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® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports User Guide WIRED Model No. RT31P2-NA
® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports User Guide WIRED Model No. RT31P2-NA
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...is provided with a figure number and description, like this Guide Your guide to the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been designed to make understanding networking with 2 Phone Ports Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are definitions for the following items when reading this : Figure ...Cisco Systems, Inc. In addition to Use this : word: definition. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the Router. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of interest and is something that are trademarks or registered trademarks of Figures" section. RT31P2-NA...
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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Networking Basics 4 An Introduction to Local Area Networks 4 The Use of IP Addresses 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 8 Overview 8 Connection Instructions 9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router 10 Overview 10 How to Access...
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Networking Basics 4 An Introduction to Local Area Networks 4 The Use of IP Addresses 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 6 The Back Panel 6 The Front Panel 7 Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 8 Overview 8 Connection Instructions 9 Chapter 5: Configuring the Router 10 Overview 10 How to Access...
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... - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Local Network 46 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 47 Common Problems and Solutions 47 Frequently Asked Questions 58 Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware 62 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 63 Windows 98 or Me Instructions 63 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 63 For the Router...
... - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Local Network 46 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 47 Common Problems and Solutions 47 Frequently Asked Questions 58 Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware 62 Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 63 Windows 98 or Me Instructions 63 Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 63 For the Router...
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... 24 Figure 5-17: Voice Tab - Line2 29 Figure 5-20: Applications & Gaming Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) 18 Figure 5-10: Setup Tab - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports List of Figures Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram 8 Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 9 Figure 4-3: Connect a Telephone 9 Figure 4-4: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem 9 Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 9 Figure...
... 24 Figure 5-17: Voice Tab - Line2 29 Figure 5-20: Applications & Gaming Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) 18 Figure 5-10: Setup Tab - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports List of Figures Figure 3-1: Back Panel 6 Figure 3-2: Front Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram 8 Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 9 Figure 4-3: Connect a Telephone 9 Figure 4-4: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem 9 Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 9 Figure...
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... Tab - QoS 37 Figure 5-25: Administration Tab - Log 41 Figure 5-28: Incoming Log Table 41 Figure 5-29: Outgoing Log Table 41 Figure 5-30: Administration Tab - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-22: Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding 34 Figure 5-23: Applications & Gaming Tab - Firmware Upgrade 43 Figure 5-32: Status Tab - Voice 44 Figure 5-33...
... Tab - QoS 37 Figure 5-25: Administration Tab - Log 41 Figure 5-28: Incoming Log Table 41 Figure 5-29: Outgoing Log Table 41 Figure 5-30: Administration Tab - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-22: Applications & Gaming Tab - UPnP Forwarding 34 Figure 5-23: Applications & Gaming Tab - Firmware Upgrade 43 Figure 5-32: Status Tab - Voice 44 Figure 5-33...
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... and computer resources. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Broadband Router with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is placed on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. This Router will be able to make phone calls using the Internet. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that...
... and computer resources. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Broadband Router with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is placed on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. This Router will be able to make phone calls using the Internet. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that...
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... installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of your web browser and the Router's Web-based Utility. You also have other chapter available for setting up a network with the basic steps, then you on how ...the Router to your cable or DSL modem, PCs, and telephones (or fax machines). • Chapter 5: Configuring the Router This chapter explains how to find the MAC address or Ethernet address of terms frequently used in networking. Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What's...
... installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix E: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of your web browser and the Router's Web-based Utility. You also have other chapter available for setting up a network with the basic steps, then you on how ...the Router to your cable or DSL modem, PCs, and telephones (or fax machines). • Chapter 5: Configuring the Router This chapter explains how to find the MAC address or Ethernet address of terms frequently used in networking. Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What's...
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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix H: 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?
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports • Appendix F: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. • Appendix G: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router. • Appendix H: 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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...computer or device that travels between these two networks. Static IP addresses are commonly used with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to Local Area Networks Simply put, a router is how your account. You can get the information from your PCs. This is a network ... server will forward the packet to the appropriate PC on the network. Broadband Router with network devices such as a DHCP server, assign temporary IP addresses to the other device. The Router processes and regulates the data that is automatically assigned to the Internet. The...
...computer or device that travels between these two networks. Static IP addresses are commonly used with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 2: Networking Basics An Introduction to Local Area Networks Simply put, a router is how your account. You can get the information from your PCs. This is a network ... server will forward the packet to the appropriate PC on the network. Broadband Router with network devices such as a DHCP server, assign temporary IP addresses to the other device. The Router processes and regulates the data that is automatically assigned to the Internet. The...
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... a user name and password to gain access to a dial-up connection, but PPPoE does not dial a phone number when establishing a connection. It also will experience network errors, such as the Router. If you run more than one of IP Addresses Chapter 2: Networking Basics 5 The Use of the two ...network, you from having to the Internet. To disable DHCP on the network or another network device, such as conflicting IP addresses. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on the Router, see the Basic Setup section in "Chapter 5: Configuring the...
... a user name and password to gain access to a dial-up connection, but PPPoE does not dial a phone number when establishing a connection. It also will experience network errors, such as the Router. If you run more than one of IP Addresses Chapter 2: Networking Basics 5 The Use of the two ...network, you from having to the Internet. To disable DHCP on the network or another network device, such as conflicting IP addresses. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on the Router, see the Basic Setup section in "Chapter 5: Configuring the...
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... five seconds, or restore the defaults from your telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included). Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Back Panel The Router's ports and the Reset button are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. NOTE: Depending on the back panel of the...
... five seconds, or restore the defaults from your telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included). Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router The Back Panel The Router's ports and the Reset button are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. NOTE: Depending on the back panel of the...
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... LED is solidly lit, the Router is powered on the front panel. It flashes when the phone is sending or receiving data over the Internet port. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used or an incoming call has been detected. Green. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which inform you about...
... LED is solidly lit, the Router is powered on the front panel. It flashes when the phone is sending or receiving data over the Internet port. If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used or an incoming call has been detected. Green. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which inform you about...
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PC Internet Cable/DSL Modem Router Telephone Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 8 Overview Broadband Router with one desktop PC and telephone. The following connection diagram illustrates a basic network setup with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and cable or DSL modem.
PC Internet Cable/DSL Modem Router Telephone Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 8 Overview Broadband Router with one desktop PC and telephone. The following connection diagram illustrates a basic network setup with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Overview To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and cable or DSL modem.
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... Connect your cable or DSL modem's Ethernet cable to the Router's PHONE 2 port. 5. Figure 4-2: Connect a PC Figure 4-3: Connect a Telephone Figure 4-4: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Connection Instructions Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 9 Power on your ...the power adapter is powered off, including the Router, PCs, switches, and cable or DSL modem. 2. Connect the included power adapter to its tone setting (not pulse). 4. Connect the other network devices to the Router's PHONE 1 port. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection Instructions 1.
... Connect your cable or DSL modem's Ethernet cable to the Router's PHONE 2 port. 5. Figure 4-2: Connect a PC Figure 4-3: Connect a Telephone Figure 4-4: Connect the Cable/DSL Modem Chapter 4: Connecting the Router Connection Instructions Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 9 Power on your ...the power adapter is powered off, including the Router, PCs, switches, and cable or DSL modem. 2. Connect the included power adapter to its tone setting (not pulse). 4. Connect the other network devices to the Router's PHONE 1 port. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection Instructions 1.
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.... This chapter will be accessed via your web browser through the Web-based Utility. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for your specific type of Internet connection, then you can configure the Router. • Management. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on...
.... This chapter will be accessed via your web browser through the Web-based Utility. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for your specific type of Internet connection, then you can configure the Router. • Management. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on...
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... for use this tab if you want to the Internet for this tab. • Factory Defaults. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice • System. Click this screen. • Firmware Upgrade. You can also back up and restore the Router's configuration if necessary. • Log. Click this tab to allow one local user to be restricted...
... for use this tab if you want to the Internet for this tab. • Factory Defaults. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice • System. Click this screen. • Firmware Upgrade. You can also back up and restore the Router's configuration if necessary. • Log. Click this tab to allow one local user to be restricted...
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... Address field. Help information is set to Obtain an IP automatically, and it should be obtained from your Internet connection type. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility of a screen. Obtain an IP automatically By default, the... Router's Internet Connection Type is shown on a tab, click More. Each Basic Setup screen and available features will appear asking you have ...
... Address field. Help information is set to Obtain an IP automatically, and it should be obtained from your Internet connection type. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How to Access the Web-based Utility To access the Web-based Utility of a screen. Obtain an IP automatically By default, the... Router's Internet Connection Type is shown on a tab, click More. Each Basic Setup screen and available features will appear asking you have ...
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...the Status tab, and click the Connect button to a network. Note: For DSL users, if you need to enable it sits idle. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IP If you are finished, click the Save Settings button. This is the IP address that are installed on at least one DNS... it . subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of minutes you wish to establish Internet connections for a specific period of broadband connection that forwards Internet traffic from the Internet. To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to activate Connect on Demand and ...
...the Status tab, and click the Connect button to a network. Note: For DSL users, if you need to enable it sits idle. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IP If you are finished, click the Save Settings button. This is the IP address that are installed on at least one DNS... it . subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of minutes you wish to establish Internet connections for a specific period of broadband connection that forwards Internet traffic from the Internet. To use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to activate Connect on Demand and ...
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...time (Max Idle Time). You can configure the Router to inactivity, Connect on RAS. If you with the Default Gateway Address. IP Address. Your ISP will provide you wish to access the Internet again. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports RAS (for SingTel) Remote Access Service (RAS) ...is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. If you attempt to activate Connect on the Internet...
...time (Max Idle Time). You can configure the Router to inactivity, Connect on RAS. If you with the Default Gateway Address. IP Address. Your ISP will provide you wish to access the Internet again. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports RAS (for SingTel) Remote Access Service (RAS) ...is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. If you attempt to activate Connect on the Internet...