Existing users, 
I just uprgraded the firmware today. The upgrading process worked fine, but only after power cycling the router and cable modem the router got an IP and I was able to use the internet. About an hour later I noticed that I couldn't access the internet anymore. I logged on to the router with the browser to see what the problem was. I noticed that it said "DHCP remaining time: 0:00:00". After I clicked 'DHCP renew", I got my connection back and the router indicated that the DHCP was good for anouther hour. Once that hour expired, I couldn't reach the internet anymore. I had to manually renew DHCP.
I wonder if someone had the same experience. I will try to upload the older firmware (1.45.7), provided I can find it anywhere.
Linksys befsr41/befsr11/befsru31
router firmware
Version: 1.46.2
DHCP not renewing automacially
Feedback Type: Commentary
Contributed by: roger.m Tuesday, June 08 2004 @ 09:44 PM PDT
Product Platform: MacOS,MacOSX
Used Product For: Over One Year
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DHCP not renewing automacially - sjk
Yep, after monitoring for a day I confirm a problem with DHCP renewal in 1.45.11 that matches your description. I'm using a v1 BEFSR41, if that matters.Wednesday, June 09 2004 @ 02:26 PM PDT
DHCP not renewing automacially - roger.m
I'm posting this as a follow-up:I downgraded the router back to 1.45.7, and DHCP works again. In fact, after renewing DHCP, it says it's good for 23:59:59 hours.
There is definitely something different with 1.45.11, it may just be a compatibility issue with my ISP. However, I'm going to stick with 1.45.7 until the next update.
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Tuesday, June 08 2004 @ 10:23 PM PDT