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Wireless-B BroadBand Router (BEFW11S4)
• Configures as a DHCP server on your network
• Supports Universal Plug-and-Play for easy configuration
• Supports IPSec Pass-Thru and PPTP
• Administers and upgrades the router remotely over the Internet
• Advanced security management functions for Port Filtering, MAC Address Filtering, and Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Hosting
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Guide Me provides step-by-step solutions and troubleshooting tips. FAQs are frequently asked product questions. Select Downloads for user guides and firmware updates.
- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Getting to know the BEFW11S4
- Finding the model number and the serial number of your Linksys device
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting up a Linksys router with Cable Internet service
- Setting up a Linksys router for DSL Internet connection
- Setting up a router with a Static IP account
- Changing the LAN IP of a Linksys router to Work with a DSL Modem
- Verifying the maximum wireless network connection speed
- Setting up WEP, WPA or WPA2 personal wireless security on a Linksys wireless router
- Changing the wireless network password of your Linksys router
- Resetting the router to factory defaults and changing the router’s password
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting your iPhone® to your Linksys wireless router
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting iPad® to a wireless network with the SSID broadcast disabled
- Troubleshooting iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity on a Linksys router
- Removing a network from the preferred network list on your iPad®
- Connecting your Android tablet to your wireless network
- Connecting your Android smartphone to your wireless network
- Checking the router's wireless settings using an Android tablet
- Connecting your Android tablet to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Checking the wireless settings on a Linksys router
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Connecting devices to a Linksys router using an Ethernet cable
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys router
- Configuring PS3™ to connect wirelessly to a Linksys router
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Getting poor or no signal from a wireless router
- Top causes of dropping wireless connection on a Linksys router
- Troubleshooting tips in wirelessly connecting to a Linksys router
- Blinking Power or Diag LED on a router
- Upgrading the Linksys router’s firmware
- Accessing the router’s web-based setup page
- Encountering difficulties accessing the router's web-based setup page
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys router to another router
- Setting up Port Range Forwarding for routers and gateways
- Resolving NAT type issues with gaming consoles through a Linksys router
- Product Information
- Keeping your Linksys devices’ firmware or driver updated
- Getting to know the BEFW11S4
- Finding the model number and the serial number of your Linksys device
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting up a Linksys router with Cable Internet service
- Setting up a Linksys router for DSL Internet connection
- Setting up a router with a Static IP account
- Changing the LAN IP of a Linksys router to Work with a DSL Modem
- Verifying the maximum wireless network connection speed
- Setting up WEP, WPA or WPA2 personal wireless security on a Linksys wireless router
- Changing the wireless network password of your Linksys router
- Resetting the router to factory defaults and changing the router’s password
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting your iPhone® to your Linksys wireless router
- Connecting your iPad® to the wireless network
- Connecting iPad® to a wireless network with the SSID broadcast disabled
- Troubleshooting iPad® wireless connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting iPhone® and iPod® wireless connectivity on a Linksys router
- Removing a network from the preferred network list on your iPad®
- Connecting your Android tablet to your wireless network
- Connecting your Android smartphone to your wireless network
- Checking the router's wireless settings using an Android tablet
- Connecting your Android tablet to a wireless network with disabled SSID broadcast
- Checking the wireless settings on a Linksys router
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Connecting devices to a Linksys router using an Ethernet cable
- Connecting your Wi-Fi enabled devices to the wireless network
- Setting up an Xbox 360® behind a Linksys router
- Configuring PS3™ to connect wirelessly to a Linksys router
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Getting poor or no signal from a wireless router
- Top causes of dropping wireless connection on a Linksys router
- Troubleshooting tips in wirelessly connecting to a Linksys router
- Blinking Power or Diag LED on a router
- Upgrading the Linksys router’s firmware
- Accessing the Router’s Web-Based Setup Page Using a Macintosh Computer
- Encountering difficulties accessing the router's web-based setup page
- Cascading (Connecting) a Linksys router to another router
- Setting up Port Range Forwarding for routers and gateways
- Resolving NAT type issues with gaming consoles through a Linksys router
- Forums
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Wireless Connection Not Established (BEFW11S4)
Hi,Intro - Before i begin, let me just say that i'm a total virgin when it comes to router. All my years on the computer...
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Help needed connecting 2 routers
Hello, I've been scratching around looking for a solution to my problem for a couple of weeks now.I have 2 routers (connected...
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Rotuer Security Question
Hello. Click here to see the differences between security modes. WPA2 Personal + wireless MAC filter should be good ...
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Question About Splitting An Ethernet Connection
Wire a computer to the BEFSR41. Open the web interface at http://192.168.1.1/. On the main setup page, set the LAN IP address...
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Help needed connecting 2 routers
follow these steps. 1. access the setup page of your BEFW11S4 2. set the LAN IP to 192.168.1.2 3. disable the DHCP...
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Connecting to Wireless Network
Hey, I've been having a ton of problems with fixing my connection with my wireless network. A few months ago, I lost...
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Intermittent Connection After Upgrading
After every firmware upgrade you must hard reset the router and reconfigure it. Press and hold the reset button for...
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what happens if i run out of dchp?
If all 254 IP addresses (192.168.1.1) are handed out on my network, will it stop handing out IPs -or- will it start to hand...
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IIssue with Nat type 3 on PS3
*THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN SOLVED* I solved this issue after it seemed like I tryed everything but nothing worked....
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Model BEFW11S4 Wireless Router
The WPA shared key is the "passphrase" which protects your wireless network. It is used to grant access to your...
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Wan not working........Uplink does. Why?
If you connect the modem to the uplink port of the router you basically bypass the router. It's almost the same as if you...
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SMTP port filtering
I have a BEFW11S4 v1 wireless router.How do I block outgoing SMTP traffic for a group of IPs? filtering seems to block...
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BEFW11S4 v3 - Setting 128-bit WEP key
having problems doing this.I get into the router ok, using no username and "admin" for password.I set up the key,...
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Upgrading to G
I am thinking of replacing my older linksys router (BEFW11S4) and access point (WAP11) with the WRT54G and WAP54G -- how...
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WAG320N Static Route
Again: the WAG320N does not support this kind of setup. It does not allow you to define directly delivered static routes...
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E4200 Static IP Issues
Haha! Oh man! Late nights just aren't good. I realized my error in the morning. I had previous used the Advanced Routing...
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IP address? DHCP?
The AM200 is router with integrated modem. That's the main problem. I would recommend only to use a single router.Two recommended...
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Cannot renew ip address
Un-install the adapter software/linksys monitor and install only the drivers... Remove the Linksys Adapter and un-install...
- Downloads
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is M20.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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E-Series
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. The serial number is located underneath the device. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is WRT54G ver 6.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Silver
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRT54GX4.
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Wireless Routers with Voice Ports
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRTP54G V.2.
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Wireless VPN Routers
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRV54G.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is BEFSR41 ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PC Card or Card Bus
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WPC54G ver.7NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PCI Adapter
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WMP54G ver.4.1.
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USB Wireless Adapter
Step 1:
Look for the sticker around the device.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WUSB54G ver.4.
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PCI Adapters
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please take note of the exact model number and version. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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SE Switches
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located underneath the device. In this example, the model number of the device is SE1500.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is NMH410.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is DMC250.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Free Software notice for certain products, click here.
Firmware
Ver.1.52.03
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Firmware Upgrade Instructions
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Firmware
12/03/2002
Ver.1.44.2
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Firmware Upgrade Instructions
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Forums
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Wireless Connection Not Established (BEFW11S4)
Hi,Intro - Before i begin, let me just say that i'm a total virgin when it comes to router. All my years...
-
Help needed connecting 2 routers
Hello, I've been scratching around looking for a solution to my problem for a couple of weeks now.I have...
-
Rotuer Security Question
Hello. Click here to see the differences between security modes. WPA2 Personal + wireless MAC filter...
-
Question About Splitting An Ethernet Connection
Wire a computer to the BEFSR41. Open the web interface at http://192.168.1.1/. On the main setup page,...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.