Linksys wired router model : BEFSR41 help?

Question

Hello I just started using a Linksys wired router BEFSR41, i believe its the v.4 version, but i am not sure. And i was wondering how can I add a computer to this router. I currently have my downstairs computer using it, and it's working fine, but I can't get my upstairs computer to get an internet connection using the wired router. Whenever I try to get the upstairs computer to get connected, it asks me to dial a number and i don't know what to dial, i put in my phone number but it doesn't work. Do i have to connect something from the phone to the router. or somehting from the upstairs computer to the router.
Thank You so much
Johnny
Oh yeah, they are both PC's

Answer 1

go to Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Connections tab > check "Never dial a connection"
then apply / OK, then close and re-open

Answer 2

From your description it is not the router. You need to set up your computer with a new LAN connection. You did not say what operating system you have ( winNT, WInXP, Vista or Linux) so it is hard to be specific but if you go to the Setting window there should be a network connection wizard that will help you set it up. Make sure you have your network (CAT5/6) cable to the router installed and there should be a light on the NIC card where you plug the cable into your computer. Also if your cable is connected properly and your PC is powered on then there should be a light on the router showing the connection.

Oh yeah, the network connector on your computer will look like a large phone jack/connector, normal phone lines use RJ11 connectors and Ethernet uses RJ45. So you can't plug your network cable into your modem.

Answer 3

I agree with Z