I think this will be a pretty tough question, if it can be answered. But, I need to know how to update the routing tables on a Linksys BEFSX41 router, or if this is possible at all. I have already spent myself trying to find this out through all the providers. So, now I am trying to use all other options of finding this information out. Any help woudl be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you in advance...
2006-09-23 11:57:41 · 2 answers · asked by yoohoosusie 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I cannot change the IP address to the modem. It is Earthlink DSL through Embarq(Sprint). I have a desktop and a Laptop working through the router. So the Laptop is not working off a wireless ISP. I can change the Computers and the router IP address, but I am unable to change the Modem IP. I have tried to find out through Linksys, Earthlink, Embarq, and still have not heard back from the Modem manufacturers. I have asked in other forums to no avail. Once again thank you for any help. The reason I am trying to do this is to make the IP address easier to play with, then having to put in the 7-10 miscellaneous address all the time.
2006-09-23 13:03:31 · update #1
Also, I know I cannot change the IP address from the modem to the internet, I just want to change it from the Linksys router to the modem.
And, if any of this sounds off the wall, I apologize, this is his wife adding the additional details. My Hubby had to go to bed unfortunately. thanks...
2006-09-23 13:12:04 · update #2
Thank you for your help, although I was able to change the address through another source. Thanks anyways!
2006-09-25 05:16:36 · update #3
First off, a DSL or cable modem does not have an IP address, the PC or router connected to it does. Most are dynamically assignedby the ISP so you cannot change it.
You can control the network address of your internal network. Most routers come pre-configured on either the 192.168.0.0/24 or 192.168.1.0/24 network but you can reconfigure them to any other private IP range you wish to use.
Normally there is no need to play with the routing table in your router. The default route ensures that all outgoing traffic heads to the internet and the NAT table ensures that inbound traffic goes to the proper machine.
Some consumer grade routers allow you to set static routes but unless you know what you are doing, it's not a good idea to mess around with that.
2006-09-23 13:20:22 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anything thats connected SHOULD already show up in the table. The exceptions will be networked printers and unmanaged switches. All your computers and other routers should already be listed. What is it that you cant get done?
2006-09-23 19:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by John D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋