Router setup inaccessable

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xp Pro SP3 updated to about a month ago T42 Thinkpad (Current updates fail)

I got a Linksys BEFSR41 router. Before I could get it connected I had
broadband issues, although I have gotten into the router's browser based
setup a number of times and looked through it. This by way of an HTML file
for the purpose.

When I got connectivity again I didn't have much luck getting the router
into use when I switched the cables. "Repair" in the connection options
would not even run, let alone give me a new number. I went into the setup
again and noticed in the config that the router was set to "invent" its own
number. (I know. Invent is a terrible word.) I turned that off.
Apparently a bad move.

Now when I try to enter the router's setup to change it back through the
same HTML file I get an error saying the internet can't be found. I don't
understand why it's even looking for the internet, because the HTML file is
supposed to be looking for a box just inches down a cat5 cable.

BTW, the router has been reset repeatedly and EVERYTHING is turned off
overnight, so I doubt recycling the router is the problem.

Any miracles, cures or suggestions? Excorcisms?

Thanks
 
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xp Pro SP3 updated to about a month ago T42 Thinkpad (Current updates fail)

I got a Linksys BEFSR41 router. Before I could get it connected I had
broadband issues, although I have gotten into the router's browser based
setup a number of times and looked through it. This by way of an HTML file
for the purpose.

When I got connectivity again I didn't have much luck getting the router
into use when I switched the cables. "Repair" in the connection options
would not even run, let alone give me a new number. I went into the setup
again and noticed in the config that the router was set to "invent" its own
number. (I know. Invent is a terrible word.) I turned that off.
Apparently a bad move.

Now when I try to enter the router's setup to change it back through the
same HTML file I get an error saying the internet can't be found. I don't
understand why it's even looking for the internet, because the HTML file is
supposed to be looking for a box just inches down a cat5 cable.

BTW, the router has been reset repeatedly and EVERYTHING is turned off
overnight, so I doubt recycling the router is the problem.

Any miracles, cures or suggestions? Excorcisms?

Thanks
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What happens if you try to reach the router by its default IP-Adress
192.168.1.1 ?

Did you use the Setup Wizard from the CD ?

Bernd
 
xp Pro SP3 updated to about a month ago T42 Thinkpad (Current updates fail)

I got a Linksys BEFSR41 router.  Before I could get it connected I had
broadband issues, although I have gotten into the router's browser based
setup a number of times and looked through it.  This by way of an HTML file
for the purpose.

When I got connectivity again I didn't have much luck getting the router
into use when I switched the cables.  "Repair" in the connection options
would not even run, let alone give me a new number.  I went into the setup
again and noticed in the config that the router was set to "invent" its own
number.  (I know.  Invent is a terrible word.)  I turned that off.
Apparently a bad move.

Now when I try to enter the router's setup to change it back through the
same HTML file I get an error saying the internet can't be found.  I don't
understand why it's even looking for the internet, because the HTML file is
supposed to be looking for a box just inches down a cat5 cable.

BTW, the router has been reset repeatedly and EVERYTHING is turned off
overnight, so I doubt recycling the router is the problem.

Any miracles, cures or suggestions?  Excorcisms?

Thanks
Click to expand...

Which setup are you talking about? Most routers have their own
internal web pages and are accessible via Internet Explorer. by IP
address assigned to the router. You normally just need to connect a
wire to a LAN port and connect the broadband access to the WAN port.

I do not use any "bundled" install software that comes on the included
CD. These tend to require the Internet to work.

Nowm you meed to be sure that you do a factory "reset" of the router
and make sure that you PC is assigned an IP address with the router's
correct "range." Most Linksys routers use 192.168.1.1 for the router
and assigns out 192.1681.2 - 192.168.1.xxx range.

If you PC does not get a valid IP address, then the Ethernet cable or
the PC's network Ethernet adapter is defective. Cable is easily
replaced. If the network adapter is defective, you will have the
replace it.
 
Bernd said:
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What happens if you try to reach the router by its default IP-Adress
192.168.1.1 ?
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That's what the HTML accesses. That's what gives me the error. I just
entered it directly in Firefox again and got this, same as always.

-------------------------------
Firefox can't establish a connection to the server at 192.168.1.1.

Let's try to troubleshoot the problem:
* Check Internet connection: Internet connection does
NOT seem to be working!
* Try to perform some diagnostic tests:
-------------------------------
Did you use the Setup Wizard from the CD ?

Bernd
Click to expand...

I have no CD.

Thanks
 
192.168.1.1 did work, so the cable is fine. 192.168.1.1 is what NOW gives
me the error saying it can't find the internet. I have no bundled stuff.

Thanks

xp Pro SP3 updated to about a month ago T42 Thinkpad (Current updates
fail)

I got a Linksys BEFSR41 router. Before I could get it connected I had
broadband issues, although I have gotten into the router's browser based
setup a number of times and looked through it. This by way of an HTML file
for the purpose.

When I got connectivity again I didn't have much luck getting the router
into use when I switched the cables. "Repair" in the connection options
would not even run, let alone give me a new number. I went into the setup
again and noticed in the config that the router was set to "invent" its
own
number. (I know. Invent is a terrible word.) I turned that off.
Apparently a bad move.

Now when I try to enter the router's setup to change it back through the
same HTML file I get an error saying the internet can't be found. I don't
understand why it's even looking for the internet, because the HTML file
is
supposed to be looking for a box just inches down a cat5 cable.

BTW, the router has been reset repeatedly and EVERYTHING is turned off
overnight, so I doubt recycling the router is the problem.

Any miracles, cures or suggestions? Excorcisms?

Thanks
Click to expand...

Which setup are you talking about? Most routers have their own
internal web pages and are accessible via Internet Explorer. by IP
address assigned to the router. You normally just need to connect a
wire to a LAN port and connect the broadband access to the WAN port.

I do not use any "bundled" install software that comes on the included
CD. These tend to require the Internet to work.

Nowm you meed to be sure that you do a factory "reset" of the router
and make sure that you PC is assigned an IP address with the router's
correct "range." Most Linksys routers use 192.168.1.1 for the router
and assigns out 192.1681.2 - 192.168.1.xxx range.

If you PC does not get a valid IP address, then the Ethernet cable or
the PC's network Ethernet adapter is defective. Cable is easily
replaced. If the network adapter is defective, you will have the
replace it.
 
192.168.1.1 did work, so the cable is fine.  192.168.1.1 is what NOW gives
me the error saying it can't find the internet.  I have no bundled stuff.

Thanks










Which setup are you talking about?  Most routers have their own
internal web pages and are accessible  via Internet Explorer. by IP
address assigned to the router.  You normally just need to connect a
wire to a LAN port and connect the broadband access to the WAN port.

I do not use any "bundled" install software that comes on the included
CD.  These tend to require the Internet to work.

Nowm you meed to be sure that you do a factory "reset" of the router
and make sure that you PC is assigned an IP address with the router's
correct "range."  Most Linksys routers use 192.168.1.1 for the router
and assigns out 192.1681.2 - 192.168.1.xxx range.

If you PC does not get a valid IP address, then the Ethernet cable or
the PC's network Ethernet adapter is defective.  Cable is easily
replaced.  If the network adapter is defective, you will have the
replace it.
Click to expand...

What is the "Default gateway" set to on your "questionable" PC? It
should be the IP address of the wireless router.
 
192.168.1.1 did work, so the cable is fine. 192.168.1.1 is what NOW gives
me the error saying it can't find the internet. I have no bundled stuff.

Thanks










Which setup are you talking about? Most routers have their own
internal web pages and are accessible via Internet Explorer. by IP
address assigned to the router. You normally just need to connect a
wire to a LAN port and connect the broadband access to the WAN port.

I do not use any "bundled" install software that comes on the included
CD. These tend to require the Internet to work.

Nowm you meed to be sure that you do a factory "reset" of the router
and make sure that you PC is assigned an IP address with the router's
correct "range." Most Linksys routers use 192.168.1.1 for the router
and assigns out 192.1681.2 - 192.168.1.xxx range.

If you PC does not get a valid IP address, then the Ethernet cable or
the PC's network Ethernet adapter is defective. Cable is easily
replaced. If the network adapter is defective, you will have the
replace it.
Click to expand...

What is the "Default gateway" set to on your "questionable" PC? It
should be the IP address of the wireless router.

- What did I miss? Questionable PC?

- All addressing is set to automatic. None of the Default Gateway
- boxes have contents even if their auto is turned off.


- I have a wired router - befsr41.

BTW, when I swap the computer ethernet cable off the router and onto the
modem it works fine. I'm using it now.

Might it make any difference if I put the cable on a different port on the
router? I try it on #1. Pure hardware problem?

Thanks
 
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JimL said:
What is the "Default gateway" set to on your "questionable" PC? It
should be the IP address of the wireless router.
Click to expand...
I am attaching the results of ipconfig/all on this computer. You will
clearly see "Default gateway" in this list. The IP is that of the router.
If that line does not show the ip address of your router, the router must be
misconfigured.
- What did I miss? Questionable PC?

- All addressing is set to automatic. None of the Default Gateway
- boxes have contents even if their auto is turned off.


- I have a wired router - befsr41.
Click to expand...
One input port to connect the cable or dsl modem to the router
Four ports to connect computers
BTW, when I swap the computer ethernet cable off the router and onto the
modem it works fine. I'm using it now. So, the modem is working fine.

Might it make any difference if I put the cable on a different port on the
router? I try it on #1. Pure hardware problem?
Click to expand...
Don't do this. One and only one is designed to be connected to the modem.
 
192.168.1.1 did work, so the cable is fine. 192.168.1.1 is what NOW gives
me the error saying it can't find the internet. I have no bundled stuff.

Thanks










Which setup are you talking about? Most routers have their own
internal web pages and are accessible via Internet Explorer. by IP
address assigned to the router. You normally just need to connect a
wire to a LAN port and connect the broadband access to the WAN port.

I do not use any "bundled" install software that comes on the included
CD. These tend to require the Internet to work.

Nowm you meed to be sure that you do a factory "reset" of the router
and make sure that you PC is assigned an IP address with the router's
correct "range." Most Linksys routers use 192.168.1.1 for the router
and assigns out 192.1681.2 - 192.168.1.xxx range.

If you PC does not get a valid IP address, then the Ethernet cable or
the PC's network Ethernet adapter is defective. Cable is easily
replaced. If the network adapter is defective, you will have the
replace it.
Click to expand...

What is the "Default gateway" set to on your "questionable" PC? It
should be the IP address of the wireless router.


What IS a default gateway?
 
Bernd said:
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What happens if you try to reach the router by its default IP-Adress
192.168.1.1 ?

Did you use the Setup Wizard from the CD ?

Bernd
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OK, I now have Setup Wizard.

With 3 different known good cables a port LED lights up, but with each one
Setup Wizard says there is no router. Odd, given that my browser was
talking to it a couple weeks ago.

Thanks
 
192.168.1.1 did work, so the cable is fine. 192.168.1.1 is what NOW gives
me the error saying it can't find the internet. I have no bundled stuff.

Thanks










Which setup are you talking about? Most routers have their own
internal web pages and are accessible via Internet Explorer. by IP
address assigned to the router. You normally just need to connect a
wire to a LAN port and connect the broadband access to the WAN port.

I do not use any "bundled" install software that comes on the included
CD. These tend to require the Internet to work.

Nowm you meed to be sure that you do a factory "reset" of the router
and make sure that you PC is assigned an IP address with the router's
correct "range." Most Linksys routers use 192.168.1.1 for the router
and assigns out 192.1681.2 - 192.168.1.xxx range.

If you PC does not get a valid IP address, then the Ethernet cable or
the PC's network Ethernet adapter is defective. Cable is easily
replaced. If the network adapter is defective, you will have the
replace it.
Click to expand...

-What is the "Default gateway" set to on your "questionable" PC? It
-should be the IP address of the wireless router.

I have a solution. LinkSys has just confirmed why the router stopped
talking to me after that reboot. It died - then and there.
 
JimL said:
-What is the "Default gateway" set to on your "questionable" PC? It
-should be the IP address of the wireless router.

I have a solution. LinkSys has just confirmed why the router stopped
talking to me after that reboot. It died - then and there.
Click to expand...

That is one of the reasons I quit using Linksys routers. Another was
that it required rebooting almost daily. And then there was the lack of
qualified technical support. The D-Link I replaced it with never gave
me any problems.
 
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