Linksys BEFW11S4 + BEFSR41
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From: ps56k on 23 Apr 2008 22:31 ahh - so much better when ALL the important details are added... the key point is that you HAVE a Linksys BEFSR41 router, and just want to use the BEFW11S4 as JUST an Access Point. -- jpsga wrote: > "ps56k" <pschuman_no_spam_me(a)interserv.com> wrote in message > news:tLNPj.10611$2g1.1069(a)nlpi068.nbdc.sbc.com... >> ps56k wrote: >>> Pen wrote: >>>> jpsga wrote: >>>>> Hello all, >>>>> >>>>> I acquired a old Linksys BEFW11S4 router. The plan was to create >>>>> an access point on my ad-hoc (wired) network that has been >>>>> operational for several years. >>>>> >>>>> I stumbled around trying to configure the old router with little >>>>> success. I did get an RF link going and the NetGear 311 Adaptor >>>>> communicates with the old router.The 311 is in Win98SE machine. >>>>> >>>>> The question is: Can I use this old router as a WAP? >>>>> >>>>> Observation and/or comments appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> Jim >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Get the docs here; >>>> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1166859878881&packedargs=sku%3DBEFW11S4&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=7888178881B01&displaypage=download >>>> >>>> That router is wireless B only, therefore slow but should be usable >>>> as an access point if you can live with the slow speed. Configure >>>> it wired though. >>> >>> The router/AP should be fine - and as far as the speed; >>> #1 - What do you have for your Internet connection ? >>> #2 - Do you currently use your wired network for file sharing, >>> printing, etc ? >>> >>> the problem may be with the Win98se + Netgear 311 >>> Which "311" model do you have ? >> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/SuperGWirelessAdapters/WG311T.aspx >> or this >> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/GWirelessAdapters/WG311.aspx >> >>> not sure what your problem is - you didn't really expand.... >>> >>> Does the "311" adapter appear to be working, >>> and show up in Win98se Device Manager ? >>> Where did you get Win98se drivers ? >>> >>> Does the PC "see" the SSID from the router/AP ? >> >> > ps56k, > > Thank you for the interest > > As to internet connection: > comcast Cable > to > SB5051 Motorola > to > Linksys BEFSR41 router four port unit AHHH - so the BEFW11S4 is connected to the BEFSR41 router - that pretty much changes the entire picture and networking structure. > 2 xp home brew units > port 3 to a switching hub- three computers on the HUB two SE one xp. > Port 4 to the old linksys router BEFW11S4 > > The Wireless PCI Adapter is a NETGEAR WG311NA . The SE driver is on > the CD. It is shown in the Dvice Manager > All machines are set to share files and printers. > > The PC connects RF wise but does not see SSID which is linksys. not sure what "connects RF wise" means ??? #1 - the PC adapter is up & running according to Device Manager #2 - the PC adapter should "see" the SSID from the SR41, if all is well. #3 - connecting thru the WAP to get TCP/IP is the next step, but wait until later #4 - back to the SR41 - can you - using an Ethernet cable & direct connect to one of the 4 ports - connect and browse to the SR41 admin screen via the Factory Default 192.168.x.x. settings ? #5 - SR41 - can you config it via the Ethernet cable ? Once you get this all working - then you can see "how" you might setup the SR41 "router" to merely be used as an "access point" and config the IP address network... > Since I am assured that the old router will act as a access point, my > problem are the old router settings and what port to plug the new > router onto? > > Jim
From: jpsga on 24 Apr 2008 17:25
"ps56k" <pschuman_no_spam_me(a)interserv.com> wrote in message news:uiSPj.10649$2g1.4651(a)nlpi068.nbdc.sbc.com... > ahh - so much better when ALL the important details are added... > the key point is that you HAVE a Linksys BEFSR41 router, > and just want to use the BEFW11S4 as JUST an Access Point. > -- > > jpsga wrote: >> "ps56k" <pschuman_no_spam_me(a)interserv.com> wrote in message >> news:tLNPj.10611$2g1.1069(a)nlpi068.nbdc.sbc.com... >>> ps56k wrote: >>>> Pen wrote: >>>>> jpsga wrote: >>>>>> Hello all, >>>>>> >>>>>> I acquired a old Linksys BEFW11S4 router. The plan was to create >>>>>> an access point on my ad-hoc (wired) network that has been >>>>>> operational for several years. >>>>>> >>>>>> I stumbled around trying to configure the old router with little >>>>>> success. I did get an RF link going and the NetGear 311 Adaptor >>>>>> communicates with the old router.The 311 is in Win98SE machine. >>>>>> >>>>>> The question is: Can I use this old router as a WAP? >>>>>> >>>>>> Observation and/or comments appreciated. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jim >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> Get the docs here; >>>>> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1166859878881&packedargs=sku%3DBEFW11S4&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=7888178881B01&displaypage=download >>>>> >>>>> That router is wireless B only, therefore slow but should be usable >>>>> as an access point if you can live with the slow speed. Configure >>>>> it wired though. >>>> >>>> The router/AP should be fine - and as far as the speed; >>>> #1 - What do you have for your Internet connection ? >>>> #2 - Do you currently use your wired network for file sharing, >>>> printing, etc ? >>>> >>>> the problem may be with the Win98se + Netgear 311 >>>> Which "311" model do you have ? >>> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/SuperGWirelessAdapters/WG311T.aspx >>> or this >>> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/GWirelessAdapters/WG311.aspx >>> >>>> not sure what your problem is - you didn't really expand.... >>>> >>>> Does the "311" adapter appear to be working, >>>> and show up in Win98se Device Manager ? >>>> Where did you get Win98se drivers ? >>>> >>>> Does the PC "see" the SSID from the router/AP ? >>> >>> >> ps56k, >> >> Thank you for the interest >> >> As to internet connection: >> comcast Cable >> to >> SB5051 Motorola >> to >> Linksys BEFSR41 router four port unit > > AHHH - so the BEFW11S4 is connected to the BEFSR41 router - > that pretty much changes the entire picture and networking structure. > >> 2 xp home brew units >> port 3 to a switching hub- three computers on the HUB two SE one xp. >> Port 4 to the old linksys router BEFW11S4 >> >> The Wireless PCI Adapter is a NETGEAR WG311NA . The SE driver is on >> the CD. It is shown in the Dvice Manager >> All machines are set to share files and printers. >> >> The PC connects RF wise but does not see SSID which is linksys. > > not sure what "connects RF wise" means ???##### Buy "connects RF wise" I > mean that he 311 reports a strong signal from the BEFW11S4 and shows > "linksy." linksys is the default SSID in the W11s4. There is *no* IP > present. ##### > > #1 - the PC adapter is up & running according to Device Manager > #2 - the PC adapter should "see" the SSID from the SR41, if all is well. > #3 - connecting thru the WAP to get TCP/IP is the next step, but wait > until later > > #4 - back to the SR41 - > can you - using an Ethernet cable & direct connect to one of the 4 ports > - connect and browse to the SR41 admin screen via the Factory Default > 192.168.x.x. settings ? > #5 - SR41 - can you config it via the Ethernet cable ? > > Once you get this all working - then you can see "how" you might > setup the SR41 "router" to merely be used as an "access point" > and config the IP address network... > >> Since I am assured that the old router will act as a access point, my >> problem are the old router settings and what port to plug the new >> router onto? >> >> Jim > > |