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EtherFast® Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4 Port 10/100 Switch (BEFVP41)
• Full IPSec VPN capability
• No VPN client software needed
• Supports up to 50 users without additional upgrade fees
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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 updated
- Getting to Know the BEFVP41 v2
- Finding the Model Number of your Linksys Device
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting Up a Router with Cable Internet Service
- Setting up a Linksys router for DSL Internet connection
- Setting Up a Router with a Static IP Account
- Setting up a Cisco 1720 and a Linksys BEFVP41
- Connecting Devices on a Linksys Router
- Changing the LAN IP of a Linksys router to Work with a DSL Modem
- Changing the router's password & resetting the router to factory default
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Connecting a BEFVP41 to an Intel Net Structure 3110, 3120, 3130 VPN Gateway
- Configuring a BEFVP41 Router to an Intel Net Structure 3110-3130 Gateway
- Encountering Intermittent Wired Connections Using a Router
- Assigning a Static IP Address on a Wired Computer
- 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
- Resetting the Linksys Router to Factory Default using the 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
- Configuring File and Printer Sharing
- Product Information
- Keeping your Linksys devices updated
- Getting to Know the BEFVP41 v2
- Finding the Model Number of your Linksys Device
- Setting up your router
- Different ways in setting up your Linksys wireless router
- Setting Up a Router with Cable Internet Service
- Setting up a Linksys router for DSL Internet connection
- Setting Up a Router with a Static IP Account
- Setting up a Cisco 1720 and a Linksys BEFVP41
- Connecting Devices on a Linksys Router
- Changing the LAN IP of a Linksys router to Work with a DSL Modem
- Changing the router's password & resetting the router to factory default
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Connecting a BEFVP41 to an Intel Net Structure 3110, 3120, 3130 VPN Gateway
- Configuring a BEFVP41 Router to an Intel Net Structure 3110-3130 Gateway
- Encountering Intermittent Wired Connections Using a Router
- Assigning a Static IP Address on a Wired Computer
- 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
- Resetting the Linksys Router to Factory Default using the 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
- Configuring File and Printer Sharing
- Forums
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BEFVP41 also crashes when accessing Amazon possible fix
I have a BEFVP41 v2.1 that also crashes when accessing Amazon.com. It may not crash on every page, but typically only...
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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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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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IPSEC/Remote VPN access to BEFVP41
1. Without knowing the exact VPN settings you have tried it's hard to say if they were correct or not.2. The BEFVP41 only...
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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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Ping IP addresses thru VPN Tunnel
The purpose of VPN is to link 2 or more network to see each other as one common network. If the VPN is really working, you...
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Routing traffic through Home VPN
I have one RV042 VPN router which is installed in my home. Is it possible to access my home internet throgh vpn when i am...
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BEFVP41 Slow Download
I havwe a BEFVP41 version 1 router - inside download speed test with www.speakeasy.net test is about 500bps, with...
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QuickVPN from BEFVP41 to RV042
my office network is running using a Linksys Router RV042 and at home i have a Linksys Router BEFVP41. i'm trying to setup...
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BEFSR41 IPv6
1. Your computer is able to use IPv6 without your router supporting it. If you set up IPv6 on your computer you can set...
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MaximumSpeed on BEFVP41?
Hi, I have a BEFVP41 ver 1 and the maximum download speed with my router connected I can get from my cable broadband...
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VPN connection between BEFVP41 V1 and BEFVP41 V2
Do you know if there is any VPN connection problem / bug between BEFVP41 V1 and BEFVP41 V2 ? Can I upgrade...
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BEFVP41 internet Connection Stops
Try reflashing the firmware once again.
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Wireless Router with Built-in VPN Client
It depends. Most VPN routers (wired and wireless) will support a gateway-to-gateway tunnel, i.e. you can connect your LAN...
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Linksys Cisco VPN Client Connection Drops
Try this fix -- it works about 75% of the time (for linksys users with Cisco VPN problems): http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&dl=false&l=en&s=gen&docid=152D7D67033477DFE0401E0A5517188F&doclang=en&cs Even...
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BEFVP41 VPN Tunnels
Ok, For all you people who are having the same problems as me try this, it worked for me: The problem seems to...
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Static DNS Issues
Generally it is a good idea to put the modem into bridge mode. However, it won't work for you: you are using PPPoA on the...
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Intra Networks VPN Issue
First, it seems to me as if your DSL modem is a router, too. You are running two routers in chain. That is not really a...
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Multiple Inbound L2TP VPN Support
The WRV200 supports 50 tunnels.The BEFVP41 supports 70 tunnels .Even the RV series is good :) So you have a lot of choices...
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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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BEFVP41 also crashes when accessing Amazon possible fix
I have a BEFVP41 v2.1 that also crashes when accessing Amazon.com. It may not crash on every page,...
-
Rotuer Security Question
Hello. Click here to see the differences between security modes. WPA2 Personal + wireless MAC filter...
-
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-...
-
IIssue with Nat type 3 on PS3
*THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN SOLVED* I solved this issue after it seemed like I tryed everything but...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.