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... Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 1 Features 1 Package Contents for the 1-Port Router (BEFSR11) 2 Network Requirements 2 Package Contents for the 3-Port Router (BEFSRU31) 3 Network Requirements 3 Package Contents for the 4-Port Router (BEFSR41) 4 Network Requirements 4 Getting to Know the 4-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 5 The 4-Port Router's Rear Panel 5 The 4-Port Router's Front Panel LEDs 6 Getting to Know the 1-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 8 The 1-Port Router's Rear Panel 8 The 1-Port Router...
... Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 1 Features 1 Package Contents for the 1-Port Router (BEFSR11) 2 Network Requirements 2 Package Contents for the 3-Port Router (BEFSRU31) 3 Network Requirements 3 Package Contents for the 4-Port Router (BEFSR41) 4 Network Requirements 4 Getting to Know the 4-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 5 The 4-Port Router's Rear Panel 5 The 4-Port Router's Front Panel LEDs 6 Getting to Know the 1-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 8 The 1-Port Router's Rear Panel 8 The 1-Port Router...
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... Instant Broadband Series The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router Congratulations on the purchase of the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router from being accessed by external users. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is the perfect solution for connecting a network of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection and to the Internet with Just One IP Address • NAT Firewall Protects Your PCs...
... Instant Broadband Series The Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router Congratulations on the purchase of the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router from being accessed by external users. Configurable as a DHCP server, the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router is the perfect solution for connecting a network of PCs to a high-speed broadband Internet connection and to the Internet with Just One IP Address • NAT Firewall Protects Your PCs...
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... with a USB port • TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC • UTP CAT 5 network cables with RJ-45 connectors • Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher or Netscape Navigator 4.0 and higher (Version 5.5 for Internet Explorer and Version 4.7 for Netscape Navigator highly recommended for optimal results) • One EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 10/100 4-Port Switch...
... with a USB port • TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC • UTP CAT 5 network cables with RJ-45 connectors • Internet Explorer 4.0 and higher or Netscape Navigator 4.0 and higher (Version 5.5 for Internet Explorer and Version 4.7 for Netscape Navigator highly recommended for optimal results) • One EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 10/100 4-Port Switch...
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... EtherFast Cable/DSL Router The One-Port Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet). EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Getting to pressing the Reset button on for just a moment with your Router and have more than one of the diagnosis. If you connect your Router is where all of the Router's settings, including the IP addresses...
... EtherFast Cable/DSL Router The One-Port Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Router is having problems connecting to the Internet). EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Getting to pressing the Reset button on for just a moment with your Router and have more than one of the diagnosis. If you connect your Router is where all of the Router's settings, including the IP addresses...
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... connect to Your Network Overview Unlike a hub or a switch, the Cable/DSL Router's setup consists of your EtherFast Cable/DSL Router. If not, you can call your ISP to your account. Once you have assigned a static IP address to request the data. IP Addressing: A Quick Lesson What's an IP Address? If you after installating your broadband connection. In this User...
... connect to Your Network Overview Unlike a hub or a switch, the Cable/DSL Router's setup consists of your EtherFast Cable/DSL Router. If not, you can call your ISP to your account. Once you have assigned a static IP address to request the data. IP Addressing: A Quick Lesson What's an IP Address? If you after installating your broadband connection. In this User...
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... a PC logs on DHCP in the Getting to Know the 1-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router section. By factory default, a DHCP server (LAN side) is powered off, including your Router, PCs, hubs, switches, and the cable or DSL modem. 2. If the dynamic IP addressing fails to provide a dynamic IP address for details on your network, you to connect to and...
... a PC logs on DHCP in the Getting to Know the 1-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router section. By factory default, a DHCP server (LAN side) is powered off, including your Router, PCs, hubs, switches, and the cable or DSL modem. 2. If the dynamic IP addressing fails to provide a dynamic IP address for details on your network, you to connect to and...
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..., make sure that TCP/IP is connected together, you must enable the PC that will display a message saying that it has detected new hardware. With the router connected to your PC's USB port, start the search for Windows 98 1. EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 3. Instant Broadband Series Configuring... the BEFSRU31's USB Port Use the enclosed USB cable to connect your PC to the Router: the Type A end connects to...
..., make sure that TCP/IP is connected together, you must enable the PC that will display a message saying that it has detected new hardware. With the router connected to your PC's USB port, start the search for Windows 98 1. EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 3. Instant Broadband Series Configuring... the BEFSRU31's USB Port Use the enclosed USB cable to connect your PC to the Router: the Type A end connects to...
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..., and make sure that it has finished installing the driver files on your PC. 8. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) as shown below . Go to Obtain an IP Address automatically. 27 28 When the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears, Windows will display a message saying that TCP.../IP is set to the Start button, select the Settings option, then the Network and Dial-up Connections option, and click the Local Area Connection icon. EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 7. Click the Yes button. Click the Finish button to...
..., and make sure that it has finished installing the driver files on your PC. 8. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) as shown below . Go to Obtain an IP Address automatically. 27 28 When the Digital Signature Not Found screen appears, Windows will display a message saying that TCP.../IP is set to the Start button, select the Settings option, then the Network and Dial-up Connections option, and click the Local Area Connection icon. EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 7. Click the Yes button. Click the Finish button to...
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EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 4. If TCP/IP is installed for instructions on the screen below. Instant Broadband Series USB Configuration for a better drive (Recommended)" and click the Next button. Make sure that TCP/IP is not installed, please go to the Installing the TCP/IP Protocol section in Windows Millennium and insert your PC. Select "Automatic search for...
EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 4. If TCP/IP is installed for instructions on the screen below. Instant Broadband Series USB Configuration for a better drive (Recommended)" and click the Next button. Make sure that TCP/IP is not installed, please go to the Installing the TCP/IP Protocol section in Windows Millennium and insert your PC. Select "Automatic search for...
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... you may ask for your PCs are configured, the TCP/IP setup and configuration are complete. In the Configuration window, select the TCP/IP protocol line associated with the Cable/DSL Router Configuring PCs to Connect to install the TCP/IP protocol now. 31 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 4. For TCP/IP setup under Windows NT or 2000, see your network card...
... you may ask for your PCs are configured, the TCP/IP setup and configuration are complete. In the Configuration window, select the TCP/IP protocol line associated with the Cable/DSL Router Configuring PCs to Connect to install the TCP/IP protocol now. 31 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 4. For TCP/IP setup under Windows NT or 2000, see your network card...
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Press the Enter key. EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 3. Note: Your screen may have to the Internet. • If you are running Internet Explorer, click Start>> Settings>> Control Panel>> Internet Options>> Connections>> LAN Settings. ... now. Click the OK button. 33 4. In most cases, leaving these two fields blank will appear. Some examples of your Router. Instant Broadband Series Configuring the Cable/DSL Router Now that your TCP/IP setup is complete, you can begin configuring your PCs, you must disable any Internet log-on software (such as Ivasion Winpoet...
Press the Enter key. EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers 3. Note: Your screen may have to the Internet. • If you are running Internet Explorer, click Start>> Settings>> Control Panel>> Internet Options>> Connections>> LAN Settings. ... now. Click the OK button. 33 4. In most cases, leaving these two fields blank will appear. Some examples of your Router. Instant Broadband Series Configuring the Cable/DSL Router Now that your TCP/IP setup is complete, you can begin configuring your PCs, you must disable any Internet log-on software (such as Ivasion Winpoet...
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...field blank and type "admin" into the web browser, a password request page will take effect. 35 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers The Cable/DSL Router's Web-based Utility Quick & Easy Router Administration The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router uses a web browser-based administrative Utility that PC does not yet have Internet access), shown below . If... factory default. The Utility can be accessed through this is programmed into a chipset. DHCP is configured to automatically assign IP addresses to each time they log on any page, click the Cancel button. 36 Then click the OK button. If...
...field blank and type "admin" into the web browser, a password request page will take effect. 35 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers The Cable/DSL Router's Web-based Utility Quick & Easy Router Administration The EtherFast Cable/DSL Router uses a web browser-based administrative Utility that PC does not yet have Internet access), shown below . If... factory default. The Utility can be accessed through this is programmed into a chipset. DHCP is configured to automatically assign IP addresses to each time they log on any page, click the Cancel button. 36 Then click the OK button. If...
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... This is the first screen you see . The default value is 192.168.1.1 for the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. 37 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers • WAN IP Address This is the IP address that passes before your Internet access disconnects. • Keep Alive Option This option keeps your...they do use PPPoE to inactivity. If you have already installed and set up your Router, you have to check with at www.linksys.com. • LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The values for the Router. If you are using the Internet, you can check whether the values you entered...
... This is the first screen you see . The default value is 192.168.1.1 for the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask. 37 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers • WAN IP Address This is the IP address that passes before your Internet access disconnects. • Keep Alive Option This option keeps your...they do use PPPoE to inactivity. If you have already installed and set up your Router, you have to check with at www.linksys.com. • LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The values for the Router. If you are using the Internet, you can check whether the values you entered...
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.... To make changes, select the Setup tab. • Host Name This field shows the name of the Router, as seen by entering the unit's IP address into their web browser's location window. Password Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Status It is strongly recommended that you set a password for some ISPs. • Firmware Version This...
.... To make changes, select the Setup tab. • Host Name This field shows the name of the Router, as seen by entering the unit's IP address into their web browser's location window. Password Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Status It is strongly recommended that you set a password for some ISPs. • Firmware Version This...
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...(This data is using a static IP address. By default as seen by the Router. If you . DHCP EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers not be accessed by factory default. Specify the IP address of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for you disable DHCP, remember to assign a static IP address to start with a log ...Logviewer software at www.linksys.com for the DHCP server to your network have one, it is 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.150. • DHCP Clients Table Click on the Internet. The IP address points to view each PC on your Router. • Starting IP Address Enter a ...
...(This data is using a static IP address. By default as seen by the Router. If you . DHCP EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers not be accessed by factory default. Specify the IP address of all incoming and outgoing URLs or IP addresses for you disable DHCP, remember to assign a static IP address to start with a log ...Logviewer software at www.linksys.com for the DHCP server to your network have one, it is 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.150. • DHCP Clients Table Click on the Internet. The IP address points to view each PC on your Router. • Starting IP Address Enter a ...
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...linksys.com and can access the Internet already, there's no need to download a newer firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use. Help Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers To upgrade the Router's firmware: NOTE: By upgrading the Router's firmware, you downloaded from the Linksys... Web site. 5. Loading new firmware onto your Router... Router's firmware. Click on Upgrade Firmware to all of your Router can...
...linksys.com and can access the Internet already, there's no need to download a newer firmware version, unless that version has a new feature that you want to use. Help Instant Broadband Series EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers To upgrade the Router's firmware: NOTE: By upgrading the Router's firmware, you downloaded from the Linksys... Web site. 5. Loading new firmware onto your Router... Router's firmware. Click on Upgrade Firmware to all of your Router can...
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...network adapter's MAC address, run "winipcfg" or "ipconfig" 45 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers in the dropdown box, and at all. To enable this feature on the Enable button next to filter into the IP address fields. Users connected to the Router will not be conducted at the same time. Using IPSec Pass... For instance, if you wish to PPTP Pass Through, and then click the Apply button. Both functions of IP addresses you 're done. • To filter users by hiding your Router from a remote location, via the Internet. Setting Up Filters • To set the MAC filter, click the...
...network adapter's MAC address, run "winipcfg" or "ipconfig" 45 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers in the dropdown box, and at all. To enable this feature on the Enable button next to filter into the IP address fields. Users connected to the Router will not be conducted at the same time. Using IPSec Pass... For instance, if you wish to PPTP Pass Through, and then click the Apply button. Both functions of IP addresses you 're done. • To filter users by hiding your Router from a remote location, via the Internet. Setting Up Filters • To set the MAC filter, click the...
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...IP Forwarding EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers To add a server using the DHCP server. 47 Port triggering allows the Router to upgrade your Router's firmware from a remote location. Click the Apply button when you to watch outgoing data for the transmission of the largest packet size over the network. Before using Forwarding, the Router...'s DHCP function must be disabled under the DHCP tab and the Router must be assigned a new static LAN IP address because the IP address may change when using Forwarding: 1. Enter the application name of IP address and port ...
...IP Forwarding EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers To add a server using the DHCP server. 47 Port triggering allows the Router to upgrade your Router's firmware from a remote location. Click the Apply button when you to watch outgoing data for the transmission of the largest packet size over the network. Before using Forwarding, the Router...'s DHCP function must be disabled under the DHCP tab and the Router must be assigned a new static LAN IP address because the IP address may change when using Forwarding: 1. Enter the application name of IP address and port ...
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.... Based on the network. If you whether your changes. 51 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers DMZ Hosting The DMZ Hosting feature allows one PC, enter the computer's IP address and click the Apply but- Enter the following data to create a static route: Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP address is 192.168.1, with the last digit (1, in...
.... Based on the network. If you whether your changes. 51 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers DMZ Hosting The DMZ Hosting feature allows one PC, enter the computer's IP address and click the Apply but- Enter the following data to create a static route: Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP address is 192.168.1, with the last digit (1, in...
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...Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. Enter those 12 digits into this time, the device is 255.255.255.0, the default gateway IP should not be set to 255.255.255.0 to your cable or DSL modem during installation. This "clones" your network adapter's MAC address onto your Router...from having to call your ISP to change the registered MAC address to the Router's MAC address. 53 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions This section provides possible solutions to WAN IP Address) displays your dealer for your Network Card/Adapter into the fields below ...
...Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 1. Enter those 12 digits into this time, the device is 255.255.255.0, the default gateway IP should not be set to 255.255.255.0 to your cable or DSL modem during installation. This "clones" your network adapter's MAC address onto your Router...from having to call your ISP to change the registered MAC address to the Router's MAC address. 53 EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions This section provides possible solutions to WAN IP Address) displays your dealer for your Network Card/Adapter into the fields below ...