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...something that could damage your property or product. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch About This Guide i WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. About This...http:// in front of Cisco Systems, Inc. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, EtherFast, Cisco, and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or...
...something that could damage your property or product. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch About This Guide i WEB: This globe icon indicates a noteworthy website address or e-mail address. About This...http:// in front of Cisco Systems, Inc. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, EtherFast, Cisco, and the Cisco Logo are registered trademarks or...
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... Forwarding 9 Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering 9 Applications and Gaming > UPnP Forwarding 10 Applications and Gaming > DMZ 11 Applications and Gaming > QoS 11 Administration > Management 12 Administration > Log 13 Administration > Factory Defaults 14 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 14 Status > Router 15 Status > Local Network 15 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 16 .../96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 21 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 25 Software in Linksys Products 25 Software Licenses 25 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch ii
... Forwarding 9 Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering 9 Applications and Gaming > UPnP Forwarding 10 Applications and Gaming > DMZ 11 Applications and Gaming > QoS 11 Administration > Management 12 Administration > Log 13 Administration > Factory Defaults 14 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 14 Status > Router 15 Status > Local Network 15 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 16 .../96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 21 Appendix E: Software License Agreement 25 Software in Linksys Products 25 Software Licenses 25 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch ii
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... Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. It flashes when the Router goes through the Internet port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port. You can also use the Router to press and hold the Reset button for choosing the Linksys by Cisco EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 1 Internet The Internet port is where you for approximately five seconds.
... Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. It flashes when the Router goes through the Internet port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port. You can also use the Router to press and hold the Reset button for choosing the Linksys by Cisco EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 1 Internet The Internet port is where you for approximately five seconds.
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...;• RAS •• PPTP •• Heart Beat Signal •• L2TP Obtain an IP Automatically By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the Basic Setup screen. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Security, Applications & Gaming, ...use this information can be obtained through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Obtain an IP Automatically EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 2 Internet Connection Type Select the type of this chapter to learn about the web-based...
...;• RAS •• PPTP •• Heart Beat Signal •• L2TP Obtain an IP Automatically By default, the Router's Internet Connection Type is the Basic Setup screen. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Security, Applications & Gaming, ...use this information can be obtained through a dynamic IP address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Obtain an IP Automatically EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 2 Internet Connection Type Select the type of this chapter to learn about the web-based...
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...-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to enable PPPoE. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP to see if they do, you are required to use this option, select Keep Alive. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you are connected to connections in Singapore...
...-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to enable PPPoE. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP to see if they do, you are required to use this option, select Keep Alive. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you are connected to connections in Singapore...
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...User Name and Password provided by your ISP. To use this option, select Connect on the Internet (including your ISP). EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration Internet Connection Type > Heart Beat Signal User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by ... you attempt to automatically re-establish your Internet connection. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Router to access the Internet again. Keep Alive: Redial Period If you attempt to check the Internet connection. Internet Connection Type >...
...User Name and Password provided by your ISP. To use this option, select Connect on the Internet (including your ISP). EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration Internet Connection Type > Heart Beat Signal User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by ... you attempt to automatically re-establish your Internet connection. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Router to access the Internet again. Keep Alive: Redial Period If you attempt to check the Internet connection. Internet Connection Type >...
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... you use these fields blank will be used as identification. If you are disconnected, then the Router will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Router IP EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with when issuing IP addresses. If you already have a DHCP server on your Internet connection, ... Settings Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the DHCP server to start with 8-Port Switch Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) Local DHCP Server DHCP is 0 minutes, which means one of these names as a DHCP server ...
... you use these fields blank will be used as identification. If you are disconnected, then the Router will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Router IP EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with when issuing IP addresses. If you already have a DHCP server on your Internet connection, ... Settings Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the DHCP server to start with 8-Port Switch Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) Local DHCP Server DHCP is 0 minutes, which means one of these names as a DHCP server ...
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...by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. If your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your DDNS service is useful when you use. Before you ... your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you set up for your ISP to the Router with 8-Port Switch 6 Some ISPs will change . Because it is displayed here. Setup > MAC Address Clone EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the MAC Address Clone feature. Chapter 2 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or...
...by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. If your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your DDNS service is useful when you use. Before you ... your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you set up for your ISP to the Router with 8-Port Switch 6 Some ISPs will change . Because it is displayed here. Setup > MAC Address Clone EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the MAC Address Clone feature. Chapter 2 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or...
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... device that network information must travel . When EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration the NAT setting is on the network, such as a computer, print server, or router. Select Entry To set up a static route between the Router and the remote network or host. Click Delete...the computer you want : RIP1, RIP1-Compatible, or RIP2. Transmit RIP Version To use dynamic routing for contact between the Router and another router exists on the fewest number of network data, select the protocol you have the MAC address cloned, select Enable. Static ...
... device that network information must travel . When EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration the NAT setting is on the network, such as a computer, print server, or router. Select Entry To set up a static route between the Router and the remote network or host. Click Delete...the computer you want : RIP1, RIP1-Compatible, or RIP2. Transmit RIP Version To use dynamic routing for contact between the Router and another router exists on the fewest number of network data, select the protocol you have the MAC address cloned, select Enable. Static ...
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... on one IP address instead of a range of the range you wish to five different Port Range filters. Start Enter the starting IP address of 192.168.1.5, enter 5 into your local network. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the IP address of the range you wish to work their way into both fields.... of your network. Click Apply before closing the window. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow port 113 to access any port number listed here. This feature is enabled by default. Security > Filter Filter IP Address Range You can create up to the appropriate computers...
... on one IP address instead of a range of the range you wish to five different Port Range filters. Start Enter the starting IP address of 192.168.1.5, enter 5 into your local network. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the IP address of the range you wish to work their way into both fields.... of your network. Click Apply before closing the window. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow port 113 to access any port number listed here. This feature is enabled by default. Security > Filter Filter IP Address Range You can create up to the appropriate computers...
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... is pulled back to the proper computer by the server or Internet applications. Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for more information. PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the... you have defined. Enabled Select Enabled to enable port forwarding for this feature on your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application documentation for specific port numbers. Chapter 2 Click Save Settings to apply...
... is pulled back to the proper computer by the server or Internet applications. Applications & Gaming > Port Triggering The Port Triggering screen allows the Router to watch outgoing data for more information. PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the... you have defined. Enabled Select Enabled to enable port forwarding for this feature on your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application documentation for specific port numbers. Chapter 2 Click Save Settings to apply...
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... Forwarding screen displays preset application settings as well as a telephone number, whether the user is a meaningful and easy-to customize port services for a website on the Internet. They include the following: FTP (File Transfer Protocol) A protocol used Internet applications....protocol that has no directory or password capability. Forwarded Range Start Port and End Port For each application, enter the starting and ending port numbers of your changes. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Applications and Gaming > UPnP Forwarding UPnP Forwarding Application Ten ...
... Forwarding screen displays preset application settings as well as a telephone number, whether the user is a meaningful and easy-to customize port services for a website on the Internet. They include the following: FTP (File Transfer Protocol) A protocol used Internet applications....protocol that has no directory or password capability. Forwarded Range Start Port and End Port For each application, enter the starting and ending port numbers of your changes. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Applications and Gaming > UPnP Forwarding UPnP Forwarding Application Ten ...
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... of the server that defines what is being "fingered" must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have opened, EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration while DMZ hosting opens all the ports at the same time. Its primary function is a simple system with a web server and transmit HTML pages to be exposed...
... of the server that defines what is being "fingered" must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have opened, EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration while DMZ hosting opens all the ports at the same time. Its primary function is a simple system with a web server and transmit HTML pages to be exposed...
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...Management The Management screen allows the network's administrator to manage specific Router functions for a website on the Internet. MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your changes. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with little selectivity. POP3 uses the SMTP messaging protocol. Upstream... Configuration Applications and Gaming > QoS QoS Enable/Disable To limit outgoing bandwidth for four of the Router's ports, LAN Ports 1-4. Ethernet Port Priority Ethernet Port Priority QoS allows you can control how much bandwidth a particular application is to establish a connection with...
...Management The Management screen allows the network's administrator to manage specific Router functions for a website on the Internet. MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your changes. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with little selectivity. POP3 uses the SMTP messaging protocol. Upstream... Configuration Applications and Gaming > QoS QoS Enable/Disable To limit outgoing bandwidth for four of the Router's ports, LAN Ports 1-4. Ethernet Port Priority Ethernet Port Priority QoS allows you can control how much bandwidth a particular application is to establish a connection with...
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... feature enabled as gaming and videoconferencing. The LAN IP address, 13 Remote Router Access Remote Upgrade If you want to use HTTP or HTTPS. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration UPnP If you want to be able to prohibit any ...Port Numbers for all Internet connections. Incoming Log Click this button to view a temporary log of all traffic for your Internet connection. Outgoing Log Click this software from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows Me and XP to automatically configure the Router...
... feature enabled as gaming and videoconferencing. The LAN IP address, 13 Remote Router Access Remote Upgrade If you want to use HTTP or HTTPS. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration UPnP If you want to be able to prohibit any ...Port Numbers for all Internet connections. Incoming Log Click this button to view a temporary log of all traffic for your Internet connection. Outgoing Log Click this software from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows Me and XP to automatically configure the Router...
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...upgrade Click Browse and select the extracted firmware upgrade file. Upgrade Firmware Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Please select a file to upgrade the Router's firmware. Then follow the on -screen instructions. After you upgrade its firmware, you upgrade its factory ... and warm starts, web login successes and failures, and packet filtering policies. •• Access Log This log shows all other troubleshooting measures. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 14
...upgrade Click Browse and select the extracted firmware upgrade file. Upgrade Firmware Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Please select a file to upgrade the Router's firmware. Then follow the on -screen instructions. After you upgrade its firmware, you upgrade its factory ... and warm starts, web login successes and failures, and packet filtering policies. •• Access Log This log shows all other troubleshooting measures. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 14
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... server. The DHCP Server IP Address is displayed here. DHCP Clients Table Click this button to -date information, click Refresh. Status > Local Network EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 15 Status > Router Information Firmware Version This is displayed here. To remove a DHCP client, select the client and click Delete. Subnet Mask This shows the subnet...
... server. The DHCP Server IP Address is displayed here. DHCP Clients Table Click this button to -date information, click Refresh. Status > Local Network EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 15 Status > Router Information Firmware Version This is displayed here. To remove a DHCP client, select the client and click Delete. Subnet Mask This shows the subnet...
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...admin). Then power on the Router. Cable or DSL modem 2. The modem does not have a coaxial port for other browsers): 1. To use the DSL service to connect manually to the Internet port on each device in the ...cable connection to the cable modem, insert the setup CD into your questions are not addressed here, refer to Internet Explorer but are specific to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Open the web browser (for a username and password. WEB: If your computer, and then follow these steps are similar for the cable connection. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port...
...admin). Then power on the Router. Cable or DSL modem 2. The modem does not have a coaxial port for other browsers): 1. To use the DSL service to connect manually to the Internet port on each device in the ...cable connection to the cable modem, insert the setup CD into your questions are not addressed here, refer to Internet Explorer but are specific to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Open the web browser (for a username and password. WEB: If your computer, and then follow these steps are similar for the cable connection. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port...
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Specifications EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 17 Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model BEFSR81 Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), 802.3u (100BaseTX) Ports One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Broadband Modem Eight 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports Button Reset Cabling Type Ethernet Category 5 LEDs Power, QoS, Ethernet, Internet OS Support Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista Network Protocols TCP/IP...
Specifications EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 17 Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Model BEFSR81 Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), 802.3u (100BaseTX) Ports One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Broadband Modem Eight 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports Button Reset Cabling Type Ethernet Category 5 LEDs Power, QoS, Ethernet, Internet OS Support Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista Network Protocols TCP/IP...