jblues
join:2001-04-28
Allen Park, MI | [Wired] BEFSR41 Version??
What is the difference between Versions 1, 2 and 3 on the BEFSR41 routers? I see a ver 3 on Linksys website and am unsure. Is there a way to check what I have?
Thanks
JB |
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Bill
Light Up The Halo
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join:2001-12-09
clubs: | I'm not sure what the differences are, but you should be able to check which version you have by visiting a "hidden" page in the webconfiguration of the router: »192.168.1.1/SysInfo.htm |
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jblues
join:2001-04-28
Allen Park, MI | Nope, get a big red error screen.
JB |
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Bill
Light Up The Halo
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join:2001-12-09
clubs:
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See the attached image. Mine says "BEFSR41 V3" at the top corner of the page. I'm assuming yours doesn't?
Edit: You may want to also check on the bottom of the router, near the S/N and MAC address sticker. |
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darcilicious
Cyber Librarian
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join:2001-01-02
Forest Grove, OR | reply to jblues
I think version 2 and beyond are indicated on the label underneath? And if I'm right, then no indication means version 1. |
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Bill
Light Up The Halo
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join:2001-12-09
clubs: | My Version 3 says "BEFSR41 v3" on the sticker. I'm not sure about other models. |
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jblues
join:2001-04-28
Allen Park, MI | reply to jblues
Thanks folks. I believe I have 1 or 2, based on Firmware versions. Thanks again. Now, I just have to figure out how to upgrade firmware (see other post).
JB |
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Octavean
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join:2001-03-31
New York, NY
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Perhaps the “192.168.1.1/SysInfo.htm” only works on the most recent firmware versions?
Oooops, that can’t be right because it works on my V1 model with old “Firmware Version:1.45.6, Jun 24 2003”
Hardware version is reported as: “Hardware Version:V1-V2-V2.1”
Whatever that means,….:) |
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Bill
Light Up The Halo
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join:2001-12-09
clubs:
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Linksys has an FTP server with some BEFSR41 firmware on it: »ftp://ftp.linksys.com/pub/befsr41/
Not sure which one works for your router, though.
Edit: Here's a step by step guide on upgrading firmware: »Linksys FAQ »Step-by-step how do I do a firmware update?
I've never seen the firmware upload stop at 0%.
Do you have some sort of firewall and/or anti-virus on your computer? If so, try disabling it. Maybe it's blocking the upload from being initiated. |
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jbob
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Little Rock, AR
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1 edit | reply to jblues
There was a hardware change between v1 and v2 for some bug I think. My BEFSR41 clearly shows ver. 2 by model no on the bottom. I had a V1 but got toasted by a lightening strike. They also changed the power supplies. I can't find my v1 now but I think it had a two pin connector in the back while my v2 has the standard single pin hole. If I'm not mistaken the power adapter was inline for v1 while the v2 is a brick. The V1 and V2 use the same firmware.
I do not have a v3 but it uses different firmware as does the v4 now as well.
To access the router you do need to use 192.168.1.1 unless it has been changed from the default. If you are not sure of what it is then press the reset button in for 30 seconds(long reset) to accomplish a hard reset of the router. You should then be able to access it using 192.168.1.1 with the password (admin).
I am not sure now but did the earlier SR41's include an option to upgrade the firmware via the web interface? If not you will need to use the TFTP program found on the Linksys web site. |
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Kabanos
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join:2001-06-29
3 edits |  reply to jblues
Re: [Wired] BEFSR41 Version?
said by jblues  :Nope, get a big red error screen. JB 
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jblues
join:2001-04-28
Allen Park, MI
·Comcast
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Re: [Wired] BEFSR41 Version??
Thanks folks. It is on the bottom on a sticker(ver 2). I got the firmware upgraded to most recent ver 2 firmware (146.2, I believe). Only problem I have now is that when I listen to online internet radio, it cuts off every 5-6 min or so, nothing else seems to....wonder why?
JB |
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jbob
Reach Out and Touch Someone
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join:2004-04-26
Little Rock, AR | First things first. Try it without the router and see if it still cuts out. |
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Comp Cmndo
join:2003-08-12
FL-USA
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said by jbob :There was a hardware change between v1 and v2 for some bug I think. My BEFSR41 clearly shows ver. 2 by model no on the bottom. I had a V1 but got toasted by a lightening strike. They also changed the power supplies. I can't find my v1 now but I think it had a two pin connector in the back while my v2 has the standard single pin hole. If I'm not mistaken the power adapter was inline for v1 while the v2 is a brick. The V1 and V2 use the same firmware. I do not have a v3 but it uses different firmware as does the v4 now as well. To access the router you do need to use 192.168.1.1 unless it has been changed from the default. If you are not sure of what it is then press the reset button in for 30 seconds(long reset) to accomplish a hard reset of the router. You should then be able to access it using 192.168.1.1 with the password (admin). I am not sure now but did the earlier SR41's include an option to upgrade the firmware via the web interface? If not you will need to use the TFTP program found on the Linksys web site. Exactly!! Correct on all counts. The hardware change between the V1 & V2 is the internal power supply.
I've had a V1, V2, and V3.1
V2 - bought this 1st, it died mysteriously, was replaced. Internal power supply was okay. Standard 9VAC @ 1A power "brick".
V1 - found it in the trash, fixed blown power supply (internal fuse was blown). One port is dead. Power supply has a vented case and is a proprietary power supply, 5VDC @ 3A. Operates the same as the V2, except this one is not dead.
V3.1 - still in box, same power brick as V2. Just 6 LEDs, 1-power. 4-ports, 1-Internet. There is no diagnosic LED.
Also, V1 & V2 WAN is 10mbps, V3 WAN is 100mbps.
BTW, I always use the TFTP and never the web update. |
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jblues
join:2001-04-28
Allen Park, MI
·Comcast
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NEW SUBJECT - SAME ROUTER. (BEFSR41).
Well, I am having some problems since I upgraded the firmware and am hoping someone can help me. The router hiccups or buffers(I guess you could call it that).
For example:In the chat room (on my desktop computer plugged into the router), it now freezes and then dumps all the buffered text 15-20 seconds later, this happens about every 20-25 minutes or so. When it does that, on my laptop (that is plugged in the second router port), it cuts off my internet radio stream (this also happens about every 20-25 minutes, concurrent with the chat buffer). It never did these things before. Yes, I did test the computers by plugging them directly into the modem. The chat does not hiccup and stream does not cut off when plugged directly into the cable modem.
Is there a setting in the config of BEFSR41 that could fix this? I looked all through 192.168.1.1 config, and saw no "buffer" etc setting. It is maddening, and I don't want to buy a new router, just because the new firmware stinks. By the way, I have version 1.46.02. I see in the config that UPnP is new, does that have something to do with it? I have no idea...
Thanks in advance for your help,
JB |
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jbob
Reach Out and Touch Someone
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Little Rock, AR
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·AT&T Southwest
| Ok some things for you to try.
First I want you to go to the router Password page and reset the Router to default settings. Then push the reset button in for 30 seconds. After this go back and set router defaults again. You have now just performed a hard reset(better known as the long reset). No go set your router back up to whatever setting you desire.
Recommendations:
Set the router IP to something different than 192.168.1.1. 192.168.xxx.xxx. Anything will work. Even 192.168.1.2. But I would change it to a higher number. After you change it you will have to perform a DHCP release/renew on the computer that is hooked to it. Change the default password to something besides "admin".
Under Advanced Filters set Block WAN Request to Enable. This will prevent your router from responding to Pings. I have Multicast Pass through to Enable. PPTP and IPSec to Disable. Remote Management and Upgrade to Disable. MTU set to default which is disable but I am on Cable. DSL might require something here. Filter Internet NAT Redirection and Filter(IDENT) port 113 to Enable. You might have to experiment with these last two.
As far as UPnP, many call this a security bug. You might try and setting this one and see if it makes a difference.
One thing to remember, this router will not handle too many connections like if being used to download through a P2P client. Not sure is this is what is happening to you or not. It doesn't sound like it based on what you said you were doing at the time it drops the connection.
One thing to look for is if you can monitor the router when and if the event occurs? Do you see the Router Red DIAG lite illuminated? After this happens can you still access the router or does it take a while to be able to access it again? |
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jblues
join:2001-04-28
Allen Park, MI | reply to jblues
That seems to have worked. No disconnects or buffering so far today. I always know that I will get good answers here.
Thanks again,
JB |
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