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Question posted by goodfregt on August 27th, 2014

How To Setup Secure Linksys Wireless Router Befsr81 Ver 3

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Answer #1: Posted by bengirlxD on August 27th, 2014 10:38 AM
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User Guide - Page 1

USER GUIDE EtherFast® Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Model: BEFSR81
User Guide - Page 2

...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... while using the product. and certain other countries. All rights reserved. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch About This Guide i Online Resources Website addresses in ...
User Guide - Page 3

... 2: Advanced Configuration 2 How to Access the Web-Based Utility 2 Setup > Basic Setup 2 Setup > DDNS 6 Setup > MAC Address Clone 6 Setup > Advanced Routing 7 Security > Filter 8 Security > VPN Passthrough 9 Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding 9 ... License Agreement 25 Software in Linksys Products 25 Software Licenses 25 EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch ii
User Guide - Page 4

...to press and hold the Reset button for choosing the Linksys by Cisco EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the numbered ports on while the Router is successfully connected to a device through its self-diagnostic... where you will stay on the Router's back panel. You can also restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen of security features help to share resources such as...
User Guide - Page 5

...Setup, Security, Applications & Gaming, Administration, and Status. Advanced Configuration Setup > Basic Setup Internet Setup The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your computer, and enter the Router...'d like to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Obtain an IP Automatically EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Setup Wizard (located on the Setup CD-ROM. Additional...
User Guide - Page 7

...on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for the necessary setup information. Keep Alive: Redial Period If you attempt... IP address of time (Max Idle Time). This is provided by your ISP. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with your connection. User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ...
User Guide - Page 8

... •• PPPoE: 1492 •• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on your connection. If you already have to check with...have elapsed before making any changes. Router IP This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by factory default. Router IP EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with when issuing IP addresses. Start...
User Guide - Page 9

... will vary, depending on the DDNS screen will require you assign a fixed host and domain name to cancel your DDNS service is displayed here. Setup > MAC Address Clone EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with TZO. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to a dynamic Internet IP address. Status The status of hardware...
User Guide - Page 10

... a static route between the Router and another network, select a number from the dropdown list. Setup > Advanced Routing Advanced Routing NAT Enable/Disable If this Router is used to set up ... here. This tells you are displayed. When the NAT setting is available. When EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with your network, select Disable. Click Save Settings to apply your changes. 7 ...
User Guide - Page 11

... MAC Access Control Table to select the MAC addresses you wish to enhance your network's security and filter multicasting. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the IP address of 192.168.1.5, enter 5 into both fields on one line... number of the range you want to filter. If multicasting is permitted, then the Router will allow IP multicast packets to be able to access any port number listed here....
User Guide - Page 12

...types of requests to your changes. Protocol Select the protocol used to implement secure exchange of the PC running the specific application. Applications and Gaming > Port... Cancel Changes to cancel your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with the Internet application documentation for this application, either TCP...
User Guide - Page 14

... enable the service you have defined. Its primary function is more secure because it . The agents return information contained in the Int. Enter...router, bridge, etc.), to the workstation console used to Usenet groups on the system in the Ext. Port Enter the number of the internal port used on and download it only opens the ports you want to have opened, EtherFast Cable/DSL Router...
User Guide - Page 15

...will be used Internet applications. If you to prioritize performance for four of the Router's ports, LAN Ports 1-4. It is a TCP/IP protocol that holds incoming...Enable. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with little selectivity. Its primary function is to establish a connection with a web server and transmit HTML pages to manage specific Router functions for access and security. ...
User Guide - Page 16

... Router,... Router's... Router ...Router...EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Advanced Configuration UPnP If you want to be used. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your computer's hard drive. Logviewer IP Address For a permanent record of the Router, from the Linksys website, www.linksys... Router for the Router. Router Password...
User Guide - Page 17

...screen allows you to restore the Router's configuration to cancel your custom settings. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are listed. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 14 Click...have to upgrade the Router's firmware. Upgrade Firmware Before upgrading the firmware, download the Router's firmware upgrade file from the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Chapter 2 ...
User Guide - Page 18

DHCP Server The status of the Router's DHCP server function is the Router's MAC address, as seen by the Router. Status > Local Network EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch 15 Chapter 2 Status > Router The Router screen displays information about the local, wired network. DHCP Clients Table Click this button to update the on -screen information. MAC Address This ...
User Guide - Page 19

...to the cable modem, insert the setup CD into the Router's Internet port. Select Tools > Internet Options. 2. Connect your cable connection to connect manually. WEB: If your modem. EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with ...blank and enter the password to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. Cable or DSL modem 2. If you have installed the Router, it will automatically connect to your ...
User Guide - Page 20

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...
User Guide - Page 21

...LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of the product or software will be bundled with third party software or EtherFast Cable/DSL Router... parts, (b) replace the product with a reasonably available equivalent new or refurbished Linksys product, or (c) refund the purchase price of the product less any continued ...
User Guide - Page 29

...LINKSYS OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF EtherFast Cable/DSL Router... regulations in the applicable Linksys Product User Guide shall also apply to serious security threats and/or some features within your Linksys product and/or Software...

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