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... guarantee that every EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router is no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with the limits for any particular purpose. Please direct all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of purchase. LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that interference will not occur in material and...
... guarantee that every EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router is no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with the limits for any particular purpose. Please direct all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of purchase. LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that interference will not occur in material and...
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...Your Network 7 Cabling Rules 8 Hardware Setup 9 Connecting Nodes and Uplinking 10 Protocol Setup for Windows 98 and 95 12 Internet Settings 14 Configuring the Router 15 Status Windows 18 Allowed Access Times 20 Router Identity 21 Set Router Clock 22 Customize Menu 23 Save or Reset Settings 24 Reboot Router 25 Upgrade Router 26 Change Password 27 Getting Help 28 Command Line Interface 29 LEDs 30 Appendix 31 Twisted Pair Cabling 31 Windows NT Setup 33 Unsupported Advanced Features Setup 35 Trouble Shooting 38 Specifications 40 Customer Support 41
...Your Network 7 Cabling Rules 8 Hardware Setup 9 Connecting Nodes and Uplinking 10 Protocol Setup for Windows 98 and 95 12 Internet Settings 14 Configuring the Router 15 Status Windows 18 Allowed Access Times 20 Router Identity 21 Set Router Clock 22 Customize Menu 23 Save or Reset Settings 24 Reboot Router 25 Upgrade Router 26 Change Password 27 Getting Help 28 Command Line Interface 29 LEDs 30 Appendix 31 Twisted Pair Cabling 31 Windows NT Setup 33 Unsupported Advanced Features Setup 35 Trouble Shooting 38 Specifications 40 Customer Support 41
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... 10/100 Analog Router gives you can enjoy blazing 224Kbps bandwidth. The EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router from Linksys is the quickest and easiest way to the Internet! 2 connect your network to connect up ISP accounts. the perfect stand-alone solution for multi-user LAN-to access the Internet in just minutes. The user-friendly Web interface gets you 've got a 10BaseT Ethernet or a 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet network, the 10/100 Analog Router will be able to -Internet connectivity. every user on your 10/100 network...
... 10/100 Analog Router gives you can enjoy blazing 224Kbps bandwidth. The EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router from Linksys is the quickest and easiest way to the Internet! 2 connect your network to connect up ISP accounts. the perfect stand-alone solution for multi-user LAN-to access the Internet in just minutes. The user-friendly Web interface gets you 've got a 10BaseT Ethernet or a 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet network, the 10/100 Analog Router will be able to -Internet connectivity. every user on your 10/100 network...
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...; Works With Virtually All V.90 and Hayes Compatible External Modems • Also Supports 4 10/100 Ethernet Connections • Stand-Alone DHCP Server • Easy-to-Use Web Interface • Each Dual-Speed RJ-45 Port Automatically Senses and Negotiates Between 10Mbps and 100Mbps Network Connections • Fully Functional IP Router • Uplink Option For Expansion to Other Hubs or Switches • Helpful User Guide Features Instructions For Setting Up the Right Protocols For Flawless Network...
...; Works With Virtually All V.90 and Hayes Compatible External Modems • Also Supports 4 10/100 Ethernet Connections • Stand-Alone DHCP Server • Easy-to-Use Web Interface • Each Dual-Speed RJ-45 Port Automatically Senses and Negotiates Between 10Mbps and 100Mbps Network Connections • Fully Functional IP Router • Uplink Option For Expansion to Other Hubs or Switches • Helpful User Guide Features Instructions For Setting Up the Right Protocols For Flawless Network...
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... Begin Before you install your EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router, you plan to use the instructions that your network adapters are installed properly and working, you have or obtain the access phone number, user account and the password for every modem you should take careful consideration and ensure that several requirements have TCP/IP installed and configured to remove the software from your network must have a separate telephone line and an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account...
... Begin Before you install your EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router, you plan to use the instructions that your network adapters are installed properly and working, you have or obtain the access phone number, user account and the password for every modem you should take careful consideration and ensure that several requirements have TCP/IP installed and configured to remove the software from your network must have a separate telephone line and an Internet Service Provider (ISP) account...
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... what you plan to the four 10/100 auto-sensing ports on the router. See page 11 for the cable connections. Connect the AC adapter to fully boot up to four external modems to the Modem connectors on top to serial cables. Hardware Setup 1. Remove the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router from its packaging. It will take between 10 and 30 seconds for the router to the Analog Router DC12V power input, and plug the other end...
... what you plan to the four 10/100 auto-sensing ports on the router. See page 11 for the cable connections. Connect the AC adapter to fully boot up to four external modems to the Modem connectors on top to serial cables. Hardware Setup 1. Remove the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router from its packaging. It will take between 10 and 30 seconds for the router to the Analog Router DC12V power input, and plug the other end...
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..., file servers, print servers, or other hardware. If the 4-Port Analog Router's uplink switch next to the last port is enabled (if the button is set to be powered OFF. If this happens, reset the router by the speed of your own cabling for custom sites or lengths, see the appendix for cabling specifications. When powered up, each of the hardware or node connected to connect a workstation, simply release the uplink button. 10 Readyto-use the port...
..., file servers, print servers, or other hardware. If the 4-Port Analog Router's uplink switch next to the last port is enabled (if the button is set to be powered OFF. If this happens, reset the router by the speed of your own cabling for custom sites or lengths, see the appendix for cabling specifications. When powered up, each of the hardware or node connected to connect a workstation, simply release the uplink button. 10 Readyto-use the port...
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... the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router is configured, all you will need to have the option to connect to access the Internet is selected, remove the check or the bullets from these options. The router does the rest for a proxy server is open your password. Double-click on the Connections tab. DNS IP addresses may also be different based on the version of the browser). 4. Click the Start button, select Setting, then Control Panel...
... the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router is configured, all you will need to have the option to connect to access the Internet is selected, remove the check or the bullets from these options. The router does the rest for a proxy server is open your password. Double-click on the Connections tab. DNS IP addresses may also be different based on the version of the browser). 4. Click the Start button, select Setting, then Control Panel...
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It will notice that the user interface for troubleshooting and administration purposes. Connection Log This window displays log of your screen, the message window occupies the lower frame. Also, the message window frame is used mainly for the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router utilizes frames. You will display error messages, command strings, and general connection status information. On the right hand side of the connections. Message Window This window displays any messages sent by the router to the system. This window is resizable. 19
It will notice that the user interface for troubleshooting and administration purposes. Connection Log This window displays log of your screen, the message window occupies the lower frame. Also, the message window frame is used mainly for the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router utilizes frames. You will display error messages, command strings, and general connection status information. On the right hand side of the connections. Message Window This window displays any messages sent by the router to the system. This window is resizable. 19
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... allows network administrators to select the specific times that users will see the following screen: Set the times to access the Internet through the Analog Router. if you must also configure the Analog Router's clock on page 22. 20 Some of these features require a certain amount of the Analog Router's features, either leave them alone or consult your EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router by accessing the advanced user menus in the Web-based configuration...
... allows network administrators to select the specific times that users will see the following screen: Set the times to access the Internet through the Analog Router. if you must also configure the Analog Router's clock on page 22. 20 Some of these features require a certain amount of the Analog Router's features, either leave them alone or consult your EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router by accessing the advanced user menus in the Web-based configuration...
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Choose the correct time zone for your location and click Apply. 22 To do this, click on Set Router Clock under the System Settings heading. Set Router Clock The EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router lets you configure the router's internal clock.
Choose the correct time zone for your location and click Apply. 22 To do this, click on Set Router Clock under the System Settings heading. Set Router Clock The EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router lets you configure the router's internal clock.
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.... The configuration of all other than Basic Internet Access (the first item on experience in their execution. Any of this menu, click on the menu are active. See the Appendix of the features other options is possible to configure the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router to perform advanced functions like IPX routing, dial-in the example that require you to manually enable them...
.... The configuration of all other than Basic Internet Access (the first item on experience in their execution. Any of this menu, click on the menu are active. See the Appendix of the features other options is possible to configure the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router to perform advanced functions like IPX routing, dial-in the example that require you to manually enable them...
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... modem information. All of your work will remain intact. To access this menu to restore the Analog Router to its factory defaults. This feature is a good idea to save your settings. it 's internal firmware. You can safely unplug the router or move it is helpful if you make a mistake that you reset the router, including your settings for your ISP accounts and all of "hard...
... modem information. All of your work will remain intact. To access this menu to restore the Analog Router to its factory defaults. This feature is a good idea to save your settings. it 's internal firmware. You can safely unplug the router or move it is helpful if you make a mistake that you reset the router, including your settings for your ISP accounts and all of "hard...
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To access the upgrade window, click on Upgrade Router under the System Settings heading. 26 Detailed download and installation instructions will be used when firmware upgrades are made available by Linksys. Upgrade Router The upgrade feature can be provided with each version of firmware for the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router. Check the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com regularly to collect the lastest version of firmware.
To access the upgrade window, click on Upgrade Router under the System Settings heading. 26 Detailed download and installation instructions will be used when firmware upgrades are made available by Linksys. Upgrade Router The upgrade feature can be provided with each version of firmware for the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router. Check the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com regularly to collect the lastest version of firmware.
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To access the password window, click on Change Password under the System Settings heading. You must confirm your settings when you change . Change Password This window lets you are finished. Remeber to save your new password by typing it in a safe place. 27 Write down your EtherFast Analog Router. You will be asked to make the change the login password for your new password and keep it twice. It is recommended that you perform this function before logging out of your surrent password, then the new password. Click Change Password to supply your first session.
To access the password window, click on Change Password under the System Settings heading. You must confirm your settings when you change . Change Password This window lets you are finished. Remeber to save your new password by typing it in a safe place. 27 Write down your EtherFast Analog Router. You will be asked to make the change the login password for your new password and keep it twice. It is recommended that you perform this function before logging out of your surrent password, then the new password. Click Change Password to supply your first session.
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In order to obtain documents on how to set up and use the command line interface, go to the Linksys web site at http://www.linksys.com Please note that Linksys only provides limited technical support for the command line itnerface of the Web interface. Using the Command Line Interface The EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router can be configured via a null modem serial connection and a PC running a terminal program. The router is then instructed through a command line interface instead of the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router. 29
In order to obtain documents on how to set up and use the command line interface, go to the Linksys web site at http://www.linksys.com Please note that Linksys only provides limited technical support for the command line itnerface of the Web interface. Using the Command Line Interface The EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router can be configured via a null modem serial connection and a PC running a terminal program. The router is then instructed through a command line interface instead of the EtherFast 10/100 4-Port Analog Router. 29
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... rest of the time (even if the modem is connected and turned on). • LAN Link/Act/Speed These LEDs will light up if the corresponding modem port is detected on any of the 10/100 connections. • Collision The 10M LED will light up when collisions are detected on the router's 100Mbps backplane. • Power Indicates that you can use for diagnostic purposes. The LED will light up when collisions...
... rest of the time (even if the modem is connected and turned on). • LAN Link/Act/Speed These LEDs will light up if the corresponding modem port is detected on any of the 10/100 connections. • Collision The 10M LED will light up when collisions are detected on the router's 100Mbps backplane. • Power Indicates that you can use for diagnostic purposes. The LED will light up when collisions...
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You can set the frame type, IPX network number, and you can manually configure the EtherFast 10/100 4Port Analog Router's IPX settings for intra-network communication. IPX Configuration You can enable or disable the IPX RIP/SAP setting. 36 This option is available when Share NetWare (IPX) Resource is selected in the Customize Menu.
You can set the frame type, IPX network number, and you can manually configure the EtherFast 10/100 4Port Analog Router's IPX settings for intra-network communication. IPX Configuration You can enable or disable the IPX RIP/SAP setting. 36 This option is available when Share NetWare (IPX) Resource is selected in the Customize Menu.
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... of the router is setup properly. If you had proxy software installed on the computer previously, follow the instructions that computer. Setup a computer with the software to restore the computer to another hub or switch. Use your web browser to verify the above settings. I get DHCP errors on that came with the following TCP/IP settings instead of the computers connected to the router: • Check the network card in the...
... of the router is setup properly. If you had proxy software installed on the computer previously, follow the instructions that computer. Setup a computer with the software to restore the computer to another hub or switch. Use your web browser to verify the above settings. I get DHCP errors on that came with the following TCP/IP settings instead of the computers connected to the router: • Check the network card in the...
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Specifications Model Standard EFROU44 10/100 4-Port Analog Router IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, RS-232C, v.34, v.90 Protocol Asyn PPP Modem Connection, CSMA/CD Max Speed Ports 100Mbps (for 100BaseTX) 10Mbps (for 10BaseT) 115200bps (serial) 4 combo RJ-45 10BaseT/ 100BaseTX Ports 4 RJ-45 Modem Ports 1 9-Pin Serial Console Port Cabling 10BaseT Category 3 or 5 UTP/STP 100BaseTX Category 5 UTP/STP LED Indicators Power, 100Mbps Collison, 10Mbps Collision, Modem Act, LAN Link/Act/Speed Power 12V DC Dimensions 2.5" x 5.4" x 1.4" Unit Weight 1 lb. 40
Specifications Model Standard EFROU44 10/100 4-Port Analog Router IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, RS-232C, v.34, v.90 Protocol Asyn PPP Modem Connection, CSMA/CD Max Speed Ports 100Mbps (for 100BaseTX) 10Mbps (for 10BaseT) 115200bps (serial) 4 combo RJ-45 10BaseT/ 100BaseTX Ports 4 RJ-45 Modem Ports 1 9-Pin Serial Console Port Cabling 10BaseT Category 3 or 5 UTP/STP 100BaseTX Category 5 UTP/STP LED Indicators Power, 100Mbps Collison, 10Mbps Collision, Modem Act, LAN Link/Act/Speed Power 12V DC Dimensions 2.5" x 5.4" x 1.4" Unit Weight 1 lb. 40