modem version number?

CharmPeddler · 02-13-2008, 03:37 PM

im trying to upgrade my Linksys modem (BEFSR41), but after the model number there is no version number for me to use to get the correct firmware. i know that it is at least a few years old if that helps at all.

johnb35 · 02-14-2008, 03:12 PM

Try looking again to see. Usually you will just see the letter "v" with a number behind it.

OvenMaster · 02-15-2008, 04:36 AM

You'll need a magnifier and very bright light to see it, because it's in tiny print. I mean really tiny.
Tom

CharmPeddler · 03-28-2008, 05:55 PM

been awhile but...

i just bypased the router and went straight from my comp to the modem. i get 8mb DL and 800kbps UP. when i go behind the router i get 3.8-4mb Down and 350kb up. the cox guy came out and looked at it and said that our line is great, and that the linksys router (BEFSR41) is one of the first ones they made of that style. and i looked again and still found no version number of the hardware.

would it hurt anything if i just tell the system it is a version 1.0 and dl the latest for that version?

i went on there site and found that the firmware # for box version 1 and 2 are the same. 3 is different, and i am pretty darn sure is not 4.0, 4.1, 4.

## EDIT: i just had a thought. why would they put a version number on a first "FIRSTversion" product? right? this thought reassures me that it is in fact a version 1

(i think)

02-13-2008, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
CharmPeddler Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 343	modem version number? im trying to upgrade my Linksys modem (BEFSR41), but after the model number there is no version number for me to use to get the correct firmware. i know that it is at least a few years old if that helps at all. __________________ Dell XPS M1710 17" Wide Screen (used as a Tower) Logitech G15 Keyboard, and MX1000 Laser Mouse Monitor: Chimei 22" WideScreen 800:1, 5ms CPU: 2.16GHz,T7400 Intel Core 2 Duo 4MB Cache RAM: 2GIGs DDR2 667MZH GPU: 512MB GeForce GO 7950GTX HDD: 100GB 7200rpm 8mb cache SATA "Screw tech support..... This is what CF.com is for......" ~bumblebee_tuna http://www.speedtest.net/result/223551258.png

02-14-2008, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnb35 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IL, USA Age: 38 Posts: 878	Try looking again to see. Usually you will just see the letter "v" with a number behind it. __________________ Motherboard - Asus P5B-E CPU - E6600 Memory - 2GB Corsair XMS2 (2x 1gb) Graphics - x1650 pro 256mb Hard Drives - 250GB WD and 250GB Samsung in Raid 1 DVD Drive - Lite-On DVD Burner - Lite-On Power Supply - Ultra 425 watt - upgrading to at least 550-600 Watt 22" Acer widescreen AL2216WBD

02-15-2008, 04:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation Age: 49 Posts: 2,022	You'll need a magnifier and very bright light to see it, because it's in tiny print. I mean really tiny. Tom __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners PSU: Antec Basiq 500W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: EvTek minitower * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * OS: XP Home SP2 * ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

03-28-2008, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
CharmPeddler Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 343	been awhile but... i just bypased the router and went straight from my comp to the modem. i get 8mb DL and 800kbps UP. when i go behind the router i get 3.8-4mb Down and 350kb up. the cox guy came out and looked at it and said that our line is great, and that the linksys router (BEFSR41) is one of the first ones they made of that style. and i looked again and still found no version number of the hardware. would it hurt anything if i just tell the system it is a version 1.0 and dl the latest for that version? i went on there site and found that the firmware # for box version 1 and 2 are the same. 3 is different, and i am pretty darn sure is not 4.0, 4.1, 4. ## EDIT: i just had a thought. why would they put a version number on a first "FIRSTversion" product? right? this thought reassures me that it is in fact a version 1 (i think) __________________ Dell XPS M1710 17" Wide Screen (used as a Tower) Logitech G15 Keyboard, and MX1000 Laser Mouse Monitor: Chimei 22" WideScreen 800:1, 5ms CPU: 2.16GHz,T7400 Intel Core 2 Duo 4MB Cache RAM: 2GIGs DDR2 667MZH GPU: 512MB GeForce GO 7950GTX HDD: 100GB 7200rpm 8mb cache SATA "Screw tech support..... This is what CF.com is for......" ~bumblebee_tuna http://www.speedtest.net/result/223551258.png Last edited by CharmPeddler; 03-28-2008 at 06:04 PM.

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