I've recently subscribed to Verizon's DSL service, and am attempting
to set up a wireless network using Linksys components. Both computers
are running Windows XP.

Problem #1: I can get the DSL connection to work if the DSL modem
(Westell 2200) is connected directly to the Ethernet port, but it
won't connect through the router (Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router,
Model #BEFW11S4). I'm sure it's a problem with settings/configuration,
but I don't know exactly what. I've fiddled with some things, but have
had no success -- would appreciate any suggestions.

Problem #2: I can't access the router configuration screen, which
should be available at http://192.168.1.1. I was initially able to
access it, but I'm now getting a dialog box that says "Web Page
Unavailable While Offline". My only two options are to connect (can't
do it, since I can't get my connection to work through the router) or
stay offline, which locks me out of the configuration screen. I don't
know what's changed that's causing this to happen, and don't know what
to do to restore the ability to open the configuration screen without
getting this dialog box -- clicking Work Offline on the File menu in
Internet Explorer (version 6) makes no difference, and I don't know
what else to try.

I'd appreciate any suggestions -- please let me know if I've left out
any important information and I'll fill in the blanks. Thanks in
advance for any help!

Laurie,

Verizon should obviously have 24-hour service regarding such problems. My
router (Netgear) has a tool which "looks for" and verifies the connection
type. In my case PPPoE is used as a protocol for login; yours may not, but
you have to find out. As far as why you can't access your routers subpage;
I don't know. You might try unplugging the router from house power
altogether, wait 30 seconds and plug back in. Other than problems with your
browser, I don't know what would cause that unless multiple tries have
caused some sort of security measure to kick in on your router. Linksys
should provide some help there as well.

When you find out what it was; write back and let us know. These problems
always have solutions and the ISP should guide you through solutions. If
they don't; time to switch to other broadband providers, if possible.

Good luck!
"Laurie" <laurie@swanharbor.com> wrote in message
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> I've recently subscribed to Verizon's DSL service, and am attempting
> to set up a wireless network using Linksys components. Both computers
> are running Windows XP.
>
> Problem #1: I can get the DSL connection to work if the DSL modem
> (Westell 2200) is connected directly to the Ethernet port, but it
> won't connect through the router (Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router,
> Model #BEFW11S4). I'm sure it's a problem with settings/configuration,
> but I don't know exactly what. I've fiddled with some things, but have
> had no success -- would appreciate any suggestions.
>
> Problem #2: I can't access the router configuration screen, which
> should be available at http://192.168.1.1. I was initially able to
> access it, but I'm now getting a dialog box that says "Web Page
> Unavailable While Offline". My only two options are to connect (can't
> do it, since I can't get my connection to work through the router) or
> stay offline, which locks me out of the configuration screen. I don't
> know what's changed that's causing this to happen, and don't know what
> to do to restore the ability to open the configuration screen without
> getting this dialog box -- clicking Work Offline on the File menu in
> Internet Explorer (version 6) makes no difference, and I don't know
> what else to try.
>
> I'd appreciate any suggestions -- please let me know if I've left out
> any important information and I'll fill in the blanks. Thanks in
> advance for any help!
>


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Laurie,

Verizon should obviously have 24-hour service regarding such problems. My
router (Netgear) has a tool which "looks for" and verifies the connection
type. In my case PPPoE is used as a protocol for login; yours may not, but
you have to find out. As far as why you can't access your routers subpage;
I don't know. You might try unplugging the router from house power
altogether, wait 30 seconds and plug back in. Other than problems with your
browser, I don't know what would cause that unless multiple tries have
caused some sort of security measure to kick in on your router. Linksys
should provide some help there as well.

When you find out what it was; write back and let us know. These problems
always have solutions and the ISP should guide you through solutions. If
they don't; time to switch to other broadband providers, if possible.

Good luck!
"Laurie" <laurie@swanharbor.com> wrote in message
news:13d3e082.0405011005.29269cf0@posting.google.c om...
> I've recently subscribed to Verizon's DSL service, and am attempting
> to set up a wireless network using Linksys components. Both computers
> are running Windows XP.
>
> Problem #1: I can get the DSL connection to work if the DSL modem
> (Westell 2200) is connected directly to the Ethernet port, but it
> won't connect through the router (Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router,
> Model #BEFW11S4). I'm sure it's a problem with settings/configuration,
> but I don't know exactly what. I've fiddled with some things, but have
> had no success -- would appreciate any suggestions.
>
> Problem #2: I can't access the router configuration screen, which
> should be available at http://192.168.1.1. I was initially able to
> access it, but I'm now getting a dialog box that says "Web Page
> Unavailable While Offline". My only two options are to connect (can't
> do it, since I can't get my connection to work through the router) or
> stay offline, which locks me out of the configuration screen. I don't
> know what's changed that's causing this to happen, and don't know what
> to do to restore the ability to open the configuration screen without
> getting this dialog box -- clicking Work Offline on the File menu in
> Internet Explorer (version 6) makes no difference, and I don't know
> what else to try.
>
> I'd appreciate any suggestions -- please let me know if I've left out
> any important information and I'll fill in the blanks. Thanks in
> advance for any help!
>


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"Laurie" <laurie@swanharbor.com> wrote in message
news:13d3e082.0405011005.29269cf0@posting.google.c om...
> I've recently subscribed to Verizon's DSL service, and am attempting
> to set up a wireless network using Linksys components. Both computers
> are running Windows XP.
>
> Problem #1: I can get the DSL connection to work if the DSL modem
> (Westell 2200) is connected directly to the Ethernet port, but it
> won't connect through the router (Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router,
> Model #BEFW11S4). I'm sure it's a problem with settings/configuration,
> but I don't know exactly what. I've fiddled with some things, but have
> had no success -- would appreciate any suggestions.
>
> Problem #2: I can't access the router configuration screen, which
> should be available at http://192.168.1.1. I was initially able to
> access it, but I'm now getting a dialog box that says "Web Page
> Unavailable While Offline". My only two options are to connect (can't
> do it, since I can't get my connection to work through the router) or
> stay offline, which locks me out of the configuration screen. I don't
> know what's changed that's causing this to happen, and don't know what
> to do to restore the ability to open the configuration screen without
> getting this dialog box -- clicking Work Offline on the File menu in
> Internet Explorer (version 6) makes no difference, and I don't know
> what else to try.
>
> I'd appreciate any suggestions -- please let me know if I've left out
> any important information and I'll fill in the blanks. Thanks in
> advance for any help!

It's easiest to configure that router through one of the hard wired ports
on the back. That way, if you loose the Wifi connection you can still
change settings on the router.

There should be a reset button inset into a small hole on the back of
the router. Exact instructions on the reset sequence (push button
then unplug....) should be on the CD that came with it in pdf format.

Set the computer network setting for the Ethernet card for a static
IP address of 192.168.1.100 ( that should work to connect no matter
what) and make sure you don't have any of the browser's proxy settings
enabled.

Once you've connected to the router's configuration server
(http://192.168.1.1 ,
start here
http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=544
or go to the pdf manual on the install CD and do a lot of reading.

Couple more things.

1) Security.
a) Change the SSID (on all computers to the same thing NOT linksys)
b) Check the "do not broadcast ssid" on the router config screen.
c) Once all wireless cards are configured. (infrastructure, not peer to
peer)
click on "advanced" then "wireless" on router config and check the
"restrict access" box. (I'm working from memory, things may be a bit
different) That should enable the "edit mac address list" button
where you can select the exact Wifi cards that will be allowed to
access the network. Each network card ever made has a different
Mac address and if you restrict only the ones you possess there
shouldn't be anyone else stealing bandwidth.
2) Configure the router to access Verizon's network the same way you
configured your computer's network card when you plugged into the
modem. Then configure the computer's Wifi cards to use the router
as the new service provider. Static IP numbers should work fine.
Check the "Gateway" setting (as opposed to "router") in the router
settings. (Somewhere in the "advanced" section.
3) Keep in mind that as nice and easy as it is, the Wifi config utility
that comes with the card for the client computers may not do a thorough
job and you may have to set network settings directly (in control panel if
you had Win 98. I'm not familiar with XP)


Good luck.
Intermittent Geek





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"Laurie" <laurie@swanharbor.com> wrote in message
news:13d3e082.0405011005.29269cf0@posting.google.c om...
> I've recently subscribed to Verizon's DSL service, and am attempting
> to set up a wireless network using Linksys components. Both computers
> are running Windows XP.
>
> Problem #1: I can get the DSL connection to work if the DSL modem
> (Westell 2200) is connected directly to the Ethernet port, but it
> won't connect through the router (Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router,
> Model #BEFW11S4). I'm sure it's a problem with settings/configuration,
> but I don't know exactly what. I've fiddled with some things, but have
> had no success -- would appreciate any suggestions.
>
> Problem #2: I can't access the router configuration screen, which
> should be available at http://192.168.1.1. I was initially able to
> access it, but I'm now getting a dialog box that says "Web Page
> Unavailable While Offline". My only two options are to connect (can't
> do it, since I can't get my connection to work through the router) or
> stay offline, which locks me out of the configuration screen. I don't
> know what's changed that's causing this to happen, and don't know what
> to do to restore the ability to open the configuration screen without
> getting this dialog box -- clicking Work Offline on the File menu in
> Internet Explorer (version 6) makes no difference, and I don't know
> what else to try.
>
> I'd appreciate any suggestions -- please let me know if I've left out
> any important information and I'll fill in the blanks. Thanks in
> advance for any help!

It's easiest to configure that router through one of the hard wired ports
on the back. That way, if you loose the Wifi connection you can still
change settings on the router.

There should be a reset button inset into a small hole on the back of
the router. Exact instructions on the reset sequence (push button
then unplug....) should be on the CD that came with it in pdf format.

Set the computer network setting for the Ethernet card for a static
IP address of 192.168.1.100 ( that should work to connect no matter
what) and make sure you don't have any of the browser's proxy settings
enabled.

Once you've connected to the router's configuration server
(http://192.168.1.1 ,
start here
http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=544
or go to the pdf manual on the install CD and do a lot of reading.

Couple more things.

1) Security.
a) Change the SSID (on all computers to the same thing NOT linksys)
b) Check the "do not broadcast ssid" on the router config screen.
c) Once all wireless cards are configured. (infrastructure, not peer to
peer)
click on "advanced" then "wireless" on router config and check the
"restrict access" box. (I'm working from memory, things may be a bit
different) That should enable the "edit mac address list" button
where you can select the exact Wifi cards that will be allowed to
access the network. Each network card ever made has a different
Mac address and if you restrict only the ones you possess there
shouldn't be anyone else stealing bandwidth.
2) Configure the router to access Verizon's network the same way you
configured your computer's network card when you plugged into the
modem. Then configure the computer's Wifi cards to use the router
as the new service provider. Static IP numbers should work fine.
Check the "Gateway" setting (as opposed to "router") in the router
settings. (Somewhere in the "advanced" section.
3) Keep in mind that as nice and easy as it is, the Wifi config utility
that comes with the card for the client computers may not do a thorough
job and you may have to set network settings directly (in control panel if
you had Win 98. I'm not familiar with XP)


Good luck.
Intermittent Geek





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