Disable internet access

Without a model number, it's difficult to tell you exactly how to resolve this issue. What you need to do is make sure that your modem is set to bridge mode. You'll need to plug directly into the modem, access the web interface that it uses (usually 192.168.0.1 or something similar) and set it to function as a bridge instead of a router. You should disable DHCP as well, but before you do that make sure you know how to do a full reset of the modem so that it will return to factory settings because disabling DHCP makes it tricky to access the web interface which means if you need to access it again later, you'll need to do a full reset.

Not sure if you just want to expand the amont of computer you can connect to it or the wireless range but I would setup the BEFSR41:

• Disable DHCP
• Set an address out of the DHCP scope of the WRT54G
• Connect them LAN to LAN if not use xover to connect them

Hi,

Check that the computer you are trying to connect to the router with is associated with the appropriate WLAN and has a valid IP address from the router.

Start up a command session and type ipconfig -a. The address shown should be something like 192.168.1.n (Where "n" is the number given by DHCP, probably 2). If your PC does not have an address like this it is not connected to the WLAN correctly.

Cheers,
Ripface.

how about to reset your router and setup it the proper address by your internet provider..
laptops only connect to the router automatically if you enable it reconnect and detect its network without manually connect internet, this procedure can see in your wireless properties by enabling it.
And also ask your internet provider if theres a problem also with their internet connection.
Good luck!

turn it off for about 5 to 10 seconds, turn it back on and should resolve the issue assuming wi fi was set up correctly.

If that does not work then re configure it and try it on a different channel

the solution buy another router you you can use other cp

befsr41 it seem to be a old router......and it have old firmware on it.....so upgrade latest firmware ....and i hope you will not any issue with the router.

Hello cyndilynn

OK, my friend, don't fret. Let's find out what the skinny is. First things first...

(01) Do you have the manual for your router?
If not, you can download it from HERE.

(02) Do I understand you correctly that you are able to connect to the Internet from one of your computers and not the other WHILE using the Linksys BEFSR41 router?

Some points to clarify:
(A) Your Linksys router (connected between your cable or DSL modem and your computer(s)) and your Linksys NIC (installed in your computer) are two different animals that serve different purposes.

(B) Your router should be connected to each of your computers via "straight through" (not "cross-over") Ethernet patch cables that run from the LAN ports at the back of your router to a NIC connection on each of your computers.

(C) The NIC and the ROUTER do not have to be made by the same manufacturer (in this case Linksys). Manufacturer's NICs and ROUTERs can be mixed and matched just fine.

I suspect the issue is w/ detection of your NIC on one of your computers. I doubt the issue has anything to do w/ your router.

If that is the case, please, provide details about the two desktop computers that you have tried the Linksys NIC in (one successfully, one unsuccessfully).

(03) What operating system is each computer running?

(04) Has the computer that you have been unsuccessfull connecting to the Internet through the Linksys router ever been successfully connected to the Internet?

For now, please, answer these 4 questions and provide any other information you can think of (the more details the better). Then we'll move on to the next step.

Thank you
BJ

To hook up your lynksys router plug your internet connection wire in the back of the router where it says linksys then run another cable from the slot one to your computer, when you first get your router your username and password will be admin type your IP address into your internets browser window and use your username and password to log onto your linksys router, choose your router settings and there you have it,
Good luck
Chris

First, you need to get into the user interface for the router.  To do that, just open your web browser, type in 198.168.1.1 & hit enter.  A login prompt will pop up if you're able to access the router.

If you've never done this before, the username is blank & the password is admin

What, exactly do you want to do with the NAT firewall?

To enable/disable NAT: click on setup, then click on advanced routing.

To filter Internet NAT redirection: click on security, then click on filters.

You can find this information in the User guide provided by LinkSys at:

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&cid=1166859876500&displaypage=download

Select your version number, then click on User Guide when it comes up.  User guides & Interfaces for the BEFSR41 are almost identical on every version.