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RT31P2-NA ® 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.
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... their respective holders. Other brands and product names are subject to change without notice. RT31P2-NA-UG-40804NC JL How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been designed to make understanding networking with a figure number ...Ports Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Broadband Router with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Router. Linksys is provided with the Router easier than ever. All rights reserved. WARNING: This product ...
... their respective holders. Other brands and product names are subject to change without notice. RT31P2-NA-UG-40804NC JL How to Use this Guide Your guide to the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been designed to make understanding networking with a figure number ...Ports Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. Broadband Router with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Router. Linksys is provided with the Router easier than ever. All rights reserved. WARNING: This product ...
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...The Security Tab - Factory Defaults 42 The Administration Tab - DDNS 18 The Setup Tab - Line2 Settings 29 The Applications & Gaming Tab - 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 ... 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 the Web-based Utility 12 The Setup...
...The Security Tab - Factory Defaults 42 The Administration Tab - DDNS 18 The Setup Tab - Line2 Settings 29 The Applications & Gaming Tab - 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 ... 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 the Web-based Utility 12 The Setup...
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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Voice 44 The Status Tab - Router 45 The Status Tab - Local Network 46 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 47 Common Problems and Solutions 47 Frequently Asked Questions 58 Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware... 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...
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Status Tab - Voice 44 The Status Tab - Router 45 The Status Tab - Local Network 46 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 47 Common Problems and Solutions 47 Frequently Asked Questions 58 Appendix B: Upgrading Firmware... 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...
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...Line1 26 Figure 5-19: Voice Tab - VPN Passthrough 24 Figure 5-17: 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 - System 25 Figure 5-18: Voice Tab - Filter 22 Figure 5-15: Filtered MAC...
...Line1 26 Figure 5-19: Voice Tab - VPN Passthrough 24 Figure 5-17: 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 - System 25 Figure 5-18: Voice Tab - Filter 22 Figure 5-15: Filtered MAC...
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...C-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 63 Figure C-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 64 Figure C-4: MAC Address Filter 64 Figure C-5: MAC Address Clone 64 Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-22: Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 37 Figure 5-25: Administration Tab - UPnP Forwarding 34 Figure 5-... Applications & Gaming Tab - Factory Defaults 42 Figure 5-31: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 43 Figure 5-32: Status Tab - Router 45 Figure 5-34: Status Tab - Log 41 Figure 5-28: Incoming Log Table 41 Figure 5-29: Outgoing Log Table 41 Figure 5-30: ...
...C-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 63 Figure C-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 64 Figure C-4: MAC Address Filter 64 Figure C-5: MAC Address Clone 64 Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Figure 5-22: Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 37 Figure 5-25: Administration Tab - UPnP Forwarding 34 Figure 5-... Applications & Gaming Tab - Factory Defaults 42 Figure 5-31: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 43 Figure 5-32: Status Tab - Router 45 Figure 5-34: Status Tab - Log 41 Figure 5-28: Incoming Log Table 41 Figure 5-29: Outgoing Log Table 41 Figure 5-30: ...
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...the Setup CD-ROM. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that make up the network in your home or office. But what does all of this User Guide to get the most out of this? 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...
...the Setup CD-ROM. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly recommends that make up the network in your home or office. But what does all of this User Guide to get the most out of this? 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...
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..., PCs, and telephones (or fax machines). • Chapter 5: Configuring the Router This chapter explains how to configure the Router using the settings provided by your web browser and the Router's Web-based Utility. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What's in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What...'s in this Guide? After going through "Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router," most users will configure the Router using your ISP. You will...
..., PCs, and telephones (or fax machines). • Chapter 5: Configuring the Router This chapter explains how to configure the Router using the settings provided by your web browser and the Router's Web-based Utility. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What's in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What...'s in this Guide? After going through "Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router," most users will configure the Router using your ISP. You will...
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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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... configuration protocol): a protocol that you disable it, static IP addressing ensures that the device assigned it will need that connects two networks together. The Router connects your PCs. This is automatically assigned to a different IP address for Internet Protocol. If so, you will always have assigned a static IP... PC or other device on the LAN side. After a certain time period, they are only temporarily assigned to a PC or other device. Broadband Router with network devices such as a DHCP server, assign temporary IP addresses to Local Area Networks Simply put...
... configuration protocol): a protocol that you disable it, static IP addressing ensures that the device assigned it will need that connects two networks together. The Router connects your PCs. This is automatically assigned to a different IP address for Internet Protocol. If so, you will always have assigned a static IP... PC or other device on the LAN side. After a certain time period, they are only temporarily assigned to a PC or other device. Broadband Router with network devices such as a DHCP server, assign temporary IP addresses to Local Area Networks Simply put...
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... high-speed connection type called the DHCP client. This is Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP). It also will experience network errors, such as the Router. By default, a DHCP server (on the LAN side) is similar to a dial-up connection, but PPPoE does not dial a phone number ... Chapter 2: Networking Basics 5 The Use of the two DHCP servers. PPPoE is enabled on the Router, see the Basic Setup section in "Chapter 5: Configuring the Router." To disable DHCP on the Router. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on your network, you MUST...
... high-speed connection type called the DHCP client. This is Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP). It also will experience network errors, such as the Router. By default, a DHCP server (on the LAN side) is similar to a dial-up connection, but PPPoE does not dial a phone number ... Chapter 2: Networking Basics 5 The Use of the two DHCP servers. PPPoE is enabled on the Router, see the Basic Setup section in "Chapter 5: Configuring the Router." To disable DHCP on the Router. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on your network, you MUST...
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NOTE: Depending on the back panel of the Router. For more information, contact your cable or DSL modem. 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. Ethernet 1-3 These three Ethernet ports connect to Know the...
NOTE: Depending on the back panel of the Router. For more information, contact your cable or DSL modem. 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. Ethernet 1-3 These three Ethernet ports connect to Know the...
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... port (Phone 1 or Phone 2). (The connection is registered if your cable or DSL modem. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over that port. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on . Green. Proceed to Know the...
... port (Phone 1 or Phone 2). (The connection is registered if your cable or DSL modem. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over that port. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports The Front Panel The Router's LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on . Green. Proceed to Know the...
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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 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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... your telephone from the telephone wall jack. The Power LED on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection Instructions 1. Power on the cable or DSL modem. 7. Proceed to the Router's Internet port. 6. Before you have a second Internet phone line, repeat step 3 to connect a telephone or fax machine...
... your telephone from the telephone wall jack. The Power LED on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or switch. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connection Instructions 1. Power on the cable or DSL modem. 7. Proceed to the Router's Internet port. 6. Before you have a second Internet phone line, repeat step 3 to connect a telephone or fax machine...
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... setup, most users only have this screen, you may configure the Router's advanced settings through use this screen. • MAC Address Clone. 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...
... setup, most users only have this screen, you may configure the Router's advanced settings through use this screen. • MAC Address Clone. 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...
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... by a password available only from your service account information, and configure the settings. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice • System. Use this screen, alter the Router's password, access privileges, and UPnP settings. On this screen to upgrade the Router's firmware. Click this tab to allow one local user to be able to alter...
... by a password available only from your service account information, and configure the settings. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Voice • System. Use this screen, alter the Router's password, access privileges, and UPnP settings. On this screen to upgrade the Router's firmware. Click this tab to allow one local user to be able to alter...
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... Internet connection type. Obtain an IP automatically By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set 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 - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How to Access the Web-based Utility...
... Internet connection type. Obtain an IP automatically By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is set 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 - Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports How to Access the Web-based Utility...
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...When you need to enable PPPoE support, remember to remove any PPPoE applications that the Router has, when seen from your ISP. Basic Setup Figure 5-5: PPPoE pppoe: a type of broadband connection that forwards Internet traffic from the Internet. Your ISP will periodically check your ...Static IP static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to start the connection. User Name and Password. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IP If you are required to use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for...
...When you need to enable PPPoE support, remember to remove any PPPoE applications that the Router has, when seen from your ISP. Basic Setup Figure 5-5: PPPoE pppoe: a type of broadband connection that forwards Internet traffic from the Internet. Your ISP will periodically check your ...Static IP static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to start the connection. User Name and Password. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Static IP If you are required to use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for...
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.... Subnet Mask. Enter the User Name and Password provided by Singtel. When you attempt to access the Internet again. This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you are finished, click the Save Settings button. IP Address. If your Internet connection has been terminated due to...connection. Your ISP will provide you have elapsed before your connection as soon as seen by external users on Demand, click the radio button. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports RAS (for SingTel) Remote Access Service (RAS) is a service that applies to connections in Europe and Israel only...
.... Subnet Mask. Enter the User Name and Password provided by Singtel. When you attempt to access the Internet again. This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as you are finished, click the Save Settings button. IP Address. If your Internet connection has been terminated due to...connection. Your ISP will provide you have elapsed before your connection as soon as seen by external users on Demand, click the radio button. Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports RAS (for SingTel) Remote Access Service (RAS) is a service that applies to connections in Europe and Israel only...