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Instant Broadband™ Series EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Use this Guide to install: BEFW11S4 User Guide
Instant Broadband™ Series EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Use this Guide to install: BEFW11S4 User Guide
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...against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are registered trademarks of purchase. Linksys makes no guarantee that every Instant Broadband EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with the limits for one or more of the following measures: • Reorient ... radio/TV technician for assistance UG-BEFW11S4-10125NC DG If the product proves defective during this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found to : Linksys P.O. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR...
...against harmful interference in a particular installation. These limits are registered trademarks of purchase. Linksys makes no guarantee that every Instant Broadband EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with the limits for one or more of the following measures: • Reorient ... radio/TV technician for assistance UG-BEFW11S4-10125NC DG If the product proves defective during this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found to : Linksys P.O. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS' LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR...
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... Contents Instant BroadbandTM Series Introduction 1 Linksys Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router 1 Features 2 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Getting to Know the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router 3 The Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router's Rear Panel 3 The Reset Button 4 The Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router's Front Panel LEDs 5 Connecting the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router to Your Network 7 Overview 7 About...
... Contents Instant BroadbandTM Series Introduction 1 Linksys Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router 1 Features 2 Package Contents 3 System Requirements 3 Getting to Know the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router 3 The Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router's Rear Panel 3 The Reset Button 4 The Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router's Front Panel LEDs 5 Connecting the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router to Your Network 7 Overview 7 About...
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... unwanted outside intruders. This cutting-edge combination of wireless router and switch technology eliminates the need to the Internet. The Router can enjoy blazing broadband Internet connections supported by its built-in EtherFast® 10/100 4-Port Switch. Instant BroadbandTM Series Introduction The Linksys Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router Congratulations on your purchase of an EtherFast®...
... unwanted outside intruders. This cutting-edge combination of wireless router and switch technology eliminates the need to the Internet. The Router can enjoy blazing broadband Internet connections supported by its built-in EtherFast® 10/100 4-Port Switch. Instant BroadbandTM Series Introduction The Linksys Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router Congratulations on your purchase of an EtherFast®...
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... Port is where you will connect the included AC Power adapter. The Reset Button* Briefly pressing the Reset Button will connect your router locks up, simply power it in for too long could result in the loss of creating conflicts between your PCs' actual IP Addresses... power cable from the Uplink Port to Know the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router The Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router's data and restore the factory defaults. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with Port 4. Uplinking to another switch or hub....
... Port is where you will connect the included AC Power adapter. The Reset Button* Briefly pressing the Reset Button will connect your router locks up, simply power it in for too long could result in the loss of creating conflicts between your PCs' actual IP Addresses... power cable from the Uplink Port to Know the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router The Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router's data and restore the factory defaults. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with Port 4. Uplinking to another switch or hub....
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... off upon successful completion of time, refer to a device through the corresponding port. 5 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with your Broadband device or network. The 100 LED illuminates when a successful 100Mbps connection is successfully connected to the Troubleshooting section...the connection is actively sending or receiving data over the broadband port. It will turn off . The Power LED illuminates when the Router is a problem. 100 Orange. If the LED is continuously illuminated, the Router is made through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3 or ...
... off upon successful completion of time, refer to a device through the corresponding port. 5 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with your Broadband device or network. The 100 LED illuminates when a successful 100Mbps connection is successfully connected to the Troubleshooting section...the connection is actively sending or receiving data over the broadband port. It will turn off . The Power LED illuminates when the Router is a problem. 100 Orange. If the LED is continuously illuminated, the Router is made through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3 or ...
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...3. The LED will need the following values from your ISP in order to install the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router: • Your broadband-configured PC's fixed Internet IP Address (if applicable) • Your broadband-configured PC's Computer Name and Workgroup Name } • Your Subnet Mask • ... to manually assign permanent IP addresses to every device on the rear of the Router. 4. Connect a Network cable from your broadband access should have to set some values within the Router, and also configure your computer connects to the network. You will need that the...
...3. The LED will need the following values from your ISP in order to install the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router: • Your broadband-configured PC's fixed Internet IP Address (if applicable) • Your broadband-configured PC's Computer Name and Workgroup Name } • Your Subnet Mask • ... to manually assign permanent IP addresses to every device on the rear of the Router. 4. Connect a Network cable from your broadband access should have to set some values within the Router, and also configure your computer connects to the network. You will need that the...
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...manual. 1. Continue to the next page to your Web and e-mail connections. You can turn to "email" or "pop3", rather than "www.linksys.com", or your e-mail server's address is not configured on your web browser or e-mail application to accept the IP addresses that you determine the..., select the TCP/IP protocol line that your network card/adapter. Power on your PC, go to the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router Now that has been associated with your Router is complete. These instructions apply only to your ISP, or you will provide. Click the Start button, select...
...manual. 1. Continue to the next page to your Web and e-mail connections. You can turn to "email" or "pop3", rather than "www.linksys.com", or your e-mail server's address is not configured on your web browser or e-mail application to accept the IP addresses that you determine the..., select the TCP/IP protocol line that your network card/adapter. Power on your PC, go to the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router Now that has been associated with your Router is complete. These instructions apply only to your ISP, or you will provide. Click the Start button, select...
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...boxes. Click the Properties button, then choose the IP Address tab. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Configuring Your Network with the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router Configuring the Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router Now that all fields there are configured, continue on to set up the... PCs are empty. Remove the checks from all of your system. 1. Click on the Gateway tab and make sure that your Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router is the default IP address of your CD-ROM drive) or possibly on any of your PCs, you must disable it now...
...boxes. Click the Properties button, then choose the IP Address tab. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Configuring Your Network with the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router Configuring the Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router Now that all fields there are configured, continue on to set up the... PCs are empty. Remove the checks from all of your system. 1. Click on the Gateway tab and make sure that your Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router is the default IP address of your CD-ROM drive) or possibly on any of your PCs, you must disable it now...
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...no reason to see the section of your ISP. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with your router. Note: All of WEP Encryption. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will appear. Unless you access your Broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. WAN...each time they log on your ISP, click Obtain an IP Address Automatically and continue to differences in the Password box. The Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router's Setup page will work. Configure the following values. Some ISPs require these values. You may differ from your...
...no reason to see the section of your ISP. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with your router. Note: All of WEP Encryption. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will appear. Unless you access your Broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. WAN...each time they log on your ISP, click Obtain an IP Address Automatically and continue to differences in the Password box. The Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router's Setup page will work. Configure the following values. Some ISPs require these values. You may differ from your...
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...aren't actively using a DSL line, check with 4-Port Switch 6. If you choose this option, click on the network. Your Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router is not the DHCP server must disable the DHCP capabilities of the Setup screen. 2. Enter your PPPoE-enabled Internet access connected ...re-establish your LAN, you have properly configured the Setup page, click Apply, then click Continue. 15 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with your ISP to see if they do enable PPPoE, remember to remove any existing PPPoE applications already on Demand, ...
...aren't actively using a DSL line, check with 4-Port Switch 6. If you choose this option, click on the network. Your Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router is not the DHCP server must disable the DHCP capabilities of the Setup screen. 2. Enter your PPPoE-enabled Internet access connected ...re-establish your LAN, you have properly configured the Setup page, click Apply, then click Continue. 15 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with your ISP to see if they do enable PPPoE, remember to remove any existing PPPoE applications already on Demand, ...
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...seen on the Linksys Website. • LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask of the screen's values. • Host Name This entry is selected. (Note: No other wireless functions will see when you do not wish do utilize any PC on your router. Future versions of... properly configured all settings are using. The default value is the first screen you are correct, click Continue. 17 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Setup Note: The Setup page shown in this graphic may become available on the internal LAN. Upon entering the...
...seen on the Linksys Website. • LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask of the screen's values. • Host Name This entry is selected. (Note: No other wireless functions will see when you do not wish do utilize any PC on your router. Future versions of... properly configured all settings are using. The default value is the first screen you are correct, click Continue. 17 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Setup Note: The Setup page shown in this graphic may become available on the internal LAN. Upon entering the...
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... test and see if they do enable PPPoE, remember to remove any of the router as you use PPPoE to establish communications with at least one DNS IP Address. All points in your wireless network must use PPPoE. Click on to function correctly. Note: RAS Settings are ..., make sure Disable is selected. • WEP Key Setting When WEP Encryption is Enabled, press this screen. 19 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch • Connect on any existing PPPoE applications already on Demand (Only available if PPPoE is enabled) If you aren...
... test and see if they do enable PPPoE, remember to remove any of the router as you use PPPoE to establish communications with at least one DNS IP Address. All points in your wireless network must use PPPoE. Click on to function correctly. Note: RAS Settings are ..., make sure Disable is selected. • WEP Key Setting When WEP Encryption is Enabled, press this screen. 19 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch • Connect on any existing PPPoE applications already on Demand (Only available if PPPoE is enabled) If you aren...
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...WEP Encryption Note: WEP Encryption is decoded by the receiving device. Your need for your wireless data as if it , the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router can only be determined by your wireless network to provide a more secure the encryption. At the Setup Screen, if you .... 4. This encryption is a method of security over a wired network. However, should your wireless network device. WEP Encryption type and level. 21 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 3. If you will appear, allowing you to the complexity of your security...
...WEP Encryption Note: WEP Encryption is decoded by the receiving device. Your need for your wireless data as if it , the Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router can only be determined by your wireless network to provide a more secure the encryption. At the Setup Screen, if you .... 4. This encryption is a method of security over a wired network. However, should your wireless network device. WEP Encryption type and level. 21 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch 3. If you will appear, allowing you to the complexity of your security...
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... want to memory. For security, we recommend that the Password setting default is recommended; You may need it for the router. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with a maximum of the router's settings. Enter it again in the first box. When you are unsure, check with your System Administrator.) In either the...
... want to memory. For security, we recommend that the Password setting default is recommended; You may need it for the router. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with a maximum of the router's settings. Enter it again in the first box. When you are unsure, check with your System Administrator.) In either the...
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... the network are common. If you have a DHCP server on your internal network. • Wireless (Enable/Disable). Instant BroadbandTM Series Status This tab displays the current status of the firmware. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch • Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to utilize...
... the network are common. If you have a DHCP server on your internal network. • Wireless (Enable/Disable). Instant BroadbandTM Series Status This tab displays the current status of the firmware. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch • Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to utilize...
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..., so the list of clients could disappear, as in the following screen.) EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with the absolute maximum being 253. • DHCP Clients Table Click on the Router. Instant BroadbandTM Series • Starting IP Address Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server...• Incoming/Outgoing Access Log: Here you will keep a record of the sites from ftp://ftp.linksys.com/pub/befsr41/logviewer.exe. 27 28 If you enable logging, the Router will specify whether you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to, with 4-Port Switch Log ...
..., so the list of clients could disappear, as in the following screen.) EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with the absolute maximum being 253. • DHCP Clients Table Click on the Router. Instant BroadbandTM Series • Starting IP Address Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server...• Incoming/Outgoing Access Log: Here you will keep a record of the sites from ftp://ftp.linksys.com/pub/befsr41/logviewer.exe. 27 28 If you enable logging, the Router will specify whether you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to, with 4-Port Switch Log ...
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... correct file is in the "File Path:" box, click the Upgrade button and follow the instructions there. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Help Here you will appear. Download the latest firmware version from the Linksys website. A new page will find the firmware upgrade file that upgrades the...
... correct file is in the "File Path:" box, click the Upgrade button and follow the instructions there. EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Help Here you will appear. Download the latest firmware version from the Linksys website. A new page will find the firmware upgrade file that upgrades the...
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...the upgrade. Instant BroadbandTM Series FFilitlteerrss Filters block specific internal users from a remote location. You can also filter users by hiding your Router's firmware from accessing the Internet. Using PPTP Pass Through • Point-to manage your network. You will then be • ...allows you to -Point Tunneling Protocol is easy. Make a record of any changes. The Block WAN 31 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Request feature also adds another measure of the Block WAN Request feature make it more difficult for outside...
...the upgrade. Instant BroadbandTM Series FFilitlteerrss Filters block specific internal users from a remote location. You can also filter users by hiding your Router's firmware from accessing the Internet. Using PPTP Pass Through • Point-to manage your network. You will then be • ...allows you to -Point Tunneling Protocol is easy. Make a record of any changes. The Block WAN 31 EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch Request feature also adds another measure of the Block WAN Request feature make it more difficult for outside...
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...to be disabled to the Internet. Gateway Mode should be used if your Linksys router is generally used by which the Router receives network data. 4. In the RX field, choose the protocol by the server. The router's DHCP function must be able to set up a web server, ftp ...server, or e-mail server on your changes. 34 To set up Dynamic Routing: 1. Forwarding Instant BroadbandTM Series EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with other routers on the network.
...to be disabled to the Internet. Gateway Mode should be used if your Linksys router is generally used by which the Router receives network data. 4. In the RX field, choose the protocol by the server. The router's DHCP function must be able to set up a web server, ftp ...server, or e-mail server on your changes. 34 To set up Dynamic Routing: 1. Forwarding Instant BroadbandTM Series EtherFast® Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router with other routers on the network.