My router is out of warranty, how do i trouble shoot it?

Question

I called Linksys and they told me that I need to pay like 32 bucks so they can troubleshoot my router. I backed off and told them I'll see if i can trouble shoot it myself.The thing is how do I troubleshoot it now that it's out of warranty? Router: Linksys BEFW11S4 Windows: Windows XP

Answer 1

First of all, get a copy of the User Guide for your router.  It should be on the original software CD that came with the router.   Or you can download it from Linksys.com.    Copy the Guide to your computer and/or print a copy.
The User Guide explains all the settings in the router.
Look over the User Guide.  You do not need to understand everything in it.  But you do need to be generally familiar with how the tabs will take you to various router settings.
Note that the router will work fine with 95% to 100% of the router settings at their default values.  So, you will likely need to change none, or only a few settings to get your router to work.
Next, login to your router at 192.168.1.1 , and click on the tabs and see what settings are available.
Finally, for answers to your questions, that won't cost $32, come here to the support forum.
If you are currently having a problem with your router, please explain the problem in detail.  Please include your router's version number.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 03-06-2008 05:08 AM