I lost my lynksis befw11s4 router star up disc what can i do

Almost every consumer router has a 'reset' button that is inside a small hole on the back of the router. It is labelled 'reset' and typically needs to be held in with something like a paper clip gently inserted and held for about ten seconds with the power on. Sometimes there are variations on this theme that are in the manual.

Almost every consumer router is supported on he manufacturers web site. Most of them have online manuals that can be viewed on the site or downloaded and read on your computer in a PDF.

You go to the manufacturers web site and enter the model number into a search box. Poke around until you find the manual and browse to the factory rest section.

THE MANUAL WAS AVILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING LINK

http://www.scribd.com/doc/202195/Linksys-BEFW11S4-WirelessB-CableDSL-Router-Manual

YOu can go to this link for manual guide:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/202195/Linksys-BEFW11S4-WirelessB-CableDSL-Router-Manual

or

http://www.retrevo.com/support/Linksys-BEFW11S4-Wireless-Routers-manual/id/420ag807/t/2/

>you can download the manual free

Pop over to linksys and download the drivers you need.
You just need to put your model number into the search bar, choose your OS and download
http://www.linksysbycisco.com/UK/en/support

check if the type of protocol dhcp or ppoe
check that the ip not the same with cable modems

192.168.1.1 if same change it on lan settings on router
to 192.168.2.1

save settings and power cycle linksys router

please specifi protocol to folow up

If you connect the computer directly to the modem, does it work?
If that works then the modem is working.
Now connect the computer to the router and the modem to the router.
You will need to open the set up page of the router to check the settings of the router.
You can set up the router without the CD also.
It is very easy.
Click Here for step by step instructions about how to set up the router

Hi princetons_s;

If you are starting over again, then you might as well do the same with the router.
Perform a factory reset. With a pen hold in the reset button next t the power jack whilst you plug the power back in. Wait for 10 seconds, that should get you back to a factory setting, log back in 192.168.1.1, User: (blank) Password: admin.


Good Luck and don't forget to leave a rating,

Thanks Mark

This is an old router. Look at the power light. You must have a STEADY power light. RESET the BEFW11s4 by pushing the reset button for 30seconds. Unplug the power of the BEFW11s4 for 30 seconds. Connect pc to port 2 or 3. pc should get an ip of 192.168.1.x. If you are getting this ip that means that the pc is already detecting the router.

Good Day

Here is a listing of programs and how to forward them for your router.

PortForward

You're going to have to reset the router, itself.  There's a reset button found on the back of the router.  Insert something small enough to fit in that hole, push & hold down the button for a few seconds. However, this will clear all the data from your router, including your settings...make sure you have all your settings information before resetting the router.