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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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... presented like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of Cisco Systems, Inc. How to while using the Wireless-B Broadband Router. BEFW11S4-v4-UG-41011E KL Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of interest and is something you with a figure number and description, like this User Guide...
... presented like this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of Cisco Systems, Inc. How to while using the Wireless-B Broadband Router. BEFW11S4-v4-UG-41011E KL Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of interest and is something you with a figure number and description, like this User Guide...
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... 16 The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 17 The Wireless Tab - Local Network 30 Wireless-B Broadband Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 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...
... 16 The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 17 The Wireless Tab - Local Network 30 Wireless-B Broadband Router Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network 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...
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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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... 21 Figure 5-23: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 22 Figure 5-24: Applications and Gaming Tab - Advanced Routing 15 Figure 5-12: Setup 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 the Power 8 Figure 5-1: Password Screen 9 Figure...
... 21 Figure 5-23: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 22 Figure 5-24: Applications and Gaming Tab - Advanced Routing 15 Figure 5-12: Setup 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 the Power 8 Figure 5-1: Password Screen 9 Figure...
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... Figure 5-35: Status Tab - Log 26 Figure 5-31: Log Table 26 Figure 5-32: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 27 Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Wireless-B Broadband Router Figure 5-26: Applications and Gaming - Local Network 30 Figure 5-36: Status Tab - DMZ 25 Figure 5-28: Administration Tab - DHCP Active IP Table 30 Figure C-1: Upgrade ...
... Figure 5-35: Status Tab - Log 26 Figure 5-31: Log Table 26 Figure 5-32: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 27 Figure 5-33: Administration Tab - Wireless-B Broadband Router Figure 5-26: Applications and Gaming - Local Network 30 Figure 5-36: Status Tab - DMZ 25 Figure 5-28: Administration Tab - DHCP Active IP Table 30 Figure C-1: Upgrade ...
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... on one place, to simplify finding the ones you want, and easing backup to CD-R. It's all at the heart of "splitter" for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router. the included Setup Wizard takes you through your house. You can connect your home computers directly to fill up the network in your household can...
... on one place, to simplify finding the ones you want, and easing backup to CD-R. It's all at the heart of "splitter" for choosing the Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router. the included Setup Wizard takes you through your house. You can connect your home computers directly to fill up the network in your household can...
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... 2 What's in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-B Broadband Router. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as installing the TCP/IP...
... 2 What's in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for your network. • Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router This chapter explains how to use the Web-Based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-B Broadband Router. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as installing the TCP/IP...
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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.. • 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. Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in this Guide?
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... a feasible radio channel and optimum Wireless-B Broadband Router position is bridged to a wired LAN for mobile users. Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. Computers in a wired LAN infrastructure via an access point. The Linksys wireless adapters provide access to a wired network via the Wireless-B Broadband Router. Before enabling an ESS with a clear...
... a feasible radio channel and optimum Wireless-B Broadband Router position is bridged to a wired LAN for mobile users. Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 2: Planning your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless LAN is called an infrastructure configuration. Computers in a wired LAN infrastructure via an access point. The Linksys wireless adapters provide access to a wired network via the Wireless-B Broadband Router. Before enabling an ESS with a clear...
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... Adapter (WUSB11) for when you want to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international for more information about products that work with the wireless PrintServer (WPS11) and bridges (WET11). Chapter 2: Planning your networking options are limitless. Go to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless-B Broadband Router Network Layout The Wireless-B Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b adapters, such...
... Adapter (WUSB11) for when you want to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com/international for more information about products that work with the wireless PrintServer (WPS11) and bridges (WET11). Chapter 2: Planning your networking options are limitless. Go to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless-B Broadband Router Network Layout The Wireless-B Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b adapters, such...
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... Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. Important: Resetting the Broadband Router will connect your broadband Internet connection. Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router's Back Panel Reset Button Internet 1, 2, 3, 4 Power There are two ways 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. These...
... Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. Important: Resetting the Broadband Router will connect your broadband Internet connection. Figure 3-1: The Broadband Router's Back Panel Reset Button Internet 1, 2, 3, 4 Power There are two ways 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. These...
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.... Green. If the LED is blinking, the Broadband Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port. The Wireless-B LED lights up solid, the Broadband Router is connected to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel A blinking LED indicates network activity over the network. Wireless-B Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed...
.... Green. If the LED is blinking, the Broadband Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port. The Wireless-B LED lights up solid, the Broadband Router is connected to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router 7 The Front Panel A blinking LED indicates network activity over the network. Wireless-B Broadband Router The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed...
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... use the power adapter that is supplied with line of a different adapter may result in a position that the Router is usually at the center of your Cable or DSL Broadband modem. 4. Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router Hardware Installation 1. Try to use the power adapter supplied with a standard Ethernet network cable. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet...
... use the power adapter that is supplied with line of a different adapter may result in a position that the Router is usually at the center of your Cable or DSL Broadband modem. 4. Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router Hardware Installation 1. Try to use the power adapter supplied with a standard Ethernet network cable. Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet...
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...more advanced configuration or monitoring. To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Utility and each web page in the Address field. The first time you..., enter the settings provided by your PCs? Note: The Router is admin. For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the Router's web-based utility. Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router Overview The Broadband Router has been designed to be accessed via your network. Refer ...
...more advanced configuration or monitoring. To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Utility and each web page in the Address field. The first time you..., enter the settings provided by your PCs? Note: The Router is admin. For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the Router's web-based utility. Wireless-B Broadband Router Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router Overview The Broadband Router has been designed to be accessed via your network. Refer ...
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... on Demand, click the radio Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - This allows you wish to change the Broadband Router's general settings. Internet Connection Type Choose the type of this information can configure the Router to the Internet through your ISP). Default Gateway. Basic...your ISP. If you to activate Connect on Demand enables the Router to Obtain an IP automatically, which is the Router's IP address, when seen from the drop down menu. • DHCP. Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears ...
... on Demand, click the radio Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - This allows you wish to change the Broadband Router's general settings. Internet Connection Type Choose the type of this information can configure the Router to the Internet through your ISP). Default Gateway. Basic...your ISP. If you to activate Connect on Demand enables the Router to Obtain an IP automatically, which is the Router's IP address, when seen from the drop down menu. • DHCP. Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Basic Setup The first screen that appears ...
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...: Redial Period. If you are using a RAS connection, check with your connection. If you select this option, the Router will provide you with the IP Address you wish to connections in Australia only. Your ISP will periodically check your connection....want to a network Figure 5-6: RAS Connection Type Figure 5-7: PPTP Connection Type 11 Wireless-B Broadband Router button. This is 30 seconds. • RAS. (for the necessary setup information. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of the...
...: Redial Period. If you are using a RAS connection, check with your connection. If you select this option, the Router will provide you with the IP Address you wish to connections in Australia only. Your ISP will periodically check your connection....want to a network Figure 5-6: RAS Connection Type Figure 5-7: PPTP Connection Type 11 Wireless-B Broadband Router button. This is 30 seconds. • RAS. (for the necessary setup information. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of the...
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... be transmitted. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Host Name/Domain Name. Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab. Wireless-B Broadband Router Optional Settings (Required by some ISPs) Some of your network PCs to connect to a DHCP server (the...
... be transmitted. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Host Name/Domain Name. Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab. Wireless-B Broadband Router Optional Settings (Required by some ISPs) Some of your network PCs to connect to a DHCP server (the...
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...The Domain Name System (DNS) is 255.255.255.0. Otherwise, leave this dynamic IP address. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Local IP Address. This value must be "leased" this blank. Enter the maximum number of your settings (WEP ...use a WINS server, enter that you already have a DHCP server on your network, set the Router's DHCP option to the Router with the factory defaults. WINS. Wireless-B Broadband Router Network Setup Router IP. The default value is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or...
...The Domain Name System (DNS) is 255.255.255.0. Otherwise, leave this dynamic IP address. Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - Local IP Address. This value must be "leased" this blank. Enter the maximum number of your settings (WEP ...use a WINS server, enter that you already have a DHCP server on your network, set the Router's DHCP option to the Router with the factory defaults. WINS. Wireless-B Broadband Router Network Setup Router IP. The default value is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or...
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...re-register the MAC address with your changes or Cancel Changes to clone the MAC address. MAC Address Clone Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router 14 The Setup Tab - To have currently registered with your ISP here. MAC Address Clone Enter the MAC Address registered with the... MAC Address Clone feature. MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to the Router with your ISP to a unique piece of hardware for identification. MAC Clone Service. Figure 5-10: Setup Tab - Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - MAC Address.
...re-register the MAC address with your changes or Cancel Changes to clone the MAC address. MAC Address Clone Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router 14 The Setup Tab - To have currently registered with your ISP here. MAC Address Clone Enter the MAC Address registered with the... MAC Address Clone feature. MAC Address Clone A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to the Router with your ISP to a unique piece of hardware for identification. MAC Clone Service. Figure 5-10: Setup Tab - Wireless-B Broadband Router The Setup Tab - MAC Address.