Router setup problems

[imported_Michele]

Hi Folks,

I recently had my router reset due to a power surge, and now my 2 home PCs are not connecting to the internet via said router. When I type ipconfig on either of my pcs, instead of getting 192.169.x.x, I get what appears to be a specialized IP. When I attempt to access the router setup page, I can't save any settings. I am guessing that it's due to the router not assigning my PC an IP address.

My questions are the following:

1. How can I get my router to assign my computer an IP address?

2. I have a backup HUD I purchased years ago. By using this can I circumvent the problem and keep the same functionality.

3. Is there an easy resource for me to reference and confirm the steps required to rebuild my home network?

If there is something very obvious I am overlooking please highlight or explain.

Any help would be appreciated as I have spent the last couple of hours trying to get this to work

Specs -
Linksys wireless router BEFW11S4 V.2
One computer is using Windows XP, the other Vista.

Thanks so much for your time.

 

[JackMDS]

Are you using the wire or the Wireless connection?

If you are using the wireless, then try temp. a wire connection.

The IP that you get 169.xxx.xxx.xxx indicates that your computers do not get an IP from the Router.

If the computers are set to obtain IP automatically from the Router it usually means that there is No connection, or the Router is not working correctly.

It could be that the power surge damaged the Router.

The BEFW11S4 is an old Router and if you are using its Wireless you are Not safe because the max. security level is WEP.
It might be a good time for a new Router.

If you are using the Wireless for a short distance this can be a Good replacement.

TrendNet Wireless Router $9.99 after rebate, http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833156038

 

[imported_Michele]

Thanks so much for the reply.

I am using the wire connection.

If I buy a new router, is it as easy as just plugging everything in and then having access to the internet? When I first got this router, I had a lot of problems getting it configured to allow both of my computers to access the internet. I had a friend help me out and I really don't remember what he did to make it work. Are the problems I'm facing now due to the obsolete techology of the router?

Thanks for your time,

Michele~

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: Michele
Thanks so much for the reply.

I am using the wire connection.

If I buy a new router, is it as easy as just plugging everything in and then having access to the internet? When I first got this router, I had a lot of problems getting it configured to allow both of my computers to access the internet. I had a friend help me out and I really don't remember what he did to make it work. Are the problems I'm facing now due to the obsolete techology of the router?

Thanks for your time,

Michele~

No, it's not as easy as just plugging everything in. You still have to setup the router for your internet provider.

And no, the problems you are facing are not due to the technology of the router. It's because your power surge might have fried your router. Since you can still access the router's web-based utility, it's possible that the router's memory is corrupted. Did you try resetting it? If not, write down all of the settings it currently has, because you will have to put them back after you reset it.

To reset the router, hold the reset button for 15 seconds, then release it. Then run ipconfig on your pc & see if it gave you an ip address. If it did, then it still works, and you just have to set it up again. If not, then it's time for a new one.

 

[imported_Michele]

Thanks a lot for the info.

I bought a new one earlier today and didn't have any problems setting it up.

Michele~