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® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. RT31P2-NA Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports User Guide WIRED Model No.
® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. RT31P2-NA Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports User Guide WIRED Model No.
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... harm. In addition to do while using the Router. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of interest and is a note of Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for the following items when reading this Guide Your guide to the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been designed to make... in the U.S. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is provided with a reminder about something that are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. RT31P2-NA-UG-40804NC JL Other brands and product ...
... harm. In addition to do while using the Router. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of interest and is a note of Cisco Systems, Inc. Look for the following items when reading this Guide Your guide to the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been designed to make... in the U.S. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is provided with a reminder about something that are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. RT31P2-NA-UG-40804NC JL Other brands and product ...
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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...
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...
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... 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's Web-based Utility 64 Appendix D: Windows Help 65 Appendix E: Glossary 66 Appendix F: Specifications 71 Appendix G: Warranty Information 73 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 74 Appendix I: Contact Information...
... 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's Web-based Utility 64 Appendix D: Windows Help 65 Appendix E: Glossary 66 Appendix F: Specifications 71 Appendix G: Warranty Information 73 Appendix H: Regulatory Information 74 Appendix I: Contact Information...
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... (TZO.com) 18 Figure 5-11: Setup Tab - Line1 26 Figure 5-19: Voice 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 5-1: Router's IP Address 12 Figure 5-2: Router Login 12 Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) 18 Figure 5-10: Setup Tab - Basic Setup (Obtain an ...
... (TZO.com) 18 Figure 5-11: Setup Tab - Line1 26 Figure 5-19: Voice 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 5-1: Router's IP Address 12 Figure 5-2: Router Login 12 Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) 18 Figure 5-10: Setup Tab - Basic Setup (Obtain an ...
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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-22: Applications & Gaming Tab - Management 39 Figure 5-26: Backup & Restore Configuration 40 Figure 5-27: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 42 Figure 5-31: Administration Tab - Voice 44 Figure 5-33: Status Tab - Router 45 Figure 5-34: Status Tab - DMZ 36 Figure 5-24: Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 37 Figure 5-25: Administration Tab...
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-22: Applications & Gaming Tab - Management 39 Figure 5-26: Backup & Restore Configuration 40 Figure 5-27: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 42 Figure 5-31: Administration Tab - Voice 44 Figure 5-33: Status Tab - Router 45 Figure 5-34: Status Tab - DMZ 36 Figure 5-24: Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 37 Figure 5-25: Administration Tab...
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...transmission medium. Plus, you can now be able to make phone calls using the Internet. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that specifies how data is called "wired". With Internet phone service, your Internet access can access one high-speed ...different computers and access data located on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Broadband Router with your Internet phone service provider, even while you're surfing the Internet. PCs on another ...
...transmission medium. Plus, you can now be able to make phone calls using the Internet. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that specifies how data is called "wired". With Internet phone service, your Internet access can access one high-speed ...different computers and access data located on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Broadband Router with your Internet phone service provider, even while you're surfing the Internet. PCs on another ...
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...possible problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Router. • Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware This appendix explains how you can upgrade the Router's firmware. • Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet ...Windows Help for setting up a network with a router. After going through "Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router," most users will configure the Router using your ISP. When you're finished with 2 Phone Ports What's in this Guide? Broadband Router with the basic steps, then you are ready...
...possible problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Router. • Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware This appendix explains how you can upgrade the Router's firmware. • Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet ...Windows Help for setting up a network with a router. After going through "Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router," most users will configure the Router using your ISP. When you're finished with 2 Phone Ports What's in this Guide? Broadband Router with the basic steps, then you are ready...
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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? 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.
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... to the appropriate PC on the LAN side. Since a static IP address remains valid until you will assign it . The Router's Network Address Translation (NAT) technology protects your network of assigning IP addresses to the Internet. nat (network address translation): NAT... technology translates IP addresses of IP Addresses IP stands for the Internet. Broadband Router with network devices such as a DHCP server, assign temporary IP addresses to the other Internet applications, and, if allowed, it...
... to the appropriate PC on the LAN side. Since a static IP address remains valid until you will assign it . The Router's Network Address Translation (NAT) technology protects your network of assigning IP addresses to the Internet. nat (network address translation): NAT... technology translates IP addresses of IP Addresses IP stands for the Internet. Broadband Router with network devices such as a DHCP server, assign temporary IP addresses to the other Internet applications, and, if allowed, it...
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...obtaining an IP address is similar to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on your network, you MUST disable one DHCP server on the Router. PPPoE is called Point 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 already have a DHCP server running on the network or another network device, such as conflicting IP addresses. To disable DHCP on...
...obtaining an IP address is similar to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on your network, you MUST disable one DHCP server on the Router. PPPoE is called Point 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 already have a DHCP server running on the network or another network device, such as conflicting IP addresses. To disable DHCP on...
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... more information, contact your cable or DSL modem. Phone1 For your primary telephone line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to your telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included). Phone2 For your secondary telephone line, the...such as PCs, print servers, or additional switches. 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. Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility. Figure 3-1: Back Panel Internet...
... more information, contact your cable or DSL modem. Phone1 For your primary telephone line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to your telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included). Phone2 For your secondary telephone line, the...such as PCs, print servers, or additional switches. 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. Factory Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility. Figure 3-1: Back Panel Internet...
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...purposes. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over that port. It flashes when the phone is booting up when the Router is no registered connection. Green. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which inform you about network activities,... are located on . If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used or an incoming call has ...
...purposes. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over that port. It flashes when the phone is booting up when the Router is no registered connection. Green. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which inform you about network activities,... are located on . If the LED is flashing, the Router is being used or an incoming call has ...
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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. Broadband Router with one desktop PC and telephone. PC Internet Cable/DSL Modem Router Telephone Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 8 Overview
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. Broadband Router with one desktop PC and telephone. PC Internet Cable/DSL Modem Router Telephone Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 8 Overview
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... power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch. Connect the other network devices to the Router's PHONE 2 port. 5. NOTE: Make sure your telephone from the telephone wall jack. Power on your cable or DSL modem's Ethernet cable to one of the... Instructions Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 9 Power on the back of the numbered ports on the cable or DSL modem. 7. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection Instructions 1. Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other end to an Ethernet port on the front panel will ...
... power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch. Connect the other network devices to the Router's PHONE 2 port. 5. NOTE: Make sure your telephone from the telephone wall jack. Power on your cable or DSL modem's Ethernet cable to one of the... Instructions Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 9 Power on the back of the numbered ports on the cable or DSL modem. 7. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection Instructions 1. Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other end to an Ethernet port on the front panel will ...
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... Gaming, Administration, and Status. Enable the Router's Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature on this screen. • MAC Address Clone. Setup • Basic Setup. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for your... ISP. If you click one of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup, most ...
... Gaming, Administration, and Status. Enable the Router's Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature on this screen. • MAC Address Clone. Setup • Basic Setup. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Chapter 5: Configuring the Router Overview Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for your... ISP. If you click one of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup, most ...
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...the Internet for use this screen. • Firmware Upgrade. This screen provides status information about the Internet phone lines. • Router. For more information, contact your Internet phone service provider's policies, you want to alter UPnP forwarding settings. • DMZ...., click this tab to allow one local user to be able to maximize network performance. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice • System. This screen provides status information about the Router. • Local Network. Enter your network. • Port Triggering. Applications & Gaming ...
...the Internet for use this screen. • Firmware Upgrade. This screen provides status information about the Internet phone lines. • Router. For more information, contact your Internet phone service provider's policies, you want to alter UPnP forwarding settings. • DMZ...., click this tab to allow one local user to be able to maximize network performance. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice • System. This screen provides status information about the Router. • Local Network. Enter your network. • Port Triggering. Applications & Gaming ...
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... button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your User name and Password. Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Chapter 5: Configuring the Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Make the necessary changes through a dynamic IP address.... ISP. For additional help on the right-hand side of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.15.1, in the User Name and Password fields. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How to Access the Web-based Utility To...
... button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your User name and Password. Figure 5-1: Router's IP Address Figure 5-2: Router Login Chapter 5: Configuring the Router How to Access the Web-based Utility Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Make the necessary changes through a dynamic IP address.... ISP. For additional help on the right-hand side of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.15.1, in the User Name and Password fields. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How to Access the Web-based Utility To...
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...then select Static IP. User Name and Password. If provided by external users on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your local area network Keep Alive and Redial Period. Connect on Demand, ... to use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for a specific period of broadband connection that are installed on at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. Basic Setup Figure...are finished, click the Save Settings button. IP Address. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IP If you need to specify here.
...then select Static IP. User Name and Password. If provided by external users on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your local area network Keep Alive and Redial Period. Connect on Demand, ... to use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for a specific period of broadband connection that are installed on at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address. Basic Setup Figure...are finished, click the Save Settings button. IP Address. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IP If you need to specify here.
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...5-7: PPTP 14 Enter the User Name and Password supplied by your Internet access disconnects. User Name and Password. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specific period of minutes you want your Internet connection. This option ... Mask, as you attempt to access the Internet again. IP Address. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it sits idle. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports RAS (for SingTel) Remote Access Service (RAS) is a service that applies to connections in Singapore, ...
...5-7: PPTP 14 Enter the User Name and Password supplied by your Internet access disconnects. User Name and Password. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specific period of minutes you want your Internet connection. This option ... Mask, as you attempt to access the Internet again. IP Address. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it sits idle. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports RAS (for SingTel) Remote Access Service (RAS) is a service that applies to connections in Singapore, ...