Frequently Asked Questions - Linksys BEFVP41 User Manual

17. The Diag LED stays lit continuously.
The Diag LED lights up when the device is first powered up. Meantime, the
system will boot up itself and check for proper operation. After finishing the
checking procedure, the LED turns off to show that the system is working fine.
If the LED remains lit after this time, the device is not working properly. Try to
flash the firmware by assigning a static IP address to the computer, and then
upgrade the firmware. Try using the following settings, IP Address:
192.168.1.50 and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.
18. When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error or am prompted to retry.
A. Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your workstation's IP set-
tings are correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS).
Restart the computer that is having a problem.
B. If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the Router.
Verify that it is connected and ON. (If you cannot connect to it, check the
LAN and power connections.)
C. If the Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection
(DSL/cable modem, etc.) to see if it is working correctly. You can remove
the Router to verify a direct connection.
D. Manually configure the TCP/IP with a DNS address provided by your ISP.
E. Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up
is disabled. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and then
the Connection tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a
connection. For Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced,
and Proxy. Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection
to the Internet.
19. The Full/Col LED keeps flickering continuously.
A. Check the Category 5 Ethernet cable and its RJ-45 connectors.
B. There may be interference with other network devices. Try removing other
PCs or network devices to see if the problem persists. Eliminate each net-
work device one at a time to determine the cause.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIB? MIB (Management Information Base) is a data file that works in
tangent with third-party SNMP software in managing the Router. To use MIB
files in tangent with third-party SNMP software, follow the instructions that
come with the thirty-party SNMP software. MIB data files will be available
on the Linksys web site: www.linksys.com.
Can I use firmware for other routers with the BEFVP41? No. If you attempt to use
other router's firmware, you could damage the Router. Only use firmware
specifically written for the BEFVP41 as posted on the Linksys web site:
www.linksys.com.
What is SNMP? SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a widely-
used network monitoring and control protocol. For more information on
SNMP, see "Appendix D: SNMP Functions."
What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support? The
Router will support up to 253 IP addresses.
Does the Router support IPSec Pass-Through? Yes, it is a built-in feature that the
Router automatically enables.
Where is the Router installed on the network? In a typical environment, the
Router is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the LAN. Plug the
Router into the cable/DSL modem's Ethernet port.
Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? No. TCP/IP is the only protocol stan-
dard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications.
IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from
one node to another, and AppleTalk, a communications protocol used on
Apple and Macintosh networks, can be used for LAN to LAN connections,
but those protocols cannot connect from WAN to LAN.
Does the Router's WAN connection support 100 Mbps Ethernet? Because of the
speed limitations of broadband Internet connections, the Router's WAN port
supports 10 Mbps Ethernet. It does, of course, support 100 Mbps over its
auto-sensing 10/100 ports.
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