Linksys BEFW11S4(BEST FIRMWARE)

Hi.
I want to know what is the best firmware for BEFW11S4.
Thanks!

I would consider the latest to be the best since it would have fixed the issues experienced with the older firmwares. And it would depend on your hardware version. And please remember that not all firmwares will work with another hardware version. You can only use a certain firmware version with the correct hardware version.

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Linksys befw11s4

I am trying to figure out if I can use an Airport Express (the $99 dollar thing) with my wireless Linksys befw11s4 to stream music from itunes in my Windows XP Pro laptop. I cant seem to find a strait answer on the web. I am not sure if it is becuase the Linksys rounter is old or what. itunes, linksys, and xp are all so popular someone must have figured out how to do this. I spoke to someone at the apple store who said it could be done but he did not know how. I am looking for some relitivly clear instructions.
Maybe I am searching for the wrong thing terms but cant seem to figure out it it is possible and how to do it with this set up. I dont know why it is not as easy as conecting the linksys router to the airport router with a cat5 cable and then the airport router to my stero.
Any help would be appreciated.

Do I need to log into my linksys router and do anything?
No
2)It only allows computers with listed MAC addresses.
OK, you will need to make a change. The best solution is to disable this feature since it offers no real security. If you don't want to do that, you must add the MAC address of the wireless interface of the AX to that list.
3)does not broadcast its name (i thnk this is called SSID).
This doesn't have to change. However you should be aware that this offers no security. The SSID is still broadcast between the base station and any connected clients. Therefore it only takes a few seconds to find the SSID and access your network.
Sometimes this option does cause problems with wireless connections.
If you want to secure your network, forget about hiding the SSID and MAC address filtering. Use WPA2 or WPA with a non-dictionary password... if your wireless devices support it.

Linksys BEFW11S4 v4

Hi,
I have a Linksys BEFW11S4 that works just fine, or so I think. Currently there are 2 desktops and a PS3 connected to the router via cat-5. One desktop has Win Vista/Win 7 (both 32-bit Home) installed and the other desktop has XP Home. I recently got a Dell N5010 laptop with Win 7 Home 64-bit installed on it. I'm trying to set up the wireless network so I can use the laptop upstairs, but after setting up WEP and WPA, I can either NOT connect to the internet on the laptop, or when I do connect, the desktop with the dual OSes gets kicked off the internet, then the laptop disconnects, and I have to reset the router in order to get online with the desktop. I've searched everywhere for a solution. Everything is set to obtain an IP automatically, I've tried doing manual configuration, I've made sure firmware for the router is up-to-date, all network adapters have the latest drivers, I can use the laptop when it's wired to the router. The laptop has an Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN adapter installed. Drivers are the latest, status says it's working properly. Like I mentioned before, I can use the laptop and everything else wired to the router when security is disabled, but I, personally, do not want my network unsecure.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Yes, I am able to connect without any problems when the network is unsecure. Setting the security to WEP worked. The last time I tried that, it kept saying Limited Access, so that was probably user error and me not putting the code in correctly. Firmware version is 1.52.03. There aren't any other wireless devices on the network since the PS3 is connected to the internet via a cat-5 cable.
Is it safe to use WEP instead of WPA?

Linksys befw11s4 wifi

Help Plis
I have a Linksys befw11s4
But the router only a part, the computer that is connect with a cable hace internet connection , if i try connect any computer with a cable works ok, But when i try to connect to the wireless conection that dont work,i upgrade the firmware, i try using no password in the wireless conecction and using password, I see the router with the name i put in the notebooks but i try to connect and never have internet
plis help me
Thanks
sorry for my english

HI....
When you are connected wirelessly to the wireless network What is the IP address that you are getting on the computer?
Are u able to ping the router after connecting to it wirelessly.

Linksys BEFW11S4 version 3.2 need help finding software setup

Hey i have a wireless access point router its older and i lost the software disk and the support page on here only has firmware ugrades it had a setup wizard but everytime i download it and launch it it brings up a firmware upgrader the router is the linksys BEFW11S4 version 3.2 if any1 knows where i can find the software to install it to my computer please help me find thanks

Don't worry if you have lost the disk, you can configure your router manually...You can set-up your router manually by entering it's default ip address, 192.168.1.1, no username and default password is admin...

Linksys BEFW11S4 v2 with a NETGEAR RP614 v3

I have a Linksys BEFW11S4 v2 with a NETGEAR RP614 v3.
My setup is my Cable modem, into my NETGEAR RP614 v3, and everything works perfectly fine. I got a Linksys BEFW11S4 v2 and updated its firmware from the linksys server.
Now,
I'm hooking the Linksys into the NETGEAR router (ethernet) and using the Linksys wireless to connect my laptop to the entire network.
(My PC desktop is running XP Home and my Laptop is running Windows Vista Home Premium)
My laptop can go online perfectly fine wirelessly, and the signal and everything seems perfectly fine. My problem is however, my Laptop can't see the computers on the NETGEAR router. (The Linksys acquires the correct IP and Domain and everything from the NETGEAR however).
I've set the network discovery and all in Windows Vista to on, however it can't see the computers still. I've even disabled the Firewalls at one point on the desktops.
However, Itunes finds the SHARED music files and stuff from the NETGEAR computers. And when I ran Diablo2, with TCP/IP I could connect to a game hosted by a NETGEAR computer, yet when I hosted, they couldn't connect to me behind the Linksys.
Anyone think they can help ?
Thank you for your time,
Charles Louis

That's because they belong to different networks: I think it goes this way...
Netgear usually operates under the network IP of 192.168.0.x while Linksys operates under network IP of 192.168.1.x ......... now if you want to do file and printer sharing on all your PC's... have them belong to the same network by doing the ff:
► change IP of the BEFW11S4 to 192.168.0.x (preferrably 50)
► disable the Linksys DHCP server
► connect the Netgear to port 1 of the Linksys router
This would make in effect your BEFW11S4 just like a wireless switch.

Befw11s4 v2 firmware upgrade using mac os x?

How might I upgrade the firmware on a linksys befw11s4 v2 wireless router using mac os x?
Thanks,
Harry

Thiis an old thread, but maybe the next person will see this:
It is not necesary to extract the .bin file on a Mac to upgrade your firmware. Just browse to the .bin file where you downloaded it to begin the firmware upgrade.
See gv's thread here: http://forums.linksysbycisco.com/linksys/board/message?board.id=Wireless_Routers&message.id=19173#M1...
Message Edited by kamikyo on 01-20-2009 09:49 AM

SB6121 modem & Linksys BEFW11S4 router compatability?

I know it's an old router, but after upgrading my service to 30mbps, I only get about 5mbps even with the direct wired hookup from the router. I get ~25mbps with the router removed, so the modem is working OK. I checked for the firmware upgrade, and I already have the latest installed.
Since this router is a 10/100, I think I should do better, at least with the wired connection (I may have to put up with slower speeds on my wireless connection with the laptop). Is there something I can do to realize the potential of my new ISP account?
Win Vista
Linksys BEFW11S4 router
Motorola SB6121 modem

Buy a new router and put the Linksys BEFW11S4 out to pasture.
http://community.linksys.com/t5/Wireless-Routers/Unable-to-hit-30Mbps-with-Lynksys-BEFW11S4/td-p/416...
You're spending hundreds each year on internet service and now you have a fast service. I think you need a router with a big CPU.
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/

Constant disconnects with Linksys BEFW11S4/Westell/Bellsouth Ultra DSL

I recently upgraded to the 6mb DSL service from Bellsouth. Previously I had the 3mb. Anyways everything was fine for sometime even with the faster service. The last few weeks I have been having constant disconnects(several a day). Naturally the wireless lite on my Linksys BEFW11S4 goes out each time. I then un-power the router then re-power and I'm off and running again. I am using a westell modem. Bellsouth tells me that its not them since i do have an internet coneection and referred me to Linksys. After several live chats(due to disconnects and then having to start tellin my issue all over again) they had me upgrade my firmware. Well did that and problem hasn't changed. I've played with the different router channels and they don't seem to help as well. Bellsouth told me that I had a static ip, so I tied setting up router that way, but then i got no connection. Unil reently everything was fine, this just started! Any help is greatly appreicated. My 17 yr old daughter is going through internet withdraws upstairs!

If you are on DSL using a Westell Modem; make sure you ask your ISP to bridge the Modem first and use the PPPoE fucntion on your router. Change the LAN IP of the router to something else like 192.168.2.1 so it won't get a conflict with the IP of the Westell. Then if you are on cable, you can try adjusting the MTU size to 1492, 1400, 1300, or 576 then check which value would get your connection stable. You can reset your router right after you upgrade it also, then reconfigure it again. Hopefully yell be fine after that!
"The war between heaven and hell depends on the choices we make, and those choices require sacrifice. That's the test"

Linksys BEFW11S4 v2 game issues

Here is my spcific problem:
I am now connected through a port in the back of the linksys BEFW11S4 v2 because I know wireless will not work on this game. I want to play the folowing game: Asheron's Call:Throne of Destiny but when I load up the game it seems to stop when loading the Update blue bar. I have tried fowarding ports (9000-9013) and all but it still does not work. Am I missing anything or is this game not able to work with this router.. or what? I am really running out of options here, someone please help! Thank-you Linksys Comunity Members!

Beefteck wrote:
Here is my spcific problem:
I am now connected through a port in the back of the linksys BEFW11S4 v2 because I know wireless will not work on this game. I want to play the folowing game: Asheron's Call:Throne of Destiny but when I load up the game it seems to stop when loading the Update blue bar. I have tried fowarding ports (9000-9013) and all but it still does not work. Am I missing anything or is this game not able to work with this router.. or what? I am really running out of options here, someone please help! Thank-you Linksys Comunity Members!
try setting up the MTU to 1400...
*just a thought*
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Linksys befw11s4 v4 password won't change

I cannot change the password on my linksys befw11s4 v4. I go to the screen to change it, I type in the new password and reenter/confirm and select apply, then it tells me that changes are successful and it will reroute me back to the previous page in 5 seconds. When it goes back to the previous page, the password hasn't changed and I haven't successfully secured the router. It's still showing the router as unsecured. Any suggestions?

Clear your browser's cache, turn off any software firewall and try again. You can also try doing it on a different computer.
The box said windows xp or better... So I installed Linux!

Linksys BEFW11S4 Power Problems

I have a Linksys BEFW11S4 router and the power doesn't work and the lights don't even light up. Any thing I could do to get it working again?
Thanks

Check your power adapter as well.
"Don't fix it if it ain't broken."

Can't connect to my linksys befw11s4

i have an existing wireless router in place at home and all of a sudden one of my laptops can't connect to my linksys befw11s4 router. I can connect my other laptops and desktop with no problems. I have rebooted my router and cable modem several times to no avail. When I look at my connections on my dell inspiron 125 laptop, running vista home premium, it shows up as local access only. I have disconnected it and reconnected with no success. Any ideas?

Open the router setup page,click on the status page and note down the dns1 and dns2 no.On the laptop,assign the static dns under WAN and restart the computer...Now,check.

What is the best firmware the E4200?

What is the best firmware the E4200?

That was actually a good firmware and some people still search for download links for it to downgrade. I have all the firmwares on my website as backup
well since I just tried 1.04 and it's fine then you probably can upgrade as the original firmware had issues with USB connected drives. But if you don't connect a USB drive directly to your router for wireless access. Then you can skip upgrading to 1.04 as well

Best firmware for 5.5g 80GB?

When all is said and done, what has turned out to be the best firmware (overall) for the iPod 5.5G 80GB (taking into account: navigation speed, sound, playtime, stability)?
Is that firmware compatible with iTunes 9.03.15?
Thank you!

Not quite sure what you mean, but to take a stab I would say the latest (1.3). It would help if you clarified your question.

Linksys BEFW11S4(BEST FIRMWARE)

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