[wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE in Linksys http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r10339478 en Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:47:38 EDT Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:47:38 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12855434 jbob : Just as a note I use the 1.51.00 firmware on my SX41 and have never had any issues downloding using WS_FTP(freeware). I have downloaded several versions of Linux which includes multiple 600 mb plus cd images. I am using WinXP Pro on a cable modem(Comcast).
However the SX41(or at least that firmware version) is not without it's issues though. But for my uses it is not very problematic however I use very few of the advanced features]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12855434 Tue, 08 Mar 2005 01:04:05 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12852305 olafp12 : Thanks for the 2 quick replies.

Basically the downloads run anywhere between 3 to 10 minutes. It really depends and seems like it is almost random.

The last file I tried to download (128Mb) ran for 20 Mb and then locked up. I even tried the suggestion of the 2 ICMP packets but even explictely allowing ICMP source quench and destination unreachable don't fix it. Makes me wonder if maybe even the ICMP "time exceeded" might be necessary then.

Anycase, I thought about this again and I don't know exactly, but for some reason I started thinking about the security features of Sygate in relation to this problem. I read in this forum somewhere something about the fact that the router rewrites the packages based on the MTU and MSS.

So as a test I disabled in the Sygate the option that says "enable anti-IP spoofing" which randomises the TCP sequence numbers. And tadaaaa... downloads now work like a charm. Could it be this Sygate feature conflicts with the way this firmware works in processing packets ?

I just downloaded 10 files each over 100 Mb from various locations and they all went smoothly. I keep you posted on any updates.

Thanks again,
Olaf]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12852305 Mon, 07 Mar 2005 18:11:39 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12851814 redblkjck : Create an Advanced Rule ICMP Type 3,4 Allowed on SPF, no application list checked.
jack

Still a problem and you are sure it is with SPF, ask here.
»forums.sygate.com/vb/forumdispla···orumid=7
red_jack
Sygate Forums.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12851814 Mon, 07 Mar 2005 16:58:22 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12851570 Flogator : There is a problem in most of the 1.5x.x firmware about NAT entries being idle for more than 10 minutes. In which case, the BEFSX41 removes these NAT entries thus causing some problems. FTP session are susceptible to this kind of things since there are two connections: One for control and one for data.

Still, I am not necessarily convinced that this is your problem. Especially that you say if Sygate Pro is disable, the problem goes away.

In any case, could you indicate after how long (in minutes) in the download process does the downloads stop?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12851570 Mon, 07 Mar 2005 16:30:33 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12851502 olafp12 : I recently bought this device and this reminds me next time to check the Internet discussions before buying such a fuzzy and unstable product.

I installed this 1.51 firmware release and most of the time it seems to work, unless I want to download a big file (>50 mb) like a Windows servicepack. What happens is that most of the time the download freezes before it's complete. However, when I disable my personal firewall (Sygate Pro) the download continues fine. Euh ??

I checked my MTU and just like on my previous router (Draytek 2200E) set it as 1492, since I have aDSL. Not sure if anyone has an explanation for this but just wanted to share this with you.

Regards,
Olaf]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12851502 Mon, 07 Mar 2005 16:21:22 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12543817 anon : There is still an issue with HL2 and CS: Source.
It worked fine on 1.50.18, but I had to set the connection speed down to 256 kbps to make it work in 1.51.00_hb, but I actually want to play on full internet connection speed!
Are there any results or hints yet?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12543817 Mon, 31 Jan 2005 18:10:40 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12539894 anon : Just wanted to say thanks to Flogator for fixing this problem. I did not see it until I decided to upgrade from the original 1.4 code it came with (to much free time I guess). Not only did this tracert problem become apparent but I lost functionally with regards to being able to explicitly deny and inbound port/protocol. Once I upgraded to the Linksys latest version, I can only control this outbound.
If Flogator does not already work for Cisco, I think they might want to offer him a job in San Jose. I hope Linksys does not start down the same road Cisco IOS has gone, adding every type of service you could ever want and also being so generous as to introduce 10 bugs for every service.
No where could I find this bug on Linksys site. Shame on me for not Googling from the get go.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12539894 Mon, 31 Jan 2005 11:06:24 EDT 1.50.18 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12468841 anon : What i have found with the 1.50.18 f/w is no connection at time most of the time.Could not get msn to work or email nothing would connect been the worst f/w linksys had put out. The f/w i had previous was 1.45.7 worked great thought since there was a new f/w that i would try it no good.Linksys you better come up with better service and f/w alot of customers not happy with the results you have put out.Get your head out of your ass and get working on something. Thumpalongs]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12468841 Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:39:29 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12396473 Flogator : Two notes on your comments ;).

Even though it looks like 8 month since the last updated firmware, keep in mind that a few betas have been released to few members here. If you search around, you will find references about 1.51.00_hb (Sept 09 2004), 1.51.01 (June 03 2004) and 1.52.0 (Oct 28 2004). Although these betas are around, that does not mean these are better firmware. That's perhaps one reason why you keep earing about 1.45.7 and 1.51.00 ;). Just to make fun of Linksys a little more: The last official release for the BEFSX41 is 1.50.18 (Apr 30 2004) which is kind of ironic because it is one of the worst version of the firmware I have seen so far.

Second comment about the crappy firmware. You are right, Linksys firmware quality is not the best. However, you must admit that the unit itself is not expensive either. You can expect to run a F1 race with a 3 cylinder firefly. Still, if you look on the wireless side, Linksys got the WRT54G and WRT54GS units. Those are quite appealing since they run on open source code. There are multiple 3rd party firmware around too. You don't like one distribution? Then you simply switch to another one ;). I think Linksys has a lot of future in manufacturing device that are open source. Since we all know they have crappy firmware, at least with these units we have the option of having the software community to write its own ;).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12396473 Sun, 16 Jan 2005 00:09:22 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12386071 Tachyon : Eljay. Running I'm a SX41 with the v1.51 firmware and no issues with steam. I play HL2 and CSS frequently. Lets compare notes if you'd like.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12386071 Fri, 14 Jan 2005 18:34:14 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12385581 Pennan :
said by Avalon111:

Whats up at LINKSYS??????????????????

1.50.18 was released on 4/30/2004
today we have 07/30/2004

a non working firmware upgrade on their website for 3month ?????????
Today is 1/14/2005. It's now over 8 months without an updated firmware. :(

APPARENTLY LINKSYS DO NOT CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS. :mad:

I am NEVER EVER buying a Linksys product again not matter how great it is. I know now how low quality their firmwares are and how they treat their customers.
I am also recommending my friends and others I talk to though my work to stay away from Linksys.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12385581 Fri, 14 Jan 2005 17:35:34 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12332739 ElJay : I seem to be having a few problems with Steam games (Half Life 2 Deathmatch in particular) with this firmware. I often have to disconnect and reconnect to the game server during level changes since the game evidently has no success communicating with the server. Map downloads in the game are almost always corrupted. I took a look at what was wrong in one of these maps and I noticed that the end of the file was filled with null bytes (a few megabytes worth) that should have been filled with data.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12332739 Sun, 09 Jan 2005 00:36:36 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12097502 jbob : What I have found in my particular situation is that AIM will stay connected indefinately until someone initiates a IM with me. Then the connection seems to drop off. If I reconnect right away and the other person attempts again it usually works. Not sure what is up with that. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12097502 Sun, 12 Dec 2004 12:18:25 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12023361 georgep0 : I use AIM 5.9.3690 and also use Trillian 2.013 Pro. Trillian is my main client but I also bring up AIM at times to use some of the AIM specific features. Both work just fine and I have not experienced any of the dropouts. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12023361 Fri, 03 Dec 2004 21:51:00 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12014193 anon : Yeah.. it drops out at a pretty regular pace with the newer firmwares (for me at least). People have been saying that it is the router killing the idle TCP connection.

Here's a question- what version of AIM are you using (that works)?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12014193 Thu, 02 Dec 2004 22:06:56 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12012523 georgep0 : I've got 1.51 loaded on my SX41 for the past month. AIM is on all the time for me and it works just fine. Are you haveing a problem with it?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12012523 Thu, 02 Dec 2004 19:14:13 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12007826 anon : Back to the AIM topic...

How do you guys use AIM with this firmware? Or do you just.. not? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12007826 Thu, 02 Dec 2004 09:53:22 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11992592 anon : :) New firmware v1.51.00 is working well for me.

With firmware v1.50.18 I had some issues with a VPN tunnel that would stop working (with "keep-alive" checked). It indicated it was connected but the connection would not work until manually disconnected and then re-connected. It would then work for a while and then stop working again.

It works much better now with firware v1.51.00

Thanks !!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11992592 Tue, 30 Nov 2004 16:20:02 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11967181 anon : Does the 1.51.00 firmware works fine with eMule?, cause I couldnīt make any firmware not to crash with emule exept the earliest 1.44.3, which Iīm actually using. But with this one I canīt get to work the DDNS (The status is always DDNS server is currently closed.), so I wanted to upgrade the firmware.
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11967181 Sat, 27 Nov 2004 11:05:55 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11929208 Flogator : Indeed, I have experience similar problem too. I don't understand why (neither did I take the time to analyze it) but if the DDNS user name or password contains fancy characters, I will be getting problems. My solution was to get simple user name and password (only alpha and numerical characters). Never had these kind of problem since.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11929208 Mon, 22 Nov 2004 14:27:30 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11928827 anon : Iīve got the same problem. I use dyndns.org. I use a password with a "-". Could this be the cause?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11928827 Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:37:17 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11912173 Kabuto4 : I ran on 1.45.7 for quite a while before deciding to switch to 1.51.00. So far, I'm pleased. I could be wrong, but traffic seems a bit faster and stability is good. Since I'm no expert in networking, I've mostly used port forwarding and firewall settings. However, I'm currently experiencing something quite annoying. I'm no longer able to use audio conversation over MSN Messenger. I use that during multiplayer games. From what I've read on a few threads, I've tried disabling firewall and it hasn't worked. Anybody experienced that same issue? Any help would be appreciated. Otherwise, I see no alternatives, except returning to 1.45.7. Thanks in advance for any answer... :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11912173 Sat, 20 Nov 2004 11:03:06 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11868110 elsupremo : Update: Flashed to 1.45.7 and all is working perfectly.

As a side note, I used 1.51.00 for about 2 weeks with 0 problems whatsoever, it ran perfectly. However, the only game that I played in that time was Battlefield 1942, which had no problems. When I tried Half-Life based games, that is when 1.51.00 disconnected me after 30 seconds. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11868110 Mon, 15 Nov 2004 14:37:24 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11863185 elsupremo : Are the new firmwares supposed to get worse? Adding a fun little snippet of code that renders online games such as Half-life (inc. CS, TFC, etc.) useless is a REALLY HORRIBLE idea.

I'm going to try flashing to 1.45.7 to have some happy gaming again. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11863185 Sun, 14 Nov 2004 21:31:46 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11855572 RareDingo : Hey all, was using the 1.51.01 firmware for a couple of weeks with no issues untill the last couple of days, that is unless I just missed it earlier, but I don't think so I have the router set up to email me information. The 01 firmware made my router reboot consistantly every 3 hours almost to the minute, I'm back to 1.51.00 for now]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11855572 Sat, 13 Nov 2004 20:44:04 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11853353 michaelr7 :
quote:
Does anyone know WHY the new firmware terminates idle TCP sessions? What's the benefit?

It is standard practice to cleanup "unused" tcp connections. Each connection requires resources - memory and CPU cycles to process - so the cleanup is done based on how long the connection is unused. It is common for well thought out application protocols to send a message periodically (a so called "keep alive" message) to let firewalls and routers doing NAT translations know the connection is still active.
quote:
And why oh why can't they let us turn that off?

Often this is a result of trying to dumb down the device so the GUI can be made simpler and users won't be inconvenienced by having to configure the device.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11853353 Sat, 13 Nov 2004 15:09:35 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11852316 anon : Does anyone know WHY the new firmware terminates idle TCP sessions? What's the benefit? And why oh why can't they let us turn that off? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11852316 Sat, 13 Nov 2004 12:25:48 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11841509 anon : yup the 1.51hb kicks me off TFC and any other steam games I play but everything else works fine. Geesh is there no end to this...can't linksys make a perfect firmware that makes everything work. Any1 kno how to make it stop kicking me off Steam on a 1.51hb...I opened the ports for it n everythin.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11841509 Fri, 12 Nov 2004 02:41:45 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11841493 anon : I'm sorry...call me stupid but I have no idea what u jus said eljay001. Can u say that in simpler terms. What sucks now is that even my 1.45.7 is screwing up on me...I got disconnected again so had to change my firmware. I'm not 1.51hb now...I'll let u kno if I get problems wit it again.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11841493 Fri, 12 Nov 2004 02:38:30 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11837878 THE_MICK : Thanks for the help on this, but I could not make this function work in any 1.51.00 firmware. I can make it work just fine in 1.45.7 however. The menu is just about the same in 1.51.00 as in 1.45.7, but in a slightly different place. I cannot make it function with a different port on the LAN side as the WAN in 1.51.00, but it works fine to the SAME port. I think this was overlooked in 1.51.00. For this reason, my 3 BEFSX41's all have 1.45.7. I use this function for one of my web servers using SSH, but I do not use port 22 for security reasons. I can put SSH on any port I choose, both on the LAN server, and the WAN input. That ability is handy. My Netgear FVS318 cannot do this port address translation. Thanks for your help.. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11837878 Thu, 11 Nov 2004 19:17:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11837234 ElJay :
said by THE_MICK See Profile:

This is where you can move a WAN input on a specified port, to a different port on the LAN. This capability is sometimes useful, and mot many routers have this capability. That is the reason that the UPnP menu has changeable values on the LAN side of the menu. If anyone knows how version 1.51.00 can be made to do this...
I couldn't get it to work either with 1.51.00, but I think I figured out the problem. Make sure that the internal port you want to use is not already taken by one of the pre-set values. For instance, I wanted to forward to internal port 80 from an external port of 9090. First I had to change the pre-set HTTP internal port value to 81. Then I could use one of the custom values on the UPnP page to forward external port 9090 to port 80 on an internal machine.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11837234 Thu, 11 Nov 2004 18:10:50 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11836149 anon : Hi! I'm new to this forum and am looking for some help. I have read a lot about the different firmware versions n have tried all that I could find. Every one of them had one problem or another. 1.51, 1.51 hb, 1.50.18, and now am on 1.45.7. The 1.45.7 seemed the only one that had the least problems. All the others I would either be kicked off Aim, can't log onto msn messenger, be kicked off Steam while in a game. However even in this 1.45.7 i have encountered a problem. It's either the router problem or my network card.
I'm on the BEFSX41 router wit a 10/100 Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Adapter. The problem is with Shareaza. After a little while of downloading with Shareaza I get a blue screen and then I have to reboot my comp. I'm not great with computers so I would appreciate some specific advice.
I remember when I used to have a D-link network card I had a similar problem and fixed it with installing a different driver but I am unable to find a specific driver for this current Network card.
Thanks! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11836149 Thu, 11 Nov 2004 16:05:50 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11833795 Flogator : Perhaps what's confusing is the fact that firmwares 1.4x.x use tabs in the menu where as firmwares 1.5x.x use tabs and sub-tabs (kind of a two dimension menu). So if you click on the "Applications & Gaming" tab, you will see new sub-tabs showing up. Then you can click on the "UPnP Forwarding" sub-tab and that should bring you to the table you were used to see in the firmwares 1.4x.x.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11833795 Thu, 11 Nov 2004 11:21:47 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11833562 Eko : I have sx41 v1 fw. 1.51.00_hb and port translation (UPnP Forwarding menu) works OK.
I did quick test: ext port 100 -> int port 50.
The only problem is that log shows port 100, but packet will go to port 50 (checked with ZoneAlarm)
 
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11833562 Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:47:24 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11833391 THE_MICK : I have obtained the new version 2 of the BEFSX41. Have tried 1.45.7, 1.51.00, and 1.51.01heartbeat. Neither of the 1.51 versions will do port address translation, but 1.45.7 will. This is where you can move a WAN input on a specified port, to a different port on the LAN. This capability is sometimes useful, and mot many routers have this capability. That is the reason that the UPnP menu has changeable values on the LAN side of the menu. If anyone knows how version 1.51.00 can be made to do this, I would like to know. Do you know Flogator? Thanks in advance.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11833391 Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:24:21 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11833363 nchilbily : :D:D:D
I was using a FreeBSD 4.10 (stable) system behind a linksys befsx41 on a DSL line with no issues for years. Once I upgraded the firmware on the router to 1.50.08, cvsup would not complete and I could no longer use portupgrade or portinstall. Upgrading the firmware of the router to 1.51.0 worked.
I have spent three days (off and on) on this bug. I REALLY APPRECIATE you pointing this out!
WELL DONE!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11833363 Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:21:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11830962 anon : Has anyone found a solution/workaround to the AIM dropping out issue? I know that I can go back to an earlier firmware version but the majority of the earlier ones seem to have more issues making it a huge tradeoff.

As a side note- whoever is writing these firmware versions really doesn't seem to care/know what they're doing, since every "fix" seems to break something new. I'm more than frustrated with this thing. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11830962 Wed, 10 Nov 2004 23:39:48 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11825302 anon : 1.50.18 is just problematic. It blocks many websites!
Now I upgraded to 1.51.01 and everything is working again!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11825302 Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:23:48 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11819102 anon : I bought the SX41 and right out of the box I started to have problems. Mostly pages wouldnt load and I would have intmittant PPPoE connection errors (but that was so far and few between).

I upgraded to the 1.51 and all the pages seem to load just fine and all seems to be well. However, I have issues with the SX41 just no longer functioning and I have to do a warm boot to correct the issue.

Hopefully LinkSys will publish a more stable version of the Fireware. Any ideas when they are going to do an update to 51 for addtional testing?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11819102 Tue, 09 Nov 2004 19:57:52 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11815663 Flogator : »[wired] Recap: BEFSX41 Stable Firmware]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11815663 Tue, 09 Nov 2004 14:19:07 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11815312 centacre :
quote:
I went back to 1.45.7 as well. Everything is just faster and snappier, both as far as wan access and the management interface for the firewall/router.


From where can I download this?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11815312 Tue, 09 Nov 2004 13:26:54 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11813808 Flogator : roadrun777, since 1.51.00 is beta material, Linksys did not publish a release note for it. I have heard of the port 113 issue before. I personally do not use port 113 so that's certainly why it does not affect me. However, the tests performed on firmware 1.45.7 demonstrated that you can safely forward port 113.

One last thing you could try before thinking downgrading to 1.45.7. You can forward ports using either the "Port Range Forwarding" or "UPnP forwarding" tables from the "Applications & Gaming" tab. I am guessing you are probably using the "Port Range Forwarding right now. Perhaps you could try using the UPnP forwarding. If this works great. Otherwise, I can only see you downgrading to 1.45.7. In case you are looking for this firmware, you can find it below ;).

»[wired] Recap: BEFSX41 Stable Firmware]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11813808 Tue, 09 Nov 2004 10:12:50 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11812556 roadrun777 : I was wondering if anyone can get port 113 to forward correctly with 1.51.00 ?
I do alot of IRC and unix stuff and absolutely can not get port 113 to forward without having an 8 second delay.
I am very knowledgable in networks, and I know its nothing software related. I have tried this with 3 different pc's with a different network set-up each time. Always get the same result. Only common denominator is the Linksys router. Just for kicks I loaded up my software router Kerio Winroute and it forwarded ports just fine, so I know its not the servers I am using.

Is there a firmware that doesn't have this problem with port 113? BTW, has anyone found a changelog yet for 1.51.00?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11812556 Tue, 09 Nov 2004 04:31:12 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11812415 Gary_Seven : hmmm. it's worth a shot. only reason i upgraded to 1.5x was because of all the bad post about the stock firmware. will give it a shot.

thx again for your help.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11812415 Tue, 09 Nov 2004 03:37:06 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11810833 Flogator : If you tried the switch thing and the clone thing, then likely you're ready for RMA. Just one last thing before you start the RMA process though. Have you tried to restore the router's configuration to factory default. Usually, you can get in all sort of different bad behavior when upgrading or downgrading without restoring to factory defaults. If after trying this out, it still doesn't work, then I would go with the RMA.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11810833 Mon, 08 Nov 2004 22:38:10 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11810494 Gary_Seven : used a switch - plugged cbl modem to switch then sx41 wan port to free switch port. same pblm, cannot recv an addy from my ISP (dchp). Released/renewed same thing. Plus I did clone my old linksys router addy. Same problem. Still see activity on the WAN led's. I will try and RMA this thing with linksys.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11810494 Mon, 08 Nov 2004 22:00:27 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11808824 ElJay :
said by Gary_Seven See Profile:

I finally plug it in and cannot get a ip addy from from ISP. ... Plugged back in my old linksys router and all is well.
Did you try cloning the MAC address of the old router into the new router?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11808824 Mon, 08 Nov 2004 18:59:59 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11805662 Gary_Seven : will try later tonight.

thx]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11805662 Mon, 08 Nov 2004 13:03:30 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11805475 Flogator : We will need to do an experiment here. If you have a spare ethernet switch, could you try to insert it in between the BEFSX41 and the modem. If your older router has a switch on the LAN side, you can even reuses these ports as a regular switch for the experiment.

Does inserting a switch between the BEFSX41 and the modem helps in acquiring an IP address?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11805475 Mon, 08 Nov 2004 12:37:24 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11805152 Gary_Seven : cable, motorola surfboard 4100. SX41 has no rev number on it. However all lights on WAN port are lit and thier is activity on the cable modem. Released/renewed ip addy numerous times before downgrading to 1.45.

thx for your help.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11805152 Mon, 08 Nov 2004 11:53:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11804857 Flogator : Are you on cable or DSL? What is your modem brand/model? Some combination of BEFSX41 and modem are causing such a grief. If you tell us, we can tell you if you're in that situation.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11804857 Mon, 08 Nov 2004 11:09:40 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11804356 Gary_Seven : How does one check for a bad WAN port? I had a x41 sitting around unopened for about 1yr. I finally plug it in and cannot get a ip addy from from ISP. Upgraded to 1.5x from Linksys site (no luck). Downgraded to 1.45 still nada. Plugged back in my old linksys router and all is well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11804356 Mon, 08 Nov 2004 09:49:24 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11797256 jimwh : Syeager - I'm starting to get the picture. :D

Well, I attempted to reflash the other night using Firefox as the browser, since I could not get any reliable page response from mozilla or IE. All proceeded normally until about 5 to 7 minutes into the process and then Firefox put up a message box with "Document contains no data." Oooops!

I let the flashing continue as there was activity on the ethernet lights for a total time of 20 minutes. The Diag light was blinking the entire time. I rebooted and factory reset the router and was unable to gain access. I rebooted my Netopia modem, router and PC and noted first off that I had been assigned an IP of 169.254.82.54...What???? I still could not get in.

OK, no biggie...I'll just use the tftp program to reflash, right? Following Linksys' instructions to connect the router directly to my ethernet port (nothing else connected), give the PC a static address and factory reset the router and execute the program. The application appeared to be working (saying that it was clearing the flash memory) and I saw some traffic on the LAN light. I let it sit for over an hour and found it as I had left it. Very disappointing.

Long story (or more properly...rant) made short, the Linksys router is making a trip back to the store. There's only 2 ways that a Linksys product will make it back on to my LAN...either I get one free and it works as it should or Linksys brings the quality of their products and firmware up to a level that approaches reasonable.

End of Rant]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11797256 Sun, 07 Nov 2004 10:14:21 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11792230 anon : I don't know what you are talking about.

It works PERFECTLY with all versions of firmware if you use it only as a hub :D I gave up!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11792230 Sat, 06 Nov 2004 14:53:38 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11769436 jimwh : I tried flashing again to 1.51.00 and used Mozilla (v1.7.2)and was getting quite a few white screens. My speed also decreased. I switched over to Firefox (v1.0 preview release) and had better success (if you can call it that!), but still had to refresh or super-refresh (shift+refresh button) a lot. Still not satisfactory at all. I tried a speed test and the java applet shows that it finishes but never goes to the results page (using IE 6 patched).

Oh well...I might weasel a Linksys BEFSV?? out of my work for free but if I continue to be aggravated with the Linksys brand I'll go to the D-Link 824 VUP (but more $$ out of my pocket). I had a 524 which was wonderful, but it only had VPN pass-through which my company does not support. Oh well =8-)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11769436 Wed, 03 Nov 2004 20:59:19 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11767420 Jan Janowski : I started seeing the "White Screens" in V1.45.7.
They got far worse in V1.50.18. But V1.50.18 was a low point!
I think I tried V1.50.00 and there were more "White Screens" on V1.50.00 than V1.45.7, but far less than V1.50.18.

I do refresh of the screen and get it going over half the time... Now and then I go back and then forward to get the screen to display...
IE used here.
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I when I mean white screen (of death?) I mean that page never loads and shows as "done" on the status bar...it's that bad.

I'm using IE6 on XP Prof fully updated. I get the same thing if I kill Zone Alarm. I would not be irate (only partially frustrated) if it would ultimately load after a few moments.

I'll give it another shot tonight.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11767318 Wed, 03 Nov 2004 17:10:19 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11766643 Flogator : I must be honest and admit that when I use Mozilla, it is on Linux. Mozilla on Linux load in the router web page quickly.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11766643 Wed, 03 Nov 2004 15:57:40 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11766589 Eko : Re GUI loading: I have more success with IE6 than Mozilla 1.7.
I mean pages loads quicker in IE, only sometimes I need to wait 2-3 seconds for page to load.
With Mozilla sometimes pages load incompletely at first, then after few seconds loads completely.
I'm running win2k prof.
AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11766589 Wed, 03 Nov 2004 15:51:44 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11763992 jimwh : Flogator -

Thanks for the information...now that I've cooled off some, I can see where the issue would be with multiple TCP connections. It does make sense that the GUI group never talked with the hardware group.

I will try Mozilla (maybe Opera or Firefox?) and see what I get. If I can get this working (preferabley on a higher version of f/w), I would be much happier. My other alternative that I researched last night (in between election fixes) is to go with the D-Link DI-824, which brings me wireless, as an added bonus. The downside is that it's not so much a consumer item, so i will have to source it from some place other than my local stores (Best Buy, Circuit City, or CompUSA).

Thank you again for the great information (and a cool head!)

Jim]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11763992 Wed, 03 Nov 2004 11:14:32 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11759979 Flogator : jimwh, I do understand your frustration. Indeed, there are some fundamental problems with BEFSX41 firmware 1.5x.x. Some web item takes forever to load while in some occasion, we do see those blank screen where we need to refresh the page to see anything. The unfortunate part is that Linksys is aware of this problem.

It is due to the new style GUI filled with zillions of small image files. The embedded web server was not design to handle more than two simultaneous TCP connections. Since there are many items to load, then its embedded web server is crawling :(.

Interestingly enough, if you use a good old Windows 95 workstation, you will not suffer from this problem because the Internet Explorer web browser do not establish multiple TCP connections. Interestingly enough, if you use Mozilla instead of IE, you will not suffer from this problem either. Looks like the 3rd party company writing the firmware of this device are solely using Linux machines ;).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11759979 Tue, 02 Nov 2004 22:05:25 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11759916 Flogator : hananz, I have flashed the firmware 1.51.00_hb which has mistakenly been called 1.51.01. I say mistakenly because there is actually a firmware called 1.51.01 for the BEFSX41 it is is crappier than ever thus the reason no one has read anything about it. So my statement is firmware 1.51.00_hb is as good as 1.51.00. The only deltas found so far is the addition of "Heart Beat Signal" support for the "Internet Connection Type". For more information about BEFSX41 firmware 1.51.00_hb, please follow the thread covering the topic. Perhaps we could keep this thread on 1.51.00 ;).

New BEFSX41 firmware 1.51.01 1.51.00_hb??]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11759916 Tue, 02 Nov 2004 21:57:08 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11759301 jimwh : Tonight I flashed to 1.51.00 to see if it solved any of my issues, specifically with connection speed and VPN's. I could not even select PPoE to reconfigure the router. All I would get is a white screen forever...and yes, I did do a factory reset on the modem immediately after flashing. Some pages would not display when clicking on the link, others would pop up immediately. Very frustrating. I flashed back to 1.45.7 to just be able to write this!

My only opinion that I can give on this Linksys product is that it is a P.O.S. - I can't imagine what Joe Consumer must go through trying to configure one of these with assistance from his Help Desk. I mean, I am in the tech field and work with Cisco, Netscreen and other (albeit, enterprise grade) networking products day in and day out. I get more frustrated at home than I do at work!

It's really too bad that Linksys has gotten to this point. I've installed various Linksys routers over the past several years and not ever had the problems I've had this week.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11759301 Tue, 02 Nov 2004 20:42:53 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11747599 hananz : did some one tested that 1.51.01?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11747599 Mon, 01 Nov 2004 17:29:04 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11360026 ps56k : I was happy with 1.45.3 except for the lack of the NTP servers. So, reading this thread, I thought I might first grab the production 1.50.18 from the Linksys website & load it.
Well...
- it didn't keep ANY of my settings, filters, etc
- the router screens were very slow to display
- some of my POP3 email worked, and some didn't
- I could get to some web pages, some not

I gave up -
I went and found the 1.45.7 binary and loaded that.
Everything is now working fine,
but I still have to go back and re-define the "services" that I was blocking... Like all the Netbios stuff along with some other beacons coming from our network.
Wonder what else you are blocking as far as "services" ?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11360026 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 20:21:59 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11356388 dinksys : We have been told that the IdentD filter works when enabled.
The problem is when you DISABLE it!
the identd request from irc server is DELAYED by the router for 7-12 seconds.

Here a log showing 8 second delay:
[16:28:51] * Connecting to eu.undernet.org (6667)
[16:28:52] -eu.undernet.org- *** Checking Ident
[16:28:57] -eu.undernet.org- *** No ident response

as yu can see, IRC Server waited 5 seconds for response

8 seconds later, the Befsx41 passes the IdentD request to the computer:
[16:29:00] SockRead SockName: identsess194.134.7.194

The computer attempts to do identD reply..much too late..
[16:29:00] NM Ident Reply for UnderNet Userid:....[16:29:00] identsess194.134.7.194 Ident Reply: 2249 , 6667 : USERID....

You just cant use this firmware with IRC or with any ftp site that requires identd.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11356388 Fri, 17 Sep 2004 12:45:46 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11329146 BlackEyed : yeah 1.45.7 is really _stable_ firmware! btw i send email to linksys support when they plan to release new firmware for BEFSX41. I got this reply:

Dear Valued Linksys Customer,

Thank you for contacting Linksys Customer Support.

We appreciate your taking the time to give us valuable feedback. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience this has caused you. The Engineering Dept. has not come up with a new firmware release for that router, please keep on visiting our website for updates on your router. I shall forward your concern to higher management!

I'll be glad if this helps. Thank you.

If you have further questions, you may call our technical support toll free hotline (800)-326-7114, we're open (24/7) so that we could further assist you. Please use the phone number given as reference for future support calls]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11329146 Tue, 14 Sep 2004 14:00:33 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11327750 Flogator : Guys, remember that 1.45.3 has many issues. If you prefer 1.45.3 over 1.51.00, perhaps you want to try 1.45.7 as well ;).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11327750 Tue, 14 Sep 2004 10:57:54 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11326677 anon : The 1.45.3 is stable. It was running for a good 6-7 months with no issues before I started upgrading firmware. Once I re-flashed with 1.45.3 again have had no issues.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11326677 Tue, 14 Sep 2004 07:54:12 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11326235 anon : yeah, im running 1.51.00 and aim always restarts and tells me im logged in at two different places. also IRC is totally screwed up and disconnects every couple of minutes. I'm gonna try 1.45.3 and see if helps with this. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11326235 Tue, 14 Sep 2004 04:29:29 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11325210 anon : I've been experimenting with the various firmware versions on BEFSX41. I have SBC DSL w/ PPPoE. The 1.45.3 is by far the most stable. I do a lot of port forwarding and VPN to external sites. 1.50.18 gave me the problems everyone seems to be having. Yahoo Messenger worked, but MSN and AIM didn't. Yahoo.com didn't work, but other web sites did. Some port forwarding also did not work. I adjusted all MTU's on all workstations and server.
1.51.00 overall isn't bad. I have found yahoo messenger and AIM both seem to lose connectivity and restart at random periods of time. There doesn't seem to be any indication of the router recycling in the log. Has anyone else experienced this?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11325210 Tue, 14 Sep 2004 00:05:40 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11315245 ElJay : I wonder if are we ever going to get a more polished version of 1.51.xx released? I can't believe that Linksys still has that very flakey 1.50.18 version on their website. Overall I've had good luck with the 1.51.00 firmware, except for the premature timeout issue for things like idle IRC connections and the port forwarding that doesn't allow X to Y mappings (e.g. port 12345 on the WAN forwarded to port 80 on a local machine.)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11315245 Sun, 12 Sep 2004 22:06:55 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11308922 sgkent : Wonder why Cisco can't get it right as to the firmware. I ran 1.5x on mine (through Surewest DSL) very stable. On my dad's we were running UNOFFICIAL 1.45.7 and it was stable as a rock. Updated to offical releases of 1.5x (he's on Cox cable) and it started crashing often. Lights would imply everything up, pinged OK, VPN Ok but packets on port 80 or 53 would drop (errored w/ page not found on every site). Reboot Linky and all would be Ok. About the 10th time it did this in one day I went back to 1.45.7 on all the BEFSX41. Dad's rarely acts up anymore but it is not as solid as it was before the 1.5x flash. One would think a flash is a flash. Settings are identical as I made screen shots, also MS cert and A+. Something about flashing the latest firmware makes them go crazy. I now run only 1.45.7. Would be nice however if Cisco would get their act together. We've owned these long enough that I am thinking of a class action if they don't take care of things. I mean it too. If I come after them they will know it and the cost to fix the firmware will be cheap compared to the cost to defend the suit. I know the people to go to, AND we'll drag in all the other models whose owners are unhappy. DO YOU HEAR ME CISCO and LINKSYS? You've used up your game timeouts, FIX THE FIRMWARE. There are like over 375 posts on this issue. We are tired of dealing with these issues. Steve ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11308922 Sun, 12 Sep 2004 00:27:44 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11297722 klam2002 : been using 1.51.0 for 3 months.
only problem so far is the long URL one, but I have to create some monster URL for it to happen.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11297722 Fri, 10 Sep 2004 16:56:26 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11145490 anon : Got the same problem :huh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11145490 Tue, 24 Aug 2004 21:58:28 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11125560 peterjbrock : On Windows XP the Internet Connection Status (Network Connections - Internet Connection) shows information about UPnP enabled devices such as the BEFSX41. The Statistics for ACTIVITY are not updating for the sent or received packets for the router. This may indicate that the UPnP implementation of this firmware still has issues.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11125560 Sun, 22 Aug 2004 20:01:55 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11124525 THE_MICK : I have now run some tests on 1.51.00, and the port forwarding at the bottom of the UPnP menu NOT work to connect WAN 80 to LAN port 8080. It only works to port 80. 1.45.7 does work to do this. Also, the BEFSX41 WILL NOT work with a 100' Cat5e cable from the WAN to modem. 6' cable, OK. Also a 100' cable on the LAN port apparently causes the unit to reboot continually. This may be a hardware issue in the unit or possibly a timing issue in the firmware. Same thing for 1.45.7, better not use long cables. My Netgear FVS318 will work with 200' (or more) on any port. The following have problems with long cables: BEFW11S4 V4-Wan port, OK on LAN. BEFW11S4 V2-Wan port OK, LAN port reboots continually. But the BEFSR41 V2 is OK on all ports with a 100' cable. BEWARE..and good luck]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11124525 Sun, 22 Aug 2004 17:44:49 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11123582 The_Dr6 : I figured you wouldn't believe it:

1.7 meg out, 1.1 meg in]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11123582 Sun, 22 Aug 2004 15:23:16 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11121758 THE_MICK : I have some real issues with the BEFSX41 firmware, 1.50.18. I'm running a web HTTP server with it, with the server listening on port 8080. But the "port translation" at the bottom of the UPnP menu will not work properly if I set in port 80 to 8080. It only works from 80 to 80, etc., without a port number change. 1.45.7 DOES work in this regard. Thanks to FLOGATER, I was able to get this firmware. Also, with a 100' Cat5e cable between the dsl modem and the BEFSX41, the Linksys REFUSES to talk to the modem. But it works with a 6' Cat5e, no problem. This may be a hardware problem, so beware. I'm going to run some tests on 1.51.00 to see if these problems still exit. More later.:( ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11121758 Sun, 22 Aug 2004 09:57:01 EDT Re: Looks like a Winner for BEFSX41 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11057347 jbob : Sorry Jan I blundered in my post. I was thinking about the SR41 and it's problem with the 1.45.7 firmware it had earlier this year. I replaced my SR41 with the SX41 and the 1.45.7 firmware was the first I used for it. I guess I read 1.45.7 and automatically thought of the SR41. DUH!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11057347 Sun, 15 Aug 2004 10:46:18 EDT Re: Looks like a Winner for BEFSX41 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11056609 Jan Janowski :
said by jbob See Profile:
said by Jan Janowski See Profile:
When I used it (V1.51.00) it would lose of main IP (Necessitating a power cycle or warm reset of unit) within 3-5 days...

Reinstalled it 3 times, Long Resets, Default IP, new version of programming sofware, wore a purple shirt, all the previously approved approved procedures... All ended with above mentioned symptom after a few days, necessitating power cycle (or warm reset)...

Went back to V1.45.7 in late June... and I litterally haven't touched it since (Literally)...

When they come out with better firmware, I will try it... hoping that the few minor bugs that bother me, and others will eventually be fixed in later firmware, without breaking anything that now works..


So I assume you are not having any of the symptoms the 1.45.7 version had earlier this year?


No, the problems I've had with V1.45.7 are still there, namely:
Can't do Java Based speedtests.
Can't turn on Advanced Firewall without entries for Blocking by keyword in the Firewall logs to become illegeable..
Clock access is a little strange.....
Outbound blocking only..
There were a couple others, but due to present circumstances (& lack of sleep), I won't have acces to them for a while..
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After a few days of this I reset the router to defaults and it has become stable again. The problem is that I don't know what I did on the port forwarding page that caused it to go so berserk to begin with. I also noticed that the config pages seem to work better and load more consistently over the more latent wireless connection that I have via an access point plugged into the BEFSX41.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11055292 Sun, 15 Aug 2004 00:37:14 EDT Re: Looks like a Winner for BEFSX41 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11055051 jbob :
said by Jan Janowski See Profile:
When I used it (V1.51.00) it would lose of main IP (Necessitating a power cycle or warm reset of unit) within 3-5 days...

Reinstalled it 3 times, Long Resets, Default IP, new version of programming sofware, wore a purple shirt, all the previously approved approved procedures... All ended with above mentioned symptom after a few days, necessitating power cycle (or warm reset)...

Went back to V1.45.7 in late June... and I litterally haven't touched it since (Literally)...

When they come out with better firmware, I will try it... hoping that the few minor bugs that bother me, and others will eventually be fixed in later firmware, without breaking anything that now works..


So I assume you are not having any of the symptoms the 1.45.7 version had earlier this year?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11055051 Sat, 14 Aug 2004 23:56:04 EDT Re: Looks like a Winner for BEFSX41 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11050652 Jan Janowski : When I used it (V1.51.00) it would lose of main IP (Necessitating a power cycle or warm reset of unit) within 3-5 days...

Reinstalled it 3 times, Long Resets, Default IP, new version of programming sofware, wore a purple shirt, all the previously approved approved procedures... All ended with above mentioned symptom after a few days, necessitating power cycle (or warm reset)...

Went back to V1.45.7 in late June... and I litterally haven't touched it since (Literally)...

When they come out with better firmware, I will try it... hoping that the few minor bugs that bother me, and others will eventually be fixed in later firmware, without breaking anything that now works..
--
Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11050652 Sat, 14 Aug 2004 12:34:02 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11050224 trentonb5 : Did you happen to try DDNS for this firmware? I'm using Dyndns.org. It won't let me authenticate with the DDNS Server. This is the error I am getting.

Authorization fails(username or passwords).

I know I'm typing in the correct user name and password - I go to the Dyndns.org website and type the same things in and log in.

I had the same issue with 1.50.18.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11050224 Sat, 14 Aug 2004 11:30:10 EDT Re: Looks like a Winner for BEFSX41 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11037395 RickyMan : :D
I tried the firmware and it looks well so far..
I can't duplicate the long URL issue...
The environment for me is XP SP2 and IE 6....
Is that something matters to IE version??
I have tried the policy filter...it looks like they bind policy number and block URL and keyword together...
If you set 2 contradiction policy, ex: 1 for allow and 1 for deny at the same period...it looks like the deny one hold higher priority~~~~~]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11037395 Thu, 12 Aug 2004 22:42:14 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11027146 anon : the link is on page 17.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11027146 Wed, 11 Aug 2004 21:23:30 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11025593 peterjbrock : Using 1.50.18 (just lately 1.51) could not have a LAN2WAN Audio conversation under Messenger. Video and File transfer with Messenger is okay. Has anybody else tried this using 1.51, I have looked through the 18 pages and I do not see anybody else having issues with Messenger audio.

UPnP enable on both Linksys router and XP SP2. Messenger shows me using a UPnP Restricted IP NAT router.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11025593 Wed, 11 Aug 2004 18:17:46 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11011634 Tikker_LoS : 1.45.7 is the most stable
just do a search for that]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11011634 Tue, 10 Aug 2004 10:56:07 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11009635 anon : Sorry to spam up this post but I thought I might also ask what the best firmware to get is. I never had an issue with my router until I "upgraded" it. Now it just stops working every once in a while (like several times an hour). Thanks guys, this message board is a real help.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11009635 Tue, 10 Aug 2004 01:41:36 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11009456 anon : Where can I find firmware to downgrade too? I have the 1.50(whatever) release and it sucks and want to go back to whatever I had before.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11009456 Tue, 10 Aug 2004 01:15:04 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11004983 chucks0 :
said by Tachyon See Profile:
(chucks0)

hmmmm, spend time and money in development on a dieing platform (i.e. wired technology) or spend it in the growing and popular markets (i.e. wireless) hmmmmm

imho


Wired technology is not a dieing platform. Wireless will probably never replace wired networks. Wireless simply compliments wired networks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11004983 Mon, 09 Aug 2004 16:39:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11002551 Tachyon : (chucks0)

hmmmm, spend time and money in development on a dieing platform (i.e. wired technology) or spend it in the growing and popular markets (i.e. wireless) hmmmmm

imho]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11002551 Mon, 09 Aug 2004 11:42:39 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11001336 anon : Did linksys give up on producing new firmware for this device? I see they are updating firmware for all their newer devices but not this one. The last firmware release they had was a total flop. You would think that they would have worked on publicly releasing a working firmware that doesn't crash their device.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,11001336 Mon, 09 Aug 2004 08:37:05 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10990503 t4tiger : I just updated to 1.51.00. I was using 1.4.53. Besides the know bug it seems to work fine, except that the time period for closing inactive connections is very short. Is this a new feature? or was the timeout made smaller? can it be configured?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10990503 Sat, 07 Aug 2004 20:55:49 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10987108 anon : looking at the strings inside the code.bin does not show me any signs of evidence it is running linux. they used bnlib (which is covered by the GPL license), but that's it as far as I see. Also, the rom file is (with ~1.8 mb) not that big.

I do know the wrt54g and a few others (also the more expensive router series RV082) are running on linux.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10987108 Sat, 07 Aug 2004 12:27:24 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10985991 MrMoke :
said by Flogator See Profile:
No I am not kidding. Most (if not all) of Linksys broadband routers are running on embedded Linux. It is just that no one has proven that the BEFSX41 is using open source covered up by GPL. If someone does, Linksys might have to publish their source code just the same way as they do for other devices like the WRT54G :).


Would someone PLEASE DO THIS. Just stop writing whatever hacker code your working on for a few days, and do this for us.

Thanks in Advance]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10985991 Sat, 07 Aug 2004 08:35:38 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10984290 anon : Heres another one... I upgraded to 1.50.18 Then tried 1.51.00 I can't set up a VPN connection. When I tried to set the remote gateway address to 64.79.255.4 It won't accept the .255. octet ... it sets the address to 64.79.1.4 ARGH...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10984290 Fri, 06 Aug 2004 23:40:21 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10977829 Flogator : No I am not kidding. Most (if not all) of Linksys broadband routers are running on embedded Linux. It is just that no one has proven that the BEFSX41 is using open source covered up by GPL. If someone does, Linksys might have to publish their source code just the same way as they do for other devices like the WRT54G :).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10977829 Fri, 06 Aug 2004 09:57:49 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10977696 anon : Ugh? "since it is using embedded linux, ..."???

The BEFSX41 is running on linux? You're kidding, right?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10977696 Fri, 06 Aug 2004 09:37:46 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10977155 Flogator : This is a well known problem. That's what I call the "Log Date" problem. Don't you worry, this bug is only confusing the date interpretation at end-of-day and end-of-month.

As a bit of back ground, the date itself inside the router is maintained as a 32-bit integer representing the number of seconds since a well known start date. Since it is using embedded Linux, I can only guess that this start date is January 1st, 1970 ;).

The bug is about the interpretation of this 32-bit integer. It seems Linksys is using a non-reliable algorithm to convert this 32-bit integer into a human reading text. The irony is that there is a lots of widely available code to do this job. I guess Linksys picked one algorithm that is not that good.

This bug is present in all BEFSX41 firmware. Downgrading will give you no good. The bug has been reported to Linksys in many occasion. Seems like it is not very high in the list of priorities :(.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10977155 Fri, 06 Aug 2004 07:44:05 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10975671 dslchiphead : I've been running V1.51.00 for a few months now. I noticed no problems except for very large URLs crashing the router. In *real* use, I would probably never come across that.

The other night though, I as up late when the date rolled over from July 31th to August 1st. I happen to be looking at the router Firewall Log and then the System Log and notice that the routers' time went from Jul. 31 2004 to Aug. 32 2004! Cute huh? The router corrected itself after another hour when it got the time again from the NTP server. I did not believe it myself so I took a screen shot from it. I including it here as an attach file.
Click for full size
BEFSX41 System Log showing invalid date/time
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10975671 Fri, 06 Aug 2004 00:06:47 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10957828 thefranchise : I just tried to update my BEFSX41 which has been working flawlessly on Verizon DSL for over 14 months. I had 1.45.3 on the unit. I flashed the unit to the Linksys released 1.50.18 release. Router functionality turned into a book shelf end. Reflashed to 1.45.7 and back to normal working order. I am not suprised after all my dealing with Cisco PIX that their firmware would cause a total failure.

how sad that its August and no stable upgrade has been made YET]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10957828 Wed, 04 Aug 2004 02:43:17 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10957627 sgkent : humphreysawrote: "I also had intermittent lockups of the router where data would not travel LAN-WAN or WAN-LAN with this version. But it continued after downgrading to 1.47.7. My solution was to put a hub between the router and the modem (Motorola Surfboard cable modem, model # SB5100) and the problem went away. Went back to 1.51.00, been running for almost a week now, no problems."

I wonder if part of the issue is between the router and modem interfaces. Sometimes on a network different cards will not work well with a particular switch even though they are supposed to be compatible. 1.51 was locking up daily almost on my elderly dad's BEFSX41 on Cox cable while mine never locked up on DSL. We changed both back to 1.45.7 almost 2 months ago and he has only had one lock up since then. I am network admin and configured both. I would say very good on 1.45.7 but am looking forward to next release.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10957627 Wed, 04 Aug 2004 01:55:30 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10953516 iteched : LOL - what a read....

updated to 1.51 today.....after just recently (2 days ago) updating to 1.50.x. I came across the tracert reboot and immediately found this thread....

Also - I noticed (under 1.50.x) that, while playing "Mechwarrior 4 Mercs" occasionally I would see some wierd network issues that hadn't happened before. Go figure..:uhh:.

Anyway, will test 1.51 for the next couple of days to see if problems continue.

Ports that I have to forward are:

2300 to 2400 both UDP and TCP
28800 UDP
9999 TCP
27999 TCP
28805 to 28808 TCP
47624 TCP

Cheers,

Ed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10953516 Tue, 03 Aug 2004 16:38:55 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10940711 anon : thanks for releasing this firmware. I had just bought the bfsx41 and decided to upgrade the firmware from the routers update page. It all seemed good, but then I realized I couldnt access hotmail, windows update or logon to msn messenger. Now I have updated to this 1.51.00 firmware its working like a charm so far. Thanks Flogator:)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10940711 Mon, 02 Aug 2004 10:19:37 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10936450 Kingtut18 : thanks flog that fixed it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10936450 Sun, 01 Aug 2004 19:46:47 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10933066 Flogator : Kingtut18, do any of the web filters (i.e. ActiveX) are set to "Deny"? If so, that's well known that the BEFSX41 crashes. The work around is to set all of those web filters to "Allow".]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10933066 Sun, 01 Aug 2004 11:19:26 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10933063 Flogator : DPLMartin, do your ISP connections are on DSL? Perhaps you are having some MTU problems (if any of your ISP on DSL of course). Additionally, what is the router/VPN at the other end? There could be some incompatibilities. The BEFSX41 VPN end-point is quite picky :(.

I am using four BEFSX41 and I can do the following VPN easily:

- From BEFSX41 to BEFSX41
- From BEFSX41 to FreeSWAN
- From BEFSX41 to IPCop
- From SSH Sentinel to BEFSX41]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10933063 Sun, 01 Aug 2004 11:18:08 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10929653 Kingtut18 : both 1.45.7 and 1.51.00 crash when I ftp to my website and upload wav files and jpg's.

I'm getting really frustrated with this and I'm about to return it, if there is not a workaround to allow me to ftp.

please help!

I also just realized that when I run a torrent it crashes :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10929653 Sat, 31 Jul 2004 21:15:36 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10924643 anon : Has anyone had any problems with the VPN on 1.51. I'm using the Linksys at one end of the connection and another router/vpn server at the other. All the settings are exactly matched but still no connection. Here's what the log shows:

2004-07-31 08:34:52
2004-07-31 08:34:52 IKE[1] Tx >> MM_I1 : 82.38.75.230 SA
2004-07-31 08:35:11
2004-07-31 08:35:12 IKE[1] Tx >> MM_I1 : 82.38.75.230 SA
2004-07-31 08:35:16
2004-07-31 08:35:16 IKE[1] Tx >> MM_I1 : 82.38.75.230 SA
2004-07-31 08:35:16 IKE[1] Rx > MM_I2 : 82.38.75.230 KE, NONCE
2004-07-31 08:35:17 IKE[1] Rx > MM_I3 : 82.38.75.230 ID, HASH
2004-07-31 08:35:41
2004-07-31 08:35:42 IKE[1] Tx >> MM_I1 : 82.38.75.230 SA
2004-07-31 08:35:43 IKE[1] Rx > MM_I2 : 82.38.75.230 KE, NONCE
2004-07-31 08:35:49 IKE[1] Rx > MM_I3 : 82.38.75.230 ID, HASH
2004-07-31 08:35:49 IKE[1] Rx > QM_I1 : 82.38.75.230 HASH, SA, NONCE, KE, ID, ID
2004-07-31 08:36:11
2004-07-31 08:36:12 IKE[1] Tx >> MM_I1 : 82.38.75.230 SA
2004-07-31 08:36:13 IKE[1] Rx > MM_I2 : 82.38.75.230 KE, NONCE
2004-07-31 08:36:13 IKE[1] Rx > MM_I3 : 82.38.75.230 ID, HASH
2004-07-31 08:36:14 IKE[1] Rx > QM_I1 : 82.38.75.230 HASH, SA, NONCE, KE, ID, ID

Does anyone know what it means that may point me in the right direction to figuring out the solution.

Dominic]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10924643 Sat, 31 Jul 2004 03:38:00 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10922877 chucks0 : It has been mentioned over and over on this forum. The only two useable firmware for the BEFSX41 are 1.45.7 and 1.51.00. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10922877 Fri, 30 Jul 2004 22:28:48 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10922663 anon : It looks like we might have lost our money. I have been an user of the standard 1 and 4 port DSL routers and no problems with it. Now I bought the BEFSX41 just to be better protected and to use the VPN features. Had the bad idea of upgrading the firmware to 1.50.18, and now, I have a non stable router, with problems every day.
Linksys people. Should I pack the router for 6 month and go back to my old one, until you release a good firmware????
If so, believe me that I won't buy any other Linksys product!!!!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10922663 Fri, 30 Jul 2004 22:01:09 EDT BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - Can't access some sites http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10921419 whmwhm : I upgraded the firmware to 1.50.18 before finding this site. After repeated efforts, could not get Outlook Express POP3 e-mail to work. Tried both 1.45.7 and 1.51 with equally good results except neither one will download a page from www.linksysinfo.com when using my broadband DSL connection through the router. It seems to be a problem with the BEFSX41 firmware because I can access the page with my ISP using a dialup modem connected directly to one computer. Any suggestions as to why this problem occurs?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10921419 Fri, 30 Jul 2004 19:07:06 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10918279 anon : Whats up at LINKSYS??????????????????

1.50.18 was released on 4/30/2004
today we have 07/30/2004

a non working firmware upgrade on their website for 3month ?????????

thats not what iam paying for!!!!!!!!!!!

iam thinking about a massive email response of all useres posting in this thread.

everyone here should send them a mail with an error list on 01-08-2004.
I will do that.

Linksys has to learn that we are the guys who pay there salaries.

cheers
chris]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10918279 Fri, 30 Jul 2004 13:37:55 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10836998 UsrAR : I’ve been trying to stabilize my router/fw since 1 month ago when I bought it at a CC store, I'm using it at home in Mexico where DSL provider is very similar to an US, I've been testing the original 1.45.3 fw, then 1.50.18 (didn’t work ‘cause not MTU adjustment support :-(, 1.45.7 and now I’m using 1.51.0 since 5 days and everyday I got reboots in the router, it seems that when a great amount of traffic comes to the box it get exhausted (I’m not using the log feature, thinking it could help but..), this usually happens when you try to download a movie clip, video music or play an online game…I’ll flash back to 1.45.7 which seems to be the most stable version as today even doesnīt have a good filtering options.., I’m very frustrated of Linksys support and QA (that didn’t happen before) and I’m seriously thinking on going back to my old 3com gateway which never reset with a heavy load if this Linskys box doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do… and will test other ways of filtering.

My $.20 or 2c...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10836998 Wed, 21 Jul 2004 12:32:21 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10832291 anon : Thank you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10832291 Tue, 20 Jul 2004 21:36:39 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10830855 anon : »[wired] BEFSX41 firmware 1.45.7]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10830855 Tue, 20 Jul 2004 18:46:27 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10829610 anon : Where can I obtain a copy of 1.45.7? VersionTracker has nothing available between 1.45.3 and 1.50.9.

Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10829610 Tue, 20 Jul 2004 16:39:26 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10820915 cad14man : UGH!!!!......I upgraded to 1.51 about two days ago....and now whenever i try to download files using Bit-Torrent...my BEFSX41 will do a hard reset....has anyone else experienced this]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10820915 Mon, 19 Jul 2004 18:54:37 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10813807 Flogator : Yep, the long URL thingy is present in 1.51.00 :(. As for older firmware version, you can always look at this URL ;).

»Re: Advanced Filtering in BEFSX41 fw 1.45 - YUK]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10813807 Sun, 18 Jul 2004 23:28:53 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10802513 sparvu : :( I can confirm that my firewall will crash if I click the link tests which were sent to this forum. Im using 1.51
ŧlinksys-befsx41-etherfast-cable-dsl-fi..
stefan]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10802513 Sat, 17 Jul 2004 14:10:32 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10802495 sparvu : I had very big problems using 1.50.18 firmware version. Linksys should pay attention before sending something out. Thanks for pointing out to the newest 1.51.0

fixed problems in 1.51.0

* uploading big files 4M or 7M does not crash the firewall
* traceroute -I www.google.com (-I in Solaris uses ICMP) does not crash the firewall

any ideas where can I get the original firewall firmware 1.45 !?

stefan]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10802495 Sat, 17 Jul 2004 14:07:28 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10706668 ElJay :
said by st0rm82 See Profile:
if IRC didnt disconnect every 30min with this firmware i would have kept it =(
other than that it was nice...


I'm having this problem as well with 1.51.00.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10706668 Tue, 06 Jul 2004 22:31:01 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10703440 TGMhz08051 : Yes I realize, I am following this thread (and others about firmware) for a few months and from my own experience I can only conclude that till now the beta version's are better compared to the released versions. What I don't understand is LinkSys somehow is not able to release a version without breaking something. When you have a more or less stable beta you go into a software "endgame" where you allow only a very few fixes which are inspected very well. Then again looking to there track record of reentering bugs I can only assume no version control system is used and that the software version is stored in the developers home directory. Well at least the source tree is stored at many places no backup is needed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10703440 Tue, 06 Jul 2004 16:36:37 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10702536 jbob :
said by TGMhz08051 See Profile:
jbob, I followed all the steps you mentioned and till now it seems that the firmware is behaving better.
The only explanation I can think of is that by restoring the router defaults is doing the trick and is Linksys missing something in the migration of the settings.
From my experience as Software developer for telecom equipment is that missing a little thing in the migration can cause strange behavior


In following the various threads on here for the past few months I have come to the conclusion that there is no hard and fast rule to all these problems however one stands out clear and that is flashing techniques. It was discovered recently that a newer TFTP program was out there that worked while older ones didn't. Also the poster known as "Flogator" has pointed out, with some very convincing evidence, that useing the Web interface is probably the best way to go. Only only tried the TFTP method I described recently in a troubleshooting mode. I still think the Web interface upgrade is the way to go. I don't know but perhaps the firmware has gotten so bloated, or badly written, that it requires all the resets to get it to work properly. FWIW, the long reset seems to fix many problems. Some people even disconnect all equipment from the router before flashing the firmware.
Glad it working for you now. Keep your fingers crossed. Hopefully a new released version will be out soon from Linksys. You do realize the 1.51.00 is only a Beta right? And was only released pretty much through Flogator?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10702536 Tue, 06 Jul 2004 14:51:59 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10702440 TGMhz08051 : jbob, I followed all the steps you mentioned and till now it seems that the firmware is behaving better.
The only explanation I can think of is that by restoring the router defaults is doing the trick and is Linksys missing something in the migration of the settings.
From my experience as Software developer for telecom equipment is that missing a little thing in the migration can cause strange behavior]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10702440 Tue, 06 Jul 2004 14:40:14 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10701335 joshuad156 : Well my sx41 running the 44.11t began to reboot the other day every few minutes. Not sure what its problem was but it was unusable. Don't know what caused it to do it. Came home one day and when I tried to use it the router began resetting.

Well out of desparation I installed 1.51.00 to see if it helped. Been running it for a week now and have not had a SINGLE problem with it. Browsed the web, downloaded LOTS of newsgroup stuff, and played some games. Can't say I tested all the trouble areas everyone has mentioned, but so far it has been a rock. Hopefully it continues that way.

/knocks on wood]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10701335 Tue, 06 Jul 2004 12:21:54 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10701301 Tikker_LoS :
said by Genshin:
I play online games a lot and every 2-3 secs 1.51 does something that causes lag. Everquest it was very noticeable as 1.51 would induce a little lag somehow that would have a 1 sec delay in spell casting times, and movement warps. Revert back to 1.45.7 and it runs like a champ.


Hrm

using 1.45.7 (and playing EQ like a fiend) I notice that every 45 minutes or so, that I would get 100% packet loss on both machines, then it would pop back in and run fine

Never would end up linkdead, but it sure was annoying]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10701301 Tue, 06 Jul 2004 12:17:54 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10698410 al_fiend : I am using the BEFSX41 also and I am having the router reset problem also. I am now using 1.51.00 and still have the problem. I am running Folding@home and I noticed that every time it goes to send my work units is when my router resets.

Alister]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10698410 Tue, 06 Jul 2004 00:21:16 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10685079 jbob :
said by Genshin:
I play online games a lot and every 2-3 secs 1.51 does something that causes lag. Everquest it was very noticeable as 1.51 would induce a little lag somehow that would have a 1 sec delay in spell casting times, and movement warps. Revert back to 1.45.7 and it runs like a champ.


My son had almost exactly the same thing playing FFXI. He had been playing when it first came out, stopped awhile and then started up again. I noticed the screen lag while initially using the 1.51.00 firmware. I switched to my SR41 router and saw the same thing. I then reconnected my SX41 router back and flashed back to 1.45.7. Same screen lag problem. Ok so now what? I then decided to try a technique someone posted for shits and grins. I first flashed to 1.50.18 firmware then flashed to 1.51.00. I used the latest TFTP to flash instead of using the WEB interface. For flashing I first restored router defaults then performed a long reset, flashed then performed long reset again. I did that for the 1.50.18 firmware and then again for the 1.51.00. What ever I did seemed to work. I see no more screen lag now using the 1.51.00. FWIW!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10685079 Sun, 04 Jul 2004 03:20:27 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10685047 anon : I play online games a lot and every 2-3 secs 1.51 does something that causes lag. Everquest it was very noticeable as 1.51 would induce a little lag somehow that would have a 1 sec delay in spell casting times, and movement warps. Revert back to 1.45.7 and it runs like a champ.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10685047 Sun, 04 Jul 2004 03:06:56 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10684488 ElJay :
said by Jan Janowski See Profile:
Is there a proceedure or site where you can go to test the BOOTP vunerability? I'd like to know more about it...


The BOOTP vulnerability is only an issue on the LAN side of the router and if the DHCP server is enabled. All you need to do is send a bunch of BOOTP packets to the router and it will respond with random data from its memory. Most of this data seems to consist of HTTP headers of recently visited URLs, so this flaw could be used by somebody on the LAN to track users or possibly steal passwords.

Check this thread for more info: »[Security] linksys dhcp exploit]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10684488 Sun, 04 Jul 2004 01:13:33 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10678068 Jan Janowski :
said by ElJay See Profile:

I tested it for the BOOTP vulnerability and it looks like this security flaw has been fixed.


Is there a proceedure or site where you can go to test the BOOTP vunerability? I'd like to know more about it...
Thanks Jan
--
Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10678068 Sat, 03 Jul 2004 07:58:09 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10676862 ElJay : I finally decided to take the plunge and upgraded to 1.50.00. Everything seems to work great, though as reported by some other people previously in this thread, the admin pages don't load very well in Mozilla. Sometimes they don't load at all and sometimes they just partially load. Everything seems to work fine in IE.

My upgrade was spurred by the fact that I was running 1.45.3 which didn't have working SNMP support. I wanted to try out MRTG so that's why I upgraded.

I tested it for the BOOTP vulnerability and it looks like this security flaw has been fixed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10676862 Sat, 03 Jul 2004 00:38:49 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10663027 ulozas : I have the same problem. I have a befsx41 and a sb4100 motorola surfboard modem and it wont ever pick up a connection. Did you ever find a solution other than putting a hub between the router and modem?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10663027 Thu, 01 Jul 2004 16:25:03 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10661157 Jan Janowski :
said by sgkent See Profile:
1.51.0 extremely stable on Surewest DSL. Its mate across the country is showing drop problems on Cox cable. Am moving back to 1.45.7. Not sure why it is stable on one and not another. One that is stable has static IP the other has DYN.
.


I'm On SBC/Ameritech DSL (PPPoE) dynamic....

I lost main IP of router every 3-5 days.. V1.45.7 with same settings was OK.
--
Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10661157 Thu, 01 Jul 2004 13:21:51 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10660991 ahumphreys :
said by nonoy5 See Profile:
Do you have a Static or Dynamic IP address?
Placing the HUB did the trick huh? I'll give this a try at my brother's SX41.


Yes, it did the trick. Dynamic address (DHCP), but they don't change the IP all that often.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10660991 Thu, 01 Jul 2004 13:05:02 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10634941 sgkent : 1.51.0 extremely stable on Surewest DSL. Its mate across the country is showing drop problems on Cox cable. Am moving back to 1.45.7. Not sure why it is stable on one and not another. One that is stable has static IP the other has DYN.

One interesting thing is that under the 1.45.7 firmware, the one that is unstable showed the same IP address for almost 4 months. Since going to 1.51.0 the IP address changes sometimes twice a day. This could be Cox Cable but I don't think so. I suspect that for whatever reason the router is dropping the connection long enough for the DHCP to reassign a new IP. We use static IP's inside the LAN on both.

Even when it was down today I could see the external interface from 2500 miles away and the LAN side could see it too - but they could not go further until powering down and back up the SX41.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10634941 Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:23:14 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10634541 dbwilson : I have a BellSouth "static" IP, but the router is set up like it was dynamic. BS's DHCP server just assigns the same address each logon.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10634541 Mon, 28 Jun 2004 19:41:56 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10632812 anon : Well, compared to the official release, 1.51.00 is great... except that the router crashes every few minutes whenever I'm using any p2p application... wish I had stuck with the December 2002-dated firmware that was on it before, only problem I had with that was dyndns wouldn't work :( Hopefully this 1.47.7 everyone is talking about will do the trick, maybe I'll try putting a hub in line as well and see how that goes.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10632812 Mon, 28 Jun 2004 16:30:35 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10631459 nonoy5 :
said by humphreysa See Profile:
I also had intermittent lockups of the router where data would not travel LAN-WAN or WAN-LAN with this version. But it continued after downgrading to 1.47.7. My solution was to put a hub between the router and the modem (Motorola Surfboard cable modem, model # SB5100) and the problem went away. Went back to 1.51.00, been running for almost a week now, no problems.

Do you have a Static or Dynamic IP address?
Placing the HUB did the trick huh? I'll give this a try at my brother's SX41.

Thanks,
- NOnoy5]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10631459 Mon, 28 Jun 2004 14:04:36 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10631444 nonoy5 :
said by dbwilson See Profile:
Strange how so many have different results with 1.51.00. It's worked well for me with the only flaw being the "long URL" issue. The time filters are quirky but this seems to be true with all previous versions (it thinks days begin at 1:00 am). I'm not a gamer but my son plays something called Jedi Academy and hasn't complained about connection problems. I'll stick with 1.51.00 until I run into problems or a new (hopefully better) version comes along.

Can I ask you if you have a Static Ip or Dynamic IP address? I am trying to figure out if that has anything to do with the stability of the router. My static IP SX41 works well while my brother's Dynamic IP SX41 has problems.

Thank you,
- NOnoy5]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10631444 Mon, 28 Jun 2004 14:02:41 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10630308 anon : I'll test the upgrade using the TFTP software going to version 1.51.00. I had used the web interface originally and that's when I got the same lockup in FFXI. Do I have to flash to 1.50.18 first or can I go directly to 1.51.00 from 1.45.7? The lag I get has not been than bad in FFXI, it's much worse in online games like Battlefield. Make sure you use programs like Spybot or Adaware to remove unwanted files/programs that can cause lag. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10630308 Mon, 28 Jun 2004 11:49:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10627770 humphreysa : I also had intermittent lockups of the router where data would not travel LAN-WAN or WAN-LAN with this version. But it continued after downgrading to 1.47.7. My solution was to put a hub between the router and the modem (Motorola Surfboard cable modem, model # SB5100) and the problem went away. Went back to 1.51.00, been running for almost a week now, no problems.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10627770 Mon, 28 Jun 2004 00:37:20 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10622526 PARC : Hmm don't have any idea :). But I have not encountered any problem with the 1.45.7 ;) so far. ...knock on wood.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10622526 Sun, 27 Jun 2004 12:34:43 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10622497 dbwilson : Strange how so many have different results with 1.51.00. It's worked well for me with the only flaw being the "long URL" issue. The time filters are quirky but this seems to be true with all previous versions (it thinks days begin at 1:00 am). I'm not a gamer but my son plays something called Jedi Academy and hasn't complained about connection problems. I'll stick with 1.51.00 until I run into problems or a new (hopefully better) version comes along.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10622497 Sun, 27 Jun 2004 12:30:53 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10622315 NJH : Isn't 1.45.7 a beta as well, or never officially released?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10622315 Sun, 27 Jun 2004 12:08:42 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10620983 PARC : After 1 month of using the Firmware 1.51.00 I have to revert back to 1.45.7 due to the intermittent problems I encountered, but in fairness I have to say 1.51.00 is still good even though it's still a beta release. So for the mean time I have to wait for the final or official release of 1.51.00 but until then 1.45.7 will be my firmware of choice.

So for all the newbies like me if you don't want the hassle of tinkering and wondering whats wrong just use 1.45.7. Can't really complain and mock 1.51.00 since its a beta release. IMHO.

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10620983 Sun, 27 Jun 2004 06:05:09 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10620311 DavidZC : Too many issues with 1.51.00 for me. Back to 1.45.7 for me.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10620311 Sun, 27 Jun 2004 01:49:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10619873 caesarv : After trying 1.51 for a week or so, I just went back to 1.45.7. Version 1.51 would lock up on me once or twice a day. When this happened, everything was dead although the lights seemed to be active. I had no internet access and I could not even connect to the router via the web browser. Rebooting the router fixed this. Since I needed the router to be alive in order to serve up web pages, I had no choice but to go back to a more robust firmware. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10619873 Sun, 27 Jun 2004 00:39:18 EDT BEFSX41 and DCHP server http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10618460 NewGuy23456 : I have a BEFSX41 and I can't get it to issue a new IP address to the computer attached to it. I am using firmware 1.50.18 with Windows XP. I have Local DCHP server enabled on the router and have tried changing the Client Lease Time with no luck, it just renews with the same IP address. My computer is set up to automatically obtain IP address and the starting address is above the router's IP address. Is there something I'm not doing?:(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10618460 Sat, 26 Jun 2004 21:08:41 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10618436 jbob : You know I'm beginning to think many of these router issues are simply flashing problems. I went back down to 1.45.7 from using 1.51.00 to do some checking. I flashed down using the web interface. For some reason my son starting getting random lockups when playing Final Fantasy 11 online. His connection would simply go into some sort of a connect/disconnect loop. Hard to explain but he had to reboot his computer. All the while the other two systems hooked up seemed unaffected. I also got several LAN disconnect warnings(I'm running WinXP Pro/SP1). Never saw this before using the 1.45.7 firmware. I flashed back to 1.51.00 using the TFTP program instead of the Web interface. This time I flashed to 1.50.18 first after Long reset then long reset again then flashed to 1.51.00 using same reset procedures. So far so good. Not seeing the random screen lag while my son is playing FF11 either now.
So will keep checking!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10618436 Sat, 26 Jun 2004 21:05:57 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10618064 hav0k99 : Any news of when the next firm will be released? It's too bad about 1.51 cause I like the VPN stability better.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10618064 Sat, 26 Jun 2004 20:19:38 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10616665 Flogator : For all DSL users. Firmware 1.51.00 was supposed to be fine for you. However, it is very possible that few glitches are still present :(. I can only recommend going back to firmware 1.45.7 where you can find it here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10616665 Sat, 26 Jun 2004 16:21:48 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10612024 hav0k99 : Hey Flog, I'm using 1.51 and after surfing for a while my DSL dies on me. Logging is disabled. Is there anything I can do?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10612024 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:24:18 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10611954 Tokahashi : nevermind nevermind......... i think, i got a firmware that works... oh yea if it doesnt please be on standby]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10611954 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:13:08 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10611884 Tokahashi : Does anybody have the STOCK FIRMWARE VERSION FOR THIS ROUTER??? because updating to 1.51.00 Screwed ME IN SO MANY WAYS!!!!!

1: Try Connecting To Emule // Crashes Router
2: Try connecting to Kazaa Lite // Crashes Router
3: Speed Testing Download // Pass
4: Speed Testing Upload // FAILED // Crashes Router
5: Unreal Tournament 2004, Randomly Crashes Router..
6: Tracert www.yahoo.com or anywebsite for this matter // crashes Router
7: Pinging Systems on my Network.. // Crashes Router

I dont remember what..The STOCK firmware version for this router was but if anyone has one that is stable, or has the stock firmware version please email me, or Post here please and thank you :/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10611884 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:05:12 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10609809 nonoy5 :
said by Flogator See Profile:
The only available fix for this type of screen lags right now is to downgrade to BEFSX41 firmware 1.45.7 :(. You can find that firmware here.


Thanks Flogator. I'll give it a try. My SMC router doesn't have the screen lags so we are sure it's the router but I love the Linksys functionality ( DynDns DDNS and complete logs ). I'll have him put back the Linksys and use the 1.45.7 version.

- NOnoy5]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10609809 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 18:36:06 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10609502 jbob :
said by Flogator See Profile:
The only available fix for this type of screen lags right now is to downgrade to BEFSX41 firmware 1.45.7 :(. You can find that firmware here.


Sorry but screen lag is the same with 1.45.7 as with 1.51.00. I am using the 1,45.7 now. Same screen lag using SR41 as well. That's why I asked. It might not be the Linksys.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10609502 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 18:00:44 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10608822 Flogator : The only available fix for this type of screen lags right now is to downgrade to BEFSX41 firmware 1.45.7 :(. You can find that firmware here.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10608822 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 16:42:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10608440 nonoy5 :
said by jbob See Profile:
My son plays it too. I had no problems with 1.51.00 however, I am seeing some screen lag now. I has been occuring for the last couple of weeks with either the SR or SX41 routers. Haven't tried it without the router. Are you seeing this same screen lag? It seems to occur at about 4 to 5 second intervals constantly.


My brother get these same lags playing Online games.

Flogator : Is there any fix for this?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10608440 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 16:03:12 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10607192 jbob :
said by NOVA User:
I was using 1.50.9 since release with no problems. I just flashed 1.51.00 using the GUI interface. No web problems that I saw but when playing FFXI (Final Fantasy XI) I would get disconnected within 2 minutes of playing. I think someone else reported this same problem. I flashed back to 1.45.7 (since 1.50.9 isn't really supported anymore) and have had no problems since.

My son plays it too. I had no problems with 1.51.00 however, I am seeing some screen lag now. I has been occuring for the last couple of weeks with either the SR or SX41 routers. Haven't tried it without the router. Are you seeing this same screen lag? It seems to occur at about 4 to 5 second intervals constantly.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10607192 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 14:12:00 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10606715 anon : I was using 1.50.9 since release with no problems. I just flashed 1.51.00 using the GUI interface. No web problems that I saw but when playing FFXI (Final Fantasy XI) I would get disconnected within 2 minutes of playing. I think someone else reported this same problem. I flashed back to 1.45.7 (since 1.50.9 isn't really supported anymore) and have had no problems since.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10606715 Fri, 25 Jun 2004 13:21:58 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10602184 TimInHackMod : Using 1.51.00, attempting to play Counterstrike over the internet fails with the error "Host_Error: DispatchUserMsg: Illegal User Msg ###" within 1 min of connecting to a game server. This was _never_ the case with 1.45.7

Also (as I've see with just about all versions) if I ftp out with advanced firewall enabled, proxy, and activex blocking, the firewall reboots on certian files, 100% repeatable...

I have not switched back to 1.45.7, but I think I will be shortly...
Tim]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10602184 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 23:08:22 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10601406 anon : THANK YOU!

I can't believe they would release a firmware that had a bug that wouldn't allow surfing with MTU enabled. You'd think they'd have tested that first! Guess they were too lazy. I'm on DSL and had so many problems surfing until I came upon your site.

Thanks again]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10601406 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 21:58:31 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10598323 nonoy5 :
said by nonoy5 See Profile:
After upgrading to firmware version 1.50.18, I had problems connecting to certain sites like
Hotmail.com and msn.com The router seemed to behave a LOT faster than the 1.45.3 firmware version.
After I upgraded the firmware to your 1.51.00 it fixed everything. I noticed that when I went to hotmail.com it would redirect me to a ‘Long URL’ and then to the passport redirect. I am not sure if this is the long URL problem you guys are talking about but this firmware sure did fix my problems. Thank you so much Flogator.
I have not had any problems so far but I’ll update my report after several weeks and let you know if anything happens.

- NOnoy

My brother who uses this router a lot says he gets kicked out once in a while ( Playing an Online game ) and every so often the router stops responding and you have to Power Cycle the router to get it back. I'll flash back to 1.45.7 to see if it's fixed.

- NOnoy]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10598323 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 16:11:29 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10597151 RobHam :
said by blohner See Profile:
I just went back to 1.45.7 (after running 1.51.00 for a couple of weeks).
1.51.00 was stable for me for almost everything that I usually do... The only problem I had was that every once in a while I get partial web site loads (a lot at broadbandreports.com). When I hit refresh the site loads fine... I don't get that for the first hour or so after I do a full reset... And I don't get that with 1.45.7.
All other aspects (my multiple VoIP lines, heavy usage form multiple computers etc) where fine for me...

Edit: I take back my statement... The same thing is still happening with 1.45.7... So I don't think it's the firmware... Of course - with Murphy's Law in place it started happening right when I upgraded to 1.51.00.... Back to more research - sorry for the confusion

There is a setting in 1.45.7 that you could try changing and monitoring.

Assuming that you do not currently use any filters, on the routers filter page, set up a filter that allows all PCs internet access everyday for 24 hours.

One would assume that this is the default setting if no filters are set but some time back I was convinced that it solved similar problems.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10597151 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 13:59:52 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10596301 anon : Tried using 1.51 but the router got stuck/hang up (Diag, DMZ & Power all lights up) after using it for more than 1 day and all the connections went dead i.e. no lights on the WAN and on the 4 ports even if there are devices connected to it. Tried restarting it but it hang up again after few seconds of booting up.

This unit is already a replacement, I experienced this also on my first unit and I didn't even upgraded the firmware. That even't prompted me upgrade the firmware to 1.50.18 but after doing it, i can't even access the configuration page so I returned it.

Is my new device a faulty one again?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10596301 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 12:25:10 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10594995 anon : Created VPN tunnel from a client running SSH Sentinel to the router, it connects fine, but I can't access the machine on the LAN through NetBIOS. I can ping all the machines behind the router from the remote client, I can access the web server on the LAN, but I can't open up any shares or view machines in network neighbourhood.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10594995 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 09:43:32 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10594980 anon : See my earlier post regarding Netmeeting - just upgraded to 1.51 and it still crashes when any machine on the LAN tries to connect through Netmeeting to any machine outside the LAN. Also, tracert bug is fixed and I could not get it to crash with long URLs this time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10594980 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 09:40:58 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10594553 IHelix : hello.

Well, there are other consumer devices which can handle it. Even 40 Bucks SMC barricades and Zyxel 324 devices can handle about 800-1000 Nat connections.

And the hardware can handle it too, it worked with 1.45.7. This Firmware isn't worth sh*t if you want to receive larger files via P2P or run an FTP pasiv mode behind it.

I have ordered a Zyxel 660HW which can handle over 2000 entries in its Nat table, that should do it.

Just need to find a fool who is either willing to spend some weeks in getting a simple router to work or is satisfied by using 30% of its advertised features.

thx for paying attention tho.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10594553 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 08:37:49 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10593643 ElJay :
said by IHelix See Profile:
I have got some bad results using EMULE with the BEFSX 41 with even just max. 400 simultaneous connections.


"Just" a max of 400 connections? I think that's quite a bit to expect from a consumer grade device like this.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10593643 Thu, 24 Jun 2004 02:45:48 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10591476 anon : Using 1.50.18 - router crashes when initiating outbound Netmeeting connection from any machine on the LAN to any machine outside the LAN. LAN-to-LAN Netmeeting works fine. E-mailed Linksys techsupport. This issue does not seem to be documented anywhere on the net.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10591476 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 20:40:53 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10586114 GLeigland :
said by Flogator See Profile:
GLeigland, what is your ISP advertise speed. In any doubt simply post your ISP name and package you pay for. I am actually wondering if your ISP has not simply limited your Internet access to 128Kbps/64Kbps.


I have Cableone.net's Residential Plus service. They upgraded the service not that long ago to:
Download Speed 3000 Kbps
Upload Speed 300 Kbps

It was running quite close to that with the old router but with the new one I'm lucky to get 115Kbps down.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10586114 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 10:18:55 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10585852 Flogator : GLeigland, what is your ISP advertise speed. In any doubt simply post your ISP name and package you pay for. I am actually wondering if your ISP has not simply limited your Internet access to 128Kbps/64Kbps.

For everyone's benefit, it's not because you're on cable that you automatically get high speed. For example, the cable ISP I use with one of my sites have three packages: 128Kbps/64Kbps, 4000Kbps/750Kbps and 4500Kbps/900Kbps. I use the middle package so I know I should not expect more than what I am paying for.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10585852 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 09:35:51 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10584961 IHelix : I am using the BEFSX 41 with Firmware 1.51.00 on a 2 Mbit ADSL connection with Dynamic ip.

I have got some bad results using EMULE with the BEFSX 41 with even just max. 400 simultaneous connections.

The router locks up about every 1.5-2 hours, drops the connection (without showing (reset) on the status LED's), can't access any websites and Router Web GUI for quite some time. This used to work better even with the factory firmware !

Because i have got a dynamic ip, i get a different one any time i reconnect, which is very bad for emule: new IP results in a new client ID any 1,5-2 Hours, which makes getting lager files mission impossible.

I am very annoyed with this product, since i tried to run an FTP deamon pasv mode behind the BEFSX 41, which doesn't work at all. (And i know hot to set it up. works in "DMZ" mode flawlessly, but i want NAT)

Any suggestions would be appreciated very much.

I already am thinking about buying a Zywall or Draytek Vigor device, or a Linksys wireless with Linux.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10584961 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 02:49:28 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10584670 sgkent : I would suggest reloading firmware using current TFTP file from Linksys. This is a very similar issue that I had with older TFTP file. I suspect that in some cases not all of flashram is accessed.

Flash from say 1.45.7 to 1.50.18 with TFTP
Flash from 1.50.18 to 1.51 with web interface.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10584670 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 01:48:22 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10583911 GLeigland :
said by Flogator See Profile:
Some users were indeed having trouble with a combination of SB4200 and BEFSX41. There are two possible workaround. Either you get a different modem (I myself using a Scientific Atlanta DXP100 and it is working fine) or you insert a switch or a hub in between the router and the modem.


Well so much for the hub option. I ran the speed test and still same issue. I'll have to call my ISP to see about a new modem.

2004-06-22 23:51:24 EST: 113 / 35
Your download speed : 116578 bps, or 113 kbps.
A 14.2 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 36781 bps, or 35 kbps.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10583911 Tue, 22 Jun 2004 23:54:07 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10583310 GLeigland :
said by a visitor:
I have an sb4100 and have to sit a hub between the modem and router, otherwise I get no connection

I have sent related links / data etc to linksys. They have an "awareness reset" every time though, the problem contines to have "never been reported before"

get a cheap hub and sit it between the boxes


Thanks, I'll give that a try.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10583310 Tue, 22 Jun 2004 22:41:44 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10583305 GLeigland :
said by Flogator See Profile:
Some users were indeed having trouble with a combination of SB4200 and BEFSX41. There are two possible workaround. Either you get a different modem (I myself using a Scientific Atlanta DXP100 and it is working fine) or you insert a switch or a hub in between the router and the modem.


I do have a hub I can put inbetween the modem and router. I'll give that a try to see if it resolves the latency issue. If not, I'll ask my ISP for a newer model modem.

Thanks for the info and all the other help you provide in this forum.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10583305 Tue, 22 Jun 2004 22:40:22 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10580548 anon : I have an sb4100 and have to sit a hub between the modem and router, otherwise I get no connection

I have sent related links / data etc to linksys. They have an "awareness reset" every time though, the problem contines to have "never been reported before"

get a cheap hub and sit it between the boxes]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10580548 Tue, 22 Jun 2004 17:36:35 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10578820 RobHam : I am another user who is going to go back to 1.45.7, unfortunate because I am sure the next firmware release will be based upon it. I just cannot stop these web white page time out problems. My latest experiment was disabling the logging function but to no avail.
The router will work just fine for between one to three days, then loading web pages seem to stall, also logging into ftp servers will hang. Soft resetting the router (it makes the diag light flash momentarily) will instantly allow full and fast access to any site.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10578820 Tue, 22 Jun 2004 14:37:21 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10576478 Flogator : Some users were indeed having trouble with a combination of SB4200 and BEFSX41. There are two possible workaround. Either you get a different modem (I myself using a Scientific Atlanta DXP100 and it is working fine) or you insert a switch or a hub in between the router and the modem.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10576478 Tue, 22 Jun 2004 09:55:21 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10574173 GLeigland :
said by Flogator See Profile:
Nevertheless, if the WAN link get established at 10Mbps/half-duplex, the likelihood is that it is the only metric supported by the modem anyways. As you might be aware, the BEFSX41 has some compatibility problems with some Motorola SB4200 as well as the Linksys BEFCMU10. For now, your only hope is to insert a switch or a hub in between the BEFSX41 and the modem. That will solve most of your problems. In any case, inserting a hub in the middle might be useful if you want to do packet sniffing on the WAN side.


I just purchased the BEFSX41 yesterday to replace the SR41(v.1) I have that has had many problems as discussed elsewhere in this forum.

I have not yet updated the firmware from that which came loaded [1.45.6, Oct 20 2003].

After spending lots of time on the phone with my cable ISP getting the new router's MAC address registered it is online.

I do have the Motorola SB4200 cable modem you mentioned. What sort of incompatabilities do you refer to?

The problem I am experiencing right now is extreme latency.
Loading web pages or downloading. The speed test on this site showed a result that was barely higher than that of dial-up.

Should I ask my ISP for a different model modem?

When I ping the router I get

Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time1ms TTL=150
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time1ms TTL=150
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time1ms TTL=150
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time1ms TTL=150
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time1ms TTL=150
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time1ms TTL=150
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time1ms TTL=150

Thanks]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10574173 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 23:57:45 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10571528 jbob : Corrected sorry!! :-(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10571528 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 19:12:54 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10571509 blohner : Is 1.52.00 a typo or did I miss it coming out?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10571509 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 19:11:13 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10571149 jbob : got my SX41 runing again using 1.51.00 firmware. Been troubleshooting my SR41 with new firmware.

One thing I have noticed different is that the SX41 does not show a DHCP Lease Time as the SR41 router does. Is that true or am I just missing it?

Another thing is with the SR41 I could send unsolicited packets to the DMZ specified IP address. It doesn't seem that the SX41 allows the same setting. It looks like a way to specify a DMZ by IP however it might only work on port 4.

Also downloaded 3 large .iso images(over 700 mb each) (mandrake 10) using WSFTP Lite and all three downloaded without error.

UPDATE: I have seen a LAN disconnected message pop up in my system tray twice today. This is what I was seeing while using the 1.45.7 firmware on my BEFSR41 before I replaced it with the SX41. There is no telling how many other times this has occured while I'm not sitting at my computer. It seems to reconnect almost immediately. With the SR41, when I saw a LAN disconnect message I saw a corresponing DIAG lite but I haven't seen this yet with the SX41. This is the first time I have noticed this with the SX41 since I starting using it several months ago.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10571149 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 18:31:27 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10570312 jp : For those who might be using Windows XP and playing Asheron's Call, I recently bought a 41 because my old router would not support the MMOG Asheron's Call. When using the 1.50.18 firmware, on my XP machine, I would get recurring freezes on the screen. On my W2K box, this would not happen. I tried the 1.51 firmware and the problem has reduced its occurance to a great extent. Except for no-loading or slow loading of configruation web pages, so far the firmware has been stable for me (about 3 days).
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All that is gold does not glitter]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10570312 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 17:01:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10565688 frozen : Whenever I visit a long domain name such as »sex-erotik-hentai-manga-sexcams-···ster.de/ my router crashes.

(The reason I tried to visit this domain was because it was in my websites web statisitcs as being linked to my site, lol).
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Best Regards,
Jesse Lanning
Secure Technology Networks]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10565688 Mon, 21 Jun 2004 02:39:22 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10563391 bluezanetti :
said by Jan Janowski See Profile:
Therefore, I am sad to report that I've gone back to V1.45.7 on my BEFSX41.

I've also gone back to 1.45.7, at least temporarily. I was experiencing slowdowns and such that I'm not sure are tied to the BEFSX41, but it's the easiest component to test with little/no disruption.

However, for those contemplating the same, be sure to have a recent version of the standalone upgrade utility handy if needed. I tried a version downgrade from the web interface, and that didn't work out well at all. The flash upgrade utility did work like a charm when I brought it out. Naturally, only a little rewiring would have been needed done if I hadn't already downloaded it, not a major deal, but a pain nevertheless and one that can be avoided

Blue]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10563391 Sun, 20 Jun 2004 20:55:19 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10558849 Jan Janowski : I really wish I didn't have to post this... Whereas V1.51.00 does fix some things broken in V1.45.7 (namely reset on speed test)... I did encounter a problem that re-occurs in 3-5 days... see this link:

»[wired] BEFSX41 V1.51.00 and loss of main IP

Therefore, I am sad to report that I've gone back to V1.45.7 on my BEFSX41.
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10558849 Sun, 20 Jun 2004 07:54:26 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10539167 blohner : I just went back to 1.45.7 (after running 1.51.00 for a couple of weeks).
1.51.00 was stable for me for almost everything that I usually do... The only problem I had was that every once in a while I get partial web site loads (a lot at broadbandreports.com). When I hit refresh the site loads fine... I don't get that for the first hour or so after I do a full reset... And I don't get that with 1.45.7.
All other aspects (my multiple VoIP lines, heavy usage form multiple computers etc) where fine for me...

Edit: I take back my statement... The same thing is still happening with 1.45.7... So I don't think it's the firmware... Of course - with Murphy's Law in place it started happening right when I upgraded to 1.51.00.... Back to more research - sorry for the confusion]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10539167 Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:24:05 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10535300 Hertzman : I can't get port triggering for (mIRC) identd (6660~7000, 113~113) working with this firmware unless I disable the SPI. Kinda kills the whole idea of using this router over, say a BEFSR41 :(]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10535300 Thu, 17 Jun 2004 12:44:33 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10533131 gdcastro : Flogator,

I upgraded to 1.51 a week ago, it was working fine until 3 days ago when it started rebooting every few hours.

Again, what can i do to prevent this?

Btw, i have like 20 computers under the router.

Thanks in advance]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10533131 Thu, 17 Jun 2004 05:31:45 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10533073 RobHam : Reference my previous post where I seem to be getting problems loading web pages/time outs and also time-outs while connecting to ftp servers. I have tried various tips from this and other threads, experimenting with various MTU settings and the latest was to disable the SPI. All seems to work for a short time, about 2 to 3 days with these changes.

Today I have been running with the SPI disabled for about 3 days and I thought that I had cracked the problem, I have been able to connect to any site.
As of today most web sites white screen and timeout, also connecting to an ftp server timed out. Clicking page refresh or re-trying the ftp login are not successful. Strange because I can browse some web pages and connect to other ftp servers. It is as if I am bared from certain sites, ones that I visit regularly such as forum on www.broadbandreports.com

To correct this all I have to do is to soft re-set the router, I do this by connecting to the web interface and just saving one of the pages using the save settings button. Instantly all is back to normal, able to connect to anywhere.

For the record I have flashed the 1.51.00 correctly and re-set to factory defaults etc.

With my setup what seems to be happening is the router works fine for 2 to 3 days with any configuration settings that I have tried but eventually seems to stall. Not everything is stalled, for instance email transfer seems to be fine.

My plan for today is to re-enable the SPI but disable the logging function and monitor this.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10533073 Thu, 17 Jun 2004 04:54:55 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10525608 Tachyon : Ok .. you've seen my other posts earlier in this thread regarding Bit torrents and X41 lockups. Well I ran for about a week where I was able to do around the clock torrents of unlimited size and connection numbers. Then, it locked up once and now I've not been able to successfully DL anything that takes more than 2 minutes. :( I thought at first it was my switch that was locking. I'd loose my LAN IP (I'm DHCP from the X41) and I'd have to cycle the power on the switch to regain control. Not sure how that was happening but I've seen found out this...
MU10 -> SX41 -> SX88W -> computer: router will lock and entire Linksys stack goes into spasms.
MU10 -> SX41 -> computer: router reboots! then returns to normal operation after reboot.
For some reason with the switch attached the router is not able to reboot. It just goes into a hard lock. This is driving me nutz. :mad:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10525608 Wed, 16 Jun 2004 11:59:39 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10524819 Flogator : fcat69, I have seen similar behavior when upgrading from one firmware to the other without restoring the router's configuration to factory defaults. My suggestion is use the web interface to restore the router's configuration to factory defaults and re-enter your config. Try it out and let us know if this solved your problems.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10524819 Wed, 16 Jun 2004 10:12:13 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10524566 qpzm : I just upgraded to 1.51 and everything seems ok so far except one Very Large issue. In advanced setting for my VPN, I can not change the Phase 1 Encryption to set at 3DES. I have tried every variation of changing and saving, but it is always showing DES not 3DES. I had everything set to 3DES/SHA/1024.

Here is my VPN Log:

2004-06-16 09:27:01 IKE[1] Rx > MM_R1 : 69.34.2.2 SA
2004-06-16 09:27:01 IKE[1] ISAKMP SA CKI=[2c7f1ef3 837a34c6] CKR=[8e37ae38 7946ade4]
2004-06-16 09:27:01 IKE[1] ISAKMP SA DES / SHA / PreShared / MODP_768 / 28800 sec (*28000 sec)
2004-06-16 09:27:02 IKE[1] Rx > MM_R2 : 69.34.2.2 KE, NONCE
2004-06-16 09:27:03 IKE[1] **Check your ISAKMP Pre-share Key setting !
2004-06-16 09:27:03 IKE[1] Tx >> Notify : INVALID-PAYLOAD-TYPE

FCat]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10524566 Wed, 16 Jun 2004 09:34:00 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10524415 st0rm82 : if IRC didnt disconnect every 30min with this firmware i would have kept it =(
other than that it was nice...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10524415 Wed, 16 Jun 2004 09:08:10 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10509633 dbwilson :
said by RobHam See Profile:

...I have managed this by disabling the SPI function in the router (although still early days).

I think that I can probably live with this, does any one know exactly what functions are lost by disabling this feature.


Google "Stateful Packet Inspection"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10509633 Mon, 14 Jun 2004 19:00:22 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10508969 RobHam :
said by Jan Janowski See Profile:
If the freeze you are reporting is white screens in setup pages.. Try a refresh or page back/Page fwd...
For me, white pages started in V1.45.7 and have been in V1.50.18 & V1.51.00.
Minor in V1.45.7
Terrible in V1.50.18
and a little more than V1.45.7 in V1.51.00


Setting the Router and PC MTU to various values only seems to have limited short term success so have abandoned this.

Have been experimenting with some more router settings.
I have now been running for two days with out any web page loading problems, seems to loading any web page, have had no white pages or page time outs, I have managed this by disabling the SPI function in the router (although still early days).

I think that I can probably live with this, does any one know exactly what functions are lost by disabling this feature.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10508969 Mon, 14 Jun 2004 17:42:56 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10503320 jbob : Hey Flogator. Since you have a bud there can you ask about the firmware for the BEFSR41 as well. I'm not sure if you keep up with that router too. It is having it's own firmware issues as well. That is the reason I bought my
SX41 in the first place, to replace my SR41 which I thought was dying. At this time I try to keep up with both.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10503320 Mon, 14 Jun 2004 00:05:37 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10501075 Flogator : BEFSX41 firmware 1.51.00 is considered beta material. There were some words at some point to release this firmware, however, no updates were provided to me. From experience, usually Linksys beta material is usually better quality than released ones. In that sense, firmware 1.51.00 is good news ;). The downside is Linksys will not provide you support for 1.51.00 so don't bother asking them questions about it. Sometimes I wonder if that is not their own strategy anyways ;).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10501075 Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:01:49 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10499878 chrisberlin : Thanks, i have not found this Firmware of the Linksys Website with more Information. Is this FW a beta or release ?

Chris]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10499878 Sun, 13 Jun 2004 17:09:34 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10499829 Eko : chrisberlin, I'm using fw. 1.51.00 in Slovenia since Flogator put it on his web site. I don't see why there would be any difference for USA or Europe or anywhere else. AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10499829 Sun, 13 Jun 2004 17:01:46 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10499040 chrisberlin : Hello..
can i use the 1.51.00 FW in Germany, linksys have me say this Version is only for USA !

Chris]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10499040 Sun, 13 Jun 2004 14:57:02 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10498352 RobHam :
said by kimball44:
I have managed to correct this fault after reading these thread messages by forcing the router MTU to 1500 and also my PC MTU to 1500. interestingly just forcing the router MTU does not correct the fault. Have not tried just forcing the PC MTU.

Before forcing the MTU's the router MTU was set to Disable (I think that it defaults to 1500) and the PC MTU setting as viewed by Dr TCP was blank (I think/assume that this also defaults to 1500).
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HOW DO I SET THIS ON THE NEW FIRMWARE? Cant find it..


The MTU can be set on the Routers Page labeled as 'Setup' sub page 'basic Setup'.

I may have been a bit hasty with my post above. All web pages have been loading fine until today, today most web pages just refuse to load. Re-booted my computer to no avail. Soft re-set the router and all is fixed again.
Something is definitely broken.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10498352 Sun, 13 Jun 2004 13:17:30 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10492861 Comp Cmndo :
said by BEFSX41 User:
It seems as though the new firmware for the BEFSR41 has the same issues with half-life games. Linksys must have added something to their new firmware thats causing this, I hope that they can get it fixed.


A BIG Mess for all:

»[general] DHCP Remaining time for Linksys Routers
»So, Linksys can we get a word on BEFSR41 issues?
»Firmware 1.45.11 for BEFSR41 (v1 and v2)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10492861 Sat, 12 Jun 2004 18:22:52 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10492322 anon : First a little background. I upgraded my firmware today for the first time since purchasing this router (Old firmware was dated December 2002). I had to upgrade it to fix the dyndns feature, otherwise I wasn't experiencing any issues with the old firmware. Of course, not expecting any issues with 18 month newer firmware, I downloaded the newest one from Linksys' website. First issue - couldn't hit Microsoft or Slashdot, and Direct Connect wouldn't show other user's shares, and then disconnect after a couple of minutes. So I tried traceroute to see if there was a routing issue. You can guess what happened. Fortunately, google was still working, so I was able to find this forum and download the beta firmware :). All the issues I was having have been resolved, I'll pass on testing the long URL issue though until it happens for real. I must say I'm amazed that a company I had respected up until today would release such a shoddy update, this is ridiculous. I hope whoever was supposed to be in charge of testing got the boot. Thanks for linking to this new firmware though!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10492322 Sat, 12 Jun 2004 17:01:00 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10490419 cacroll : To the computers on your LAN, the router's LAN address = default gateway.

To your router on the WAN, the ISPs immediate upstream router = default gateway.

It's all relative. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10490419 Sat, 12 Jun 2004 12:13:28 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10489953 FiberNut : Using 1.51.00 and just noticed something in Status page I had no noticed before: Shows the below information: (hiding/substituting IP & other information w letters)

IP Address XX.XXX.XX.X
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: AB.CDE.FG.H

(Below this are the DNS names of my ISP.

Question: Isn't default gateway supposed to be the routers IP address, 192.168.1.1? Isn't that "masking" one of the primary functions of NAT?) Or, did it always show this info, but I just didn't notice?

Other than that, 1.51.00 works fine so far...only slight discernible lapse/delay in webpages but that could easily be busy ISP servers at this time of day...
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Saying that, I'm still having less trouble than the netgear one I just ditched in favour of this!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10482119 Fri, 11 Jun 2004 14:01:22 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10482070 jbob : Try this post for links:

»Re: Advanced Filtering in BEFSX41 fw 1.45 - YUK]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10482070 Fri, 11 Jun 2004 13:54:12 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10481948 potofgold : Can anyone post a link to firmware 1.45.7 - I only bought my router last week, upgraded to 1.50.18 and am now working with said router offline cos it's broke :(

Also does anyone know what firmware actually comes with the router as it worked fine when I first had it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10481948 Fri, 11 Jun 2004 13:40:42 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10480885 anon : I have managed to correct this fault after reading these thread messages by forcing the router MTU to 1500 and also my PC MTU to 1500. interestingly just forcing the router MTU does not correct the fault. Have not tried just forcing the PC MTU.

Before forcing the MTU's the router MTU was set to Disable (I think that it defaults to 1500) and the PC MTU setting as viewed by Dr TCP was blank (I think/assume that this also defaults to 1500).
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HOW DO I SET THIS ON THE NEW FIRMWARE? Cant find it..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10480885 Fri, 11 Jun 2004 11:32:51 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10480593 Flogator : Yes I do reports problem we are seeing regarding 1.51.00 to my Linksys contact. From experience, however, more problems I report less things get fixed. That's why I tend to focus on few issues at a time when pushing for fixes ;). Be assured that when I see fixes to old bugs, I will report here :).

As for persistent logs, I am on the same opinion than dbwilson: Install WallWatcher on one of your PC and ensure you have enabled the logs in the router. When logs are enabled, the BEFSX41 will send a message out on the LAN side for each of its log entry. Then a utility such as WallWatcher will store these onto files so you can review it at your own leisure. This do include new WAN IP address changes as well as some indication of router reboots.

On a drawback, most of logging utilities uses their own system time, not the router's synchronized time. But keep in mind that every time the router synchronize its time (once an hour), it generates another log entry (as well as another message) so your logging utility can catch this information.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10480593 Fri, 11 Jun 2004 10:54:14 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10477583 Jan Janowski :
said by Flogator See Profile:
effad, as you have noticed, the secret page for auto-negotiation has been removed in firmware 1.5x.x. As a result, there are no ways to change the WAN link metrics in software. Beside, even the secret page in firmware 1.45.7 was broken at the end so it would not have been of much use anyways.

Nevertheless, if the WAN link get established at 10Mbps/half-duplex, the likelihood is that it is the only metric supported by the modem anyways. As you might be aware, the BEFSX41 has some compatibility problems with some Motorola SB4200 as well as the Linksys BEFCMU10. For now, your only hope is to insert a switch or a hub in between the BEFSX41 and the modem. That will solve most of your problems. In any case, inserting a hub in the middle might be useful if you want to do packet sniffing on the WAN side.


I just verified that... My Efficient 5100 Modem is 10/100 Wan and works good with V1.51.00 BEFSX41.
I removed it, and added my old Efficient 5262, which is 10 only... It 'kind of' worked.... would get to some sites, not all. Once I went back to the 5100 (10/100)all was better.

EDIT!!!!
OK Here's how to get it to work with a 10mb only box!!!

Once all is connected, hit the reset button briefly!!!
After you re-aquire an IP (I'm Dynamic on DSL)
Seems fine, now!!!

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It would be nice if the router Status page somehow could report the time stamp of previous date/time the router reset and when the WAN IP address last changed. The System Log always starts out with no date/time until the first NTP request completes. There is also no history in the logs. So no help there.

Thanks again!

-Dave]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10477370 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 23:02:12 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10477184 Lordstingray : Updated the firmware to 1.51.00 two days ago,
and have not had any major issues (Although
I don't do much online anyway).

DSL via PPPoE (No problems)
IE6/Firebird (No problems)
BitTorrent (No problems)

Unfortunately, I do not have any online games
to test with, so I don't know about that part...

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10477184 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 22:45:17 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10476768 kdshapiro : Friend has an SB4200 and BEFSX41 - connected to OOL. I've done a speed test on his connection and his connection gets 1.1MB/sec download. I get about 650K download same router different modem.
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Nevertheless, if the WAN link get established at 10Mbps/half-duplex, the likelihood is that it is the only metric supported by the modem anyways. As you might be aware, the BEFSX41 has some compatibility problems with some Motorola SB4200 as well as the Linksys BEFCMU10. For now, your only hope is to insert a switch or a hub in between the BEFSX41 and the modem. That will solve most of your problems. In any case, inserting a hub in the middle might be useful if you want to do packet sniffing on the WAN side.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10476153 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 20:58:47 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10474257 dslchiphead : Can someone tell me how, or is it even possible, to set the WAN port speed for the BEFSX41 under V1.51? It's 100Mbps light is off.

Also, is there a way to change the duplex of the connection? Currenty it's set to Half. Under V1.45.7 there was a secret URL of /auto_nego.htm. That seems to have been removed under V1.51.

-Dave]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10474257 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 17:47:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10474008 anon : It seems as though the new firmware for the BEFSR41 has the same issues with half-life games. Linksys must have added something to their new firmware thats causing this, I hope that they can get it fixed.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10474008 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 17:17:56 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10471301 wmckin7 : Flo,

That worked!!!! Thanks for the help]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10471301 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 12:19:07 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10470401 Flogator : Filters! Isn't the most confusing in the BEFSX41 or what? The sad part is that its objective is quite simple: Block traffic under certain circumstances or conditions. The Linksys implementation is quite confusing in my mind. However, I must admit that once you understand the concept, it is quite powerful and efficient.

Ironically, the behavior described by eywong is intended :( up to the point where the "Allow Everyday From 1:00 PM To 2:00 PM" setting does not work. I do not currently have to answer yet. However, if you have played with the filters too much, it might be worth deleting all filters and add them back from scratch. Restoring to factory defaults will do the trick for sure. When adding these filters back, I can only suggest to reserve filter 10 as the "Deny All" filter as I described in my other post. The current filter implementation is so fragile that one little oops and you confuse not only yourself but the router as well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10470401 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:19:56 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10470273 sznaps : Well, it worked well, No long url crash, but i ran into one problem. I play on Steam online games, like half-life, and counter-strike. I was getting bad host errors and if would just disconnect from the game. So, i deleted it and re-installed still didn't work, even tried on another computer. Still didn't work. SO i tried my last solution, I forwarded ports, didn't work. SO i went back and realized something, It worked before i upgraded firmware...so i downgraded and it worked perfect...don't know what the problem was but...Just wanted to add this to the results...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10470273 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:04:03 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10470142 eywong : There are 10 Internet Access Policies. How does the BEFSX firmware use them to determine whether to pass or block traffic?

My specific problem: I am unable to "Restrict Access" during selected days and hours. For example, I set a policy to "Deny Everyday From 1:00 PM To 2:00 PM." The BEFSX still allows access Internet during that time period. (Current time is correct on the BEFSX and the time server is updating the unit's time. I specified only MAC addresses in the List of PCs.)

Changing the policy to "Deny Everyday 24 Hours" totally blocks Internet access, as I expected.

Changing the policy to "Deny Everyday From 2:00 PM To 1:00 PM" blocks traffic between 1PM and 2PM, as was desired. However, that setting may cause undesirable side effects. (Maybe the firmware is buggy?)

Changing the policy to "Allow Everyday From 1:00 PM To 2:00 PM" does not block traffic outside that time interval. That is, it seems to be equivalent to "Allow Everyday 24 Hours."

Any suggestions?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10470142 Thu, 10 Jun 2004 09:41:58 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10467628 Flogator : wmckin7, I have done some additional testing and here is what I have found. There seems to be some confusions in the settings of the filters. I was able to reproduce your problem by omitting few steps while setting filters. However, when the proper procedure was followed, I could set the MAC address I wanted for the filter I wanted.

The confusion lies in the fact that you sort of need to apply the settings twice: one for the list of PC and one for the filter itself. By omitting the second step, I would totally confuse the router. Here is the procedure that worked for me. If you follow these steps carefully, you should be able to set which ever MAC you want in the filter of your choice. These steps are assuming you are already in the "Restrict Access/Internet Access" tab/sub-tab.

Steps in setting up one filter
1- Select the "Internet Access Policy" number you want to set.
2- Enter the policy name in the "Enter Policy Name" field.
3- Click the "Edit List" button.
4- Specify the addresses which ever way you like.
5- Hit the "Apply" button then wait for the dialog to come back.
6- Hit the "Close" button which should bring you back to main screen.
7- Fill in the rest of the filter according to what you want to do with it.
8- Hit the "Save Settings" button.

You will need to repeat these exact same steps for each filter you want to use. May I suggest you use two filters at the very least. Filter 1 as being your granting rule and Filter 10 as your denying all rule. Note that for the denying all rule, DO NOT EXECUTE STEPS 3 to 6. This will implies that any address will match to this filter in case no other match occurred. Additionally, for this filter, step 7 implies that you simply select the "Deny" radio button.

Having said that, however, I think it will still be worth notifying Linksys about the pickyness of these filters. I mean, it is so easy to screw up that I am surprised even me can make these filters to work properly. I will sure forward my "comments" to Linksys about this one ;).

Meanwhile, please try the above procedure and let us all know if it solved all of your problems. You may want to delete all filters before proceeding just to ensure there are no left overs causing interference. I'll be anxious to ear back from you ;).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10467628 Wed, 09 Jun 2004 23:21:54 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10464324 Jan Janowski : If the freeze you are reporting is white screens in setup pages.. Try a refresh or page back/Page fwd...
For me, white pages started in V1.45.7 and have been in V1.50.18 & V1.51.00.
Minor in V1.45.7
Terrible in V1.50.18
and a little more than V1.45.7 in V1.51.00
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said by VTOLfreak:
Since I updated to 1.51 I've been getting errors in IE.
Some pages refuse to load, I refresh the page and suddenly it does load.

I have been getting the same with this firmware where some web pages seem to freeze while loading, all was fine using 1.45.7

My setup is quite standard, a standard cable connection through an ambit modem, PC is running XP home SP1. In fact with my set up, a new router will work straight from the box without changing anything if so desired.

I have managed to correct this fault after reading these thread messages by forcing the router MTU to 1500 and also my PC MTU to 1500. interestingly just forcing the router MTU does not correct the fault. Have not tried just forcing the PC MTU.

Before forcing the MTU's the router MTU was set to Disable (I think that it defaults to 1500) and the PC MTU setting as viewed by Dr TCP was blank (I think/assume that this also defaults to 1500).

Interestingly, a dslreports.com tweak test report would indicated an MTU of 1500 before and also after the changes, so forcing the MTU's seems to have changed nothing although my connection now works correctly. It's very strange.

]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10463781 Wed, 09 Jun 2004 16:17:24 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10460594 Flogator : Evangion, this seems to be referring to outbound filters. If I understand you properly, you want to forbid outgoing access on port 80, is that right? Won't ask you why you are doing it but yes indeed, you can do this using the filtering in 1.51.00. All you have to do is to create one filter that you set to "Allow", then in the "Blocked Services" section, you select HTTP. You must spend the time in filling the IP address range from the "Edit List" button. Lucky for you, there is precisely two range of IP address that can be specified per filter ;).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10460594 Wed, 09 Jun 2004 09:27:32 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10459229 Evangion : Anybody has able to get the filtering to work on this firmware?

For example, I need to filter port 80 for 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.105 and then again on 192.168.1.200 to 192.168.1.205

Is this possible with this new filtering format on the firmware?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10459229 Wed, 09 Jun 2004 01:34:33 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10446034 redblkjck : Well Tracert seems to work. That's an added bonus. All my settings seem to be in place after the upgrade. VPN seems to connect up. Will give it a full run and post back if I notice any other problems.

jack ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10446034 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 18:54:21 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10444330 RobHam :
said by bsdaiwa See Profile:
After loading 1.51.00 it did fix the problem I was having using Neo-Trace, it would crash attempting a trace route.

It has not fixed the problem I have with the routers password. Each time I attempt to make changes in Port Range Forwarding and then click on the Save Settings button I would be presented with the username and password screen. When I reentered the password it would not accept it. Linksys Tech Support had me remove the password do the any updates then reinstall the password.

That is the only way I can make updates.

Bill

I had a similar experience after loading up 1.51.00.

Before flashing, my subnet was 198.168.2.x, flashing to 1.51.00 temporarily reset this to 198.168.1.x.
I have a shortcut setup to go directly to the routers pages at 198.168.2.1 which includes the password in the URL i.e » .password@198.168.2.1 (not recommended by many), after flashing this would fail due to incorrect address so I would then edit the URL in the browser window changing the 2 to a 1 which then logged into the router (hope that you can follow this). I think that something must get stuck in the browser cache because I could login using this method but changing some of the pages and trying to save would bring up the password box and the password would not be accepted. I could see in the bottom bar of I.E that for strange reason the incorrect URL .password@198.168.2.1 was being sent to the router.

I managed to get passed this by going back to basics, clearing the browser cache and logging in by not including the password in the in-line URL.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10444330 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 15:28:40 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10444187 wmckin7 : Flogator,

I hope Lnksys/Cisco is reading this, I think they should put you on their payroll or give you some stock for helping their customers with their product better than they do!!!!!

I think all of us on this forum would agree...

Thanks again for all your help !!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10444187 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 15:07:18 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10444096 Flogator : bsdaiwa, don't remember anything about this problem! What browser are you using?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10444096 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 14:55:01 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10443951 bsdaiwa : After loading 1.51.00 it did fix the problem I was having using Neo-Trace, it would crash attempting a trace route.

It has not fixed the problem I have with the routers password. Each time I attempt to make changes in Port Range Forwarding and then click on the Save Settings button I would be presented with the username and password screen. When I reentered the password it would not accept it. Linksys Tech Support had me remove the password do the any updates then reinstall the password.

That is the only way I can make updates.

Bill]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10443951 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 14:37:34 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10442608 boboh : hi all, after testing this for a week or so heres some observations

The good -fast seems faster than 1.44.3 all functions for splitting static and dhcp works well....

the bad.. my son reports aim disconects after 30 min...
local ice cast disconects after 30 min need to reconnect local client. this happens with winamp, xine, xmms

weird problem just with this version

when editing a mysql table with phpmyadmin the page stops loading before page is loaded... ie6 firefox mozilla opera

now a question, does this router have some way to dump
the current configuration as a txt file?

thanks
Bob-0]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10442608 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 11:40:23 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10442519 anon : Can anyone one explain the feature remote upgrade,

I have used the TFTP client from the linksys site entered my public (or wan) IP and I unable to get responce from the server, yet I know the server is up because im connected to the rouer config!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10442519 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 11:25:04 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10442392 Flogator : wmckin7, the behavior you are describing is not the intended behavior. The list of PCs in one filter should be totally independent from the other filters. I did some basic testing on filters using both by IP address and by MAC address. However, now that I think about it, I might have used MAC address in only one filter. I'll do some retest tomorrow and report my findings. By the sound of your description though, I think you have found yet another bug. I'll keep you all posted.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10442392 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 11:08:23 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10442371 Flogator : hananz, I don't think your problem is related to MTU unless you are using any kind of VPN software. Perhaps related to DNS. Since you are using static IP assignment on your LAN side, you must manage yourself the default gateway and DNS server yourself. The default gateway must be the LAN IP address of your BEFSX41. However, the DNS server must the the one supplied to you by your ISP. Using any other DNS server on your PCs could very lead to long delay during host name resolution.

If you have already setup the PC's DNS server to your ISP's DNS server, then I guess we should keep looking. However, if you have assigned any different values, would you mind trying the above and report your findings. In general, you can get the DNS server information provided by your ISP on their web site. However, you can also look at the BEFSX41 "Status" tab in the router's configuration web page and whatever DNS server was acquired by the router could be manually applied on each of your PC. Don't forget to reboot your PC once you change their DNS server.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10442371 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 11:04:54 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10442091 wmckin7 : I am not sure if this is how it works or if this is another BUG, But when I enter a mac address in the filter section under "Edit List" in Filter 1 when I go to filter 2 and enter a mac address, filter 1's mac address appears and if I delete it, it deletes it out of filter 1 as well. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10442091 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 10:23:13 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10440925 hananz :
said by Flogator See Profile:
Are you on cable or DSL? Do your PCs on the LAN side using static IP or DHCP?


i'm using cables but i'm from Israel and it might be different
from cables in USA i have seen that in 1.5.18 i wasn't able
to browse at all (MTU problem i guess)
on the LAN side i use static ip]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10440925 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 04:36:20 EDT bug??? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10440888 lemonade : after using 1.51.00 for almost a week, i found out that some online game has problem running on it. for example launching AOC from zone.com. i had a bad time to get into other people's hosted game. after i switched back 1.45.7 at least joining other people's hosted game is fine. honestly i really want to use the new firmware, however so far i can see even the 1.51.00 has quite a few problem. but anyways thanks a lot FLOGATOR and all you peoples' effort on fixing and troubleshooting the new firmware issue, i really appreciate.
i am bidding a used CISCO 800 series router on ebay..... looks like it's time to switch. what i think is : i don't really expect too much on a $60-$70 router in terms of feature and routing performance, but how could they release those crappy firmware, isn't new firmware is for fixing bug??? but now they implement even more bugs.... i think at least firmware has to be stable, not that easy to get reboot.

what you guys think on this issue??]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10440888 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 04:06:21 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10440136 cghh : When I use WinME with IE6 and Sun Java, I have no problems with the speed tests. When I run Win2K with IE5.5 and MS Java, I regularly (but not always) crash the router on the SBC speed test, just at the point it begins the upload part of the test. So it is either WinME vs. Win2K, IE5.5 vs IE6, or MS Java vs. Sun Java.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10440136 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 00:50:44 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10440004 PARC : Likewise no problem.

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10440004 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 00:30:40 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10439925 gww : No Problem here :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10439925 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 00:21:40 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10439451 anon : I have the 1.51 load running and I seem to have found an issue running a speed test. The download part works fine but when it goes to test the upload portion, it crashes the router. The site I was using is in the link below. Either this is a new bug or perhaps the upload portion is using some type of long URL to perform a PostBack. I have no idea how the Java applet that does the testing works so I can't say for certain what causes the actual crash. Check it out and let me know if anyone else gets the same results.

»/stest?loc=1]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10439451 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 23:14:19 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10437803 ABitCrazy : 1.51.00 does not seem to allow me to setup a VPN tunnel using 3DES encryption for proposal 1 (under advanced settings). Even if this is selected and saved, it reverts to DES.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10437803 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 19:34:53 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10436017 Flogator : Are you on cable or DSL? Do your PCs on the LAN side using static IP or DHCP?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10436017 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 15:15:51 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10435035 hananz : i have tried this firmware for the second time
and browsing the web is so slow..... what can be the
problem?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10435035 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 12:42:23 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10433360 PARC : Thank you very much bro :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10433360 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 03:35:52 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10433093 Flogator : PARC, the feature you are looking for already sort of exist! If you hit on the "Apply Settings" button from the "Setup/Basic Setup" tab, even without changing anything, the router will soft reboot itself. Actually, most of the "Apply Settings" buttons throughout the whole GUI cause a soft reboot. Only a few will not exhibit this behavior. I'd say the challenge is not how to soft reboot the router but rather how to keep it up without it reboots itself ;).

Nonetheless, try the above suggestion to soft reboot the router and see if it's doing what you want. Let me know what's missing and if it makes sense, I'll report it to Linksys presto pronto :).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10433093 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 02:02:49 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10431875 RareDingo :
said by Flogator See Profile:
RareDingo, you should not need any port forwarding for messenger. However, for XP remote assistance, you will need to forward ports 3389. Hope this helps. As a complement, please read the article below.

»techrepublic.com.com/5102-6263-5195001.html


Thanks mate worked a treat I forwarded the port and saved the backup all is well now]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10431875 Sat, 05 Jun 2004 22:30:08 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10429228 Nerdtalker : I've clicked on all the long URLs that Flogator provided, run several 64Mb speedtests, and stressed my BEFSX41 all that I can. SMNP and logging works great, everything seems to be working fine.
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Science-fiction yesterday, fact today, obsolete tomorrow. - Otto O. Binder]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10429228 Sat, 05 Jun 2004 16:03:52 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10428327 Tachyon : Ok .... here is another update to my Bittorrent post. I've chucked up serveral large torrents. 4 at a time each running unlimted connections and speed. For three days now I've been a torrenting (word?) fool without ANY problems. I did place a 120mm whisper fan blowing against the side of my linksys stack on the second day as the cases were kinda warm. Now they arn't. I'm lov'in this 1.51 firmware. Solved my issues. No lockups since flash ~7 days ago.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10428327 Sat, 05 Jun 2004 13:52:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10426640 jefe : Don't know what to make of it, but I ran the speed test at »nyc.speakeasy.net 3 times in quick succession and the router didn't crash at all.

MTU is set to auto here, cable modem is an SB4200.

--jeff]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10426640 Sat, 05 Jun 2004 09:07:45 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10426604 klam2002 : I miss identifies the test, its the 800Kb upload test.
It will do the test once, but if you repeat the test within a short period of time it will fail. its always the upload test that fails and the router crashes and restarts.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10426604 Sat, 05 Jun 2004 09:00:17 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10425463 teh : Tried the long reset didn't help. It was clean upgrade with long resets & factory defaults.

Hell all versions of firmware even the one that comes with it originally kept rebooting on me for almost no reason. All except 1.44.12 :(

Just now I just downgraded back to 1.44.12 before that I click factory defaults on 1.51.00, you guess what happens next? It reboots straight away as well.
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乌鸦团体 ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10425463 Sat, 05 Jun 2004 01:18:08 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10425357 PARC : Hi Teh!

Try resetting your router, press the reset button for 30secs and re-configure your router again :). Works for me.

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10425357 Sat, 05 Jun 2004 01:01:58 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10425340 teh : The firmware failed on me :( It reboots couple of times during my 3 hour heavy use. p2p it reboots. After that I upload some files into DSLR it also reboots. I hang out helping out in »Avatar/Graphics Help I only upload 2 files total 30kb it reboots on me :( I went to »/dev/null try upload 8 files total maybe 100k my router reboots at 30k.

On the bright side the reboots kill the connect correctly unlike all the 1.44.xx version which after reboots I usually can't login to my DSL due to ghost connections. I am going back to 1.44.12 *sniff* I am stuck on it so long already :(
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乌鸦团体 ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10425340 Sat, 05 Jun 2004 00:58:54 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10425331 PARC : Something like this dude :)

PARC
Click for full size
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10425331 Sat, 05 Jun 2004 00:57:16 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10425314 PARC : Hi sir Flogator!

By any chance can you request linksys to add some features for the new firmware? I'm thinking of a router reset that is controlable in the web accesss, this is totally different from the Restore Factory Defaults.

This very useful when your router is far from you. ;) IMHO.

Thanks!

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10425314 Sat, 05 Jun 2004 00:53:57 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10424365 anon : Hi, I decided to sick with 1.50.18, and since I heard that the router reboots/crashes with some URLs do not occurr at the first attempt, I decided to test them hard. I repeatedly check the previous long URL posted by Flogator, and the 3 ones just posted, by using several methods: the plain old single click, "open in new window", shift refresh, cleared cache, all several times (dozens).

I am NOT able to get one single router crash or reset. All URLs always open quickly and flawlessly. My config is completely posted in the other thread about 1.50.18, if anyone needs to check it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10424365 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 22:21:48 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10424219 teh : Thank you Flogator, I blame it on my laziness to pull the browser bar. Besides I just upgrade to newer 7.51 Opera.

Sorry for the Oops :D
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乌鸦团体 ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10424219 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 22:02:16 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10424184 Flogator : teh, good to see you :). About the status page. There is actually a "Status" tab on the new GUI. I have attached a picture in case you have not yet found it.
Click for full size
Where is the "Status" tab ;)
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10424184 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 21:55:45 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10424116 teh :
said by Flogator See Profile:

»linksys-befsx41-etherfast-cable-···ter.html
»citroen-commercial-price-used-ve···cle.html
»motorola-mobile-phone-accessorie···ies.html


1st link already reboot the router at 1st attempt.
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乌鸦团体 ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10424116 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 21:48:37 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10424023 teh : I haven't upgrade in long long time ever since most/all upgrades still reboots my router only 1.44.12 didn't. So I just upgraded. Anyway I notice so much has change in the webconfig since that version. Could somebody tell where/how do I find status of the router (See what IP I am using since I am on dynamic IP in it) and also I wanted to manually disconnect and reconnect my internet how do I do that in this webconfig? As I don't see the status page anywhere.
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乌鸦团体 ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10424023 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 21:37:36 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10422796 anon : Interesting. After bailing back to 44.11t for a stable environment, I've tried .51 with zip result. Basically, if SPI is enabled I'm dead on the wire for ADSL. C'est la vie, back to 44 until there's something that will a) keep a circuit up and b) allow a firewall to work in conjunction with a...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10422796 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 18:44:51 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10422545 Jan Janowski : Very minor problem...

When you printout the individual pages of the setup screens, they exceed the width of the printer, and you only get 2/3 of the screen printed. This is new in V1.51.00.

Granted, just an irritation, but since day 1 I have printed out each page of every software version (I really HATE committing things to memory!!) :) and up till now they all print fine, Till Now...

Anyway find a way around it, as I'd like to printout the notes that are on right side of every page, but they don't print, cause they are off-the-page...

I know -- Picky, Picky, Picky!
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10422545 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 18:07:41 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10421913 jefe :
said by klam2002 See Profile:
If I use the DSLR speed tests, router will crash/reboot when i get to the 800Mb upload test. Consistent.
Changing the MTU makes no difference!
What 800 Mb upload test is that? I'm just getting around to trying 1.51.0 and haven't been able to crash my router yet.

--jeff]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10421913 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 16:47:20 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10421550 klam2002 : posted too soon.

If I use the DSLR speed tests, router will crash/reboot when i get to the 800Mb upload test. Consistent.
Changing the MTU makes no difference!

with DHCP on, DNS look-up fails occasionally.
with static IPs and the DNS set to 192.168.1.1 problem seems to depend upon the length of the URL.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10421550 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 16:05:35 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10421011 sgearhart : Senerio:
2 networks remotely connected with a VPN via DSL w/PPoE. Upgraded to 1.50.18 to stop router resets. Then I found that when I was connected through certain CO's any website with an "un-pingable" address would not connect.

Update:
I have installed the 1.51 update in both routers and the network has been "putt'in" along without any problems ever since. One note, if you are updating from a version prior to 1.50.18, be sure and copy all your settings because these versions above this number totally reset the router back to factory defaults. This includes the IP address if you have changed it. If you are updating to 1.51 from 1.50.18, no problem . . all your settings remain intact.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10421011 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 15:07:00 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10420872 pcwiz : had to revert. Frequent disconnects with Opt Online. Back to 1.4.7 or something like that and all is well.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10420872 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 14:49:18 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10420294 casscarr2002 : NVM, ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10420294 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 13:32:17 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10419592 klam2002 : Upgrade 2 days ago!
So far so good. i don't seem to have any of the problems that other are reporting, I am obviously not trying!
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10419592 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 12:10:36 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10418924 Tachyon : Ok over last night I'd downloaded a 2gb torrent without any lockups. I even had unlimited connections enabled. I would have not lasted even 3 minutes with 1.47. 1.51 gets my vote.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10418924 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 10:36:38 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10418842 Flogator : RareDingo, you should not need any port forwarding for messenger. However, for XP remote assistance, you will need to forward ports 3389. Hope this helps. As a complement, please read the article below.

»techrepublic.com.com/5102-6263-5195001.html]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10418842 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 10:24:02 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417989 Jan Janowski : I'd like to post this suggestion as well.

Probably from all prior versions, but especially if you are upgrading from V1.45.7 to V1.51.00.... After your upgrade is done, I'd Suggest a LONG RESET of the Linky (30 seoconds) to force factory defaults, to clear out the memory of the unit... THEN configure the router.
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417989 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 07:50:44 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417665 FoneJack : After firmware version 1.50.18 left my router dashed to bits on the jagged rocks below, I scooped up the parts, laid the router on the altar of version 1.51.00, and my router was miraculously healed. All props to the 'Gator as it/he has returned me to my former state of web surfing bliss !!! ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417665 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 04:47:37 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417648 Eko : Jinky, short answer is YES. I'm running it now for 10 days with no problem. But read this Topic and decide yourself. There is another Topic "Befsx41 Firmware 1.50.18" you should also read.
But if you're looking for "reliable" and tested firmware I suggest 1.45.7 and wait for more results on 1.51.00.
AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417648 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 04:34:43 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417607 anon : Is it worth to upgrade from 1.50.18 to 1.51.00 ??
yes or no ?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417607 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 04:11:19 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417593 PARC : Alim dude Its working yehey!! Thanks a lot! I owe you one.

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417593 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 04:06:04 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417592 RareDingo : Hi Flogator I am talking about the built in remote assistance that comes with XP and messenger, I'm sure I had some ports open for the other firmware but the backup for that firmware is not compatible with the new firmware so I'm lost. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417592 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 04:05:40 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417511 PARC : Thanks dude! Just sent you an IM. Thanks in advance!

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417511 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 03:25:24 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417439 Eko : PARC, if you like write me an Instant Massage with settings from router Setup page and from your computer. I'll see into it. AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417439 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 03:01:44 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417392 PARC : Yup the 3 boxes are not checked. May be I have some setting here that I mix-up. :( Now I'm really lost.

Thanks dude.

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417392 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 02:44:05 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417381 Eko : I tried myself just now. It is working with DHCP off or on.
I'm still saying that you must have some mix-up in your settings. If you assign static IP there in no DHCP involved.
Under ControlPanel -> Internet -> Connections -> LANsettings be sure none of 3 boxes are checked.
AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417381 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 02:38:54 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417342 PARC : Still not working :( my connection is dependent on the router's DHCP .

Thanks anyways. Atleast I had it STATIC.

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417342 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 02:24:08 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417237 PARC : Thanks Alim! I already did that awhile ago except for the DNS1 using 192.168.1.1 ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417237 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 01:54:55 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417215 Eko : PARC, many people had the same problem. YOU NEED TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER after switching to static IP.

Again:

IP: 192.168.1.x (x outside DHCP range, not 0, 1, 255)
SM: 255.255.255.0
GW: 192.168.1.1
DNS1: provided by your ISP (or try 192.168.1.1)
DNS2: provided by your ISP

AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417215 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 01:49:36 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417022 PARC : Arrgh I can't get it to run :(

I've assigned every PC their own IP address plus standard subnet,gateway & DNS address, turn-off router's DHCP.

All the url I go to says "The page cannot be displayed".

But when I tried turning on the router's DHCP I can surf again with static LAN IP. This is kinda weird. I assigned static ip address so i can turn-off the router's DHCP.

Should I expect future problems while having this current setup (ALL PC w/ static IP + Router's DHCP is ON)?

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10417022 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 01:06:12 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10416689 Flogator : Indeed, if you assign static IP to all your PC as well as configuring the DNS server manually, you don't need DHCP. You may therefore disable the embedded DHCP server inside the BEFSX41.

Really, there are two advantages of using the DHCP server inside the router. First it makes life simpler to configure (each PC gets not only their IP address automatically but also the DNS information as well as the default gateway and subnet mask). Next, if you change ISP or your ISP changes the DNS server on you without notice, your PCs will synchronize the new DNS information automatically.

Now using static IP also has its advantages. The main one is if you do the job properly, you will never have any IP conflicts between your PCs in the event that the router power cycled ;).

You can also run in a hybrid mode. For example, if you are hosting some servers, you may decide to have these server PC on static IP and the others on dynamic IP. Of course, you need to ensure the DHCP server is enabled and that your static IP are outside the IP address range managed by the DHCP server. In my opinion, it is all a matter of taste ;). I personally run hybrid. Got one PC on static IP and the others are using the router's DHCP server.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10416689 Fri, 04 Jun 2004 00:14:16 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10416527 PARC : Hi Sir Flogator!

Lets say I assign an IP & DNS Address to my PCs manually, do I still need the routers DHCP ON? Will this solve my problem? Sorry to ask you too many questions but I'm just making sure before I do something I will regret LOL.

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10416527 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 23:49:05 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10416358 Flogator : Sad to say but this problem can occur after you power cycle the router. In other words, it is always safer to do the ipconfig trick after you power cycle the router. If you just soft reboot the router and/or power cycle a PC, you shouldn't have to do this trick because the router shall remember the leases it handed out. In any doubt, you can look at the list of DHCP leases along with their respective IP addresses in the "Status/Local Network" tab by pressing the "DHCP Client Table" button.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10416358 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 23:28:41 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10416203 PARC : What gives?

I have 2 PCs connected to my BEFSX41 w/ Firmware 1.51.00 both PC is configured to OBTAIN AN IP AUTOMATICALLY. I noticed that when PC#1 is connected and if I turned on PC#2 both PC can't surf the only solution to this is to refresh both IPs for both PCs using IPCONFIG /RELEASE the IPCONFIG /RENEW and all is back to normal but the same problem will go back once you turn off the other PC and Turn ON again.

Oh BTW I don't have any IP Conflict problem. Correct me if I am wrong but it seems the problem is coming from the router's DHCP server.

Anyone got a solution to my problem?

Thanks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10416203 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 23:10:05 EDT Re: IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10416030 kdshapiro : Grrr. IRC does seem to be a problem. Frequent disconnects. Everything else works fine.
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Ken]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10416030 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 22:53:51 EDT IRC Difficulties http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10415627 casscarr2002 : Oki, 1.51 has been on 2 days now and tonight I've been disconnected from IRC 4 times in 2 hours. Before I had this router, it happened once in a blue moon, then bought it, updated to 1.45.7 and it happened only once a week or so. I'm reverting back to 1.45.7....again :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10415627 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 22:09:25 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10414707 waynebike : i dunno about heat issues with my BEFSX41 cuz its in my basement and its rather cool down there at all times heh. It never really feels warm or anything either.

Im still wanting to use this firmware but not being able to play counter-strike with it is too much of a sacrifice, i guess ill have to just wait!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10414707 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 20:19:37 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10414514 Flogator : Ok, Flogator's site is back online :). My ISP basically swapped their servers and as a result, the default html file changed from index.htm to index.html. Their script detected there were no index.html and thus put their default one :(. I just deleted theirs and rename mine to index.html and everything is fine. You will noticed my ISP lost the counter's data so the site count is back from 1. Additionally, they change their host domain name but fortunately, the old one get automatically redirected to the new one. You can now access the site at:

»pages.videotron.com/flogator (that's the new URL) or
»pages.infinit.net/flogator (that's the old URL)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10414514 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 19:55:12 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10414281 sgkent : flashed 1.51.0 at one end of a BEFSX41 VPN last night on DSL. The other end 2500 miles away is running 1.45.7 on a cable modem. All appears Ok. I have not tested all the features but nothing has jumped out at me as a big problem. Forwarding works Ok, testing on GRC reports stealth.

I have read the posts on heat. My thoughts - typically when electronic devices fail, either voltage or heat issues are involved. It may be that some BEFSX41 are heat sensitive because the chipset is weak or defective. Personally, I have never had heat lockup issues like some others say they have had. It would be interesting to compare two units side by side where one is known to be heat sensitive to know if the flaw is actually a heat issue OR whether it is a defective chip where heat is the trigger of the defect.

Steve]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10414281 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 19:00:16 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10413588 arleybls : ** IMPORTANT !? **
I was holding this comment for a long time...

But now, I really think that the heat issue reported by Tachyon may be much more critical than just BitTorrent lockups, it could be, even, the source or the main agent for most of BEFSX41 (and BEFW11S4) problems, even though most of them may be code flaws on the firmware, the heat issue probably drives the system to an unstable state, difficulting correct diagnoses and creating strage behaviors. Why do I say that? Since I placed my units in front of a fan they're running smoothly now for almost a week without any locks at all. Just for testing, I turned off the fan at one night and by the morning both of them were locked and just got up again after a power cycle reboot.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10413588 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 17:39:44 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10413165 LatinTek : Thanks again!! I'll try it when I get home tonight... If i'm not too tired. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10413165 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 16:43:23 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10411515 Flogator : As it turns out, the presentation file "index.htm" of the Flogator's web site has been wiped out. However, the VPN and firmware file are still there. Please accept my apologies for this problem. I'll fix this up tonight once I get back home. At the mean time, as AliM pointed out, you can access the BEFSX41 firmware 1.51.00 at the following location:

BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10411515 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 13:14:34 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10411385 LatinTek : THANX AliM!!! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10411385 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 12:54:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10411366 Eko : Direct link to the file works:
»pages.infinit.net/flogator/code_15100.zip]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10411366 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 12:51:41 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10411313 Flogator : Few users have reported this already. Looks like my ISP is having some trouble with their user's web sites. Just wait a little until I narrow it down.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10411313 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 12:44:03 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10411000 anon : I must be slow because I go to the link but there is no info on how to get the file. What am I doing wrong?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10411000 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 12:00:28 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10410120 Flogator : RareDingo, if you are referring to the built-in VPN end-point, then indeed there is a little booboo there. Fortunately, there is a workaround. If you enable "IPSec Pass-Through" off the "Security/VPN" tab, then it should start working again. The workaround is not perfect (especially if you don't need IPSec pass-through) but at the very least it makes the feature working ;).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10410120 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 10:04:41 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10410105 Tachyon : Well after watching 7 pages of feedback on the results of 1.51 I flashed from 1.47 to 1.51. No anomalies, no issues, not even the long url lock ups others are experiencing. I tried Flogator's links about 10 times each! Everything when as expected. I'm going to try a bit torrent some time today and see what if any effect 1.51 has on it and report back. I don't hold much hope for the "heat-sick" mod listed here
»SOLVED BitTorrent Lockups (AKA Bit Torrent )]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10410105 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 10:02:23 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10408969 RareDingo : I'm not sure if I have lost some settings or need to redo them but with 47 I could connect and do the remote assistance with my fathers system after the 51 upgrade I can not. Is there anything specialwith ports I have to forward etc to get this function working again? I can do it if I select DMZ but I'm not happy going to DMZ on an open line]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10408969 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 04:14:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10408786 TuscanRaider : *UPDATE*

The DSLR Speed Test rebooted my router every time on the upload part, regardless of which test site I used. :(

Back to 1.45.7, and all is well again.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10408786 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 02:53:03 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10408516 anon : Thanks a lot. Got it! Will flash it tomorrow though :) too sleepy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10408516 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 01:45:29 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10408217 Eko : There is a link at the start of this topic (page 1, Flogator). If it's not working, try »pages.infinit.net/flogator/code_15100.zip]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10408217 Thu, 03 Jun 2004 01:00:55 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10407577 anon : Guys! Please, someone post the link to 1.51.00 I can't get it anywhere :(. I am tired of these resets :mad:. Linksys don't want to give any beta versions. Please!!! POST BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00. Does it really finally work?! :) Thanks a lot!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10407577 Wed, 02 Jun 2004 23:34:43 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10407394 jinroh : anyone else have problem with the router rebooting after clicking "save setting" button]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10407394 Wed, 02 Jun 2004 23:10:43 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10407207 casscarr2002 : Upgraded firmware tonight after a few weeks following.
from 1.45.7 to 1.51.0 Works fine with port forwarding to my VoIP primus box. Haven't tested a long enough call incase of call dropping.
Speed testing to my CO site usually runs at 9200+Kbps, even if I run them 1 right after another.
This firmware seems to degrade each test intermitantly when I run them after each other, last group I did the last test was 1Mbps lower than first.
I have never had this happen to this extent before. Just coincidental ISP stuff? or router throughput changes?
Other than that, No "real" problems whatsoever. VoIP testing with this will be over the next week but again, no problems so far.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10407207 Wed, 02 Jun 2004 22:50:46 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10406957 RdKryton : Well I installed this firmware a week ago and have not had any problems. I set the client lease time to 20160 (2 weeks) and all is well so far. I have not tried the long URL thing but so far no lockups. Web pages load better than with 1.45.7 and Neotrace works again.
I'm sticking with 1.51 for now.

RdKryton
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I don't do drugs. I get the same effect just standing up fast.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10406957 Wed, 02 Jun 2004 22:21:00 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10406839 Jan Janowski : Found it locked up/unable to surf tonight when I got home.
Couldn't access the setup menu's either... So..
I gave the box a 30 second reset tonight, and at first tried to restore it from the file I had over the weekend...
Didn't seem to work, so I gave it another 30 second reset, and manually configured it again, (thank goodness for printouts!!) and backed up settings over the one from last weekend...
This was my first attempt at a restore in this version (V1.51.00).. Can anyone say with certainty that Backup & Restore works in this version?
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10406839 Wed, 02 Jun 2004 22:08:38 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10406824 xsponder : Upgraded from 1.44.11t.
Running Win2k and XP.

Kicks me out of mIRC constantly. With 1.44.11t it only happened once in a while.

Long URLs crashes it first attempt.

Think I'll return to 1.44.11t or possibly give 1.45.7 a try.

Regardless of all of this, thanks for working on getting these bugs fixed and not giving up. Much appreciated. ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10406824 Wed, 02 Jun 2004 22:07:40 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - IPSEC http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10402250 Tikker_LoS : so

it's been a couple weeks

Worth upgrading from 1.45.7, or stay at the stable firmware~ ?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10402250 Wed, 02 Jun 2004 12:37:43 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - IPSEC http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10400658 lizard_br74 :
said by Flogator See Profile:
Sounds like an MTU problem to me. Just to confirm this, tweak your PC's MTU to 1400 as a test. See if your VPN client can now connect to the server going through the BEFSX41.


I already do that to connect using the old firmware :), if I don't set the mtu to 1400 the vpn connection is unusable.
Maybe lower it?
I tried the dslreports tweak test, for two times and the pppoe connection stalled, need to disconnect and connect again, it doesn't happen with the old one also
I am not complaining about the befsx41, its great, I have it for more than 2 years and it works fine using eMule, VPN endpoint and stuff, maybe i am missing something in this new firmware, what about this mtu setting on the Setup page?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10400658 Wed, 02 Jun 2004 08:43:12 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10400362 Jan Janowski : This morning, the Linky was not surfing. Status menu indicated it was connected. Noticed a single activity blink on Modem & BEFSX41 at a once a second rate. Power cycle of BEFSX41, followed by a manual disconnect, then manual connect (Manually did it after 2 minute wait) fixed it.

Once before I had to manually disconnect and re-connect.

I'm running a Static IP behind BEFSX41, not DHCP.

Just posting symptoms.... My settings are Keep Alive 20 Seconds.

Next time will try disconnect and re-connect.
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10400362 Wed, 02 Jun 2004 07:34:56 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10399772 anon : Have you tested for this vuln?

»theinquirer.net/?article=16298]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10399772 Wed, 02 Jun 2004 02:55:59 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - IPSEC http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10397356 Flogator : Sounds like an MTU problem to me. Just to confirm this, tweak your PC's MTU to 1400 as a test. See if your VPN client can now connect to the server going through the BEFSX41. If your PC is running a Windows-based OS, then you can use DrTCP to tweak the MTU. See how to use DrTCP in the FAQ page below. Note that DrTCP calls this attribute "MaxMTU" right beside the Adapter name in "Adapter Settings".

»Tweaking FAQ »DRTCP: How do I use it and what are all these settings?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10397356 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 21:42:48 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - IPSEC http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10397186 lizard_br74 :
said by Flogator See Profile:
What do the logs says?


I tried my ipsec connection on the new firmware and it doesn't work, capturing the packets on the desktop behind the router with the old and new firmware i can see something different with the fragmentation, the old firmware sends packet telling about fragmentation so the connection proceeds without problems, on the new firmware i don't see this and ipsec client ignore the packets
maybe my connection is a shit, but it works on the old one]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10397186 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 21:26:46 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10397083 PARC : I totally agree with Jan Janowski. I'm not a techie person but I have to agree that V1.51.00 would be the best replacement for V1.45.7. Thanks for JJ for helping me set it up.

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10397083 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 21:15:30 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10395899 Jan Janowski : I've had one lockup with V1.51.00.. I was on Ebay at the time. My filters were blocking hot & heavy at tthe time, (I filter doubleclick, fastclick, humanclick clicktracks with one filter click ) and as I went from page to page on ebay, router locked up... after it reset, I went back and re-browsed the same pages... OK.

I'm happy with V1.51.00.. If anyone watched me trying to get V1.50.18 to work on my DSL (Tried 3 times, never got it to work), you'd have thought that I would never leave V1.45.7 but here I am on V1.51.00.

I'd like them to fix a few things in filters, and post documentation on this version, so that I will know what their plans are for instructions...

My vote is for V1.51.00 over V1.45.7 which was the last (in My opinion) useable firmware!!!
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10395899 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 19:05:46 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10395645 rjcrum : I'm currently running 1.45.7 and have been following this thread trying to figure out if the update to 1.51.00 is worth it.

My basic beef is with filters.

The Linky filters have never performed as advertised (IMHO) and I have ended up with just one filter by keyword..."SEX"...for my entire network. 16 year old son, you see... I also managed to block AOL IM with a port 1092 (I think) block added to that same filter.

What I *really* want to be able to do is:

1. Restrict access to AOL IM for my son's PC *only*, allowing access from noon Friday until midnight Sunday (technically, 12:00 am Monday) only. Never figured out how to do that.

2. Restrict access to any URL with "SEX" in it for two PCs in the house (son's and that used primarily by my daughter), but allowing access to the Xanga site of my son's friend called "sexychicken". You see, Xanga puts the userid (sexychicken) in the URL, and hence the keyword blocking blocks it.

Anyway, I've read the whole thread and it appears there isn't much change for filters, so I've about given up hope.

My router does lock up occasionally (can't get to the configuration page at the »192.168.1.1 address). Does 1.51.00 help the occasional lockup?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10395645 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 18:38:35 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10392798 nonoy5 : After upgrading to firmware version 1.50.18, I had problems connecting to certain sites like
Hotmail.com and msn.com The router seemed to behave a LOT faster than the 1.45.3 firmware version.
After I upgraded the firmware to your 1.51.00 it fixed everything. I noticed that when I went to hotmail.com it would redirect me to a ‘Long URL’ and then to the passport redirect. I am not sure if this is the long URL problem you guys are talking about but this firmware sure did fix my problems. Thank you so much Flogator.
I have not had any problems so far but I’ll update my report after several weeks and let you know if anything happens.

- NOnoy]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10392798 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 12:39:30 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10392669 The Joker : Upgrade action is not finish!!

Upgrade file pattern error!!

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WTF?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10392669 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 12:22:01 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - IPSEC http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391991 Flogator : What do the logs says?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391991 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 10:43:27 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - IPSEC http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391916 lizard_br74 :
said by Flogator See Profile:
lizard_br74, the IPSec feature is actually working fine.


well, for me doesnt work "out-of-the-box" like the old firmware, i will try to change mtu settings and do some sniffing on the network interface to see whats going on
thanks ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391916 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 10:33:44 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - IPSEC http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391733 Flogator : lizard_br74, the IPSec feature is actually working fine. However, if "IPSec Pass-Through" is disabled, then you will not be able to host a VPN server using the built-in VPN end-point. We have already found that and already reported this issue to Linksys.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391733 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 10:07:15 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391718 Flogator : lemonade, the long URL error is not gone. It just happened it did not crash your router when you tried it. We are all suspecting random memory trampling. Thereof, it will crash at random. When I did the testing, it was crashing once every three attempt.

As for the MTU, it is supposed to serve three purposes but Linksys did only implement two of them. The three purposes are:
1- Specify the maximum packet size the router can originate on the WAN size.
2- Perform fragmentation if packet forwarded from the LAN to the WAN exceed the MTU of the WAN interface. That is the usage that the BEFSX41 DOES NOT PERFORM.
3- Influence the MSS (Maximum Segment Size)negotiation during a TCP connection setup. That is actually where this feature is very useful. By influencing the MSS, it tells the remote server to never send packets violating your MTU. The other way around, the BEFSX41 will modify the MSS coming from the server to ensure your web browser will never send requests that violates the WAN side MTU. With time, lots of bugs were introduced in this mechanism, that is why it is prudent to also tweak the MTU on your PC such that you are not vulnerable to such problems.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391718 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 10:04:55 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - IPSEC http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391637 lizard_br74 : I tried this new firmware but IPSEC pass through doesnt work, it works fine with the 1.45.3, tried both settings enable and disable, in the old firmware it only works with the setting on disable :hmm:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391637 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 09:53:17 EDT Re: BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - NTP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391536 Flogator : AliM, you are correct. A leading or trailing space in the NTP server domain name and/or in the IP address will lead to a non-resolvable IP address hence will not synchronize its time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391536 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 09:34:21 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391306 anon : Finally. it seems to be working. I have been loosing connection to the net, sometimes after 1 hour, sometimes after about 24 hours. With this 1.51 firmware it keeps the connection and reconects when needed.

I have MTU disabled, Block Anonymous Internet Request DISABLED, redirected port 113 to an unused local IP.

On the old firmware, I had to log on to the router and make some modifications on the main page. After saving, the router again accessed the net.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391306 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 08:49:25 EDT Re: BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - AIM/MIRC/FORWARDING http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391235 anon : Oh, and one more thing.. Whenever MTU is enabled, my computer's lose their connections to the internet completely, no matter what I set it at.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391235 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 08:32:12 EDT BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - AIM/MIRC/FORWARDING http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391215 anon : In 1.51.00 I'm still having trouble with port 113 forwarding to my PC. Under the Security tab, the IdentD Filter is disabled and I have 113 forwarded to my PC. Still no go. mIRC and AIM are still disconnecting every 5-10 minutes and the router still reboots whenever kazaa lite is ran. It seems like the router is being too aggressive in not allowing me to idle on servers. I'm about to just sell this thing and get this nightmare overwith.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391215 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 08:29:29 EDT Re: BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - NTP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10391123 Jan Janowski : You are very clear with your descriptions, Flogator!

As a side issue to Time Servers, when I put one in, After finding one I wante, there was a recommendation that I send a message to them asking permission.. I did, and got one back last night... They thanked me for the request and gave me permission to use their service!!

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by the way, can someone please tell me what MTU does?
THANK YOU]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10389802 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 01:01:16 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10389755 ElJay :
quote:
It will likely take a year before anything gets done but if we do not send the request now, it'll never happen anyways


OK, I'm patient. Thanks for your help. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10389755 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:53:06 EDT Re: BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - NTP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10389218 Eko : Great work, Flogator!:)
It's nice to know the user defined NTP is actually used. Sadly the logs are not showing that.
If I understand right, the miss-typed name of NTP server (or space behind) will not resolve to valid IP and router just doesn't send any NTP request; hence nothing in the log? Or, with wrong IP (number) the router will send a request to this IP but with (of course) no response?
AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10389218 Mon, 31 May 2004 23:34:04 EDT Re: BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - NTP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10388825 Flogator : For the people interested in the NTP behavior investigation, here are the results :). I have performed the following three steps twice just to make sure I was not missing anything. For each iteration, I did some packet sniffing on both the LAN and WAN at the same time to ensure I was not missing anything. The three steps are:

1- Configure a user-defined NTP server using ntp.cpsc.ucalgary.ca (a valid domain name)
2- Configure a user-defined NTP server using 136.159.2.2 (IP address of previous domain name)
3- Configure using the default NTP servers

Note that the chosen NTP server does not match with any of the default supplied ones just to ensure there was no cheating ;). For each iteration, I always gotten the same logs in the same order:
NTP message send to 192.101.21.1
NTP message send to 207.46.130.100
NTP message send to 192.43.244.18
NTP message send to 0.0.0.0

When using a valid domain name, I see the BEFSX41 resolving the domain name with a DNS lookup followed by the properly formatted NTP request sent to the user-defined NTP server. There was no NTP traffic on the LAN side.

When using a valid IP address, I see the properly formatted NTP request sent to the user-defined NTP server. There was no NTP traffic on the LAN side.

When using the default NTP servers, I see four DNS lookups on the WAN side. The first one with a "class unknown" likely an attempt to resolve a NULL string (likely mapping to IP address 0.0.0.0 - see below for more details). The other three DNS lookups were resolving the domain name "time.nist.gov", "time.windows.com" and "ncnoc.ncoen.net" in that order. Once these three domain name IP address are resolved, I then see three properly formatted NTP requests sent to each of the previous NTP servers. Note that the DNS lookup to "ncnoc.ncoen.net" reported two IP addresses: 192.101.21.1 and 128.109.193.1. The BEFSX41 decided to choose the first one (192.101.21.1) and ignore the second one. On the LAN side, surprise, there was an NTP request sent to IP address 0.0.0.0 (and MAC address was ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff). I think this request was the result of a DNS lookup failure on that NULL string. Nevertheless, I haven't tested it but I can only suspect that if some NTP server running on the LAN listening on any IP addresses would have catch that NTP request and could have replied to it. It would be interesting to see what the BEFSX41 would do with such a reply :).

Conclusion, no matter what the NTP settings are, if you have the "System hid_log4Manage" option in the secret page "http://192.168.1.1/Log4Manage.htm", then you will always get the same logs (the one shown earlier in this post).

The NTP client in the BEFSX41 IS PROPERLY BEHAVING. There seems to be a misbehavior that could turn out as a neat feature about the 0.0.0.0 IP address but did not have a chance to try it out. I leave this experiment for someone else willing to spend the effort ;).

In a one last experiment, I tested a theory I had. I assumed that if I configured a user-defined NTP server, save the settings and select the default NTP servers again that the NULL string I was getting before would now become the fourth NTP request. Guess what... I was wrong :). This experiment did not make any difference. By going back to user-defined NTP server, the BEFSX41 did not even remembered the NTP server I supplied earlier. Ah well, I had to try anyways.

That completes my observations. If you have any questions, please ask :).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10388825 Mon, 31 May 2004 22:38:52 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10388096 Anub1s : :uhh:Is this some kind of joke?

WTF kind of firmware does not allow people to use their instant messengers without constant interruption?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10388096 Mon, 31 May 2004 21:06:29 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10388023 anon : Here's another wrinkle...

I am on Telstra (Australia's monopoly carrier) Bigpond Cable, which--uniquely--uses a HeartBeat system to determine if a customer is still active on the network (why? don't ask me!...monopolies don't often behave logically...).

If I configure my BEFSX41 to "keep alive", it drops out and I have to reinstate the connection manually via the status page.

This issue is a problem no matter what firmware version I am using.

It is downright annoying and I shudder to think about using the box to connect two premises.

I have seen some people talk about setting the "redial period" to zero...would this help, in anyone's experience/opinion.

Cheers!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10388023 Mon, 31 May 2004 20:58:44 EDT Re: BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - NTP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10384089 Jan Janowski : I used Argonne Natl Labs, near Chicago..
ntp-2.mcs.anl.gov

Here's an interesting twist on filters...
I've been blocking: doubleclick fastclick clicktracks humanclick (all of these from Ad-Aware scans).....

For Grins, I just entered in click seems to works on them all!!!

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I'm eager to see your results....
AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10383984 Mon, 31 May 2004 11:18:14 EDT Re: BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - NTP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10383890 Flogator : AliM, I thought I did packet sniffing on WAN side already about this feature. However, since it is not as fresh in my mind and might have been done using 1.50.9 or 1.50.18, I'll redo the test. Tonight, I'll do some experiments and report my findings.

One thing is for sure, I have not tried using a time server on the LAN side. I have only tried a time server that is on the WAN side. Nevertheless, the only way to be 100% sure is to try it ;).

Just as an additional note, I did try to specify IP address 1.2.3.4 and the router could not synchronize its time (which is what I expected). I'll report my findings tonight.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10383890 Mon, 31 May 2004 11:04:05 EDT Re: BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - NTP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10383163 Eko : Yes, Jan, it works, but I beleive that time is still set from default NTP servers not from user defined. Only packet sniffing on WAN side will resolve this issue.
AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10383163 Mon, 31 May 2004 08:58:15 EDT Re: BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - NTP http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10383076 Jan Janowski : Tried a different one... Works... I must have 'gotten lucky' and selected two dead ones... Nothing is ever easy!

Thanks for the "New" info on filters... Great!
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1) Use default NTP servers -> log shows 4 NTP requests (as in my picture): 3 default, one is 0.0.0.0

2) Use user NTP ->

a) if NTP server name or address is valid (I used my local one ntp1.arnes.si as well as tried many others; (I don't understand why using time.nist.gov coz it is also default?) -> log shows 4: 3 default, one still 0.0.0.0 (as in picture)

b) if NTP server name or IP is invalid or valid with trailing space -> log or status doesn't show anything, time is not synchronised

I checked all NTP servers I used in this test, they all responded. Flogator, can you do packet sniffing on WAN side to confirm that router really sends NTP to only one user defined server?

Re Filters, Jan: If you use "everyday" and "24 hour" the router doesn't need time for filters to work! But if you use all days of week or time "from - to" it will not work. That's new from 1.45.7. They're SMART, hehe.

AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10382287 Mon, 31 May 2004 02:58:56 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10381160 Jan Janowski : I just tried the one you did, Flog, time.nist.gov and the IP Pingplotter gave me for it... 192.43.244.18 (which was confirmed by your IM)...

First time around, IP didn't work..(didn't get reflected into PingPlotter logs).. For Grins, went to ebay, and the doubleclick fiter worked! (But still no 'got time' log entry -- In Linksys or Wallwatcher! --- OR STATUS MENU!) So I tried time.nist.gov and that DID work (in logs filters, and status menu).. So I tried the IP again... It worked (in logs, filters, and status menu)...

I'm running the IP (192.43.244.18) in there for now... as a long term test... Since you (Flog) have the name in there.

So I don't know if it just didn't get reported in logs, status menu, or what!!! ?????
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10381160 Sun, 30 May 2004 23:25:00 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10381084 Flogator : eljay001, I'll send a feature request to Linksys to provide the ability to specify the polling period. How about a field specified in minutes accepting a value from 20 to 1440 (20 minutes to 1 day)?

It will likely take a year before anything gets done but if we do not send the request now, it'll never happen anyways ;).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10381084 Sun, 30 May 2004 23:13:14 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10381041 Flogator : Just tried with a different NTP server (ntp.cpsc.ucalgary.ca) and it was also working beautifully. Just one little gotcha for lazy cut and paster: Most of the time, when highlighting a string, it will also catch one space at the end of the string. Although this space does not mean much to human eye, it seems it is sufficient to screw up mister BEFSX41. This little extra space prevents the BEFSX41 from synchronizing its time. To remedy this problem, simply remove the extra space at the end of the cut and pasted string or simply type it by hand. What's a few finger typing exercises anyways ;)?

[EDIT]: Just for your laugh. If you configured a NTP server with a trailing space at the end, the router will not synchronize its time. However, when reporting back the setup page (after you hit "Save Settings"), the trailing space has been removed by the firmware. Right there, without changing anything else, if you hit "Save Settings" once more, the right value will be stored and the router will synchronize its time. I find that kind of funny :).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10381041 Sun, 30 May 2004 23:08:49 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10381028 ElJay :
quote:
Seeing that anytime you make a change it does a warm reset, My feeling is that it should re-aquire time ASAP after a warm reset, otherwise any filter blocking won't work correctly until it gets the time...


What I meant is that if there are no resets going on, it shouldn't poll the server more than once per day. Of course if it needs the time after a reset, it should poll the server immediately and every 15 minutes or so until it synchronizes. Once it has synchronized the time there's no reason for it to poll the NTP server more than once per day.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10381028 Sun, 30 May 2004 23:06:45 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380800 chaos1105 : Glad you got it working. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380800 Sun, 30 May 2004 22:36:57 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380790 PARC : Hello chaos1105

I’ve just followed some of the procedures, it seems working right now. Thank you very much guys for the help. This forum rocks!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380790 Sun, 30 May 2004 22:35:29 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380779 Flogator : I guess I am totally confused. I can confirm the logs that AliM was seeing about the NTP server 0.0.0.0. However, when you select the "User-Defined NTP Server", the BEFSX41 do only use ONE NTP server which is the one you have defined. I have just retested both using a domain name or an explicit IP address and it worked in both cases. In other words, I do not understand the problem reported by both Jan and AliM about the user-defined NTP server! I have just included a screen shot of my experiment. Could you guys please provide more details on the problem you have when selecting "User-Defined NTP Server"?
Click for full size
User-Defined NTP Server
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380779 Sun, 30 May 2004 22:34:07 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380675 chaos1105 : PARC...check out this FAQ: »Microsoft Application Tips and Tweaks »Are there any solutions to the IE6 missing GIF problem?

This one did the trick for me:
Open your Registry and check the keys below (start-->Run, type regedit.exe, press ENTER
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg Content Type should say "image/jpeg". Do the same for .jpe and .jpeg
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gif Content Type should say "image/gif"]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380675 Sun, 30 May 2004 22:20:02 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380652 PARC : its www.amazon.com :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380652 Sun, 30 May 2004 22:16:54 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380627 Jan Janowski : Post the url's in a post here, and I'll go and see how they look to me... OK?
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I'm currently encountering some weird problems while browsing the internet using IE or Mozilla.

Anyways, I get this when I browse:

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/3931/Linksys0011.jpg

No image whatsoever, even on Mozilla. Only the RED X appears

When surfing back to the same url after a minute or so.

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4047/Linksys0013.jpg

The problem is actually intermittent and I really have no clue what's going on.

Anyone care to help me out here.

Thanks!

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380596 Sun, 30 May 2004 22:11:29 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380456 Jan Janowski : Seeing that anytime you make a change it does a warm reset, My feeling is that it should re-aquire time ASAP after a warm reset, otherwise any filter blocking won't work correctly until it gets the time...

If it waited till 10PM (or whenever once a day is) that wouldn't work nicely with filters!

I was unable to get URL or IP time server to work, or I selected two 'down' locations in a row! (That would be my luck!)
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380456 Sun, 30 May 2004 21:47:58 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380422 ElJay : I'm tired of Linksys' crappy NTP client code. It should only poll one server at a time and it should only poll the server(s) once per day at most. The second server should only get polled if the first one doesn't respond.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380422 Sun, 30 May 2004 21:42:46 EDT Re: Looks like a Winner for BEFSX41 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380288 PARC : Thanks Jan Janowski, I'll try it now :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380288 Sun, 30 May 2004 21:22:17 EDT Re: Looks like a Winner for BEFSX41 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380216 Jan Janowski :
said by PARC See Profile:
Hi guys!

I tried installing this firmware but my connection status keep on saying connecting...connecting...connecting then disconnected. What gives? I configured everything based on my previous settings.

BTW im using PPPoE.

PARC


I ran into that too... Go to status page, and click Disconnect.
Let it stil there for 20-30 seconds, then click connect.
Also be aware that if you load a 3rd DNS entry, it is also slower (at first) to get an IP.... Eventually it did.
In both cases, I double checked the PPPOE info, and applied it once more, and that seemed to help too...

I encountered one reset, from the 1st page of this thread, the long url and yes, it reset the router. PPPOE with MTU enabled at 1492
Jan
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I tried installing this firmware but my connection status keep on saying connecting...connecting...connecting then disconnected. What gives? I configured everything based on my previous settings.

BTW im using PPPoE.

PARC]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10380168 Sun, 30 May 2004 21:04:39 EDT Looks like a Winner for BEFSX41 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10378572 Konceptz : I cant get any of the known errors to occur, and it seems to load webpages faster then the previous firmware. 1.51.00 gets my vote as current best available firmware
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My fault. Thanks,

Nick]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10377192 Sun, 30 May 2004 13:10:35 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10377049 Kabanos :
said by NJH See Profile:
...How do you get to the backup page?...

:)
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Let's see if that displays! Ignore brackets http is lower case!

Brings up the login window here!
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376990 Sun, 30 May 2004 12:41:08 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376968 NJH : How do you get to the backup page? I have tried 192.168.1.1/BackupnRestore.htm and I just get a 404.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376968 Sun, 30 May 2004 12:37:39 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376953 Jan Janowski : Thanks for BackupnRestore info...

I guess that is another reason to want Manuals indicating all new settings!!! :)

So far, so good!

I am amazed how much easier this was to config than V1.50.18, which was a dog & a half!!
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376953 Sun, 30 May 2004 12:35:44 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376776 Eko : About backup the config: page BackupnRestore.htm (without Cfg !!) works OK. The file it makes is a little different then one in 1.45.7 with same setup. It's not wise to mix them.

I must confirm Jan's ntp bug. Whatever you do, it will send request to 3 ntp servers plus 0.0.0.0 (see pict.) I tried with IP and name - the same.
AliM
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376776 Sun, 30 May 2004 12:08:44 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376771 eywong : Unable to "Restrict Access" during selected days and hours. For example, "Deny Everyday From 1:00 PM To 2:00 PM" allows access Internet during that time and outside that time. However, "Deny Everyday 24 Hours" totally blocks Internet access, as expected. (Yes, current time is correct on the BEFSX and the time server is updating the unit's time.)

I am trying to restrict Internet access only by MAC address. I have not tried restricting access by specific IP address or range of IP addresses.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376771 Sun, 30 May 2004 12:08:17 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376614 Flogator : Here is the scoop with respect to time server. If you specify a custom NTP server, then the router disable the other three hard-coded ones. Meaning if you use the default NTP servers, you've got three but if you specify your own, you only get ONE NTP server (the one you specify of course). I have tried to configure an NTP server both by IP and URL and they both work fine. Which NTP server did you use?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376614 Sun, 30 May 2004 11:38:14 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376181 Jan Janowski : Multiple Speakeasy speedtests--no resets... (V1.45.7 was a 2 of 3 chance of reset with this-- same MTU).
Made a few attempts at BackupnRestoreCfg.htm but I can't get past the login window...

A quesiton on time servers.... If I select one, does that ADD or REPLACE the one's Linksys programmed, and if so, which order does it do, the Added one first, then Linky's or ?????

I tried an IP address, and then a url, but neither indicated it worked in Wallwatcher.. Went back to Linky selected NTP Servers. Anybody confirm this, or supply a known IP that is OK?
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Some pages refuse to load, I refresh the page and suddenly it does load.
I run a proxy in my LAN and I checked its logs:
Since I updated to 1.51 I've been randomly getting "socket error 10060 for connect[]"
Whatever that error means...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10376049 Sun, 30 May 2004 09:59:28 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10375957 Jan Janowski : The long name (in first post page in this thread) reset the router on first try
(PPPOE--MTU at 1492)
Anyone have an ftp site I could upload a 43mb test file to, so as to test ftp uploads? I did an 80Mb download test fine, from California...
Speed seems same... (At Speedtest locations)However, with multiple computers connected through V1.51.00, it appears a bit faster on both computers...
Gibson's port scan came up fine.
Passed PCFlank's Exploit Test.
Pingplotter works (I forwarded logs to a specific IP).
Had to run off Advanced Firewall to get Logs to display keyword blocking... keyword Blocking works (only tried one filter).
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10375957 Sun, 30 May 2004 09:40:24 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10375818 Jan Janowski : I'm finding that any of my links I had in Favorites to prior pages of the Linky before V1.51.00 (By that, I mean V1.45.7) now get lost after the login window. I've never seen this before in any prior version. Be aware..

Because of the above, has anyone found the BackupRestore options, or any other 'hidden' screens?
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Without doing a cut & paste?
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10375740 Sun, 30 May 2004 08:44:50 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10375705 Jan Janowski : Interesting feature not seen in V1.45.7 but is there in V1.51.00....

If you enable logs to an IP not yet connected, youre gonna have a devil of a time to get a display in the setup menus, until you connect that IP.

I'm finding far fewer white screens in V1.51.00 than in V1.50.18, but moreso that V1.45.7. But I can surf with V1.51.00 (DSL)!!!

Another frustrating point: Tell Linksys to move their screens over so that when I do a Printscreen I get the entire page, not just the Left 2/3 !!!! I like to print out my configuration pages, so that I can reference to them later, when I forget what I entered!!! :)

I'm in the process of connecting the BEFSX41 as I did with V1.45.7, and that is 2 Linksys routers in series....

Oh yes, if you force 3rd DNS (Enable Static, select DNS, store, Re-Enable PPPOE, re-store) it gets placed as first when you go back to PPPOE, and the Re-Connect takes longer than without it... It seems to help if you apply PPPOE settings more than once... ??
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Looking for 1939 Indian Motocycle]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10375705 Sun, 30 May 2004 08:30:52 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10375653 Jan Janowski : Not much configured, but I can Surf with DSL, and pingplotter works!!!!!

More later!
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AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10369372 Sat, 29 May 2004 09:59:37 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10369196 Flogator : Jan, unfortunately, this behavior has not been fixed by Linksys yet. In firmware 1.51.00, if SPI is enabled, then your logs will still not show the proper keyword/URL match. You then need to disable SPI to get this information right as in previous firmware :(.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10369196 Sat, 29 May 2004 09:19:16 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10369098 Jan Janowski : I won't be able to test this till monday, but I have a question for others....

Do you still have to disable Advanced Hardware Firewall in order for Filter "Blocking by Keywords" to be properly displayed in the Firewall Logs? (If not, you don't know which filter 'tripped').

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the router froze a couple of times and the sites
once came and once didn't so i'm back to 1.45.7
and it's better]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10368762 Sat, 29 May 2004 06:23:56 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10368413 sgkent : am I to understand that the general feeling from those who have beta'd it that 1.45.7 is a better firmware than 1.51.00? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10368413 Sat, 29 May 2004 03:03:32 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10365535 WayuU : Dito]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10365535 Fri, 28 May 2004 19:14:43 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10365374 WayuU : Disregard]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10365374 Fri, 28 May 2004 18:49:44 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10363345 kraughl :
said by Gremlin351 See Profile:
said by BEFSX41 User:
I play a couple of online games which one of them happens to be Counter-Strike. After flashing to this firmware, I can play for about 1 minute before I'm kicked out of the game with random errors messages.. I flashed back to 1.45.7 and now back to working normally


I experience this same error with counter-strike, flashed back to 1.50.18 and it works again. 1.51 is not compatible with Counter-Strike, wow.


I had the same issue with Counterstrike. Not acceptable at all since I enjoy playing CS with friends online. Flashed back and no issues. Don't understand why it would kill CS.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10363345 Fri, 28 May 2004 14:22:18 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10362090 MrMoke : I don't think that Linksys ever had a QA department. Remember that everything Linksys sells is OEM'd from some other company, so any QA would be spread across several different companies. That usually just leads to excessive finger pointing.
Thankfully, Flogator seems to have found a chink in their ambivalence armor, or we might never see anything from them.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10362090 Fri, 28 May 2004 11:31:30 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10359671 anon : I have now tried to establish a VPN...seems OK, with the exception noted by Flogator just now: the "IPSec Pass-Through" option must be enabled.

This is such a mess...whatever happened to QA at Linksys?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10359671 Fri, 28 May 2004 01:09:11 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10359383 DraGun : upgraded to this firmware.

internet usage was fine.

gaming usage was not. I kept lagging out everytime i try to get on. i would be able to play for 2 mins then it kicks me. (FFXI)

went back to 1.45.7, worked fine since.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10359383 Fri, 28 May 2004 00:19:40 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10358694 ryanthadude2 : I just upgraded to this firmware. Everything seems okay except the following:

DDNS doesn't work correctly. It keeps telling me Authorization fails(username or passwords). Worked with 1.45.7

Yahoo Messenger 6 keeps loosing connection. I'll see it keep reconnecting about once a minute. No problem with 1.45.7

When viewing the router pages, it's very slow, just as it was with 1.50.18. No problems with 1.45.7

Ping/tracert seem fine, however once in awhile, tracert seems to take forever. Again, no problems with 1.45.7

Long URL does crash the router.

I haven't had any other issues as of yet. I'm going to stick with this for a while, and see what else happens. If I notice any other issues, I'll post them, and probably switch back to 1.45.7.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10358694 Thu, 27 May 2004 22:51:43 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10358522 TuscanRaider :
quote:
Can I see your config file?


I believe this is probably the line you're having trouble with:

## To obtain an IP address from FW status page (using fw-login, fw-password)
use=fw, fw=10.0.0.1/RouterStatus.htm, fw-skip='WAN.*?IP Address' # found after IP Address

Notice that in this firmware (and 1.50.18, for that matter) that the Status page is "RouterStatus.htm," not "Status.htm," as in previous versions. So you're not confused, I use the 10.0.0.x range for my network, not 192.168.1.x.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10358522 Thu, 27 May 2004 22:32:14 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10358298 Flogator : Here is another mystery solved. Back in firmware 1.50.18, I have reported that the bug called "VPN broken when remote gateway set to Any" was back. Well, perhaps a bit more testing would have shed the light as to what was going on. I have done some experiments to discover that when the "Remote Security Gateway" and the "Remote Secure Group" fields are set to "Any", you must enable the "IPSec Pass-Through" option in order for the VPN tunnel to work properly. If you disable "IPSec Pass-Through", then your VPN tunnel will not come up at all.

Until Linksys fixes this problem, you need to have the "IPSec Pass-Through" option enabled in order to get VPN to work :(. I will report this finding to Linksys in the morning.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10358298 Thu, 27 May 2004 22:08:36 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10358239 waynebike : yea everything seems to be working fine accept Counter-strike (i say everything cuz i dont really use the other features people have problems with :) )

Im addictited to CS so i must flash back to older firmware. Im gonna keep checking back here tho, if this problem is fixed ill be all over this firmware :P

BTW. counter-strike uses port 27015 (usually) for its servers. Get some very weird errors in console with this firmware (cs related tho)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10358239 Thu, 27 May 2004 22:03:26 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10357550 Gremlin351 :
said by BEFSX41 User:
I play a couple of online games which one of them happens to be Counter-Strike. After flashing to this firmware, I can play for about 1 minute before I'm kicked out of the game with random errors messages.. I flashed back to 1.45.7 and now back to working normally


I experience this same error with counter-strike, flashed back to 1.50.18 and it works again. 1.51 is not compatible with Counter-Strike, wow.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10357550 Thu, 27 May 2004 20:54:34 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10357335 anon : 1.51.00 seems the best of the batch to me.

DDNS seems OK, tracert is OK.

First hit to »linksys-befsx41-ethe....html long url causes immediate crash of router with logging enabled (nothing is seen in the log...no surprise). With logging disabled, I can hit any of Flogator's test URLs several times with no crashes.

I haven't tried the VPN functionality with 1.51.00 yet.

Flogator: many thanks for your leadership on the issue of BEFSX41 firmware. Linksys tech. support is woeful so Linksys owes you...big time. I hope that THEY realise this! ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10357335 Thu, 27 May 2004 20:32:09 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10356989 LawnMowerGuy :
said by Flogator See Profile:
Something else you should try is to restore your configuration to factory defaults. It will wipe out your configuration but clean out any dependencies on previous firmware version. After you've done that, simply re-enter your configuration and and see if it fixes your DDNS issue.
That didn't work. My AIM won't hold a connection either, LAME.
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At least I can surf again after .18
(Linksys did not even respond to my e-mail after complaining.)
I guess they are just making too much money.
:mad:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10356529 Thu, 27 May 2004 19:07:31 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10354390 hananz : after few hours the surfing has become much slower
and the router froze a few hours ago
i have done a reset and restore to factory defaults
still slowly i'll keep trying for one more day]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10354390 Thu, 27 May 2004 14:55:55 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10353946 Flogator : Something else you should try is to restore your configuration to factory defaults. It will wipe out your configuration but clean out any dependencies on previous firmware version. After you've done that, simply re-enter your configuration and and see if it fixes your DDNS issue.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10353946 Thu, 27 May 2004 14:09:24 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10353842 LawnMowerGuy :
said by TuscanRaider See Profile:
...as I use ddclient for Linux....

Can I see your config file?
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said by Flogator See Profile:
LawnMowerGuy, this is also something I have observed. Go to the Setup tab and hit "Apply Settings" button. Then your DDNS account should be updated with your latest IP. I have noticed that changes to DDNS client does not always lead to a router's reboot and when it doesn't, sometimes you've got to cause that reboot yourself. Try this out and let us know.

I can't get my settings to stick. When I click apply it clears the username feild and says the DDNS server is closed.
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Variables are: txt_url4= and txt_url5=
I believe there is no difference between "blocking by url" and "blocking by keyword" fields. All are handled exactly the same.
Summary: there are 10 fields + 2 hidden one can use.
AliM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10351472 Thu, 27 May 2004 08:30:24 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10351323 heydroid : Tried the firmware and i could not keep any connection alive for more than 30min. Downgraded to 1.50.18 and no problems since.

Connections i could not keep
IRC to undernet
MSN
ICQ
AIM]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10351323 Thu, 27 May 2004 07:58:47 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10350955 anon : DavidZC...i have exactly the same issue with the 1.50.18 firmware the only way i have managed to sort it, is by disabling the router firewall...do you use ZoneAlarm at all?

my post about the problem i have is here...

»[wired] BEFSX41 firmware 1.50.18 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10350955 Thu, 27 May 2004 05:24:58 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10350947 Evangion : Are the filters on this firmware still as dodged up as the previous version? ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10350947 Thu, 27 May 2004 05:19:00 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10350793 dlopez : Thank You for all your efforts in this matter Flogator!:D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10350793 Thu, 27 May 2004 03:38:09 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10350540 cghh : I did the update with the tftp tool, after disconnecting my PPPoE connection on the BEFSX41. It completed without incident, and preserved my configuration from 1.50.18. I did not do the restore-factory-defaults drill. The only "interesting" feature I use is URL keyword filtering, and so far, so good.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10350540 Thu, 27 May 2004 02:12:19 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10350099 TuscanRaider : Crashed on the first long-URL attempt.

Pages seem to open faster.

No reboots noted on All Seeing Eye refreshes.

NTP works properly.

Repeated attempts to get DDNS to update failed ("DDNS server is currently closed"), though not a big issue, as I use ddclient for Linux.

Why the long times to refresh configuration pages?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10350099 Thu, 27 May 2004 01:01:53 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10349268 Flogator : kirk1233, your observation about disabling logging makes total sense to me. My theory about this issue is when the router is constructing the log entry, if the URL string is too long, it would trample over other portion of memory. If you disable logging, the router will not attempt to construct the log entry thus will not crash. I have already shared my theory with Linksys and provided lots of information about it. We'll see what Linksys will do with that information I provided them ;).

Thanks for your observation. It looks like my theory makes sense. Mind you, I cannot live without logging so Linksys got to fix this problem.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10349268 Wed, 26 May 2004 23:20:45 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10349241 kirk1233 : I went back to 1.45.7 as well. Everything is just faster and snappier, both as far as wan access and the management interface for the firewall/router.

I don't think Linksys will ever get this right...

Don't they have any internal qa team? I thought Cisco would improve their products...

Kirk]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10349241 Wed, 26 May 2004 23:17:48 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10349203 DavidZC : I still have some issues with MS Messenger. I appear to be logged in and chatting with someone and then the next thing I know I get a message that the recipient can not be reached because I am not signed on. Had no problems with 1.45.7. Thinking about going back for the time being]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10349203 Wed, 26 May 2004 23:14:37 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10349073 kirk1233 : I seemed to have solved the long url issue by turning off logging...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10349073 Wed, 26 May 2004 23:03:22 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10347274 RockBlue : So far so good !!

RockBlue]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10347274 Wed, 26 May 2004 20:08:00 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346980 EngenZerO : also no go... it caused my router to die. I had to flash back to 1.45.7]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346980 Wed, 26 May 2004 19:40:19 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346962 jbob : Nerdtalker:

Long reset is performed by holding reset button in for 30 seconds. I have found in practice that at around 15 to 20 seconds the router seems to reset so don't know the reason for holding a full 30 seconds but that is what Linksys suggests.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346962 Wed, 26 May 2004 19:38:03 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346816 anon : I play a couple of online games which one of them happens to be Counter-Strike. After flashing to this firmware, I can play for about 1 minute before I'm kicked out of the game with random errors messages.. I flashed back to 1.45.7 and now back to working normally]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346816 Wed, 26 May 2004 19:20:53 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346693 Gremlin351 :
said by fxtr See Profile:
Using 1.50.18 I accessed in sequence each of the posted long URLs 3 times each with no router reboots.


I second this. My router didn't reboot using 1.50.18, and it doesn't do it with 1.51. I am not using the "Firewall Protection" feature, if that makes any difference.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346693 Wed, 26 May 2004 19:05:39 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346368 Nerdtalker : What is a "long reset" and how do you perform one?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346368 Wed, 26 May 2004 18:27:39 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346260 BCH : Just flashed my BEFSX41 with 1.51.00 and it killed the router. During the flash all of the lights began to blink rapidly. After that it would do nothing. The internal web page cannot be accessed and it cannot be pinged.

This caused me to look in my storage cabinet and pull out a old Nexland Pro 400. Believe it or not the Nexland blows the doors off the Linksys with respect to speed. Web pages literally pop open immediately when clicked. I stopped using it because it does not have many of the modern security features that are contained in todays routers. To bad Symantec purchased Nexland and closed their doors. They made a fantastic group of products with excellent customer support.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10346260 Wed, 26 May 2004 18:17:47 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10345357 hananz : this new firmware is good (for now)
the sites come so fast....
yes the long url is still a problem
tracert works fine
in grc and pcflank every port is stealth mode (113 included)
in sticking with this one for now ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10345357 Wed, 26 May 2004 16:35:40 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10345224 kirk1233 : I was lucky, I purchased my BEFX41 when firmware .47 was already out, so the problems are new to me...

Then again I got it to begin with because my befsr41 ver 2 was crashing every few hours. I concinved firmware could have fixed this since others are having similar issues with that unit.

I tried a 430 dollar hotbrick but I could not even get my playstation game to route through it. They even had an engineer look at my config remotly...

Maybe I will look at Zyxel if they don't get a fool proof firmware out soon. I have heard that their equipment is very reliable. I used an integrated adsl modem/router by them when I had covad and it never crashed. I had 60 day+ uptimes with it...

Kirk]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10345224 Wed, 26 May 2004 16:20:10 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10345138 Flogator : kirk1233, I ear you. I was looking at the RV082 as well. However, I can't afford its price for my application. Beside, it is already frustrating as it is getting a working firmware, I will certainly not be paying Linksys to get even more frustration. I ear that the RV082 firmware is very buggy.

Just look at how long it took Linksys to produce BEFSX41 firmware 1.45.7 (more than two years). You may anticipate a similar product maturity time line for the RV082. So perhaps I'll start looking at that unit again in a year and a half from now. How knows, may be its price will be affordable by then as well ;).

For now, I am concentrating my frustration effort in making the BEFSX41 do what it is supposed to do ;).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10345138 Wed, 26 May 2004 16:10:05 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10344967 kirk1233 : I probably will. Just looking to keep my madden 2004 0 percent disconnect rating :)

I am thinking of getting a verizon dsl connection to go with my cable connection an an rv082 to share the two, since my cable connection goes out for 20-30 min after every lightning storm. I here that router has suspect firmware as well, and that is one of the reasons I am holding off...

Kirk]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10344967 Wed, 26 May 2004 15:50:27 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10344520 Flogator : kirk1233, the likelihood of your family accessing a long URL string is very small. I browse all sort of sites and only manage to find the ones in the UK. It might still be safer to go back to 1.45.7 but if you are willing to stay with us a little longer, perhaps will we be able to increase (or decrease) our confidence in this firmware. Just my 2 cents ;).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10344520 Wed, 26 May 2004 15:00:35 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10344503 fxtr : Using 1.50.18 I accessed in sequence each of the posted long URLs 3 times each with no router reboots.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10344503 Wed, 26 May 2004 14:58:07 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10344492 Flogator : LawnMowerGuy, this is also something I have observed. Go to the Setup tab and hit "Apply Settings" button. Then your DDNS account should be updated with your latest IP. I have noticed that changes to DDNS client does not always lead to a router's reboot and when it doesn't, sometimes you've got to cause that reboot yourself. Try this out and let us know.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10344492 Wed, 26 May 2004 14:56:33 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10344329 kirk1233 : It did it to me the first time then after the reset it let me go to the other two long urls. Maybe I can live with this one. I will be mad though if someone in my house goes to a long url while I am playing a playstation game, so maybe I will go back to .47 since I don't really use anything on the newer firmware...

Kirk]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10344329 Wed, 26 May 2004 14:37:00 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10344264 LawnMowerGuy : I don't know why DDNS won't work for me... It seems to work for everyone else. I put in my name and stuff and it tells be DDNS sever is currently closed.
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I just upgraded to the 1.51 firmware. At this time I have no reboots using a Traceroute. Funny thing though is I cannot duplicate the long URL crash. I clicked on each of the links you posted 6 times each for a total of 18 attempts. Logged out and tried again and never got a router reboot.

I do not use any of of the filtering so not sure about those options. My son is a big online gamer, console as well as PC, but he's not up yet. I will have to check gaming play later. Slow page loading is still an issue but it is only the side graphics and doesn't affect page content.

I noticed some of the default items have changed now. Stealthing port 113 is now "on" by default. Not sure but I think block WAN request was "off" by default before but it is "on" now. Also reboots seem to take a little bit longer than before.

My firmware load was as follows:

1. Load Factory defaults
2. Long reset
3. Update via web interface
4. Load Factory defaults
5. Long reset( I may have items 4 and 5 backwards)
6. Started changing settings!

One thing I have set now is all UPnP options are "on" for gameplay.

Oh and if it matters I'm using WinXP/IE6 sp1 and all patches.

UPDATE: After about an hour I went back and tried the long URL's again and on first attempt I got a router reset. After router finished rebooting I tried again and now the long URL's seem to work ok. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10343339 Wed, 26 May 2004 12:44:13 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10342625 BuzKE : Hi flogator thanks for the firmware but I am still having this issue in v1.50.18 and now 1.51.00 firmware for some reason if you setup more than 1 policy to block by url address and by keyword only policy 1 works policy 2, 3, 4,5,6 and others does not work they do not block/filter the url or keyword. can you test url and keyword ploicy ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10342625 Wed, 26 May 2004 11:07:36 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10342265 Flogator : The bug called "Access to long URL string crashes the router" is still present in firmware 1.51.00. It was first being reported with 1.50.18 but likely present in 1.50.9 and 1.50.7 as well. You can read additional details at the links below:

»Re: [wired] BEFSX41 firmware 1.50.18 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE
»Re: [wired] BEFSX41 firmware 1.50.18 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE
»Re: [wired] BEFSX41 firmware 1.50.18 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE

AliM and I provided the following test link. If you click on any of those link using firmware 1.50.7 to 1.51.00, your router will crash. If you are on DSL or have lowered down your MTU, it might take up to three or four attempts for the crash to exhibit itself. So don't think you're home free if it does not crash the first time ;).

»linksys-befsx41-etherfast-cable-···ter.html
»citroen-commercial-price-used-ve···cle.html
»motorola-mobile-phone-accessorie···ies.html]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10342265 Wed, 26 May 2004 10:08:45 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10342102 kirk1233 : Hello,

How do I test for this "long url" bug I hear people talk about?

Kirk]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10342102 Wed, 26 May 2004 09:43:37 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10341832 Aycardus : Thanks, Flogator. Without your persistence I'm positive we wouldn't be getting these issues resolved. Thumbs up for you, bud. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10341832 Wed, 26 May 2004 08:56:43 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR R http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10341118 Eko : Did some quick tests (cable connection):
- long URL crashed router on 3rd attempt, funny logs as in 1.45.7
- filter by url or keyword works, need to dissable SPI to have detailed logs (as in 1.45.7)
- TCP tracert works
- hidden pages same as in 1.50.18 (SysInfo, Log4Manage, ...)
- time servers same as 1.50.18
- could not confirm dbwilson's bug: Status from Administration works OK
- router pages loads OK in Mozilla, but sometimes incomplete or blank in IE (with 8 sec delay)
AliM
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10341118 Wed, 26 May 2004 03:25:20 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10341024 RareDingo : any hidden pages with this release to speak about?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10341024 Wed, 26 May 2004 02:56:31 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10341016 RareDingo : hey guys, just to let those on ADSL accounts know I am running the new firmware with defaults MTU disabled and PPPoE and no issues to speak of so far. WinXP Pro 1500/256]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10341016 Wed, 26 May 2004 02:54:53 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10340718 blinder0 : VPN is working fine
Traceroute is working
Long URL seems to be no problem anymore ?

Do you think that Linksys finally trying to fix something? :-)
Well, as usual: 2 new fixes and couple new bugs.
I am om 1.51.00, still looking for new bugs.

Thanks Flogator for firmware.
Keep trying find any NEW bugs, guys.
Hope, Linksys fix them before release.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10340718 Wed, 26 May 2004 01:41:36 EDT Re: [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10339824 dbwilson : Thanks for the firmware. The two fixes you mentioned do seem to be fixed. The "long URL" still crashes the router. On a minor note, clicking on the "Status" tab from the "Administration" page yields a blank page, but if you click on Status from another page it works.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10339824 Tue, 25 May 2004 23:31:15 EDT [wired] BEFSX41 Firmware 1.51.00 - POST YOUR RESULTS HERE http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10339478 Flogator : Linksys has allowed me to release BEFSX41 firmware 1.51.00 (May 19 2004). This is currently considered beta material. However, Linksys is evaluating the possibility of releasing this firmware on their web site. Until then, I am providing a link to the firmware. Following the new forum policy regarding firmware attachments, I have created a personal web page where you can get the new firmware version.

Flogator's Web Site

There is currently no release notes. However, you may expect this firmware to be an incremental of firmware 1.50.18 with these bug fixes:

- The bug called "ICMP-based trace route utility crashes the router" is now fixed
- The bug called "Enabling MTU blocks internet traffic" is now fixed

Please post your findings about firmware 1.51.00 in this thread.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,10339478 Tue, 25 May 2004 22:57:53 EDT