Unable to setup Router EA3500 due to Error Code 0x82BF010F

Question

Hello Everyone!! I’m facing some issues during setup of my Linksys EA3500 Router. Firstly, I tried to configure the router using the Linksys Smart WiFi Router Setup CD.However exactly like the issue in the post http://community.linksys.com/t5/Wireless-Routers/EA3500-not-detected-during-setup/m-p/932205/highlight/true#M298971 I get stuck at 24-25% through the setup with the following error:Error code: 0x82BF010FError description: No Linksys Router wireless networks were found.Model name: EA3500Model description: unknownSerial number: unknownFirmware version: unknownOperating system: Windows 8 (64-bit)Software version: 2.0.12304.0Connection type (WAN): unknownIP address (LAN): 10.117.114.221IP address (WAN): unknown So, I figured that there is some issue here, where my Laptop fails to find the Router.Hence, I tried to setup the router manually through the following steps [using my hardwire Ethernet connections]:Resetting your Linksys router to factory default settings http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=136927 I was able to successfully factory reset the router.How to access the router’s web-based setup page http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=135561 Here in the link above, I required to use http://myrouter.local in Steps#2 & #3; since EA3500 is a SmartWiFi Router. However, I was not able to open the router’s web-based setup page as indicated in the link. Instead I was redirected to the Step#4 in the link below in #3.Setting up your Linksys router for DSL connection using Linksys Smart Wi-Fi http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=138278 As mentioned above in #2, I was directed towards Step#4 in the link here. I followed Steps# 4 through 11 as described. But, I fail to receive the Internet Restored prompt as in Step# 12. I’ve tried to powercycle the router and reboot my laptop; but in vain.Having spent considerable time redoing & re-performing the above, I’m at the end of the limited networking knowledge I have.I have referred to the community links on similar issue & tried to find out a solution:http://community.linksys.com/t5/Wireless-Routers/EA3500-Set-Up-Help/m-p/648700/highlight/true#M257491 Taking a clue from this post, I ensured that there is no conflict with other WiFi sources.http://community.linksys.com/t5/Wireless-Routers/EA3500-not-detected-during-setup/m-p/932205/highlight/true#M298971I hope to find a solution to this soon.I'm using a TD-W8969 Wireless N USB ADSL2+ Modem Router with a BSNL ADSL Connection [Type PPPoE LLC/SNAP] in IndiaThank You!!

Answer 1

If the ISP modem has a built in router, it's best to bridge the modem. Having 2 routers on the same line can cause connection problems: Link>http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/fixing_double_nat.htm and http://computer.howstuffworks.com/nat.htm If the modem can't be bridged then see if the modem has a DMZ option and input the IP address the router gets from the modem and put that into the modems DMZ. Also check the routers DHCP IP address maybe conflicting with the ISP modems IP address of 192.168.1.1. Check to see if this is the same on the ISP modem, and if modem can't be bridged, change the Linksys router to 192.168.0.1 or .0.254.