Can't get my BEFW11S4 to broadcast a Wireless Network

Hello,
I spent about 6 hours last night trying to get my linksys wireless access point router to broadcast a wireless network. it was working fine about a week ago, then we went on vacation and now... nothing! after countless times restarting my cable modem, my BEFW11S4 and my wired router, i was able to get internet via ethernet back in my room, but still no wireless. here's what i have for a set-up:
cable modem -> BEFW -> Desktop Computer (yes, i ran the set up wizard on it, and yes, it was successful)
-> Wired Modem -> MY Laptop computer.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME! I'm fresh out of ideas and VERY frustrated!

Make sure the Wireless SSID Broadcast on your Router is set to Enable. If still you are not able to locate your wireless Network then i think you need to upgrade the firmware on your Router.
Go to website linksysbycisco.com/downloads.........insert model no of your router in serach tab......select proper version of your router........download the firmware file......save that file on desktop
Follow these steps to upgrade the firmware on the device : -
Open an Internet Explorer browser page on a computer hard wired to the router...In the address bar type - 192.168.1.1...Leave the Username blank & in Password use admin in lower case...
Click on the 'Administration' tab- Then click on the 'Firmware Upgrade' sub tab- Here click on 'Browse' and browse the .bin firmware file and click on "Upgrade"...
Wait for few seconds until it shows that "Upgrade is successful" After the firmware upgrade, click on "Reboot" and you will be returned back to the same page OR it will say "Page cannot be displayed".
Now reset your router : Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds...Release the reset button...Unplug the power cable from your router, wait for 30 seconds and re-connect the power cable...Now re-configure your router...

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