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... of Cisco Systems, Inc. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch About This Guide i and certain other countries. 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 trademarks of...
... of Cisco Systems, Inc. Copyright © 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch About This Guide i and certain other countries. 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 trademarks of...
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... 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 Appendix B: Specifications 17 Appendix C: Warranty Information 18 Limited Warranty 18 Appendix D: Regulatory Information 20 ... 2002/96/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
... 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 Appendix B: Specifications 17 Appendix C: Warranty Information 18 Limited Warranty 18 Appendix D: Regulatory Information 20 ... 2002/96/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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... can also restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen of security features help to press and hold the Reset button for choosing the Linksys by Cisco EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch. Security features include a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port.
... can also restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen of security features help to press and hold the Reset button for choosing the Linksys by Cisco EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch. Security features include a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port.
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... 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 the Setup Wizard (located on your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. The first ... that appears is set a new password from the drop-down menu. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with 8-Port Switch 2 However, if you click one of the utility and each web page of the main tabs. Additional tabs will be ready...
... 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 the Setup Wizard (located on your computer, and enter the Router's default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. The first ... that appears is set a new password from the drop-down menu. Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Router with 8-Port Switch 2 However, if you click one of the utility and each web page of the main tabs. Additional tabs will be ready...
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... re-establish your Internet connection. Subnet Mask Enter the Router's subnet mask, as seen from the Internet. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to have . EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select ...this option, select Keep Alive. To use this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP). For users in...
... re-establish your Internet connection. Subnet Mask Enter the Router's subnet mask, as seen from the Internet. Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to have . EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select ...this option, select Keep Alive. To use this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP). For users in...
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... in Israel only. This is a service that applies to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for the necessary setup information. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the IP address of time (Max Idle Time). In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of time (Max Idle Time... Heart Beat Signal is provided by your connection as soon as seen from the Internet. Keep Alive: Redial Period If you with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration Internet Connection Type > Heart Beat Signal User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. This ...
... in Israel only. This is a service that applies to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for the necessary setup information. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the IP address of time (Max Idle Time). In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of time (Max Idle Time... Heart Beat Signal is provided by your connection as soon as seen from the Internet. Keep Alive: Redial Period If you with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration Internet Connection Type > Heart Beat Signal User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. This ...
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...you with a host and domain name. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these fields blank will be available). It specifies the largest packet size permitted for the DHCP server to the Router with 8-Port Switch Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) Local DHCP Server DHCP ...;• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on your connection. Router IP EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with their current dynamic IP address. The Router will automatically re-establish your network. Chapter 2 enter the number of minutes you want to functioning DNS ...
...you with a host and domain name. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these fields blank will be available). It specifies the largest packet size permitted for the DHCP server to the Router with 8-Port Switch Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) Local DHCP Server DHCP ...;• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on your connection. Router IP EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with their current dynamic IP address. The Router will automatically re-establish your network. Chapter 2 enter the number of minutes you want to functioning DNS ...
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...If your ISP to the Router with 8-Port Switch 6 Status The status of the account you can use . Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your DDNS account. Some ISPs will change . Setup > MAC Address Clone EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the MAC Address ... you may assign the MAC address you need to a unique piece of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is displayed here. Chapter 2 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your DDNS...
...If your ISP to the Router with 8-Port Switch 6 Status The status of the account you can use . Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your DDNS account. Some ISPs will change . Setup > MAC Address Clone EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the MAC Address ... you may assign the MAC address you need to a unique piece of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is displayed here. Chapter 2 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your DDNS...
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.... When EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the other router(s). Destination IP Address Enter the IP address of steps between the Router and another network, select a number from the dropdown list. Hop Count Enter the maximum number of the remote network or host to physical changes in the network's layout and exchange routing tables with 8-Port Switch Advanced...
.... When EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the other router(s). Destination IP Address Enter the IP address of steps between the Router and another network, select a number from the dropdown list. Hop Count Enter the maximum number of the remote network or host to physical changes in the network's layout and exchange routing tables with 8-Port Switch Advanced...
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... Port Range filters. Start Enter the starting IP address of the range you want to access the Internet at the same time. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Filter > MAC Access Control Table Use the MAC Access Control Table to select the MAC addresses you wish to filter. ••.... Chapter 2 Security > Filter The Filter screen is used to set the MAC filter, click Edit MAC Filter Setting. Users connected to the Router will not be scanned. 8 To cancel changes, click Undo. This feature is enabled by devices outside users to specific recipients at all. This...
... Port Range filters. Start Enter the starting IP address of the range you want to access the Internet at the same time. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Filter > MAC Access Control Table Use the MAC Access Control Table to select the MAC addresses you wish to filter. ••.... Chapter 2 Security > Filter The Filter screen is used to set the MAC filter, click Edit MAC Filter Setting. Users connected to the Router will not be scanned. 8 To cancel changes, click Undo. This feature is enabled by devices outside users to specific recipients at all. This...
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...for more information. Check with 8-Port Switch Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on the Router. Before using IPSec, PPPoE, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router's firewall. Some Internet applications may ... are any forwarding.) When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application documentation for the applications you wish to the designated servers. Chapter 2 Click Save...
...for more information. Check with 8-Port Switch Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on the Router. Before using IPSec, PPPoE, or PPTP protocols to pass through the Router's firewall. Some Internet applications may ... are any forwarding.) When users send these types of requests to your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application documentation for the applications you wish to the designated servers. Chapter 2 Click Save...
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...Port and End Port For each application, enter the starting and ending port numbers of the available fields. Check with 8-Port Switch Applications and Gaming > UPnP Forwarding UPnP Forwarding Application Ten applications are among the most widely used to log onto a remote...following: FTP (File Transfer Protocol) A protocol used Internet applications. For example, after developing the HTML pages for other applications. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed . For custom applications, enter the name of the TCP/IP FTP...
...Port and End Port For each application, enter the starting and ending port numbers of the available fields. Check with 8-Port Switch Applications and Gaming > UPnP Forwarding UPnP Forwarding Application Ten applications are among the most widely used to log onto a remote...following: FTP (File Transfer Protocol) A protocol used Internet applications. For example, after developing the HTML pages for other applications. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application documentation for the port number(s) needed . For custom applications, enter the name of the TCP/IP FTP...
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...Enter the number of the external port used to cancel your changes. Enabled Select Enabled to enable the service you want to have opened, EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with a web server and transmit HTML pages to the Internet. Then configure the following setting: DMZ Host IP Address Enter the IP address... Int. IP Address Enter the IP address of network traffic, which are downloaded at the same time to establish a connection with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration while DMZ hosting opens all the ports at the same time. POP3 is to one PC, select Enable. Check with the ...
...Enter the number of the external port used to cancel your changes. Enabled Select Enabled to enable the service you want to have opened, EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with a web server and transmit HTML pages to the Internet. Then configure the following setting: DMZ Host IP Address Enter the IP address... Int. IP Address Enter the IP address of network traffic, which are downloaded at the same time to establish a connection with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration while DMZ hosting opens all the ports at the same time. POP3 is to one PC, select Enable. Check with the ...
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...MAC Address Enter the MAC address of these ports, select High or Low. The Router's other four ports will assign information a high or low priority for access and security. 12 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with little selectivity. Depending on the World Wide Web. Administration > Management The Management...or Low. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) A standard mail server commonly used on and download it is a simple system with 8-Port Switch Incoming Rate Limit This feature limits the incoming bandwidth. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e‑mail protocol on a local...
...MAC Address Enter the MAC address of these ports, select High or Low. The Router's other four ports will assign information a high or low priority for access and security. 12 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with little selectivity. Depending on the World Wide Web. Administration > Management The Management...or Low. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) A standard mail server commonly used on and download it is a simple system with 8-Port Switch Incoming Rate Limit This feature limits the incoming bandwidth. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e‑mail protocol on a local...
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... To disable the Log function, keep the default, Disabled. Incoming Log Click this software from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. The LAN IP address, 13 Router Password Enter a new password for your Internet connection. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration UPnP If you can keep a permanent record using the UPnP feature. Logviewer IP Address...
... To disable the Log function, keep the default, Disabled. Incoming Log Click this software from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. The LAN IP address, 13 Router Password Enter a new password for your Internet connection. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration UPnP If you can keep a permanent record using the UPnP feature. Logviewer IP Address...
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... upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Upgrade After you to update a log. Administration > Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you have selected the appropriate file, click this button to view a log of your configuration settings. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 14 Then extract the file...
... upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Upgrade After you to update a log. Administration > Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you have selected the appropriate file, click this button to view a log of your configuration settings. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 14 Then extract the file...
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... Firmware Version This is the IP address of PCs that have been assigned IP addresses by your local network. Status > Local Network EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 15 DHCP Clients Table Click this button to update the on -screen information. To remove a DHCP client, select the client and click Delete. MAC Address ...
... Firmware Version This is the IP address of PCs that have been assigned IP addresses by your local network. Status > Local Network EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 15 DHCP Clients Table Click this button to update the on -screen information. To remove a DHCP client, select the client and click Delete. MAC Address ...
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...and enter the Router's IP address in order to use the Router, you want to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then power on the Router. You still need your computer can connect to the Router (the default is a dial-up modem for the cable connection. When...screen instructions. You cannot use the Router. Launch the web browser and perform the following order: 1. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 16 Cable or DSL modem 2. The modem does not have a coaxial port for traditional dial-up service. The Router does not replace your modem. Troubleshooting ...
...and enter the Router's IP address in order to use the Router, you want to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then power on the Router. You still need your computer can connect to the Router (the default is a dial-up modem for the cable connection. When...screen instructions. You cannot use the Router. Launch the web browser and perform the following order: 1. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 16 Cable or DSL modem 2. The modem does not have a coaxial port for traditional dial-up service. The Router does not replace your modem. Troubleshooting ...
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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...
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...