Empyrean Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 This is my first post so I hope it's a good one! LinkSys just released new firmware for the BEFSR11/BEFSR41/BEFSRU31 routers (maybe others) which incorporates the new UPnP protocol. This is great news since you will now be able to use voice chat and the web cam features of Windows Messenger. The firmware can be found here. Here are the release notes: Firmware Date : January 25,2002 Current Firmware : Version 1.42.3 Product PartNo : BEFSR11/BEFSR41/BEFSRU31 Ver #. Date Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.42.3 Jan 25,01 1. Router can support PCs with small MTU settings to configure the router. 2. Supports Applying settings without rebooting (Password, DHCP, MAC Filter, Forwarding, DMZ, MAC Addr.Clone) 3. Added DNS and WINS setting in DHCP User Interface page. 4. Support for UPnP forwarding loopback 5. Support for multi-IPSec pass-through 6. Fixed Nortel VPN pass-thru 7. Forced MTU enabled and size = 1492,when PPPoE is enabled 8. Added DHCP Lease time for LAN connections 1.41 Dec 19,01 1. Added UPnP Support 2. Added PPTP client for European users. 3. Updated Web upgrade utility 4. New WAN connection setting Interface in the SETUP page. 5. Supports MSN messanger 4.5 (voice and file transfer without DMZ setting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonedog Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 Hey my first post too. Oh by the way thanks for the info!!!!!!! I never remember to check linksys site for updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcalibur Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 sweet.. i've been waiting for this.. thanks a lot guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalo Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 About damn time they added support for file transfers over MSN... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalo Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 Come to think about it, this should actually be posted on the main page news. A lot of people out there using LinkSys routers would be pleased to know that MSN can now do file transfers. After upgrading to the new firmware, I did notice something (besides MSN file transfers finally working). Unlike all the previous upgrades I've done to the router, this one actually cleared all ports on the Forward tab. Took me a good 15 minutes to figure out why no one could connect to my MUD. ; ) Might want to add that as a note at the bottom of the news. "Warning, this version does clear previously saved Forwarded ports. Make sure to write them down so you can re-enter them after the upgrade." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcalibur Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 i just installed it right after i made my previous post.. and it works really well.. i love it.. :D i dont use port forwarding so i didnt notice that bug.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalo Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 I love how my router no longer kicks into Diag mode after I add or modify something in the router configuration. Now I don't have to worry about all my software apps that require internet access (Kazaa, Hotline, MSN, ICQ, AIM, etc.) to get disconnected every time I make some type of change. I think LinkSys has really outdone theirselves this time. =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Empyrean Posted February 2, 2002 Author Share Posted February 2, 2002 I'm wondering if anyone has successfully got remote assistance or Messenger's phone call capability to work with the new firmware. I can't get either of those to functions to work. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichimonji Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 thanks for letting us know about this! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalo Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 Originally posted by Empyrean I'm wondering if anyone has successfully got remote assistance or Messenger's phone call capability to work with the new firmware. I can't get either of those to functions to work. Any ideas? Forward port 3389 to the machine that you want to connect to. As for MSN Messenger's phone calling capability, no clue. I use a real phone to call people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YahoKa Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 Originally posted by Jackalo About damn time they added support for file transfers over MSN... I was never able to tansfer over MSN through mine, but if i was the DMZ host i could. :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackalo Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 MSN file transfer work just fine for me and several of my friends who just upgraded the firmware on their routers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphad77 Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 Has anyone noticed MSN messenger (latest ver for winxp)dropping it's connection periodically with the latest linksys firmware? I had this problem before with 1.40+ as well and to reflash to ver 1.39. Everything else stays connected, just some wierd quark between msn messenger the router. Any work around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagal Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 Thankyou so much for asking this question. I have had this problem ever since I upgraded to Messenger 4.6 and so far I haven't been able to find out a fix for it. Can anyone help us??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranch Posted February 3, 2002 Share Posted February 3, 2002 I have the same problem. My messenger signs me out randomly. Anyone know of a solution?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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