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nino0709

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Jan 17, 2004
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:confused: I just bought a Linksys router model BEFSRX41 with the intention to set up a modest network at home. A G4, a power book G3 and a Windows 98 PC . My problem... I failed to realize the router is not MAC compatible. I've been told there are ways to get it configured for both platforms. Can anybody help me please, and if not. What other options do I have?
Thank you.
 
Re: Router Configuration

Originally posted by nino0709
I failed to realize the router is not MAC compatible.

?????

how did you determine that?

it'll work fine. do what edesignuk said. but also change that default password (it's in one of the setup screens), otherwise anyone who knows your WAN IP can get into your router.
 
Re: Re: Router Configuration

Originally posted by zimv20
?????

how did you determine that?

it'll work fine. do what edesignuk said. but also change that default password (it's in one of the setup screens), otherwise anyone who knows your WAN IP can get into your router.

well, linksys does not officially support macs, so thats probably where he got it from.

But I can also verify, linksys routers work fine with macs. Admin is browser based as described above, and it uses standard internet protocals. out of the box, all you usually need to do is set up the mac for DHCP and let it rip.
 
Re: Re: Re: Router Configuration

Originally posted by strider42
well, linksys does not officially support macs, so thats probably where he got it from.

true, but i find that a far cry from 'incompatible'

i've been using my linksys router w/ macs for about 3 years now. it works well.
 
dose anyone know the defult password for a drey tech router? it's not admin?

It's my freinds and he's to stubern to ask for help
 
hector, try the serial number on the back of the router. That's what netopia does for their default password maybe it will work for you.
 
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