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® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-B 802.11b Broadband Router User Guide WIRELESS BEFW11S4 Model No.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix J: Contact Information •Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement •This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This Need to contact Linksys? equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates...
Wireless-B Broadband Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router Hardware Installation Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router...
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Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix A:Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 50 Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility...
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Wireless-B Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power Figure 5-1: Password Screen Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type...
Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router. Think of the Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router as a kind of "splitter" for your Internet connection. Just connect your DSL or Cable Modem to the Router, and all the computers in your household can share the Internet -- all at the same time.
Wireless-B Broadband Router What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-B Media Adapter. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Adapter’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router.. • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router.. •...
Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one Linksys wireless adapter. Computers in a LAN: the computers and networking wireless LAN must be configured to share the same radio channel. products that make up your local The Linksys wireless adapters provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Network Layout The Wireless-B Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b adapters, such as the PC Card (WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Card (WMP11) for your desktop PC, and USB Adapter (WUSB11) for when you want to enjoy USB connectivity.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Back Panel The Broadband Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router’s Back Panel Important: Resetting the Broadband Router will erase all of your settings (WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings, etc.) and replace Reset Button...
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnosis mode during every boot-up, this LED will blink, then stop when the diagnosis is complete.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router Hardware Installation 1. Locate an optimum location for the Broadband Router. The best place for the Broadband Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 2.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router Overview Note: The Router is designed to function properly after The Broadband Router has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings in the connecting the Router to your network.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Broadband Router's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
Wireless-B Broadband Router button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet subnet mask: An address code that determines connection terminates. the size of the network. Keep Alive:Redial Period. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically re-establish your connection.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Optional Settings (Required by some ISPs) (See Figure 5-9.) Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes. Host Name/Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router Network Setup Router IP. The values for the Router’s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. In most cases, keeping the default values will work. Local IP Address. The default value is 192.168.1.1. Subnet Mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0. Network Address Server Settings (DHCP).
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced functions. Dynamic Routing will automatically adjust how packets travel on your network. Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination. (See Figure 5-11.) NAT.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Click the Show Routing Table button to view the Static Routes you’ve already set up. For each route, the Destination IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed . Click the Refresh button to update the information.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security The Wireless Security settings configure the security of your wireless network. Click the radio button next to Enable to enable Wireless Security before choosing your options. Click the radio button next to Disable if you need to disable Wireless Security.
Wireless-B Broadband Router • Default Key. Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when the Gateway sends data. Make sure that the receiving device (wireless client) is using the same key. • WEP Keys 1-4. WEP keys enable you to create an encryption scheme for wireless network transmissions. If you are not using a Passphrase, then manually enter a set of values.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Wireless Network Access Wireless network access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your network’s radius. Wireless Network Access. (See Figure 5-18.) If you select Allow All, all computers will be allowed access to the wireless network.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings This tab is used to set up the Router’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an expert administrator as incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. Basic Rate. The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates, advertising to the other wireless points in your network at what rates the Router can transmit.
Wireless-B Broadband Router RTS Threshold. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2346, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The Router sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame.
Wireless-B Broadband Router feature make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network. This feature is enabled by default. Filter Multicast. This feature allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. Select Enabled to support the feature, or Disabled to keep the Router from multicasting.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding The Applications and Gaming Tab allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering Port Triggering Port Triggering is used for special applications that can request a port to be opened on demand. For this feature, the Gateway will watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. (See Figure 5-25.) The Gateway will remember the IP address of the computer that sends a transmission requesting data, so that when the requested data returns through the Gateway, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Range Forward feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet.
Wireless-B Broadband Router To back up or restore a configuration, click the Backup and Restore button and the screen in Figure 5-29 will appear. To back up a configuration, click the Backup button. To restore a configuration, click the Browse button to find the file, then click the Restore button.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade IMPORTANT: Upgrading the firmware could eraseall of your settings (WEP Encryption, Wireless and LAN settings, etc.), and replace them with the factory defaults. Linksys recommends that you back up your configuration settings before you upgrade the firmware.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Save Settings button. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. This feature is disabled by default.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Status Tab - Router The Router screen on the Status Tab displays the Router’s current status. Firmware Version. This is the Router’s current firmware. MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen by your ISP. Login Type.
Wireless-B Broadband Router The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your network. Local MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, Ethernet network. IP Address. This shows the Router’s IP Address, as it appears on your local, Ethernet network. Subnet Mask.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router 7. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information. 8.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router C. In the command prompt, type ping followed by your Internet or Internet IP address and press the Enter key. The Internet or Internet IP Address can be found on the Status screen of the Router’s web-based utility. For example, if your Internet or Internet IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter key.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router 7. I need to set up a server behind my Router and make it available to the public. To use a server like a web, ftp, or mail server, you need to know the respective port numbers they are using. For example, port 80 (HTTP) is used for web;...
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Wireless-B Broadband Router 3. Enter the External Port range of the service you are using. For example, if you want to host Unreal Tournament (UT), you would enter the range 7777 to 27900. 4. Check the protocol you will be using, TCP and/or UDP. 5.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router • Reset the Router to factory default by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds and then releasing it. If you are still getting prompted for a password when saving settings, then perform the following steps: 1. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Enter the default password admin, and click the Administrations =>...
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Wireless-B Broadband Router • If the firmware upgrade failed, use the TFTP program (it was downloaded along with the firmware). Open the pdf that was downloaded along with the firmware and TFTP program, and follow the pdf’s instructions. • Set a static IP address on the PC; refer to “Problem #1, I need to set a static IP address.” Use the following IP address settings for the computer you are using: IP Address: 192.168.1.50 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0...
Wireless-B Broadband Router 17. The Power LED keeps flashing. The Power LED flashes when the device is first powered up. Meantime, the system will boot up itself and check for proper operation. After finishing the checking procedure, the LED stays solid to show that the system is working fine.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet? The Router’s current hardware design supports up to 100Mbps Ethernet on its Internet port; however, the Internet connection speed will vary depending on the speed of your broadband connection. The Router also supports 100Mbps over the auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch on the LAN side of the Router.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router the same time, even if on the same LAN (not a problem with 1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL server does not need to be in the DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server computer. How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If you are experiencing corrupted files when you download a file with your FTP client, try using another FTP program.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router What is DMZ Hosting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation • Power Management What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode, the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade-off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router How do I resolve issues with signal loss? There is no way to know the exact range of your wireless network without testing. Every obstacle placed between the Router and a wireless PC will create signal loss. Lead glass, metal, concrete floors, water and walls will inhibit the signal and reduce range.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The Access Point's firmware is upgraded through the Web-Utility's Help tab. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Go to the Firmware Upgrade screen from the Web-Utility's Administration tab, and the Upgrade Firmware screen, shown in Figure C-1, will appear.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix D: Windows Help Wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with the Router, TCP/IP must be enabled.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter This section describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter.
Wireless-B Broadband Router 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure E-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters. The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering. Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix F: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISM band - Radio band used in wireless networking transmissions.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Wireless-B Broadband Router Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow. Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)