1 and make sure you have the right type of connection enabled. Go to the "Status" tab and do a DHCP Release, then Renew. It might not be a bad idea to unplug then replug the power to your modem first.

3) Though I have no logical explanation for it, sometimes when my power goes out all of my computers regain internet access automatically. At other times, I need to turn them all off, then bring them back online one at a time. You might try doing it that way. Once you get one computer hitting the 'net through the router the rest should be easy.

4) Get rid of any of the Windows ICS stuff - your router doesn't need it, and Windows will just be confused (more than usual, that is...). Uninstall the stuff the "wizard cd" put on there. This is a "wizard" who won't serve. (TWOO movie reference)

5) Make sure all of her computers are Folding! (Bet you already did that, though!

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Sending you a pic of the router settings - make sure it's not one of those "local" IP addresses.

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TBonZ

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20 Aug 2003, 2:52pm

Also try upgrading the firmware, new release as of 6/24/03.

http://linksys.com/download/firmware.asp?fwid=3

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BDR

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20 Aug 2003, 2:55pm

Thrax said
Well if none of those things work, drop-kick her computer.

I felt like doing that the other day.

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BDR

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20 Aug 2003, 3:01pm

Thanks profdlp. I'll try your instructions.
I'm guessing it's my fault for not resetting the router to begin with when I first tried to install it.

My sis only has one pc right now, and her hubby won't let her run any Distributed Computing programs on it. (he's being a dork)
I already asked.

But future plans are for me to build one just for her and install F@H on it.

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profdlp

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21 Aug 2003, 11:31am

reset, etc

You may not have to worry about resetting it, having it unplugged during transport should have dropped the existing IP connection. However, you might try using the "hard reset" button on the front (you'll need to stick a paper clip or something in the little hole) which will retore the router to default settings all the way around (including custom passwords, etc).
Is your sister on a cable modem?

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BDR

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21 Aug 2003, 4:47pm

I didn't get around to trying to install it again yet.
Hopefully it will go smoother.

She's on DSL, same as me.

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