Wireless router BEFW11S4

We have multiple computers on network and when a new user logs on it discontects other users who have to repair connection to log back on. It's very annoying. I tried to download the updated firmware but when I try to open it a message pops up telling me that it is a .bin file and can't be opened. The original disc I recieved with the router is gone and this is a new computer so I can't load it on to this computer and I can't find it on Lynksys website. Anyone have an idea what I can do to solve this problem

You have the firmware file already to go. Start your update by reading here.

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P

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Message Edited by wayneelliott on 06-08-2008 10:37 AM

• Set the router to Obtain IP Automatically or DHCP.
• Disable the Block WAN Request and clone the PC's MAC address.
• Change the LAN IP of the router to 192.168.2.1.
• Perform a power cycle.

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