Router setup inaccessable

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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

-------- Original-Nachricht --------

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



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

-------- Original-Nachricht --------

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



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

On Nov 2, 2:15*pm, "JimL" wrote:
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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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.

On Nov 2, 2:15*pm, "JimL" wrote:
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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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" wrote in message
...


-------- Original-Nachricht --------

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



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

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

I have no CD.

Thanks

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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

"smlunatick" wrote in message
...
On Nov 2, 2:15 pm, "JimL" wrote:
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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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.



--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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

"smlunatick" wrote in message
...
On Nov 2, 2:15 pm, "JimL" wrote:
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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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.



--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

On Nov 2, 6:03*pm, "JimL" wrote:
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

"smlunatick" wrote in message

...
On Nov 2, 2:15 pm, "JimL" wrote:



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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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.

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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

On Nov 2, 6:03*pm, "JimL" wrote:
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

"smlunatick" wrote in message

...
On Nov 2, 2:15 pm, "JimL" wrote:



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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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.

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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

"smlunatick" wrote in message
...
On Nov 2, 6:03 pm, "JimL" wrote:
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

"smlunatick" wrote in message

...
On Nov 2, 2:15 pm, "JimL" wrote:



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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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.

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

"smlunatick" wrote in message
...
On Nov 2, 6:03 pm, "JimL" wrote:
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

"smlunatick" wrote in message

...
On Nov 2, 2:15 pm, "JimL" wrote:



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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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.

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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"JimL" wrote in message
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"smlunatick" wrote in message
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On Nov 2, 6:03 pm, "JimL" wrote:
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

"smlunatick" wrote in message

...
On Nov 2, 2:15 pm, "JimL" wrote:



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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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.

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

What is the "Default gateway" set to on your "questionable" PC? It
should be the IP address of the wireless router.
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.
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?
Don't do this. One and only one is designed to be connected to the modem.

Thanks

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For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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"JimL" wrote in message
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"smlunatick" wrote in message
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On Nov 2, 6:03 pm, "JimL" wrote:
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

"smlunatick" wrote in message

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On Nov 2, 2:15 pm, "JimL" wrote:



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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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.

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

What is the "Default gateway" set to on your "questionable" PC? It
should be the IP address of the wireless router.
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.
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?
Don't do this. One and only one is designed to be connected to the modem.

Thanks

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

"smlunatick" wrote in message
...
On Nov 2, 6:03 pm, "JimL" wrote:
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

"smlunatick" wrote in message

...
On Nov 2, 2:15 pm, "JimL" wrote:



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

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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.

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL

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?

--
For most of us the most danger is most politicians.

JimL