Problem getting 192.168.1.1 on Linksys Router...

[Liz]

I downloaded WinMX and was trying to adjust some parameters. Don't ask what I was thinking, but I accidently changed my IP address (on the main page) to something like 192.168.1.101, and now I cant connect to http://192.168.1.1 at all. :\ Anyone know how I can access it so I can fix the problem? Thanks!

Also, I'm sure the answer is no, but is there anyway to be 100% free of a firewall with a router?

 

[CheshireCat]

I downloaded WinMX and was trying to adjust some parameters. Don't ask what
I was thinking, but I accidently changed my IP address (on the main page) to
something like 192.168.1.101, and now I cant connect to http://192.168.1.1
at all. :\ Anyone know how I can access it so I can fix the problem? Thanks!

Also, I'm sure the answer is no, but is there anyway to be 100% free of a
firewall with a router?

If the linksys is the dhcp server, reset your pc to automatically get IP
address , then release and renew the pc address using ipconfig.

If you're using a router (with PnP turned off) you'll have automatic
protection against incoming.
The only reasons you'd need a firewall on a lan pc is to protect yourself
against other pcs on the LAN or protection against outgoing traffic eg
spyware.

 

[Liz]

I'm a bit confused, when you say reset my PC, do you mean just re-start it
or re-format it?

I'm using a router but I'm not sure what PnP is or if it's active or
disabled. Sorry, I'm not the best with routers.

 

[CheshireCat]

hi Liz,

Sorry for not explaining properly.
First make sure everything is set to auto in the TCP properties box for your
network connection.

After you've done that, open a command prompt from the Run dialog
type "ipconfig /release" followed by "ipconfig /renew" to force your pc
to get a new IP address from the router. If this works ok then you should be
able to open a browser to the router as before.

Oops, I meant UPnP and not PnP. Please read the linked site below. I've been
led to believe some UPnP enabled routers may allow passthrough to the
network - I may be wrong.
http://www.grc.com/unpnp/unpnp.htm

 

[Brant Wells]

I'm a bit confused, when you say reset my PC, do you mean just re-start it
or re-format it?

I'm using a router but I'm not sure what PnP is or if it's active or
disabled. Sorry, I'm not the best with routers.

Liz:

I think he means to restart your PC. If that doesn't work, then try to
point your browser to http://192.168.1.101 to try and connect to the
router...

~Brant

 

[haywuud]

start/programs/accessories/system tools/system restore
quickest easiest way if its enabled.this always works for
me


nal Message-----

I downloaded WinMX and was trying to adjust some

parameters. Don't ask what I was thinking, but I
accidently changed my IP address (on the main page) to
something like 192.168.1.101, and now I cant connect to
http://192.168.1.1 at all. :\ Anyone know how I can access
it so I can fix the problem? Thanks!

Also, I'm sure the answer is no, but is there anyway to

be 100% free of a firewall with a router?

 

[Liz]

That worked, thank you!

Liz:

I think he means to restart your PC. If that doesn't work, then try to
point your browser to http://192.168.1.101 to try and connect to the
router...

~Brant

 

[Guest]

----- Liz wrote: ----

I downloaded WinMX and was trying to adjust some parameters. Don't ask what I was thinking, but I accidently changed my IP address (on the main page) to something like 192.168.1.101, and now I cant connect to http://192.168.1.1 at all. :\ Anyone know how I can access it so I can fix the problem? Thanks

Also, I'm sure the answer is no, but is there anyway to be 100% free of a firewall with a router?

 

[Jeff F]

Liz, If you think you changed the IP of the router to 192.168.1.101 then
just open IE and type in http://192.168.1.101 hit enter and if that was
what you changed it to then you will get the prompt for a username /
password. If that does not work then you'll have to reset the router by
taking a paperclip and hold in the reset switch on the router for about 10 -
15 seconds, NOTE: THIS RETURNS THE ROUTER TO THE FACTORY SETTINGS! All
custom IP, Firewall, ect. will be lost!! Hope this helps. Jeff F

----- Liz wrote: -----

I downloaded WinMX and was trying to adjust some parameters. Don't

ask what I was thinking, but I accidently changed my IP address (on the main
page) to something like 192.168.1.101, and now I cant connect to
http://192.168.1.1 at all. :\ Anyone know how I can access it so I can fix
the problem? Thanks!

Also, I'm sure the answer is no, but is there anyway to be 100% free

of a firewall with a router?