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® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11b Wireless-B Broadband Router User Guide WIRELESS Model No. BEFW11S4
® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4GHz 802.11b Wireless-B Broadband Router User Guide WIRELESS Model No. BEFW11S4
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Linksys is something that are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample ... the following items when reading this User Guide This User Gudie has been designed to do while using the Wireless-B Broadband Router. BEFW11S4-v4-UG-41011E KL Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wash hands after handling. Also, each figure...or other image) is something you might need to make understanding networking with a reminder about something you with the Wireless-B Broadband Router easier than ever. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is a registered trademark or ...
Linksys is something that are presented like this: Figure 0-1: Sample ... the following items when reading this User Guide This User Gudie has been designed to do while using the Wireless-B Broadband Router. BEFW11S4-v4-UG-41011E KL Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. Wash hands after handling. Also, each figure...or other image) is something you might need to make understanding networking with a reminder about something you with the Wireless-B Broadband Router easier than ever. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is a registered trademark or ...
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... 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router 8 Hardware Installation 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router 9 Overview 9 The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 15 The Wireless Tab - Router 29 The Status Tab - Local Network 30 Wireless Security 17 The Wireless Tab - Firmware Upgrade 27 The Administration Tab -
... 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 5 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router 8 Hardware Installation 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router 9 Overview 9 The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 15 The Wireless Tab - Router 29 The Status Tab - Local Network 30 Wireless Security 17 The Wireless Tab - Firmware Upgrade 27 The Administration Tab -
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Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix A:Troubleshooting 31 Common Problems and Solutions 31 Frequently Asked Questions 38 Appendix B: Wireless Security 45 Security Precautions 45 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 45 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 48 Appendix D: Windows Help 49 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 50 Windows 98 ...
Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix A:Troubleshooting 31 Common Problems and Solutions 31 Frequently Asked Questions 38 Appendix B: Wireless Security 45 Security Precautions 45 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 45 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 48 Appendix D: Windows Help 49 Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 50 Windows 98 ...
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Advanced Routing 15 Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - Wireless Network Access 19 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Routing Table 15 Figure 5-13: Wireless Tab - VPN Passthrough 22 Figure 5-24: Applications and Gaming Tab - Wireless-B Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router's Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router's Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 8 Figure 4-3: Connecting...
Advanced Routing 15 Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - Wireless Network Access 19 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Routing Table 15 Figure 5-13: Wireless Tab - VPN Passthrough 22 Figure 5-24: Applications and Gaming Tab - Wireless-B Broadband Router List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router's Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router's Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8 Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 8 Figure 4-3: Connecting...
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... Figure 5-28: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 28 Figure 5-34: Status Tab - Firmware Upgrade 27 Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Local Network 30 Figure 5-36: Status Tab - Wireless-B Broadband Router Figure 5-26: Applications and Gaming - Log 26 Figure 5-31: Log Table 26 Figure 5-32: Administration Tab...
... Figure 5-28: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 28 Figure 5-34: Status Tab - Firmware Upgrade 27 Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Local Network 30 Figure 5-36: Status Tab - Wireless-B Broadband Router Figure 5-26: Applications and Gaming - Log 26 Figure 5-31: Log Table 26 Figure 5-32: Administration Tab...
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...Cable Modem to CD-R. the included Setup Wizard takes you want, and easing backup to the Router, and all at the heart of "splitter" for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router. all the computers in one computer when another's hard drive starts to -head computer games... within the household, or against Internet opponents. And your Internet connection -- with Ethernet cables, or put wireless network adapters in the house. Think of the Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router as a kind of your home network, you think -- Play head-to fill up the network in the...
...Cable Modem to CD-R. the included Setup Wizard takes you want, and easing backup to the Router, and all at the heart of "splitter" for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router. all the computers in one computer when another's hard drive starts to -head computer games... within the household, or against Internet opponents. And your Internet connection -- with Ethernet cables, or put wireless network adapters in the house. Think of the Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router as a kind of your home network, you think -- Play head-to fill up the network in the...
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...wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router...such as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-B Broadband Router. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix ...
...wireless networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router This chapter describes the physical features of the Router. • Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router...such as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Wireless-B Broadband Router. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks. • Appendix ...
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Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide? 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.. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide? 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.. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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...). Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio channel and optimum Wireless-B Broadband Router position is called an infrastructure configuration. This continuous network allows users to roam freely within one Linksys wireless adapter. Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one ESS must be configured to...
...). Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, choosing a feasible radio channel and optimum Wireless-B Broadband Router position is called an infrastructure configuration. This continuous network allows users to roam freely within one Linksys wireless adapter. Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is a group of computers, each equipped with one ESS must be configured to...
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...all 802.11b adapters, such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W). The Router will also communicate with the Wireless-B Broadband Router. Chapter 2: Planning your networking options are limitless. When you want to any of Linksys's switches (such as the PC Card (WPC11) for your ...the wireless PrintServer (WPS11) and bridges (WET11). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international for when you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, the Wireless-B Broadband Router's...
...all 802.11b adapters, such as the EZXS55W or EZXS88W). The Router will also communicate with the Wireless-B Broadband Router. Chapter 2: Planning your networking options are limitless. When you want to any of Linksys's switches (such as the PC Card (WPC11) for your ...the wireless PrintServer (WPS11) and bridges (WET11). With these, and many other, Linksys products, your Wireless Network 5 Network Layout Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international for when you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, the Wireless-B Broadband Router's...
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... connect the power adapter. Do not reset the Broadband Router if you want to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 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 two ways to reset the Broadband Router's factory defaults. Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router's Back Panel Reset Button Internet 1, 2, 3, 4 Power There are...
... connect the power adapter. Do not reset the Broadband Router if you want to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router 6 The Back Panel 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 two ways to reset the Broadband Router's factory defaults. Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router's Back Panel Reset Button Internet 1, 2, 3, 4 Power There are...
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... stay on the Broadband Router's back panel, serve two purposes. Green. A blinking LED indicates network activity over the network. The Internet LED indicates when a connection is connected to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel The Power LED lights up solid, the Broadband Router is made through that port. Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router's Front Panel Power Wireless-B 1, 2, 3, 4 Internet Green...
... stay on the Broadband Router's back panel, serve two purposes. Green. A blinking LED indicates network activity over the network. The Internet LED indicates when a connection is connected to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel The Power LED lights up solid, the Broadband Router is made through that port. Figure 3-2: The Broadband Router's Front Panel Power Wireless-B 1, 2, 3, 4 Internet Green...
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... end into an electrical outlet. Use of the antenna. Now that the Router is usually at the center of your Cable or DSL Broadband modem. 4. The best place for the Broadband Router is connected, proceed to Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router, for the Broadband Router. Connect your wireless network. Only use the power adapter that will be. Figure 4-1: Connecting...
... end into an electrical outlet. Use of the antenna. Now that the Router is usually at the center of your Cable or DSL Broadband modem. 4. The best place for the Broadband Router is connected, proceed to Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router, for the Broadband Router. Connect your wireless network. Only use the power adapter that will be. Figure 4-1: Connecting...
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...Then click the OK button. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router Overview Figure 5-1: Password Screen 9 Additional tabs will be functional right out of the box with this protocol.... advanced configuration or monitoring. Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router Overview The Broadband Router has been designed to be available after connecting the Router to perform more information on your ISP. • Management. The Router's default password is designed to...
...Then click the OK button. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router Overview Figure 5-1: Password Screen 9 Additional tabs will be functional right out of the box with this protocol.... advanced configuration or monitoring. Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router Overview The Broadband Router has been designed to be available after connecting the Router to perform more information on your ISP. • Management. The Router's default password is designed to...
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...connections. IP Address. Subnet Mask. Enter the User Name and Password provided by users on Demand, click the radio Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - If you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. • PPPoE. Basic Setup ...IP Connection Type 10 Default Gateway. User Name and Password. Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you with your ISP. Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. ...
...connections. IP Address. Subnet Mask. Enter the User Name and Password provided by users on Demand, click the radio Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - If you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. • PPPoE. Basic Setup ...IP Connection Type 10 Default Gateway. User Name and Password. Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you with your ISP. Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. ...
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...with your Internet connection. Connect on the Internet (including your ISP). Default Gateway. Keep Alive: Redial Period. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to ...; RAS. (for the necessary setup information. If you are disconnected, then the Router will provide you are using a RAS connection, check with the Default Gateway Address. Wireless-B Broadband Router button. If you with the Subnet Mask. The default Redial Period is a service...
...with your Internet connection. Connect on the Internet (including your ISP). Default Gateway. Keep Alive: Redial Period. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to ...; RAS. (for the necessary setup information. If you are disconnected, then the Router will provide you are using a RAS connection, check with the Default Gateway Address. Wireless-B Broadband Router button. If you with the Subnet Mask. The default Redial Period is a service...
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... blank will be used as identification. The default setting, Enable, allows you to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with your ISP. Select Enable and enter the value desired. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - You may be required by your network. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting...
... blank will be used as identification. The default setting, Enable, allows you to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with your ISP. Select Enable and enter the value desired. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - You may be required by your network. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting...
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... of time, in one , it is the amount of PCs that server's IP Address here. If you wish to the Router. WINS. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Wireless-B Broadband Router Network Setup Router IP. The Client Lease Time is highly recommended that the user will use these settings. 13 If you disable DHCP, remember...
... of time, in one , it is the amount of PCs that server's IP Address here. If you wish to the Router. WINS. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Wireless-B Broadband Router Network Setup Router IP. The Client Lease Time is highly recommended that the user will use these settings. 13 If you disable DHCP, remember...
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... 5-10: Setup Tab - If you do not wish to cancel your ISP here. MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router 14 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to clone the MAC address. Change these settings ...the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you to register a MAC address in order to the Router with your changes. Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Click the Clone button to a unique piece of hardware for identification. To have currently registered with your...
... 5-10: Setup Tab - If you do not wish to cancel your ISP here. MAC Address Clone MAC Address Clone Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router 14 The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to clone the MAC address. Change these settings ...the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you to register a MAC address in order to the Router with your changes. Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Click the Clone button to a unique piece of hardware for identification. To have currently registered with your...
