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by dirv9

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Hi! I bought a slightly used linksys befsx41 router on e-bay. They stand behind it---I can return it with no problems if it doesn't work. It powers on, shows the connections, etc. I didn't get the manual or the cd with this. I found a manual on line, and followed the steps for setup. I'm running xp pro with all the updates, service pack 2, etc. I turned the computer off, the cable modem off, and plugged in the router, then the modem, then started the computer. I clicked on internet explorer and it didn't find a connection. I checked the status of the network connection, and it showed I was connected to the internet. I typed in the 192.168.1.1 in the url window, and I got the message that it couldn't connect. It wouldn't access the routere setup page. I've done this several times with the same result. I'm not connecting to the router. I've hooked up the old router after this, and had no problems connecting. That's a netgear fp614 that drops connections too often. Oh, I did turn off the xp firewall prior to attempting the setup. I'm running avg anti-virus, but there was no mention in the manual about turning off anti-virus. The xp settings are correct---find ip address automatically---find dns server automatically. What am I missing? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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by churdoo

You don't know how the router was configured previously. They may have changed from the default IP, may have it configured for PPPoE, different admin password, etc.

Do a factory reset to get the BEFSX41 router back to a known configuration and you'll probably have an easier time. There's a small reset button on the back of the BEFSX41, hold that in for 10-15 seconds and release.

Once the router has rebooted from the factory reset, unplug your network cable from your PC for 10 seconds and plug it back in. Go to a cmd prompt and do an IPCONFIG /ALL and observe your Default Gateway and DHCP server -- these should both be 192.168.1.1 after the factory reset, and the router should respond to http://192.168.1.1 and prompt for the default admin credentials.

Note: any time you change your cable modem from one device to another, be sure to power off the cable modem (it remembers the MAC address of what it connects to and it won't connect to anything else until you power it off and back on), and if the cable modem has a battery backup, i.e. lights stay on when you unplug the power, disconnect the battery too.

by willcomp

Try resetting router to ensure that it has default settings loaded.

There's a small, recessed swithch on back. I use a large paper clip to press switch.

Then see if you can access router.

by dirv9

Thanks everybody. I reset the router, after searching for the button, and it fired right up. Thanks again.

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