Linksys Router Set-Up
I have an iMac (233) using Mac OS 9.2.2
Internet connection is DSL
Just got the, Linksys, Etherfast Cable/DSL router m/n: BEFSR41.
Only comes with PC, set-up info.
I went to the Linksys site and can't find any help with set-up on Mac.
Anyone know how to set this router up using a Mac?
Thanks
Internet connection is DSL
Just got the, Linksys, Etherfast Cable/DSL router m/n: BEFSR41.
Only comes with PC, set-up info.
I went to the Linksys site and can't find any help with set-up on Mac.
Anyone know how to set this router up using a Mac?
Thanks

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If it's all hooked up (DSL Modem -->Linksys (WAN) -->iMac (In either 1,2,3 or 4)), then all you have to do is open Safari (or whatever browser you use) and type http://192.168.1.1.
A box will come up asking for the username and password. The default for Linksys routers is admin for both - change it immediately!
Once you're in, just configure it with your settinge (IP address, subnet, gateway, etc.)
Givew that a shot. I think that's how it goes.
Good luck!
Originally posted by Wilstone
I have an iMac (233) using Mac OS 9.2.2
Internet connection is DSL
Just got the, Linksys, Etherfast Cable/DSL router m/n: BEFSR41.
Only comes with PC, set-up info.
I went to the Linksys site and can't find any help with set-up on Mac.
Anyone know how to set this router up using a Mac?
Thanks
I just got a Linksys WRT54G and it's very solid, setup was a breeze.
I dig Linksys stuff. They do it right.
Originally posted by kraig911
do you wanna use it as a dhcp server? its a lot easier somewhat that way. I have a linksys wireless 4 port router I swear by, though lately I hear they are lacking in the quality department.
Originally posted by Cake
Well, he asked about just getting it going with his iMac, so no real need for DHCP, but I used to run mine that way (with multiple computers attached).
I just got a Linksys WRT54G and it's very solid, setup was a breeze.
I dig Linksys stuff. They do it right.
How do you handle the WEP encryption stuff?
Isn't the key on the Lynksys a hex key and the one on the mac with Airport card is a ASCII. How do you hook the Mac up to a non-Airport WLAN with WEP enabled?
Or do you need to fall back to 40-bits?
I can't get this thing to work
I hook it up as stated in the instructions, but when I type in the address (http://192.168.1.1/) I get a message saying it can't connect? Why?
There must be more to this mystery, than meets the eye. I was hoping to get this thing going without having to call customer support on Monday, but I guess I have no choice.
Question: Most things to day are plug and play. Why can't these routers be this way?
But a regular ethernet cable... i know i know... but it gets me evertyime.
Originally posted by BNOYHTUAWB
How do you handle the WEP encryption stuff?
I don't use WEP.
The reason I bought the WRT54G is because it supports WPA - much better than WEP.
I set up the router and created a new network on my PC, then opened up my PowerBook and selected the new network via the Airport widget in my menubar, it asked me for my WPA shared key, I entered it and volia!
It works great.
Wilstone, in System Preferences, click on Network, the click on TCP/IP.
Here you can set it up Manually (if you have and want to use a static IP) or you can select Using DHCP.
With DHCP, the router assigns the IP and everything should work fine.
Let us know if it works.
Thanks to everyone for all the help.
It turns out that I only needed to add @sympatico, to my user name and it worked. Too bad the manual didn't tell me this?
Any way, currently running my iMac & PS2 without any problems, next week I will add a Compaq PC.
Cheers
Wilstone
WILSTONE