EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to Local Area Networks The Use of IP Addresses Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview Connection Instructions...
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 54 Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based Utility Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information and Safety...
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Figure 3-1: Back Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network Figure 4-2: Connect a PC Figure 4-3: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem Figure 4-4: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup (Obtain an IP automatically)
“wired”. To create your network, install and set up the Router. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol recommends that you run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you prefer to manually set up the Router, use that specifies how data is placed on and the instructions in the Quick Installation or this User Guide to help you.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the basic steps for setting up a network with a router. After going through “Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router,” most users will only need to use the following chapters: •...
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• Appendix H: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router. • Appendix I: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to Local Area Networks Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together. The Router connects your local area network (LAN), or the group of PCs in your home or office, to the Internet. The Router processes and regulates the data that travels between these two networks.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on the network or another network device, such as the Router. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP). The PC or network device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. DHCP frees you from having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new user is added to your network.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Back Panel The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router. Figure 3-1: Back Panel Reset Button The Reset button can be used in one of two ways: If the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet, press the Reset button for just a second with a paper clip or a pencil tip.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on the front panel. Figure 3-2: Front Panel Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Router is powered on. If the LED is flashing, the Router is booting up, running a system self-test, or upgrading its firmware.
Overview Using the Setup Wizard Linksys strongly recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. To use the Setup CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D”...
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Notebook with Ethernet Adapter Cable or DSL Modem Router PC with Ethernet Adapter Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network Figure 4-2: Connect a PC Connection Instructions 1. Make sure that all network devices are powered off, including the Router, PCs, switches, cable or DSL modem, and peripherals.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview Now that you have connected the Router following the instructions in Chapter 4, you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. Advanced users may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web- based Utility.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Applications & Gaming • Port Range Forwarding. Set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network. • Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab. •...
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility. Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your Internet connection type. This information can be obtained from your ISP.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Static IP If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static IP. IP Address. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Remote Access Service (RAS) is a service that applies to connections in Singapore only. For users in Singapore, check with Singtel for information on RAS. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password supplied by Singtel. RAS Plan.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that tunnels Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) across the Internet. It is used mostly in European countries. Server IP Address. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s server. This is provided by your ISP. User Name and Password.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 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) These settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Setup Tab - DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain ddns (dynamic domain name system): allows the name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server server behind the Router.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a social security number. 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.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing The Advanced Routing screen allows you to configure the Network Address Translation (NAT), dynamic routing, and static routing settings. Advanced Routing NAT is a security feature that is enabled by default. It enables the Router to translate IP addresses of your local area network to a different IP address for the Internet.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Gateway. This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host. Hop Count. This determines the maximum number of steps between network nodes that data packets will travel. A node is any device on the network, such as PCs, print servers, routers, etc.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Security Tab - Filter When you click the Security tab, you will see the Filter screen. On this screen, set up filters to block specific internal users from accessing the Internet and enhance your network’s security. Filter IP Address Range You can create up to five different IP Address Range filters.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Filter Multicast. Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers. Select Enabled to filter multicasting, or select Disabled to allow multicasting. Filter Internet NAT Redirection.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Security Tab - VPN The VPN screen allows you to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPPoE, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router. VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding When you click the Applications & Gaming tab, you will see the Port Range Forwarding screen. Port range forwarding sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding The UPnP Forwarding screen displays preset application settings as well as options to customize port services for other applications. UPnP Forwarding Application. Ten applications are preset. For custom applications, enter the name of your application in one of the available fields.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol). The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet. Usenet newsreaders support the NNTP protocol. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc.) to the workstation console used to oversee the network.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ The DMZ screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. Port Range Forwarding 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.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS Quality of Service (QoS) ensures better service to high-priority types of network traffic, which may involve demanding, real-time applications, such as videoconferencing on IP phones. There are three types of QoS available, Device Priority, Application Priority, and Ethernet Port Priority. •...
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch • FTP (File Transfer Protocol). A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network (Internet, UNIX, etc.). For example, after developing the HTML pages for a website on a local machine, they are typically uploaded to the web server using FTP.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Administration Tab - Management When you click the Administration tab, you will see the Management screen. This screen allows you to change the Router’s access settings as well as configure the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) features. Router Access Local Router Access To ensure the Router’s security, you will be asked for your password when you access the Router’s Web-based...
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Allow users to disable Internet access. When enabled, this feature allows you to prohibit any and all Internet connections. When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
Logviewer IP Address. For a permanent record of these logs, Logviewer software must be used. This software is downloadable from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com/international. The Logviewer saves all incoming and outgoing activity in a permanent file on your PC’s hard drive. In the Logviewer IP Address field, enter the fixed IP address of the PC running the Logviewer software.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults The Factory Defaults screen allows you to restore the Router’s configuration to its factory default settings. Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults. To clear all of the Router’s settings and reset them to its factory defaults, click the Yes radio button.
The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Router or the new firmware has a feature you want to use. Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com/international. Then extract the file.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Status Tab - Router The Router screen displays information about the Router and its current settings. The on-screen information will vary depending on the Internet Connection Type selected on the Setup screen. Information Firmware Version.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch The Status Tab - Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the local network. Local Network Local MAC Address. The MAC Address of the Router’s LAN (local area network) interface is displayed here. IP Address.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Router. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch E. Click the DNS tab, and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected. Enter the Host and Domain names (e.g., John for Host and home for Domain). Enter the DNS entry provided by your ISP. If your ISP has not provided the DNS IP address, contact your ISP to get that information or go to its website for the information.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch E. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.150 to 192.168.1.254.
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E. In the command prompt, type ping www.linksys.com and press the Enter key. • If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you cannot open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.
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Your VPN may require port 500/UDP packets to be passed to the computer that is connecting to the IPSec server. Refer to “Problem #8, I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications” for details. Check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international for more information. Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 7. I need to set up a server behind my Router. 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; port 21 (FTP) is used for FTP, and port 25 (SMTP outgoing) and port 110 (POP3 incoming) are used for the mail server.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch A. Access the Router’s Web-based Utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab. B. Enter any name you want to use for the Application. C.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch D. Enter the Ethernet adapter’s IP address of the computer you want exposed to the Internet. This will bypass the NAT security for that computer. Please refer to “Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter”...
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 13. I need to upgrade the firmware. In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com/international. Follow these steps: A.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 16. I can't access my email, web, or VPN, or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet. The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492.
ISP. Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems.
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Ethernet adapter as a temporary measure. (Please look at the Network Control Panel in your Ethernet adapter’s Advanced Properties tab.) Make sure that your proxy setting is disabled in the browser. Check our website at www.linksys.com/international for more information. If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the Router by holding down the Reset button for thirty seconds.
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How can I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international, where they can be downloaded for free. The Router’s firmware can be upgraded with TFTP programs. If the Router’s Internet connection is working well, there is no need to download a newer firmware version, unless that version contains new features that you would like to use.
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Under the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab, set port forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC. If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com/international. Appendix A: Troubleshooting...
After you upgrade its firmware, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings. To upgrade the Router’s firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Download the Router’s firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com/international. 2. Extract the file on your computer.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Appendix C: 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.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; 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.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Appendix D: Windows Help Almost all networking 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.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Appendix E: Glossary Adapter - A device that adds network functionality to your PC. Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data. Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time, instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time. Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet. Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters. Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX) Ports One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Broadband Modem Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports Button Reset Button Cabling Type Ethernet Category 5 LEDs Power, Ethernet, Internet UPnP able/cert Dimensions (W x H x D) 186 mm x 48 mm x 154 mm...
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. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Appendix H: Regulatory Information and Safety This product conforms to the Directive 89/336/EEC (EMC) and Directive 73/23/EEC (LVD). The following standards were applied during the assessment of the product against the requirements of the aforementioned directives: EN 55022: 1998 EN 55024: 1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 EN 60950: 2000...
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Safety Information: Use the product as instructed. To avoid risk of fire and injury, do not use this device with faulty outlets, near water, with an improper power source, or an improper/faulty power cord. UK: This product must be connected to a properly grounded/Earthed socked/outlet for operation.
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User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol:...
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch For more information, visit www.linksys.com. Appendix H: Regulatory Information and Safety...
Appendix I: 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/international If you experience problems with any Linksys product, you can e-mail us at: In Europe E-mail Address Austria support.at@linksys.com...
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Switzerland support.ch@linksys.com Turkey support.tk@linksys.com United Kingdom support.uk@linksys.com Outside of Europe E-mail Address Asia Pacific asiasupport@linksys.com (English only) Latin America support.portuguese@linksys.com or support.spanish@linksys.com Middle East & Africa support.mea@linksys.com (English only) South Africa support.ze@linksys.com (English only) support.ae@linksys.com (English only) U.S. and Canada support@linksys.com...