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Does anyone know of a place where I can get a copy of the control software thing for it? It says on the website it comes with it but my friend bought his used and it didn't come with it. Is there anywhere to download it? Linksys doesn't have it on their site. Also, if anyone knows of any third party programs we would be open to using something like that as well. Googling didn't come up with anything except links to buy the router.
Normally, it is controlled via your browser.
Reset the device (should be a reset button on the back?)
Then point your browser to 192.168.1.1 (I think linksys uses this scheme?)
Make sure that you have your PC NIC plugged into the router on the one of the LAN ports.
Also, make sure that you either
1. have dhcp enabled. (assigned automatically)
OR
2. have your NIC assigned statically... (manually assigned)
anything in the 192.168.1.0 subnet will work,
except for 192.168.1.0, 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.255
set your subnet mask to 255.255.255.0
and your gateway should be 192.168.1.1
You can still get the user manuals on their site.
I dont know how you can get the software, but you can go ahead and type \\192.168.1.1 into IE and it should take you into the admin website for your router.
Edit: Phish beat me to it.
Go here :http://www.linksys.com/download/
Pick your model from the drop downlist and your os click downloads for this product. There should be all the info you nead.
Jinxy
The download there was nothing more than the user manual, and the user manual said how to set it up. We already knew that, as he has been using it for 6 months. We will try the browser/ip address thingy. I think we tried it but we used .0.1... Not sure why we did that, but oh well. I will send him to this thread since I'm not at his house right now and see if he can figure it out from what you guys have said.
Thanks for the help.
There will not be a driver there but there maybe a firmware download.
Jinxy
We don't need a firmware download... The router is running fine... We just wanted to figure out how to control it... If I had it, I probably would of figured it out a long time ago, but he is not as much of a "mess around with everything" type of person like I am...
What people have already stated is correct.
There's a depress button where a small pen can go. Push that in with the power on for about 5 seconds, waiting to see all lights flash. You just reset the default values for the router.
Now, plug your machine into it on one of the ports and make sure your NIC is set for DHCP (obtain automatically). Hit the webpage http://192.168.1.1 with the default password of 'admin' (I'm serious), no username, and you're in.
Yea, I am 99% sure you guys are correct. I need him to hurry up and stop playing mohaa so he can try it. Stupid games take over his life... haha but I am addicted to, so I have no room to talk... As I stated before, we tried the browser thing, but used the wrong IP... It should work as he hasn't changed any settings or anything and he has reset the router a few times...
Do change the password, however, as soon as possible. You're a sitting duck keeping that default instalation.
Well, it seems you all were right, but he still can't get into the config. He is connected directly to the net, his router is just acting as like a passive hub. It lets everything through, and nothing is considered networked as he can't play xbox online using gamespy and sygate is getting about 10x more incoming than ever. So he is going to buy a new router soon just for the networking. I guess that's what happens when you spend $30 on a used router that lasts you 6 months, actually an almost good deal if you ask me. He knew it wouldn't last long, but oh well.
he cannot get into config, in waht sense? The IP is incorrect, user/pass doesn't match, or it keeps loading and nothing happens?
My LinkSys works on that same IP, but you could do a ping sweep on your range [192.168.xxx.xxx] just to make sure, the router should reply. Other than that... tell us more, maybe not all is lost.
It gives "page cannot be displayed". I will look at it more tomorrow when I am over there, but without being able to sit here and mess with it, I am kind of stuck on how much info I can give.
If the computer is set up for DHCP, go into the Command Prompt (cmd from the Run menu), and type ipconfig. It should give you the Gateway address. If the router's using a different address, you'll be able to find out what it is there. Just type the gateway address into Internet Explorer and you should be set. The default password is admin (with a blank username). Should let you do what you need to do.
AJ
I had the same problem with my Linksys router a few months back.
It had the error of "Page cannot be displayed." when trying to access it.
It also had red lights on the router that were for errors, and could not be reset by the reset button or by disconnecting it.
I called up Linksys for some tech help, and all they could tell me is that since I had it for 3½ years, I was due for a new one and the one I had was bad.
Now I am running a "Network Everywhere" Cable/DSL router with a 4-Port Switch, and running again just fine. It was lower priced than Linksys, so I purchased it instead.
I tried the old Linksys router again after reading this topic, and it still had the same red error lights and "Page cannot be displayed" error when trying to access it.
Maybe your buddy is due for a new router?
There are many routers to choose from, and the price of technology seems to keep going down.
I am sure he could find one nearby. Here is a few links to Linksys routers that could help your buddy.
That is he if gets another Linksys.
Best Buy
CompUSA
Radio Shack
Circut City
Staples
and even Walmart
One thing I recommend is to read the specs well on any router you'll buy. So you don't get stuck with a router like mine, where traceroute is un-do-able. If you need that protocol, anyway :)
Well, I sincerely feel like an idiot now. Seems he had the line from his cable modem to his router in the "uplink" instead of the "wan"... Yay... At least its fixed now, and everything seems to be working ok. He can get into the config and everything now. Thanks for all of your help, even though it seems that common sense ended up being the best help.
DOH! I know the feeling, hehe...I've done that before. It's the simple things that always end up being the problem, hehe! Glad he's up and running!Quote:
Originally posted here by The Grunt
Well, I sincerely feel like an idiot now. Seems he had the line from his cable modem to his router in the "uplink" instead of the "wan"... Yay... At least its fixed now, and everything seems to be working ok. He can get into the config and everything now. Thanks for all of your help, even though it seems that common sense ended up being the best help.