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... have to while using the product. and certain other countries. Online Resources Website addresses in the U.S. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see...that there is a caution or warning and it . 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 ...
... have to while using the product. and certain other countries. Online Resources Website addresses in the U.S. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch About This Guide i About This Guide Icon Descriptions While reading through the User Guide you may see...that there is a caution or warning and it . 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 ...
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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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... (Green) These numbered LEDs correspond with 8-Port Switch 1 Back Panel Product Overview Reset There are two ways to reset the Router to press and hold the Reset button for choosing the Linksys by Cisco EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch. Internet The Internet port is a connection made ...through that port. The Router lets you will connect your wired network ...
... (Green) These numbered LEDs correspond with 8-Port Switch 1 Back Panel Product Overview Reset There are two ways to reset the Router to press and hold the Reset button for choosing the Linksys by Cisco EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch. Internet The Internet port is a connection made ...through that port. The Router lets you will connect your wired network ...
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... Setup The first screen 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 You can set to Obtain an IP automatically, which should use the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM), the..., use this information can be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you click one of this chapter to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Obtain an IP Automatically EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the Setup CD-ROM. However, if you to Access the Web-Based Utility ...
... Setup The first screen 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 You can set to Obtain an IP automatically, which should use the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM), the..., use this information can be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you click one of this chapter to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Obtain an IP Automatically EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the Setup CD-ROM. However, if you to Access the Web-Based Utility ...
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...the Redial Period field, you specify how often you attempt to see if they do, you will provide you with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you want to have to check the Internet connection. If your Internet connection has ...> Static IP IP Address Enter the Router's IP address, as you want the Router to enable PPPoE. PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use this option, select Connect on RAS. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the IP address of minutes you select this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP. Service...
...the Redial Period field, you specify how often you attempt to see if they do, you will provide you with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration Keep Alive: Redial Period If you want to have to check the Internet connection. If your Internet connection has ...> Static IP IP Address Enter the Router's IP address, as you want the Router to enable PPPoE. PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use this option, select Connect on RAS. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the IP address of minutes you select this option, the Router will periodically check your ISP. Service...
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... you attempt to check the Internet connection. User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with your Internet connection terminates. User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your connection as soon as...after it has been inactive for a specified period of minutes you are using a Heart Beat Signal connection, check 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 Internet connection....
... you attempt to check the Internet connection. User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with your Internet connection terminates. User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your connection as soon as...after it has been inactive for a specified period of minutes you are using a Heart Beat Signal connection, check 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 Internet connection....
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...8-Port Switch Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) Local DHCP Server DHCP is 192.168.1.100. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for quicker access to . To have the Router select the best MTU for the DHCP server to the Router's Ethernet ports. Router IP EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with ...at least one DNS Server IP address. Because the Router's default IP address is no other DHCP server on the...
...8-Port Switch Network Address Server Settings (DHCP) Local DHCP Server DHCP is 192.168.1.100. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for quicker access to . To have the Router select the best MTU for the DHCP server to the Router's Ethernet ports. Router IP EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with ...at least one DNS Server IP address. Because the Router's default IP address is no other DHCP server on the...
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... by the DDNS service. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Setup > MAC Address Clone EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with TZO. Chapter 2 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Before you have currently registered ... here. Host Name The is displayed here. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is useful when you need to sign up with 8-Port Switch 6 If you set up for identification. It is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of the account you do not want to ...
... by the DDNS service. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Setup > MAC Address Clone EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with TZO. Chapter 2 Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Before you have currently registered ... here. Host Name The is displayed here. Setup > MAC Address Clone A MAC address is useful when you need to sign up with 8-Port Switch 6 If you set up for identification. It is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of the account you do not want to ...
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...or RIP2. Click Show Routing Table to physical changes in the network's layout and exchange routing tables with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration the NAT setting is disabled, this Router is on your network, select Disable. If another network, select a number from the dropdown list. When the ... that data packets will travel on the LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet. When EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the other router(s). Select Entry To set up a static route between the Router and the remote network or host. Gateway Enter the IP address of the gateway device that ...
...or RIP2. Click Show Routing Table to physical changes in the network's layout and exchange routing tables with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration the NAT setting is disabled, this Router is on your network, select Disable. If another network, select a number from the dropdown list. When the ... that data packets will travel on the LAN (Local Area Network) or the Internet. When EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the other router(s). Select Entry To set up a static route between the Router and the remote network or host. Gateway Enter the IP address of the gateway device that ...
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... MAC addresses from accessing the Internet and enhance your network. Filter Port Range You can create up to the Internet. 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 five ...different IP Address Range filters. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow anonymous Internet requests. Select Enabled to filter multicasting. ...
... MAC addresses from accessing the Internet and enhance your network. Filter Port Range You can create up to the Internet. 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 five ...different IP Address Range filters. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow anonymous Internet requests. Select Enabled to filter multicasting. ...
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.... Start and End Enter the number or range of port(s) used by your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application documentation for this feature on each application, enter the IP address of requests to your .... To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through an IP network. Check with 8-Port Switch Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on the Router. PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point ...
.... Start and End Enter the number or range of port(s) used by your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application documentation for this feature on each application, enter the IP address of requests to your .... To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through an IP network. Check with 8-Port Switch Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Port Range Forwarding To forward a port, enter the information on the Router. PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point ...
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... the user was logged on. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application documentation for an Internet address. The preset applications are typically uploaded to cancel your application in one of the available fields. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A version of the triggered port number range. Check with 8-Port Switch Applications and Gaming > UPnP Forwarding...
... the user was logged on. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application documentation for an Internet address. The preset applications are typically uploaded to cancel your application in one of the available fields. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A version of the triggered port number range. Check with 8-Port Switch Applications and Gaming > UPnP Forwarding...
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... select both protocols. Check with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration while DMZ hosting opens all the ports at the same time. Applications and Gaming > DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network computer to be able to have opened, EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application software documentation for ...you want to enable the service you want the Internet users to be exposed to the Internet for each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc.), to the workstation console used to high-priority types of the internal port used network monitoring and control protocol....
... select both protocols. Check with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration while DMZ hosting opens all the ports at the same time. Applications and Gaming > DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network computer to be able to have opened, EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application software documentation for ...you want to enable the service you want the Internet users to be exposed to the Internet for each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc.), to the workstation console used to high-priority types of the internal port used network monitoring and control protocol....
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...feature, keep the default, Disable. If you specify. The preset applications are downloaded at a terminal or computer to manage specific Router functions for the QoS policies in use . SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e‑mail protocol on the World ... website on the Internet. Upstream Bandwidth Select the bandwidth to servers on the Internet. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with a web server and transmit HTML pages to establish a connection with 8-Port Switch Incoming Rate Limit This feature limits the incoming bandwidth. Depending on Internet and TCP/IP-...
...feature, keep the default, Disable. If you specify. The preset applications are downloaded at a terminal or computer to manage specific Router functions for the QoS policies in use . SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e‑mail protocol on the World ... website on the Internet. Upstream Bandwidth Select the bandwidth to servers on the Internet. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with a web server and transmit HTML pages to establish a connection with 8-Port Switch Incoming Rate Limit This feature limits the incoming bandwidth. Depending on Internet and TCP/IP-...
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration UPnP If you want to be able to ... for various Internet applications, such as well.) Otherwise, keep the default setting, Enabled. Administration > Log The Router can choose to confirm. The Logviewer software saves all Internet connections. Otherwise, keep the default setting, No....to make manual changes to update the log. NOTE: When you are in place of the Router, from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Enter the fixed IP address of these logs, the Logviewer software must have accessed. ...
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration UPnP If you want to be able to ... for various Internet applications, such as well.) Otherwise, keep the default setting, Enabled. Administration > Log The Router can choose to confirm. The Logviewer software saves all Internet connections. Otherwise, keep the default setting, No....to make manual changes to update the log. NOTE: When you are in place of the Router, from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Enter the fixed IP address of these logs, the Logviewer software must have accessed. ...
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...the extracted firmware upgrade file. After you are listed. Upgrade Firmware Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you upgrade its firmware, write down menu of your custom ... to re‑enter all of your changes. Please select a file to the default values, select Yes and click Save Settings. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 14 Log > View Log •• All You see a log of all activities, a combination of the System and Access ...
...the extracted firmware upgrade file. After you are listed. Upgrade Firmware Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you upgrade its firmware, write down menu of your custom ... to re‑enter all of your changes. Please select a file to the default values, select Yes and click Save Settings. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 14 Log > View Log •• All You see a log of all activities, a combination of the System and Access ...
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... Refresh to -date information, click Refresh. DHCP Server The status of the Router. The DHCP Server IP Address is the IP address of the Router's local, wired interface is the Router's MAC address, as a DHCP server. Status > Local Network EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 15 Advanced Configuration Local Network Local MAC Address The MAC address of...
... Refresh to -date information, click Refresh. DHCP Server The status of the Router. The DHCP Server IP Address is the IP address of the Router's local, wired interface is the Router's MAC address, as a DHCP server. Status > Local Network EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 15 Advanced Configuration Local Network Local MAC Address The MAC address of...
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... > Internet Options. 2. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 16 The DSL telephone line does not fit into your questions are similar for other browsers): 1. Connect the telephone line to Internet Explorer but are not addressed here, refer to use the DSL service to connect manually to... the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then power on ‑screen instructions. The modem is a dial-up service. If you are specific to the DSL modem, insert the setup CD into the Router's Internet port. Select Never dial a connection. 4. You still need a cable/DSL modem...
... > Internet Options. 2. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 16 The DSL telephone line does not fit into your questions are similar for other browsers): 1. Connect the telephone line to Internet Explorer but are not addressed here, refer to use the DSL service to connect manually to... the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Then power on ‑screen instructions. The modem is a dial-up service. If you are specific to the DSL modem, insert the setup CD into the Router's Internet port. Select Never dial a connection. 4. You still need a cable/DSL modem...
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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 ...ºF (-20 to 70ºC) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Noncondensing Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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 ...ºF (-20 to 70ºC) Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Noncondensing Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Noncondensing Specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 17