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BigBen
11-23-2003, 07:27 AM
Hi Chaps,
My Linksys BEFSR41 router has decided it does not want to work anymore ..... All three lights stay on above the WAN markings ... I read the manual and it tells me to re-flash the firmware if I can (but it won't let me) and if this fails to send it back to Linksys ..... Can shed any light on the problem for me.

Regards
Synthohol
11-23-2003, 07:50 AM
have you tried holding in the reset button for a minute?

also if you have a meter, check the voltage from the transformer:)
BigBen
11-23-2003, 08:08 AM
Hi,
I have tried holding the reset button in .....

Regards
Synthohol
11-23-2003, 08:37 AM
can you ping the 192.168.1.1?
BigBen
11-23-2003, 08:47 AM
Originally posted by Synthohol
can you ping the 192.168.1.1?

No I can't :( .......I have emailed Linksys and explained the problem and attached a couple of pics for them to look at and asked for a RMA

Regards
Player0
11-23-2003, 12:48 PM
Yeah, sometimes the flash goes on those Linksys pieces of crap. I used to like them too.

Ive had a similar model to your 41 (the befsx41 I beleive) and it was CRAP. I dont know what they are doing these days. Ive been buying the higher-end Netgears lately and they are great. No more Dlink or Linksys for me.

RMA is your best bet. I wouldnt even try to fix it this time. I had to RMA two of those things for similar problems. PS, the love being on UPSs.
BigBen
11-23-2003, 01:54 PM
Hi Player,
If I do have to get a new Router which Netgear one would you recommend? It only has to be basic as I only use it for connecting two machines through my cable modem

Regards
Player0
11-23-2003, 05:11 PM
the RP614 is their latest little model. Probbaly get it for sub $50 USD.

If your willing to spend a little more, Id get the FR114P. It has beefier security, and a print server (handy).

If you want the best security, get the FVS318. I use this a couple places for hosting websites and its GREAT!

Make sure that you get something with SPI protection as well as VPN (if you may want this some day).
BigBen
11-23-2003, 05:26 PM
Thx Player ... I had come across the RP614 which looked good, I will check out your other choices

Regards
BigBen
11-25-2003, 09:48 AM
I have ordered the Netgear RP614 ...... Linksys customer service over here sux .... I have emailed them and even sent pics of the problem .... I phoned and was told I had to go through there email service ( I am sure my call was transferred to the USA as there was a strong american accented woman on the line) .... can't seem to find an address for Linksys over here either :mad:

Regards