Re: OT: LInksys router BEFSR41 dead... anything i can do?

[Paul Mohr <pmohr () boredmder com>]

On Jun 4, 2004, at 9:13 AM, Bruyere, Michel wrote:

> Hi,
>         I have a router BEFSR41 that went dead after a firmware update
> (IIRC it was 1.47 that I tried to load into it). This was some time 
> ago,
> so I'm not 100% sure on the version. Anyway, after the flash "completed
> successfully" I couldn't access the management interface anymore. I
> called Linksys and got the answer that I had to buy another router,
> which I did (of another brand!). I actually look to "revive" this 
> router
> by pushing a 3rd party FM in it. Is it possible to achieve this w/o the
> web interface?
> Any docs on this would be appreciated and/or personal experience too.

I assume that you've tried the hardware reset button on the back of the 
unit?

After this, it should be fine, you should be able to use it as normal. 
As far as flashing new firmware without the web interface, I don't 
believe it's possible, but I don't have all that extensive experience 
with Linksys equipment.

--
Paul Mohr
pmohr () boredmder com


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