When I had DSL, and one computer(running Windows 98SE), I had no problem setting up the linksys BEFSR41.I just got an computer running XP, and I'm running a cable modem. I tried setting up the router, and failed. I made all of the connections (cables) and powered up the modem, and the router on boot up, and I couldn't even ping the router (much less access the linksys set up browser) My ISP is using DHCP, I selected to obtain address automatically (as I did before, with only one computer)
I noticed that DNS was disabled in 98se, and not in XP. Should I disable the DNS in XP? I really don't know where I went wrong! Or how to proceed from here. It should be a simple thing to do, but I haven't figured it out, so I thought I'd ask you guys.
Thank you for any advise you can give!
Where did I go wrong?
Where did I go wrong?
ROBBIE
Linksys & XP
I also had a heck of a time with the XP machine. If you are running wep, that is what held me up. I later found a security addendum (further instructions for XP) on the Linksys site, though it can't find the url now.
You have to copy the wep generated 26 digit key from the
router. Exit
Go to the PC's connection properties.
Disable "Network Authentication (shared mode)" and "Key
provided for me automatically".
Enter or paste the 26 digit network key, format = Hex,
and key length = 104 bit (26 digit).
The network config should be the same.... Use DHCP for Wins and disable DNS, auto IP addressing if DHCP on the router.
Make sure the SSID's and channel settings match.
Also, since you've switched DSL to Cable, disable PPPoE.
And based on a Microsoft alert, you might block port 70, due to a worm utilizing the Gopher protocol.
I also had a heck of a time with the XP machine. If you are running wep, that is what held me up. I later found a security addendum (further instructions for XP) on the Linksys site, though it can't find the url now.
You have to copy the wep generated 26 digit key from the
router. Exit
Go to the PC's connection properties.
Disable "Network Authentication (shared mode)" and "Key
provided for me automatically".
Enter or paste the 26 digit network key, format = Hex,
and key length = 104 bit (26 digit).
The network config should be the same.... Use DHCP for Wins and disable DNS, auto IP addressing if DHCP on the router.
Make sure the SSID's and channel settings match.
Also, since you've switched DSL to Cable, disable PPPoE.
And based on a Microsoft alert, you might block port 70, due to a worm utilizing the Gopher protocol.
JD 
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BEFSR is wireless??
IIRC the BEFSR4.1 is not wireless, it has a 4 port switch. Unless the original poster just got the model number wrong, the post about WEP doesnt make much sense.
However to start diagnosing this, you have to make sure you are connected from the bottom up. Do you have link lights (the LEDs) on your router, modem and card when you plug the cables in. Make sure you have a crossover between the router and modem. (IIRC the linksys models have a switch to flip between crossover and straight on the WAN port, so this might not be a big deal) Does your XP machine get any IP outside a 254.x.x.x? Can you get to the setup page of the linksys via a web browser? Can you connect your XP machine straight to the modem? Does it work? Is your linksys still set for PPoE?
BTW - the post about blocking gopher (port 70) is a little paranoid IMHO. The only way you will be vulnerable is if you dont have the latest security patches installed for IE, and you still have to actually click on a malformed link to have this exploit do anything to your machine.
However to start diagnosing this, you have to make sure you are connected from the bottom up. Do you have link lights (the LEDs) on your router, modem and card when you plug the cables in. Make sure you have a crossover between the router and modem. (IIRC the linksys models have a switch to flip between crossover and straight on the WAN port, so this might not be a big deal) Does your XP machine get any IP outside a 254.x.x.x? Can you get to the setup page of the linksys via a web browser? Can you connect your XP machine straight to the modem? Does it work? Is your linksys still set for PPoE?
BTW - the post about blocking gopher (port 70) is a little paranoid IMHO. The only way you will be vulnerable is if you dont have the latest security patches installed for IE, and you still have to actually click on a malformed link to have this exploit do anything to your machine.
me fail english?....that's unpossible!
What I did!
I ended up unplugging the other computer (from the router) and, unplugging the modem. Then I opened up ipconfig and did a "release, and renew" and THAT got the router ip (192.168.1.1) from there, it was clear sailing! I then hooked up the modem, and the other computer, and they're both on line, and doing beautifully!
ROBBIE