Since you could access it under Win98 but not WinXP, it sounds like a problem with WinXP. I have not used WinXP but have heard that it has a firewall built in. This could be causing your problem or not. Looking at the install help for my Linksys router try entering http://192.168.1.1/Management.htm it could be that it just doesn't want to autoload the management html page. good luck, Dewayne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ray Belanger" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 3:39 PM Subject: [PCBUILD] Cannot access router setup page > I have a home network setup with a Win98 system and a WinXP system > connected to the cable modem through a Linksys BEFSX41 router. I set this > up about a month age with no problems. However now I cannot access the > router setup page (http://192.168.1.1) from the WinXP system. I can ping > 192.168.1.1 and IPCONFIG shows the default gateway OK but when I try to > access the setup page from the browser I get a red warning screen > > > "401 Authorization Required > This server could not verify that you are authorized to access. Either you > supplied the wrong credentials(e.g., bad password), or your browser doesn't > understand how to supply the credentials required." > > What credentials is the router looking for? This is before I get to the > setup screen. I have no idea what may have changed since to original setup > about four weeks ago and the Win98 system can access the setup page. Both > system are running IE6. > > Any help will be appreciated. > > Ray Belanger > [log in to unmask] > > The NOSPIN Group provides a monthly newsletter with great > tips, information and ideas: NOSPIN-L, The NOSPIN Magazine > Visit our web site to signup: http://freepctech.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.547 / Virus Database: 340 - Release Date: 12/2/03 PCBUILD maintains hundreds of useful files for download visit our download web page at: http://freepctech.com/downloads.shtml