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Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP Copyright and Trademarks Check the product package and contents for Gaming and VoIP. and certain other reproductive harm. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are definitions for Gaming and VoIP. OGV200-UG-50210NC CB Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of ...or other countries. and/or its affiliates in the "List of interest and is provided with the Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP. How to Use this User Guide: This checkmark means there is something you might need to while using the...
Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP Copyright and Trademarks Check the product package and contents for Gaming and VoIP. and certain other reproductive harm. Copyright © 2006 Cisco Systems, Inc. Other brands and product names are definitions for Gaming and VoIP. OGV200-UG-50210NC CB Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of ...or other countries. and/or its affiliates in the "List of interest and is provided with the Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP. How to Use this User Guide: This checkmark means there is something you might need to while using the...
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Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP Table of Contents List of Figures 1 Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Optimizer 3 LEDs, Ports, and Button 3 Chapter 3: Setting up and Installing the Network Optimizer 4 Overview 4 Installation 4 Using the Web-Based Utility 5 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 7 Common Problems and Solutions 7 Frequently Asked Questions 8 Appendix B: Glossary 9 Appendix C: Regulatory Information 13 Appendix D: Specifications 19 Appendix E: Warranty Information 20 Appendix F: Contact Information 21
Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP Table of Contents List of Figures 1 Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Optimizer 3 LEDs, Ports, and Button 3 Chapter 3: Setting up and Installing the Network Optimizer 4 Overview 4 Installation 4 Using the Web-Based Utility 5 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 7 Common Problems and Solutions 7 Frequently Asked Questions 8 Appendix B: Glossary 9 Appendix C: Regulatory Information 13 Appendix D: Specifications 19 Appendix E: Warranty Information 20 Appendix F: Contact Information 21
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Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP List of Figures Figure 3-1: ROUTER port 4 Figure 3-2: MODEM port 4 Figure 3-3: Power port 4 Figure 3-4: Network Optimizer Login Screen 5 Figure 3-5: Web-based Utility Setup Tab 5 Figure 3-6: Web-based Utility Administration Tab 6 Figure 3-7: Web-based Utility Status Tab 6
Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP List of Figures Figure 3-1: ROUTER port 4 Figure 3-2: MODEM port 4 Figure 3-3: Power port 4 Figure 3-4: Network Optimizer Login Screen 5 Figure 3-5: Web-based Utility Setup Tab 5 Figure 3-6: Web-based Utility Administration Tab 6 Figure 3-7: Web-based Utility Status Tab 6
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... next-generation Internet applications. And the best part is that the Network Optimizer takes care of prioritizing the data automatically, with no user setup of data that data to your network. Outgoing streamed video from your home network for Gaming and VoIP. It automatically determines what isn't, and prioritizes delivery of that go through . Voice over...
... next-generation Internet applications. And the best part is that the Network Optimizer takes care of prioritizing the data automatically, with no user setup of data that data to your network. Outgoing streamed video from your home network for Gaming and VoIP. It automatically determines what isn't, and prioritizes delivery of that go through . Voice over...
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... 2 What's in this Guide? Network Optimizer for a variety of terms frequently used in networking • Appendix C: Regulatory Information Provides regulatory information for the Network Optimizer • Appendix D: Specifications Provides technical specifications for the Network Optimizer • Appendix E: Warranty Information Provides Warranty information for the Network Optimizer • Appendix F: Contact Information Provides contact information for Gaming and VoIP What's in this Guide?
... 2 What's in this Guide? Network Optimizer for a variety of terms frequently used in networking • Appendix C: Regulatory Information Provides regulatory information for the Network Optimizer • Appendix D: Specifications Provides technical specifications for the Network Optimizer • Appendix E: Warranty Information Provides Warranty information for the Network Optimizer • Appendix F: Contact Information Provides contact information for Gaming and VoIP What's in this Guide?
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... adapter to the Network Optimizer. The MODEM LED flashes green when the Network Optimizer is sending or receiving data. Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Optimizer LEDs, Ports, and Button The Network Optimizer's LEDs display information about products that work with the Network Optimizer. The ACT LED flashes green when the Network Optimizer is connected to Know the Network Optimizer 3 LEDs, Ports...
... adapter to the Network Optimizer. The MODEM LED flashes green when the Network Optimizer is sending or receiving data. Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Network Optimizer LEDs, Ports, and Button The Network Optimizer's LEDs display information about products that work with the Network Optimizer. The ACT LED flashes green when the Network Optimizer is connected to Know the Network Optimizer 3 LEDs, Ports...
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... Connection, then follow the steps below to a standard electrical outlet. Congratulations! Network Optimizer for use. Remove the Ethernet network cable from your broadband modem, then connect the other end to install the Network Optimizer. Installation is ready for Gaming and VoIP Chapter 3: Setting up and Installing the Network Optimizer Overview This chapter explains how to the Network Optimizer's MODEM port. 3. Installation 1.
... Connection, then follow the steps below to a standard electrical outlet. Congratulations! Network Optimizer for use. Remove the Ethernet network cable from your broadband modem, then connect the other end to install the Network Optimizer. Installation is ready for Gaming and VoIP Chapter 3: Setting up and Installing the Network Optimizer Overview This chapter explains how to the Network Optimizer's MODEM port. 3. Installation 1.
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... or check its status. Follow the steps below to the sections below for a list of your web browser. 2. You see the Network Optimizer's Web-based Utility. Refer to http://192.168.188.1. Allows you have finished making changes, click the Apply button to specify the... For the best results, select Auto. Enter admin in the User Name field and the Network Optimizer's password (the default password is admin) in the Web-based Utility. On one : 3. Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP Using the Web-Based Utility Use the Web-based utility to make changes to Auto or Manual...
... or check its status. Follow the steps below to the sections below for a list of your web browser. 2. You see the Network Optimizer's Web-based Utility. Refer to http://192.168.188.1. Allows you have finished making changes, click the Apply button to specify the... For the best results, select Auto. Enter admin in the User Name field and the Network Optimizer's password (the default password is admin) in the Web-based Utility. On one : 3. Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP Using the Web-Based Utility Use the Web-based utility to make changes to Auto or Manual...
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... Upstream Allows you manually detect your Internet connection's upstream rate. Refer to remotely reboot the Network Optimizer. Reboot Allows you to the table below for Gaming and VoIP Administration The Administration tab allows you to reboot the Network Optimizer, change the Network Optimizer's Administrator password Restore Factory Defaults Allows you to reset all settings to their factory defaults...
... Upstream Allows you manually detect your Internet connection's upstream rate. Refer to remotely reboot the Network Optimizer. Reboot Allows you to the table below for Gaming and VoIP Administration The Administration tab allows you to reboot the Network Optimizer, change the Network Optimizer's Administrator password Restore Factory Defaults Allows you to reset all settings to their factory defaults...
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... sure that you downloaded the correct firmware version for Gaming and VoIP Appendix A: Troubleshooting Read the descriptions below to solve your network router, wait one minute after the network router has finished booting up after plugging it in or resetting it to reset the Network Optimizer to the Network Optimizer. Use the Detect Upstream button on the Web...
... sure that you downloaded the correct firmware version for Gaming and VoIP Appendix A: Troubleshooting Read the descriptions below to solve your network router, wait one minute after the network router has finished booting up after plugging it in or resetting it to reset the Network Optimizer to the Network Optimizer. Use the Detect Upstream button on the Web...
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...? If you get a reply, try the ping command from a different computer to ping your TCP/IP settings. Access the Network Optimizer's Web-based Utility at www.linksys.com, then follow the steps below: 1. Type ping followed by Internet or WAN's IP address, in the Password field, then click the OK ... click the OK button. 3. You will need to the Internet. For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, refer to Windows Help for Gaming and VoIP Frequently Asked Questions How do not get a reply, the computer is not the cause of the problem. Try the ping command from a different computer...
...? If you get a reply, try the ping command from a different computer to ping your TCP/IP settings. Access the Network Optimizer's Web-based Utility at www.linksys.com, then follow the steps below: 1. Type ping followed by Internet or WAN's IP address, in the Password field, then click the OK ... click the OK button. 3. You will need to the Internet. For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP, refer to Windows Help for Gaming and VoIP Frequently Asked Questions How do not get a reply, the computer is not the cause of the problem. Try the ping command from a different computer...
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...to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by a DHCP server. A networking protocol that forwards Internet traffic from your ISP's server, which in a series, one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from one after the other. Network Optimizer for a network of websites into IP addresses....the hosting of data that connects a computer to look at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. DNS (Domain Name Server) - A specific name for Gaming and VoIP Appendix B: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. To receive a...
...to assign temporary IP addresses to network computers by a DHCP server. A networking protocol that forwards Internet traffic from your ISP's server, which in a series, one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from one after the other. Network Optimizer for a network of websites into IP addresses....the hosting of data that connects a computer to look at http://www.linksys.com/glossary. DNS (Domain Name Server) - A specific name for Gaming and VoIP Appendix B: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. To receive a...
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Network Optimizer for the Internet. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - Gateway - HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that make up your local network. The computers and networking products that provides access to the Internet. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; Network... of a local area network to control network access. Full Duplex - A VPN protocol used to a different IP address for Gaming and VoIP EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol...
Network Optimizer for the Internet. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - Gateway - HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that make up your local network. The computers and networking products that provides access to the Internet. Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; Network... of a local area network to control network access. Full Duplex - A VPN protocol used to a different IP address for Gaming and VoIP EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol...
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... sent. Static Routing - A device for Gaming and VoIP Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - A set of broadband connection in Europe. Telnet - Network Optimizer for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit. A standard mail server commonly used network monitoring and control protocol. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to -Point Tunneling Protocol...
... sent. Static Routing - A device for Gaming and VoIP Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - A set of broadband connection in Europe. Telnet - Network Optimizer for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit. A standard mail server commonly used network monitoring and control protocol. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to -Point Tunneling Protocol...
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... the Internet. A security measure to protect data as it leaves one node to another in a given time period. Topology - Transmission Rate. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Appendix B: Glossary 12 Throughput - WAN (Wide Area...
... the Internet. A security measure to protect data as it leaves one node to another in a given time period. Topology - Transmission Rate. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Appendix B: Glossary 12 Throughput - WAN (Wide Area...
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... using this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by one or more of electric shock from lightning. Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP Appendix C: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003 rule. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate...
... using this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by one or more of electric shock from lightning. Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP Appendix C: Regulatory Information FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003 rule. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate...
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Consumers are required to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: Appendix C: Regulatory Information 14
Consumers are required to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products. Network Optimizer for Gaming and VoIP User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: Appendix C: Regulatory Information 14