Linksys BEFW11S4V3 Users Manual

Instant Wireless™ Series

Wireless Access Point Router

with 4-Port Switch

Use this Guide to install: BEFW11S4 ver. 3

User Guide

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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless is a trademark of
Linksys. Linksys and the Linksys logo are registered trademarks of Linksys Group, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective
proprietors.

LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless™ Wireless Access Point Router with 4­Port Switch is free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from
the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section
of this User Guide. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call
Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO
HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. When returning a
product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and
include a copy of your original proof of purchase. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE
PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. All customers located outside of the
United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and han­dling charges.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD­UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM­AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT­WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PROD­UCTS. Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory,
with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accom­panying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or
fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its prod­ucts, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Please direct all inquiries to:

Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.

FCC STATEMENT
The Instant Wireless™ Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch has been tested
and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter­ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harm­ful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, whi ch can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

The Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch 1
Features 1
Minimum Requirements 2
An Introduction to LANs and WANs 2
IP Addresses 3
The Wireless Access Point Router’s Ports 5
The Wireless Access Point Router’s LEDs 6

Chapter 2: Connecting the Router 8

Before You Start 8
Connecting Your Hardware Together & Booting Up 8

Chapter 3: Configuring the PCs 11

Overview 11
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs 11
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 13
Configuring Windows XP PCs 15

Chapter 4: Configuring the Router 17

Chapter 5: Using the Router’s Web-Based Utility 22

Setup 23
Password 27
Status 28
DHCP 30
Log 31
Security 33
Help 35
Advanced Tab: Filters 37
Advanced Tab: Port Range Forwarding 41
Advanced Tab: Dynamic Routing 46
Advanced Tab: Static Routing 47

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Advanced Tab: DMZ Host 49
Advanced Tab: MAC Address Cloning 50
Advanced Tab: Wireless 51

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 54

Common Problems and Solutions 54
Frequently Asked Questions 67

Appendix B: How to Ping Your
ISP’s E-mail and Web Addresses 73

Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security 76

Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP 79

Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address
and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 84

Appendix E: Setting Up AOL

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Broadband Cable & DSL 88

AOL Broadband via Cable 88
AOL Broadband via DSL 90

Appendix F: Glossary 91

Appendix G: Specifications 105

Environmental 106

Appendix H: Warranty Information 107

Appendix I: Contact Information 108

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Wireless Access Point Router with 4­Port Switch. The Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch provides the
ideal solution for connecting your wireless network to a high-speed broadband
Internet connection and a 10/100 Fast Ethernet backbone. Configurable as a
DHCP server for your existing network, the Wireless Access Point Router with
4-Port Switch acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your
local area network (LAN) and serves as an Internet NAT firewall against
unwanted outside intruders. The Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port
Switch can also be configured to f ilter internal users’ access to the Internet.

A typical router relies on a hub or a switch to share its Internet connection, but
the Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch channels this
connection through the blazing, full duplex speed of its built-in EtherFast

®

10/100 4-Port Switch. This cutting-edge combination of wireless router and
switch technology eliminates the need to buy an additional hub or switch and
extends the range of your wireless network. Now your entire wireless network
can enjoy blazing broadband Internet connections supported by its robust
switched backbone. With the dual-function speed and power of the Wireless
Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch, your network will take off at speeds
faster than you ever imagined possible.

• Supports Universal Plug-and-Play for easy configuration

• Capable of up to 128-bit WEP Encryption

• Supports enhanced security using NAT firewall, ZoneAlarm Pro and PC­cillin Software

• Access your network remotely over the Internet through Virtual Private
Networking (VPN)

• Supports IPSec and PPTP Pass-Through

• Administer and upgrade the Router remotely over the Internet

• Configurable as a DHCP Server on your network

• Advanced security management functions for Port Filtering, MAC Address
Filtering, and DMZ Hosting

• Includes one Ethernet Cable to Connect to a Cable or DSL modem

Features

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• One Windows 98 SE, Millennium, 2000, or XP PC equipped with:

• TCP/IP Protocol,

• Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.7 for web-based
configuration,

• a CD-ROM Drive, and

• an Ethernet Adapter with a UTP CAT 5 Network Cable

• Cable or DSL Modem with Ethernet Connection and Internet Access

Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together.

In this instance, the Router connects your Local Area Network (LAN), or the
group of PCs in your home or office, to the Wide Area Network (WAN) that is
the Internet. The Router processes and regulates the data that travels between
these two networks.

Think of the Router as a network device with two sides. The first side is made
up of your private Local Area Network (LAN) of PCs. The other, public side
is the Internet, or the Wide Area Network (WAN), outside of your home or
office.

The Router’s firewall (NAT) protects your network of PCs so users on the pub­lic, Internet side cannot “see” your PCs. This is how your LAN, or network,
remains private. The Router protects your network by inspecting the first pack­et coming in from the WAN port before delivery to the final destination on the
LAN port. The Router inspects Internet port services like the web server, ftp
server, or other Internet applications, and, if allowed, it will forward the packet
to the appropriate PC on the LAN side.

Minimum Requirements

An Introduction to LANs and WANs

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What’s an IP Address?

IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, includ­ing PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to identify its “loca­tion,” or address, on the network. This applies to both the WAN and LAN con­nections.

There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices.

Static IP Addresses

A static IP address is a fixed IP address that you assign manually to a PC or
other device on the network. Since a static IP address remains valid until you
disable it, static IP addressing insures that the device assigned it will have that
same IP address until you change it. Static IP addresses are commonly used
with network devices such as server PCs or print servers.

If you use the Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact
your ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account.
If so, you will need that static IP address when configuring the Router. You can
get the information from your ISP.

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IP Addresses

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Since the Router is a device that connects two networks, it needs two
IP addresses—one for the LAN side, and one for the WAN side. In this User
Guide, you’ll see references to the “WAN IP address” and the “LAN IP
address.”

Since the Router has firewall security (NAT), only the Router’s WAN IP address
can be seen from the Internet.

However, even the WAN IP address can be blocked, so that the Router and
network seem invisible to the Internet—This is shown in the Filters section in
“Chapter 5: Using the Routers Web-Based Utility”.

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Dynamic IP Addresses

A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network,
such as PCs and print servers. These IP addresses are called “dynamic”
because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device. After a certain
time period, they expire and may change. If a PC logs on to the network (or the
Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will assign
it a new dynamic IP address.

For DSL users, many ISPs may require you to log on with a user name and
password to gain access to the Internet. This is called “Point to Point Protocol
over Ethernet” or PPPoE. PPPoE is similar to a dial-up connection but does not
have a phone number to dial into, and PPPoE is a dedicated high-speed con­nection. PPPoE also will provide the Router with a dynamic IP address to
establish a connection to the Internet.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Servers

DHCP frees you from having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new
user is added to your network. PCs and other network devices using dynamic
IP addressing are assigned a new IP address by a DHCP server. The PC or net­work device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. The Router’s
WAN port is, by default, set as a DHCP client.

DHCP servers can either be a designated PC on the network or another network
device, such as the Router. By default, a DHCP server is enabled on your
Router’s LAN ports. If you already have a DHCP server running on your net­work, you must disable one of the two DHCP servers. If you run more than one
DHCP server on your network, you will experience network errors, such as
conflicting IP addresses. To disable the Router’s DHCP function, see the
DHCP section in Chapter 3: Configuring the Router.

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Even if you assign a static IP address to a PC, other PCs can still use
DHCP’s dynamic IP addressing, as long as the static IP is not within the
DHCP range of the LAN IP Address.

If the Router’s DHCP function fails to provide a dynamic IP address for any
reason, please refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting.

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The Router’s rear panel (as shown in Figure 1-1) is where all of its connections
are made.

WA N The WAN (Wide Area Network) Port is where you will con-

nect your cable or DSL modem with an Ethernet cable. Your

modem connection will not work from any other port.

Ports 1-4 These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are where you

will connect networked devices, such as PCs, print servers,
and any other Ethernet devices you want to put on your net­work. If Port 4 is being used, the Uplink Port will not work.

Uplink The Uplink Port is where you can expand your network by

connecting to another switch or hub. Uplinking to another
switch or a hub is done by simply running a cable from the
Uplink Port to the other device. The Uplink Port is shared
with Port 4. If the Uplink port is being used, Port 4 will not
work.

Power The Power Port is where you will connect the included AC

Power adapter.

Antenna Jacks The Antenna Jacks are where the included antennas are con-

nected.

Figure 1-1

The Wireless Access Point Router’s Ports

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The LAN Indicators

WLAN Act Green. This LED indicates wireless activity.

WLAN Link Green. This LED indicates that the Router’s wireless func-

tions have been enabled through the Web-based utility.

Power Green. This LED indicates that the Router’s power is on.

Link/Act Green. This LED serves two purposes. When this LED is lit

continuously, this indicates that the Router is connected to a
device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). A blink­ing LED indicates that the Router is actively sending or
receiving data over that port. When the Uplink Port is in use,
the LED for Port 4 will be lit continuously.

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The Wireless Access Point Router’s LEDs

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Pressing the Reset Button and holding it in for a few seconds will clear all
of the Router’s data and restore the factory defaults. This should be done
only if you are experiencing heavy routing problems, and only after you
have exhausted all of the other troubleshooting options. By resetting the
Router, you run the risk of creating conflicts between your PCs’ actual IP
Addresses and what the Router thinks their IP Addresses should be. You
may be forced to reboot each network PC.

If the Router locks up, simply press the reset button or power it down for
three to five seconds by removing the power cable from the Router’s
Power Port. Leaving the power off for too long could result in the loss of
network connections.

Figure 1-2

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Full/Col Green. This LED also serves two purposes. When this LED

is lit continuously, the connection made through the corre­sponding port is running in Full Duplex mode. A blinking
LED indicates that the connection is experiencing collisions.
Infrequent collisions are normal. If this LED blinks too
often, there may be a problem with your connection. Refer to
the Troubleshooting Appendix if you think there is a prob­lem.

100 Orange. This LED indicates when a successful 100Mbps

connection is made through the corresponding port.

The WAN Indicators

Link Green. This LED indicates a connection between the Router

and your broadband device or network.

Act Green. This LED blinks when the Router is sending or

receiving data over the broadband (WAN) port.

Diag Red. This LED indicates the Router’s self-diagnosis mode

during boot-up and restart. It will turn off upon completing
the diagnosis. If this LED stays on for an abnormally long
period of time, refer to the Troubleshooting Appendix.

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Chapter 2: Connecting the Router

Before plugging everything together, it’s always a good idea to have everything
you’ll need to get the Router up and running. Depending upon how you config­ure the Router in Chapter 4: Configuring the Router, you may need some of the
following values from your ISP:

When connecting through a Static IP connection, be sure to have 1) Your
broadband-configured PC’s fixed Internet IP Address, 2) Your broadband­configured PC’s Computer Name and Workgroup Name, 3) Your Subnet
Mask, 4) Your Default Gateway, and 5) Your Primary DNS IP address.

When connecting through a PPPoE connection, be sure to have 1) Your
PPPoE User Name and 2) Your PPPoE Password.

The installation technician from your ISP should have left this information with
you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to
request the data.

Once you have the above values, you can begin the Router’s installation and
setup.

Once you are sure that you have the above values on hand, you can begin the
Installation and Setup of the Router.

1. Power everything down, including your PCs, your cable or DSL modem and
the Router.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from one of
your PC’s Ethernet ports to one of the
Router’s LAN ports (as shown in Figure 2-

1). Do the same with all the PCs you wish
to connect to the Router. (LAN Port 4 will
become inactive if you use the Uplink
port.)

In addition to accessing the Router through
an Ethernet connection, a wireless connec-

Before You Start

Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up

Figure 2-1

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tion can be used to access the Router. See the “For Wireless Connections”
section that follows these connection instructions.

3. Connect another Ethernet cable from your

cable or DSL modem to the Router’s WA N
port (as shown in Figure 2-2).

4. Connect the Power Adapter (included) to

the Router’s Power port (as shown in
Figure 2-3) and plug the other end into a
power outlet.

• The Power LED will illuminate green
as soon as the power adapter is con­nected.

• The Diag LED will illuminate red for a
few seconds while the Router goes
through its internal diagnostic test. The
LED will turn off when the self-test is
complete.

5. Power on the cable or DSL modem. Verify
that the power is on by checking the Link LED in the WAN column on the
front of the Router. The Link LED will be illuminated if the power is on and
the modem is ready.

6. Press the Reset button on the back of the Router. Hold the button in for three
seconds, or until the Diag LED illuminates red. This restores the Router’s
default settings.

7. Power on your PC.

The Router is now connected. Continue to the next chapter to configure

your PCs.

Figure 2-2

Figure 2-3

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For Wireless Connections: In addition to accessing the Router through an
Ethernet connection, a wireless connection can be used to access the Router.
After powering on the Router and connecting it to your modem, enter the
Router’s IP Address in the Address field of your wireless PC’s web-browser as
follows: http://192.168.1.1 and press Enter.

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The Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch is
configured by default to work out of the box with all Linksys Wireless
Adapters. If you have changed the defaults on your Linksys Wireless
Adapters, or are using other wireless adapters, you must temporar­ily change your wireless adapter settings to: (SSID = linksys) in
order to initially access the Router wirelessly. After you have
accessed the Router with the default settings, you can change the
router settings to coincide with your Network settings and reset your
adapters.

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Some ISPs—most notably some cable providers—config­ure their networks so that you do not have to enter a full Internet
address into your web browser or e-mail application to reach your
home page or receive your e-mail. If your Internet home page
address is something very simple, such as “www”, rather than
“www.linksys.com”, or your e-mail server’s address is something sim­ilar to “e-mail” or “pop3”, rather than “pop.mail.linksys.com”, you
won’t be able to properly configure the Router until you determine the
actual Internet addresses of your Web and e-mail connections.

You

mmuusstt

obtain this information prior to connecting the Router to

your network. You can obtain this information by contacting your ISP.

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Chapter 3: Configuring the PCs

These instructions will help you configure each of your computers to commu­nicate with the Router.

To do this, you will need to configure your PC’s network settings to obtain an
IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically. Computers use IP addresses to commu­nicate with each other across a network or the Internet.

You will need to know which operating system your computer is running, such
as Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP. You can find out by clicking the
Start button and then selecting the Settings option. (If your Start menu does­n’t have a Settings option, you’re running Windows XP. You can select the
Control Panel directly from the Start Menu.) Then, click Control Panel and
double-click the System icon. Click the Cancel button when done.

Once you know which Windows operating system you are running, follow the
directions in this step for your computer’s operating system. If you PC is not
configured with the TCP/IP protocol, you will need to do this for each com­puter you are connecting to the Router.

The next few pages tell you, step by step, how to configure your TCP/IP set­tings based on the type of Windows operating system you are using. Once
you've configured your computers, continue to Chapter 4: Configuring the
Router.

1. Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. From
there, double-click the Network icon to open the Network screen.

Overview

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2. Select the Configuration tab
and highlight the TCP/IP
line for the applicable
Ethernet adapter (as shown
in Figure 3-1). If the word
TCP/IP appears by itself,
select that line. (Note: If
there is no TCP/IP line list­ed, refer to your Ethernet
adapter’s documentation to
install TCP/IP now.) Then,
click the Properties button.

3. Click the IP Address tab
and select Obtain an IP
address automatically (as
shown in figure 3-2).

4. Click the Gateway tab and verify that the Installed Gateway field is blank.
Click the OK button.

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Figure 3-1

Figure 3-2

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5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the original
Windows installation disk or additional files. Supply them by pointing to
the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x,
c:\windows\options\cabs, etc. (This assumes that “D” is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive).

6. If Windows asks you to restart your PC, click the Ye s button. If Windows
does not ask you to restart, restart your computer anyway.

Repeat steps 1-6 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs are

configured, proceed to Chapter 4: Configuring the Router.

1. Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. From
there, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. This will
display the Network screen.

2. Select the Local Area
Connection icon for the
applicable Ethernet
adapter (usually it is the
first Local Area
Connection listed).

3. When the Local Area Connection Status screen appears, click the
Properties button. (See Figure 3-3.)

Configuring Windows 2000 PCs

Figure 3-3

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4. Select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) (as shown in

Figure 3-4) and click the
Properties button.

5. Select Obtain an IP

address automatically
and verify that Obtain
DNS server address
automatically is select-

ed (as shown in Figure
3-5). Then, click the OK
button and click the OK
button on the subse­quent screens to com­plete the PC’s configura­tion.

Repeat steps 1-5 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs are

configured, proceed to Chapter 4: Configuring the Router.

Figure 3-4

Figure 3-5

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The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP’s default
interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus
look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for
Windows 2000.

1. Click the Start button, open the Control Panel. and click the Network and
Internet Connections icon. Then, click the Network Connections icon to
display the Network screen.

2. Select the Local Area
Connection icon for
the applicable Ethernet
adapter (usually it is
the first Local Area
Connection listed).

3. When the Local Area Connection Status screen appears, click the
Properties button. (See Figure 3-6.)

Configuring Windows XP PCs

Figure 3-6

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4. Select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) (as shown in

Figure 3-7) and click the
Properties button.

5. Select Obtain an IP

address automatically
and verify that Obtain
DNS server address auto­matically is selected (as

shown in Figure 3-8).
Then, click the OK button
and click the OK button on
the subsequent screens to
complete the PC’s configu­ration.

Repeat steps 1-5 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs are

configured, proceed to Chapter 4: Configuring the Router.

Figure 3-7

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Chapter 4: Configuring the Router

This chapter will show you how to conf igure the Router to function in your net­work and gain access to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider
(ISP). Detailed description of the Router’s Web-based Utility can be found in
the Chapter 5: Using the Router’s Web-Based Utility. Your ISP may require the
use of a Host Name and Domain Name. Further, you will set the WAN
Configuration Type on the Router’s Setup tab from the information given by
your ISP. You will need this setup information from your ISP. If you do not have
this information, please contact your ISP before proceeding.

The instructions from your ISP tell you how to set up your PC for Internet
access. Since you are now using the Router to share Internet access among sev­eral computers, you will use this setup information for Router configuration.

1. Open your web browser, and enter 192.168.1.1 into the web browser’s
Address field, as shown in Figure 4-1. Then, press the Enter key.

2. An Enter Network Password window, shown in Figure 4-2a, will appear.
(Windows XP users will see a Connect to 192.168.1.1 window, shown in
Figure 4-2b.) Leave the User Name field empty, and enter admin (the
default password) in lowercase letters in the Password field. Then, click the
OK button.

Figure 4-1

Figure 4-2a

Figure 4-2b

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3. If required by your ISP, enter the Router’s Host Name and Domain Name
in the appropriate fields on the Setup tab. (This is usually required by cable
ISPs.)

4. To configure the
Router for your wire­less network, verify
that the Setup tab’s
Wireless fields (shown
in Figure 4-3) are
completed as follows:

Enable/Disable:
Selecting the Enable
radio button will
enable the Router’s
wireless feature.
Wireless functions
will not be available
unless enabled.

SSID: The SSID is a unique name for your wireless network. It is case sen­sitive and must not exceed 32 characters. The default SSID is "linksys " but
you should change this to a personal wireless network name. All wireless
points in your network must use the same SSID.

SSID Broadcast - Allows the SSID to be broadcast on your network. You
may want to enable this function while configuring the Router, but make
sure that you disable it when you are finished. With this enabled, someone
could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain
unauthorized access to your network. Click Enable to broadcast. Click
Disable to increase network security and prevent the SSID from being seen
on networked PCs.

Channel: Select the appropriate channel for your network from the list pro­vided. All wireless points in your network must use the same channel in
order to function properly.

Do not change the WEP setting from the default, “Disabled”, without first
referring to the Wireless Security sections of the User Guide or Setup
Wizard CD-ROM for advanced features and settings.

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5. The Router supports five connection types: DHCP (obtain an IP automati­cally), PPPoE, Static IP Address, RAS, and PPTP. These types are selected
from the drop-down menu beside WAN Connection Type. The Setup tab
and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type
you select, the instructions for which are included here:

Obtain an IP Automatically

If your ISP says that you are connecting through a dynamic IP address (or
DHCP), perform these steps:

a. Select Obtain an IP automatically as the WAN Connection Type (as

previously shown in Figure 4-3).

b. Click the Apply button to save the settings.

Static IP

If your ISP says that you are connecting through a static (or fixed) IP
address, perform these steps (as shown in Figure 4-4):

a. Select Static IP as the WAN Connection Type.

b. In the fields beside

“Specify WAN IP
Address”, enter the IP
Address.

c. Enter the Subnet Mask.

d. Enter the Default

Gateway Address.

e. Enter the DNS in the 1,

2, and/or 3 fields. You
must enter at least one
DNS address.

f. Click the Apply button

to save the settings.

Figure 4-4

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PPPoE

If your DSL provider
says that you are con­necting through PPPoE
or if you normally enter
a user name and pass­word to access the
Internet, perform these
steps (shown in Figure
4-5):

a. Select PPPoE as the

WAN Connection
Type.

b. Enter the User

Name.

c. Enter the Password.

d. Click the Apply button to save the settings.

RAS (for SingTel Users)

RAS is a service used in
Singapore only. If you are
using a RAS connection
(as shown in Figure 4-6),
check with your ISP for
the necessary setup infor­mation.

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Figure 4-5

Figure 4-6

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PPTP

PPTP is a service used in
Europe only. If you are
using a PPTP connection
(as shown in Figure 4-7),
check with your ISP for
the necessary setup infor­mation.

6. If you haven’t already done so, click the Apply button to save the settings.

7. Reset the power on your cable or DSL modem and restart your computers.
They will now obtain the Router's new settings.

Note: You only need to configure the Router from one computer. If you
need advanced setting information, please refer to the Linksys support web­site at support.linksys.com or the User Guide on the Setup Wizard CD­ROM.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured the Router. You can test
the setup by opening your web browser from any computer and entering
www.linksys.com/registration (as shown in Figure 4-8).

If you are unable to reach our website, you may want to review what you
did in this section or refer to the Troubleshooting Appendix.

Figure 4-7

Figure 4-8

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Chapter 5: Using the Router’s Web­Based Utility

For your convenience, an administrative utility has been programmed into the
Router. This chapter will explain all of the functions in this utility. All router­based administrative tasks are performed through this web utility. The web util­ity can be accessed by any PC on the network by typing “http://192.168.1.1” in
the PC’s web browser address window, as shown in Figure 5-1.

Upon entering the address into the web browser, a password request page will
pop up, as shown in Figure 5-2a. (Windows XP users will see a “Connect to

192.168.1.1” window, shown in Figure 5-2b.)

Leave the User Name field empty, and enter admin (the default password) in
lowercase letters in the Password field. Then, click the OK button.

In this chapter, you will find brief descriptions of each of the utility’s tabs and
its more important functions. More detailed explanations and instructions can
be found by clicking each page’s Help button or on Linksys’s website at
www.linksys.com. To clear any values you’ve entered on any page, click the

Cancel button. To apply any settings you’ve altered on any page, click the
Apply button.

Figure 5-1

Figure 5-2a

Figure 5-2b

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The utility’s tabs: Setup, Password, Status, DHCP, Log, Security and Help are
used for Basic Setup of the Router. When the Advanced Tab is clicked, further
options will be displayed for Filters, Forwarding, Dynamic Routing, Static
Routing DMZ Host, MAC Address Cloning, and Wireless configuration.

The Setup tab is the first tab you will see when you access the Utility. If you
have already installed and set up the Router, you have already seen this tab and
have already properly configured all of the values.

• Host Name This
entry is necessary
for some ISPs and
can be provided by
them.

• Domain Name
This entry is neces­sary for some ISPs
and can be provided
by them.

• Firmware Version
This displays the
firmware version
the Router is cur­rently using. As future ver­sions of the Router’s
firmware become available,
they can be downloaded from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

• LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask This is the Router’s IP Address and
Subnet Mask as seen on the internal LAN. The default value is 192.168.1.1
for IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask.

• Wireless (Enable/Disable). In order to utilize the Router’s wireless func-
tions, select Enable. If you do not wish to utilize any wireless functions,
make sure Disable is selected. (Note: No other wireless functions will be

available unless you enable this setting.)

Setup

Figure 5-3

NNoottee::

Due to differences in web

browsers, some screen shots may differ.

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• SSID: The SSID is a unique name for your wireless network. It is case sensi­tive and must not exceed 32 characters. The default SSID is "linksys " but you
should change this to a personal wireless network name. All wireless points
in your network must use the same SSID. Verify that you are using the correct
SSID and click the Apply button to set it.

• SSID Broadcast - Allows the SSID to be broadcast on your network. You may
want to enable this function while configuring the Router, but make sure that
you disable it when you are finished. With this enabled, someone could easily
obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain unauthorized
access to your network. Click Enable to broadcast. Click Disable to increase
network security and prevent the SSID from being seen on networked PCs.

• Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond
with your network settings, between 1 and 11. (Higher channels can only be
used outside of the United States and Canada.) All points in your wireless net­work must use the same channel in order to function correctly. Verify that the
correct channel is selected and click the Apply button to set it.

• WEP (Mandatory/Disable). In order to utilize WEP encryption, select
Enable. If you do not wish to utilize WEP encryption, make sure Disable is
selected.

• WEP Key Setting When WEP Encryption is Enabled, press this button to
modify the WEP Key Settings.

For further details on configuring Wireless Security, using WEP, refer to
Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security.

• WAN Connection Type The Router supports five connection types: DHCP
(obtain an IP automatically), PPPoE, Static IP Address, RAS, and PPTP. These
types are selected from the drop-down menu beside WAN Connection Type.
The Setup tab and available features will differ depending on what kind of
connection type you select. Each option is described on the following pages.

Obtain an IP Automatically

If your ISP says that you are connecting through a dynamic IP address (or
DHCP), select this option from the drop-down menu (as shown in Figure 5-3).
Now, the Router will accept the dynamic IP addresses assigned by your ISP
when connecting to the Internet.

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Static IP

If your ISP says that you are connecting through a static (or fixed) IP
address, select this option from the drop-down menu (as shown in Figure 5-

4). The Router will utilize that static IP Address when the following infor­mation is entered into the appropriate field:

• WAN IP Address and Subnet Mask This is the Router’s IP Address and
Subnet Mask as seen by external users on the Internet (including your
ISP).

• Default Gateway Address Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway
IP Address.

• DNS (Domain Name Server) IP Address Your ISP will provide you
with at least one DNS IP Address.

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PPPoE

Some DSL-based
ISPs use PPPoE
(Point-to-Point
Protocol over
Ethernet) to estab­lish communica­tions with an end­user. If you are
using a DSL line,
check with your ISP
to see if they use
PPPoE. If they do
use PPPoE, select
this from the drop­down menu (as
shown in Figure 5-

5).

If you do enable PPPoE, remember to remove any existing PPPoE applica­tions already on any of your PCs.

• User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password you use
when logging onto your ISP connection.

• Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time You can configure the Router
to disconnect your ISP connection after a specified period of time (Max
Idle Time). If you have been disconnected due to inactivity, Connect on
Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as
soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate
Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet con­nection to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.
Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before
your Internet access disconnects.

• Keep Alive Option and Redial Period This option keeps you connected to
your ISP indefinitely, even when your connection sits idle. To use this
option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial Period
is 30 seconds.

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RAS (for SingTel Users)

RAS is a service used in Singapore only. If you are using a RAS connection
(as shown in Figure 4-6), check with your ISP for the necessary setup infor­mation.

PPTP

PPTP is a service used in Europe only. If you are using a PPTP connection
(as shown in Figure 4-7), check with your ISP for the necessary setup infor­mation.

You can confirm that the above settings are correct by successfully connecting
to the Internet.

To clear any values you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button. To
apply any settings you’ve altered on any page, click the Apply button.

From the Password tab, shown in Figure 5-7, you can change the Router’s
Password, enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Services for systems such as
Windows XP PCs, and restore the Router’s factory default settings.

Password

Figure 5-7

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• Router Password For greater security, you should set a password for the
Router. If you don’t set the password, all users on your network will be able
to access the Router using the default password admin. We recommend that
you change your password often.

• UPnP Services Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows systems, such as
Windows XP PCs to automatically configure the Router for various Internet
applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. Click the radio button
next to Enable to enable UPnP Services, or Disable to disable UPnP
Services.

• Restore Factory Defaults If you select the Restore Factory Default option
and click the Apply button, you will clear all of the Router’s settings and
restore the default settings.

Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the
Router and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the Router
is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration data.

To clear any values you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button. To
apply any settings you’ve altered on any page, click the Apply button.

The Status tab, shown in Figure 5-8, displays the Router’s current status; it
reflects the data and selections you’ve entered using the Setup tab and provides
options for DHCP users.

All of the information provided on the Status tab is read-only and can be
changed using the Setup tab.

• Host Name This field shows the name of the Router. This entry is neces­sary for some ISPs.

• Firmware Version This field shows the installed version and date of the
firmware. Version dates are slightly more accurate than version numbers.

• Login This indicates if you are using a dial-up style connection like
PPPoE, RAS, or PPTP. For PPPoE, RAS, or PPTP only, there is a Connect
button to click if you are disconnected and want to re-establish a connec­tion.

Status

Note: The information provided on the Status
tab may vary depending on the Router’s settings.

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• LAN These fields display the current IP Address and Subnet Mask of the
Router, as seen by users on your local area network. The DHCP Server field
shows the status of the Router’s DHCP server function, which is either
enabled or disabled.

•WANThese fields display the WAN IP Address, WAN Subnet Mask, and
WAN Default Gateway IP Address of the Router, as seen by external users on
the Internet. The DNS (Domain Name System) IP Address fields show the IP
address(es) of the DNS currently used by the Router. Multiple DNS IP set­tings are common. In most cases, the first available DNS entry is used.

• DHCP Release Click the DHCP Release button to delete the current IP
address of the device connected to the Router’s WAN port.

•DHCPRenew Click the DHCP Renew button to replace the current IP
address—of the device connected to the Router’s WAN port—with a new IP
address.

• DHCP Clients Table This table lists the PCs that were given IP addresses by
the Router.

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A DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration
Protocol) Server
automatically
assigns IP addresses
to each computer on
its network. Unless
you already have
one, you should set
the Router up as a
DHCP server. This
is done on the DHCP
tab, shown in Figure
5-9.

• DHCP Server Click the Enable option to enable the Router’s DHCP serv-
er function If you already have a DHCP server on your network, set the
Router’s DHCP option to Disable.

• Starting IP Address Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server to start
with when issuing IP addresses.

• Number of DHCP users Enter the maximum number of PCs that will
require IP addresses assigned by the Router. No more than 253 computers
can be used. In order to determine the DHCP IP Address range, add the
starting IP address (e.g., 100) to the number of DHCP users. By default, as
shown in Figure 5-9, if you add 50 users, the range or IP Addresses will be

192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149.

• Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network
user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP
address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased”
this dynamic IP address.

DHCP

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• DNS The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates
domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will
provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use
another, type that IP Address in one of these fields. You can type up to
three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker
access to functioning DNS servers.

•WINSThe Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s
interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s

IP Address here. Otherwise, left this blank.

• DHCP Clients Table When this button is clicked, a table similar to that

shown in Figure 5-10 appears, displaying a list of PCs assigned IP address­es by the Router. Click the Refresh button to display the most current
information. If you
wish to delete a
client’s IP address,
select that client by
clicking the box to
the right and click
the Delete button.

To clear any values you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button. To
apply any settings you’ve altered on any page, click the Apply button.

The Log tab, shown in Figure 5-11, provides you with a log of all incoming and
outgoing URLs or IP addresses for your Internet connection.

To access activity logs, select the Enable option next to “Access Log”. This
function can be disabled by clicking the Disable radio button.

With logging Enabled, you can choose to view temporary logs or have a per­manent record, using the Logviewer software. Temporary logs can be accessed
from the Log tab by clicking either the Incoming Access Log or Outgoing
Access Log buttons. The Incoming Access Log gives you a log of all the
incoming Internet traffic while the Outgoing Access Log lists all the URLs and
IP addresses of Internet sites that users on your network have accessed.

Figure 5-10

Log

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For a permanent record of these logs, Logviewer software must be used. This
software is downloadable from the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. The
Logviewer saves all incoming and outgoing activity as a permanent file on your
PC’s hard drive. Next to “Send Log to”, enter the fixed IP address of the PC
running the Logviewer software. The Router will now send updated logs to that
PC.

To clear any values you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button. To
apply any settings you’ve altered on any page, click the Apply button.

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The Security tab, as shown in Figure 5-12, enables configuration of the Router
to provide enhanced network security using ZoneAlarm Pro and PC-cillin
(each sold separately). While the Router provides a built-in Internet NAT fire­wall, ZoneAlarm Pro enhances the Router’s security capabilities for increased
protection against hackers and other threats from the Internet and PC-cillin pro­tects against viruses. ZoneAlarm Pro and PC-cillin work independently of each
other. For more information on ZoneAlarm Pro, PC-cillin, and DSL or cable
network security, please click the on-screen link to the Internet Security Center.

Software Download

Click this button to purchase and download ZoneAlarm Pro and/or PC-cillin at
the Internet Security Center. Print the summary page, which contains the
license key needed for installation, or write down the license key if you are
unable to print the page. You will also be e-mailed a conf irmation invoice with
the key included. When adding security enhancements to your other networked
computers, you can either copy the downloaded files to the other PCs or re­download the software on each individual PC without incurring any more costs.

Security

Note: Your license key will be e-mailed to you.

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ZoneAlarm Pro Settings

If you have downloaded ZoneAlarm Pro, complete this section.

License Key Enter the License Key for ZoneAlarm Pro. The License Key
will be e-mailed to you after you purchase ZoneAlarm Pro.

Enforce ZoneAlarm Pro Security Check this box to enable ZoneAlarm Pro
on the Router. This will require every PC to have ZoneAlarm Pro installed
before being allowed to access the Internet (except for exempt computers).

Enforcement Level This sets how often ZoneAlarm Pro will check for unau­thorized intrusions. More Secure (default setting) enables ZoneAlarm Pro to
check frequently. Conserve Bandwidth enables ZoneAlarm Pro to check less
frequently; this uses less bandwidth. It is recommended to set the Enforcement
Level at the More Secure setting unless there is a decrease in the Router’s per­formance.

PC-cillin Settings

If you have downloaded PC-cillin, complete this section.

Enforce PC-cillin Anti-Virus Check this box to enable PC-cillin Anti-Virus
on the Router.

Exempt Computers

If you wish to exempt any computers from enforcement of ZoneAlarm Pro and/or

PC-cillin, complete this section.

Enable/Disable To enable or disable computer exemptions, click Enable or
Disable.

From IP Address/To IP Address Enter the range of IP addresses for the

computers you want to exempt from enforcement of ZoneAlarm Pro and/or
PC-cillin.

AOL Parental Controls

Enabling this engages AOL’s proprietary “Parental Control” feature. Enabling this
will disable all options under the Advanced tab except MAC Address cloning.

To apply any of the settings you change on a page, click the Apply button. To can-
cel any values you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button.

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The Help tab, as shown in Figure 5-13, contains links to all of the Utility’s inter­nal support documentation, a link to Linksys’s website, and the application that
upgrades the Router’s firmware. To utility these links, you must have an active
Internet connection.

Click the Linksys Website link to connect to the Linksys homepage for
Knowledgebase help files and information about other Linksys products.

For an Online Manual in PDF format, click that text link. The manual will appear
in Adobe PDF format. If you do not have the Adobe PDF Reader installed on your
computer, click the Adobe Website link to download this software.

Firmware can be upgraded by clicking the Upgrade Firmware link. Do not upgrade
your firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Access Point.

To upgrade the Router’s f irmware:

1. Access the Help tab and click Upgrade Firmware. A new page, shown in

Figure 5-14, will appear.

Help

Figure 5-13

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2. Click the Browse button and find the firmware upgrade f ile that you
downloaded from the Linksys website. Double-click the upgrade file.
This will place the file into the “File Path:” field.

3. When the correct file is in the “File Path:” field, click the Upgrade but-
ton and follow the instructions there. This will complete your firmware
upgrade.

Filters

Important: Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process in
any way or power down the Router while the upgrade is in
progress as this could damage the Router.

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Important: In order to upgrade the Router’s firmware, you
must use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Netscape

Navigator 4.7 or higher. Upgrading the firmware may cause
the Router to be reset to the factory defaults. Make a record of
all settings before attempting the upgrade.

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Filters block spe­cific internal users
from accessing the
Internet. From the
Filters tab, as
shown in Figure 5­15, you can set up a
filter through an IP
address or a net­work port number.

• Setting Up Filters

To set up a filter using IP addresses, enter the range of IP addresses you
wish to filter in the IP address f ields. Users who have filtered IP addresses
will not be able to access the Internet at all. If you only want to filter one
IP address instead of a range of IP addresses, enter the same value into both
fields. For instance, if you wish to filter the PC with the IP address of

192.168.1.5, enter 5 into both fields on one line: 192.168.1.5 ~ 192.168.1.5.
Click the Apply button when you’re done.

Advanced Tab: Filters

Important: Filtering is an Advanced Function. No changes
should be made to this tab without a thorough understanding
of networking concepts.

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To filter users by network port number, enter a network port number or a
range of network ports. Enter the port numbers you want to filter in the port
numbers fields. Users connected to the Router will no longer be able to
access any port number listed there.

• Editing MAC Filter Setting

This feature filters the Ethernet adapter’s specific MAC address from going
out to the Internet.

To check your Ethernet adapter’s MAC address, run winipcfg or ipconfig
in the command prompt, depending on which Windows operating system
you are using. To set the MAC filter, click the Edit MAC Filter Setting
button. When a second window appears, select the range in the drop-down
menu, and in a MAC number field, enter the 12-digit MAC address you
want to filter. Click the Apply button before closing the window. For infor-
mation on obtaining a MAC address, go to Appendix D: Finding the MAC
Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.

• Blocking WAN Requests

By enabling the Block WAN Request feature, you can prevent your network
from being “pinged,” or detected, by other Internet users. The Block WAN
Request feature also reinforces your network security by hiding your net­work ports. Both functions of the Block WAN Request feature make it more
difficult for outside users to work their way into your network.

Click the Apply button to save your changes.

• Using Multicast Pass Through

This feature allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the
same time. Select Enable to support the feature, or Disable to keep the
Router from multicasting.

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• Using Multicast Pass Through

This feature allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the
same time. Select Enable to support the feature, or Disable to keep the
Router from multicasting.

• Using IPSec Pass Through

This feature lets you use IPSec Pass Through. To use this feature, click the
Enable button next to IPSec Pass Through, and then the Apply button.

IPSec Pass Through is enabled by default. To disable IPSec Pass Through,
click on Disable and then the Apply button.

• Using PPTP Pass Through

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN
sessions. To enable this feature, click the Enable button next to PPTP Pass
Through, and click the Apply button.

PPTP Pass Through is enabled by default. To disable this feature, click on

Disable next to PPTP Pass Through, and then the Apply button.

• Using Remote Management

This feature allows you to manage the Router from a remote location, such
as over the Internet. To enable this feature, click on Enable, and click the
Apply button. Remote Management must be activated before you can man­age the Router from a remote location.

To disable Remote Management, click on Disable, and click the Apply but-
ton. If you wish to use this feature, enter http:\\<WAN IP Address>:8080
into your web browser’s address field and press the Enter key. (Enter your
specific WAN IP Address in place of <WAN IP Address>.)

To disable this feature, click on Disable, and click the Apply button.

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• Using Remote Upgrade

This feature allows you to upgrade the Router’s firmware from a remote
location. To enable Remote Upgrade, click on Enable, and then click the
Apply button. Remote Management must be activated before you can man­age the Router from a remote location.

• Using MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

This feature specifies the largest packet size permitted for network trans­mission. Select Enable and enter the value desired. It is recommended that
you leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. For most DSL users, it is
recommended to use the value 1492. By default, MTU is set at 1500 when
disabled.

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Upgrading may cause the
Router to be reset to the factory
defaults. Make a record of all set­tings before attempting the upgrade.

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Port Range Forwarding
from this tab, as shown
in Figure 5-16, sets up
public services on your
network, such as web
servers, ftp servers, e­mail servers, or other
specialized Internet
applications.
(Specialized Internet
applications are any
applications that use
Internet access to per­form functions such as
videoconferencing or
online gaming. Some
Internet applications
may not require any
forwarding.) When
users send this type of request to your network via the Internet, the Router will
forward those requests to the appropriate PC. Before using Forwarding, the
DHCP function on the PC whose port is being forwarded must be disabled and
have a new static IP address assigned because its IP address may change when
using the DHCP function.

If you need to forward all ports to one PC, see the “DMZ” section.

To add a server using Port Range Forwarding:

1. Enter the name of the application in the appropriate Customized
Applications field.

2. Next to the name of the application, enter the number or range of the
external port(s) used by the server or Internet application in the Ext. Port
column. Check with the Internet application software documentation for
more information.

Advanced Tab: Port Range Forwarding

Important: Port Range Forwarding is an Advanced
Function. No changes should be made to this tab without a
thorough understanding of networking concepts.

Figure 5-16

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3. On the same line, select the protocol TCP or UDP, or select both protocols.

4. Enter the IP address of the server that you want the Internet users to be
able to access. To find the IP address, go to Appendix D: Finding the MAC
Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.

5. Check the Enable box to enable the services you have defined. Port Range
Forwarding will not function if the Enable button is left unchecked. This is
disabled (unchecked) by default.

6. Configure as many entries as needed—the Router supports up to 10 ranges
of ports. Click the Apply button when you are done.

UPnP Forwarding

Clicking the UPnP Forwarding button on the Port Range Forwarding tab will
display the UPnP Forwarding tab. The UPnP Forwarding tab, shown in Figure
5-17, displays preset application settings as well as options for customization
of port services for other applications.

This table is similar to
the Port Forwarding
table, but the items on
this table will automat­ically synchronize with
other UPnP devices
and operating systems,
such as Windows XP.

Figure 5-17

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The Preset Applications are among the most widely used Internet applications
that may require forwarding. They include the following:

• FTP (File Transfer Protocol) A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP
network (Internet, UNIX, etc.). For example, after developing the HTML
pages for a website on a local machine, they are typically uploaded to the
web server using FTP. FTP includes functions to log onto the network, list
directories, and copy files. It can also convert between the ASCII and
EBCDIC character codes. FTP operations can be performed by typing com­mands at a command prompt or via an FTP utility running under a graphical
interface such as Windows. FTP transfers can also be initiated from within a
web browser by entering the URL preceded by ftp://.

• Telnet A terminal emulation protocol commonly used on Internet and
TCP/IP-based networks. It allows a user at a terminal or computer to log onto
a remote device and run a program.

• SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the
Internet. It is a TCP/IP protocol that defines the message format and the
message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail.

• DNS (Domain Name System) The way that Internet domain names are
located and translated into IP addresses. A domain name is a meaningful and
easy-to-remember “handle” for an Internet address.

• TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A version of the TCP/IP FTP proto­col that has no directory or password capability.

• Finger A UNIX command widely used on the Internet to find out informa­tion about a particular user, such as a telephone number, whether the user is
currently logged on, and the last time the user was logged on. The person
being “fingered” must have placed his or her profile on the system in order
for the information to be available. Fingering requires entering the full
user@domain address.

• HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) The communications protocol used
to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Its primary function is to
establish a connection with a web server and transmit HTML pages to the
client web browser.

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• POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) A standard mail server commonly used on
the Internet. It provides a message store that holds incoming e-mail until
users log on and download it. POP3 is a simple system with little selectivity.
All pending messages and attachments are downloaded at the same time.
POP3 uses the SMTP messaging protocol.

• NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) The protocol used to connect to
Usenet groups on the Internet. Usenet newsreaders support the NNTP pro­tocol.

• SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network
monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from SNMP agents, which
are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network
device (hub, router, etc.) to the workstation console used to oversee the net­work. The agents return information contained in a MIB (Management
Information Base), which is a data structure that defines what is obtainable
from the device and what can be controlled (turned off, on, etc.).

You must check the Enable box to enable the applications you have defined.

To add a server using UPnP Forwarding:

1. Enter the name of the application in the appropriate Application Name

field.

2. Next to the name of the application, enter the number of the external port

used by the server in the Ext. Port column. Check with the Internet appli­cation software documentation for more information.

3. On the same line, select the protocol UDP or TCP.

4. Enter the number of the internal port used by the server in the Int. Port col-

umn. Check with the Internet application software documentation for more
information.

5. Enter the IP address of the server that you want the Internet users to be able

to access. To find the IP address, go to Appendix D: Finding the MAC
Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.

6. Check the Enable box to enable the services you have defined. UPnP

Forwarding will not function if the Enable button is left unchecked. This is
disabled (unchecked) by default.

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Port Triggering

From the Port Range
Forwarding tab, shown
in Figure 5-18, click
the Port Triggering
button to allow the
Router to watch out­going data for specific
port numbers. The IP
address of the comput­er that sends the
matching data is
remembered by the
Router, so that when
the requested data
returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by
way of IP address and port mapping rules.

1. Enter the Application Name of the trigger.

2. Enter the Trigger Port Range used by the application. Check with the
Internet application for the port number needed.

3. Enter the Incoming Port Range used by the application. Check with the
Internet application for the port number needed.

4. Click the Apply button.

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From the Dynamic
Routing tab, shown
in Figure 5-19, you
can automatically
adjust to physical
changes in the net­work’s layout. The
Router, using the
RIP protocol,
determines the net­work packets’
route based on the
fewest number of
hops between the
source and the des­tination. The RIP
protocol regularly broadcasts routing information to other routers on the net­work. To set up Dynamic Routing:

1. Choose the correct Working Mode. Gateway Mode should be used if the
Router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet. Router Mode
should be selected if the Router exists on a network with other routers.

2. In the TX field, choose the protocol by which you transmit data on the net-
work.

3. In the RX field, choose the protocol by which the Router receives network
data.

4. Click the Apply button to save your changes.

To view the Routing Table, which shows the network layout, click the Show
Routing Table button.

To clear any values you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button. To
apply any settings you’ve altered on any page, click the Apply button.

Advanced Tab: Dynamic Routing

Important: Dynamic Routing is an Advanced Function. No
changes should be made to this tab without a thorough under­standing of networking concepts.

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If the Router is connected to more than one network, it may be necessary to set
up a static route between them. This is set on the Static Routing tab, as shown
in Figure 5-20. A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network infor­mation must travel to reach a specific host or network. Click the Show
Routing Table button to view the current static routing configuration.

To create a static route entry:

1. Select Static Route Entry from the drop-down list. The Router supports
up to 20 static route entries.

Advanced Tab: Static Routing

Important: Static Routing is an Advanced Function. No
changes should be made to this tab without a thorough under­standing of networking concepts.

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2. Enter the following data to create a new static route:

Destination LAN IP. The Destination LAN IP is the address of the remote
network or host to which you want to assign a static route. Enter the IP
address of the host for which you wish to create a static route here. If you
are building a route to an entire network, be sure that the host portion of the
IP address is set to zero. For example, the Router’s standard IP address is

192.168.1.1. Based on this address, the address of the network to which the
Router is connected is 192.168.1. You would enter the IP address

192.168.1.0 if you wanted to route to the entire network, rather than just to
the Router.

Subnet Mask. The Subnet Mask indicates which portion of an IP address
is the network portion and which portion is the host portion. If, for instance,
you use a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0 with the example shown above for
Destination LAN IP, then this would indicate that the first three numbers of
an network IP address identifies this particular network, while the last
number in the network address (from 1 to 254) would identify the specific
host.

Gateway IP. This IP address should be the IP address of the gateway
device that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network
or host.

Hop Count. This value gives the number of nodes that a data packet pass­es through before reaching its destination. A node is any device
on the network, such as switches, PCs, etc.

Interface. This interface tells you whether your network is on the internal
LAN or the WAN, or the external Internet. If you’re connecting to a sub­network, select LAN. If you’re connecting to another network through the
Internet, select WAN.

To delete a Static Routing entry, select an entry, and click the Delete this entry
button.

To clear any values you’ve entered on any page, click the Cancel button. To
apply any settings you’ve altered on any page, click the Apply button.

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The DMZ Hosting feature, accessed from the DMZ Host tab as shown in
Figure 5-21, allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a spe­cial-purpose service such as Internet gaming and videoconferencing.

Whereas Port Range Forwarding can only forward a maximum of ten port
ranges, DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC.

Before using this feature, the DHCP function on the PC whose port is being
exposed must be disabled and have a new static IP address assigned because its
IP address may change when using the DMZ function.

To expose one PC, enter the computer’s IP address. To get the IP address of a
computer, refer to Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for
Your Ethernet Adapter.

Deactivate DMZ by entering a zero in the field.

When finished, click the Apply button to save the settings. Otherwise, click the
Cancel button to undo changes made on this screen.

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Important: DMZ Hosting is an Advanced Function. No
changes should be made to this tab without a thorough under­standing of networking concepts.

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From the MAC
Address Cloning tab,
shown in Figure 5-22,
you can assign the
Router a MAC
address, which is a 12­digit code assigned to
a unique piece of
hardware for identifi­cation, like a social
security number.
Some ISPs require
that you register the
MAC address of your
network card/adapter, which was connected to your cable or DSL modem during
installation. Therefore, in order to connect the Router to your cable or DSL
modem in place of the PC (network card or adapter), you must change the Router
MAC to duplicate (or clone) your network card/adapter MAC. You can find your
adapter's MAC address by doing the following:

• If you are running Windows 95, 98 or Millennium:

Go to Start, Run, type in command, and press Enter. At the DOS prompt,
type winipcfg.

• If you are running Windows NT 4.0 or 2000:

Go to Start, Run, type in command, and press Enter. At the DOS prompt,
type ipconfig /all.

The Physical Address with 12 digits is your adapter’s MAC address. Enter
those 12 digits into the MAC Address fields, and click Apply. This “clones”
your network adapter’s MAC address onto the Router, and prevents you from
having to call your ISP to change the registered MAC address to the adapter’s
MAC address.

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Important: MAC Address Cloning is an Advanced
Function. No changes should be made to this tab without a
thorough understanding of networking concepts.

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Before making any
changes to the
Wireless tab, shown
in Figure 5-23,
please check the
wireless settings for
all your wireless
PCs, as these
changes will alter the
Router’s effective­ness. In most cases,
these settings do not
need to be changed.

• Firmware Version. This indicates the Router’s firmware version.

• Beacon Interval. This value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon.

A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to keep the network synchro­nized. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area, the IP address, the
Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery Traffic Indicator
Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).

• RTS Threshold. This value should remain at its default setting of 2,346.

Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are
recommended.

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Important: Wireless is an Advanced Function. No changes
should be made to this tab without a thorough understanding
of networking concepts.

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• Fragmentation Threshold. This value indicates how much of the Router’s
resources are devoted to recovering packet errors. The value should remain
at its default setting of 2,346. If you have decreased this value and experi­ence high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it will likely
decrease overall network performance. Only minor modifications of this
value are recommended.

• DTIM Interval. This value indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic
Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing
clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast mes­sages. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for
associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value.
Clients for the Router hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast
and multicast messages.

• Basic Rates. The basic transfer rates should be set depending on the speed
of your wireless network. You must select 1-2 (Mbps) if you have older

802.11 compliant equipment on your network, such as wireless adapters
that support only 1 or 2 Mbps. Selecting 1-2 (Mbps), however, does not
limit the basic transfer rates of faster adapters.

• TX Rates. Select all the supported rates at which an access point will com­municate with a client.

• Preamble Type. The preamble defines the length of the CRC block for
communication between the Router and the roaming Network Card. (High
network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type.) Select the
appropriate preamble type and click the Apply button to set it.

• Authentication Type. You may choose between Open System, Shared
Key, and Both. The Authentication Type default is set to Open System, in

which the sender and the recipient do NOT share a secret key. Each party
generates its own key-pair and asks the receiver to accept the randomly­generated key. Once accepted, this key is used for a short time only. Then
a new key is generated and agreed upon. Shared Key is when both the
sender and the recipient share a secret key.

• Antenna Selection. This selection is for choosing which antenna transmits
data. By default, the Diversity Antenna selection, used to increase recep­tion, is chosen.

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• Station MAC Filter. This option will allow you to prevent wireless users
on your network from accessing the Router’s functions.

Clicking the Active MAC Table button will display the MAC Addresses of
all users on your wireless network. Addresses in green show access to the
Router, while addresses in red do not have access.

To filter users, click the Edit MAC Filter Setting button. The window
shown in Figure 5-24 will appear.

Click the Wireless MAC Entry drop-down menu to select a range of
entries for your network. From within this range, select the entry for which
you’d like to manage access. Verify that the appropriate MAC Address is
entered into the MAC Address field. Click the Filter checkbox beside that
MAC Address. Now, this user will be prevented from accessing the Router.
All other users will have access. To allow only that user and deny access to
all others, leave Filter unchecked.

Click the Apply button to set these changes or Undo if you do not wish
these changes to go into effect.

When finished with the Wireless Tab, click the Apply button to save the set­tings. Otherwise, click the Cancel button to undo changes made on this screen.

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and
“Frequently Asked Questions.” Provided are possible solutions to problems
regarding the installation and operation of the Router. If your situation is described
here, the problem should be solved by applying the corresponding solution. If you
can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

1. I need to set a static IP address on a PC.

The Router, by default, assigns an IP address range of 192.168.1.100 to

192.168.1.150 using the DHCP server on the Router. To set a static IP address, you
can only use the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to

192.168.1.254. Each PC or network device that uses TCP/IP must have a unique
address to identify itself in a network. If the IP address is not unique to a network,
Windows will generate an IP conflict error message. You can assign a static IP
address to a PC by performing the following steps:

For Windows 95, 98, and Me:

A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network.
B. In The following network components are installed box, select the TCP/IP->

associated with your Ethernet adapter. If you only have one Ethernet adapter
installed, you will only see one TCP/IP line with no association to an Ethernet
adapter. Highlight it and click the Properties button.

C. In the TCP/IP properties window, select the IP address tab, and select Specify

an IP address. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other com­puter on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address
in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to

192.168.1.254. Make sure that each IP address is unique for each PC or net­work device.

D. Click the Gateway tab, and in the New Gateway prompt, enter 192.168.1.1,

which is the default IP address of the Router. Click the Add button to accept
the entry.

E. Click the DNS tab, and make sure the DNS Enabled option is selected. Enter

the Host and Domain names (e.g., John for Host and home for Domain).
Enter the DNS entry provided by your ISP. If your ISP has not provided the
DNS IP address, contact your ISP to get that information or go to its website
for the information.

F. Click the OK button in the TCP/IP properties window, and click Close or the

OK button for the Network window.

G. Restart the computer when asked.

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For Windows 2000:

A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and

Dial-Up Connections.

B. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet

adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

C. In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select Use
the following IP address option.

D. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the

network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the
ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.

E. Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.
F. Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).
G. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server

addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS
server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find

the information.

H. Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window,

and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

I. Restart the computer if asked.

For Windows NT 4.0:

A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon.
B. Click the Protocol tab, and double-click TCP/IP Protocol.
C. When the window appears, make sure you have selected the correct

Adapter for your Ethernet adapter.

D. Select Specify an IP address, and enter a unique IP address that is not

used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You
can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and

192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.

E. Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.
F. Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).
G. Click the DNS tab, and enter the Host and Domain names (e.g., John for

Host and home for Domain). Under DNS Service Search Order, click the
Add button. Enter the DNS IP address in the DNS Server field, and click
the Add button. Repeat this action for all DNS IP addresses given by your
ISP.

H. Click the OK button in the TCP/IP Protocol Properties window, and click

the Close button in the Network window.

I. Restart the computer if asked.

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For Windows XP:

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default
interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look
like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000.

A. Click Start and Control Panel.
B. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network

Connections icon.

C. Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet

adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

D. In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button.

E. Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the net-

work connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges

192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.
F. Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.
G. Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).
H. Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server

addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server
(provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the infor­mation.

I. Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window.

Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

2. I want to test my Internet connection.

A. Check your TCP/IP settings.

For Windows 95, 98, and Me:
Refer to your Ethernet adapter’s documentation for details. Make sure Obtain
IP address automatically is selected in the settings.

For Windows 2000:

• Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial­Up Connections.

• Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet
adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

• In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Make sure
that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically are selected.

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• Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties win­dow, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties
window.

• Restart the computer if asked.

For Windows XP:

The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the
default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and
menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions
for Windows 2000.

• Click Start and Control Panel.

• Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the
Network Connections icon.• Right-click the Local Area Connection
that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the
Properties option.

• In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Make sure that
Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically are selected.

• Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties win­dow, and click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties
window.

• Restart the computer if asked.

For Windows NT 4.0:

• Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click the Network
icon.

• Click the Protocol tab, and double-click on TCP/IP Protocol.

• When the window appears, make sure you have selected the correct

Adapter for your Ethernet adapter and set it for Obtain an IP address
from a DHCP server.

• Click the OK button in the TCP/IP Protocol Properties window, and
click the Close button in the Network window.

• Restart the computer if asked.

B. Open a command prompt.

• For Windows 95, 98, and Me, please click Start and Run. In the Open
field, type in command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.

• For Windows NT, 2000, and XP, please click Start and Run. In the
Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.

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C. In the command prompt, type ping 192.168.1.1 and press the Enter key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router.

• If you do NOT get a reply, please check the cable, and make sure Obtain
an IP address automatically is selected in the TCP/IP settings for your
Ethernet adapter.

D. In the command prompt, type ping followed by your WAN IP address and

press the Enter key. The WAN IP Address can be found in the web inter­face of the Router. For example, if your WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, you
would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Router.

• If you do NOT get a reply, try the ping command from a different com­puter to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the prob­lem.

E. In the command prompt, type ping www.yahoo.com and press the Enter

key.

• If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you can­not open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to
verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

• If you do NOT get a reply, there may be a problem with the connection.
Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your orig­inal computer is not the cause of the problem.

3. I am not getting an IP address on the WAN with my Internet connection.

A. Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that

you have connectivity.

B. If you need to register the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter with your

ISP, please see “Appendix F: Finding the MAC address and IP Address for
Your Ethernet Adapter.” If you need to clone the MAC address of your
Ethernet adapter onto the Router, see the MAC Address Clone section of
“Chapter 5: Using the Router’s Web-based Utility” for details.

C. Make sure you are using the right WAN settings. Contact your ISP to see if

your WAN connection type is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (com­monly used by DSL consumers). Please refer to the Setup section of
“Chapter 5: Using the Router’s Web-based Utility” for details on WAN set­tings.

D. Make sure you have the right cable. Check to see if the WAN column has a

solidly lit Link LED.

E. Make sure the cable connecting from your cable or DSL modem is con-

nected to the Router’s WAN port. Verify that the Status page of the Router’s
web interface shows a valid IP address from your ISP.

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F. Turn off the computer, Router, and cable/DSL modem. Wait 30 seconds,

and then turn on the Router, cable/DSL modem, and computer. Check the
Status tab of the Router’s web-based utility to see if you get an IP address.

4. I am not able to access the Router’s web interface Setup page.

A. Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that

your computer is properly connected to the Router.

B. Refer to “Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP address for Your

Ethernet Adapter” to verify that your computer has an IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Gateway, and DNS.

C. Set a static IP address on your system; refer to “Problem #1: I need to set a

static IP address.”

D. Refer to “Problem #10: I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up

pop-up window (for PPPoE users).”

5. I can’t get my Virtual Private Network (VPN) working through the Router.

Access the Router’s web interface by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP
address of the Router, and go to the Advanced => Filter tab. Make sure you

have IPsec pass-through and/or PPTP pass-through enabled.

VPNs that use IPSec with the ESP (Encapsulation Security Payload known as
protocol 50) authentication will work fine. At least one IPSec session will work
through the Router; however, simultaneous IPSec sessions may be possible,
depending on the specifics of your VPNs.

VPNs that use IPSec and AH (Authentication Header known as protocol 51)
are incompatible with the Router. AH has limitations due to occasional incom­patibility with the NAT standard.

Change the IP address for the Router to another subnet to avoid a conflict
between the VPN IP address and your local IP address. For example, if your
VPN server assigns an IP address 192.168.1.X (X is a number from 1 to 254)
and your local LAN IP address is 192.168.1.X (X is the same number used in
the VPN IP address), the Router will have difficulties routing information to
the right location. If you change the Router’s IP address to 192.168.2.1, that
should solve the problem. Change the Router’s IP address through the Setup tab
of the web interface. If you assigned a static IP address to any computer or net­work device on the network, you need to change its IP address accordingly to

192.168.2.Y (Y being any number from 1 to 254). Note that each IP address
must be unique within the network.

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Your VPN may require port 500/UDP packets to be passed to the computer that
is connecting to the IPSec server. Refer to “Problem #7, I need to set up online
game hosting or use other Internet applications” for details.

Check the Linksys website for more information at www.linksys.com.

6. I need to set up a server behind my Router.

To use a server like a web, ftp, or mail server, you need to know the respective
port numbers they are using. For example, port 80 (HTTP) is used for web;
port 21 (FTP) is used for FTP, and port 25 (SMTP outgoing) and port 110
(POP3 incoming) are used for the mail server. You can get more information
by viewing the documentation provided with the server you installed. Follow
these steps to set up port forwarding through the Router’s web-based utility. We
will be setting up web, ftp, and mail servers.

A. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the

IP address of the Router. Go to the Advanced => Forwarding tab.
B. Enter any name you want to use for the Customized Application.
C. Enter the Ext. Port range of the service you are using. For example, if you

have a web server, you would enter the range 80 to 80.
D. Check the protocol you will be using, TCP and/or UDP.
E. Enter the IP address of the PC or network device that you want the port

server to go to. For example, if the web server’s Ethernet adapter IP address

is 192.168.1.100, you would enter 100 in the field provided. Check

“Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet

Adapter” for details on getting an IP address.
F. Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use. Consider the

example below:

Customized Ext. Port TCP UDP IP Address Enable
Application
Web server 80 to 80 X X 192.168.1.100 X
FTP server 21 to 21 X 192.168.1.101 X
SMTP (outgoing) 25 to 25 X X 192.168.1.102 X
POP3 (incoming) 110 to 110 X X 192.168.1.102 X

When you have completed the configuration, click the Apply button.

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7. I need to set up online game hosting or use other Internet applications.

If you want to play online games or use Internet applications, most will work
without doing any port forwarding or DMZ hosting. There may be cases when
you want to host an online game or Internet application. This would require
you to set up the Router to deliver incoming packets or data to a specific com­puter. This also applies to the Internet applications you are using. The best way
to get the information on what port services to use is to go to the website of the
online game or application you want to use. Follow these steps to set up online
game hosting or use a certain Internet application:

A. Access the Router’s web interface by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP

address of the Router. Go to the Advanced => Forwarding tab.
B. Enter any name you want to use for the Customized Application.
C. Enter the Ext. Port range of the service you are using. For example, if you

want to host Unreal Tournament (UT), you would enter the range 7777 to

27900.
D. Check the protocol you will be using, TCP and/or UDP.
E. Enter the IP address of the PC or network device that you want the port

server to go to. For example, if the web server’s Ethernet adapter IP address
is 192.168.1.100, you would enter 100 in the field provided. Check
“Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet
Adapter” for details on getting an IP address.

F. Check the Enable option for the port services you want to use. Consider the

example below:

Customized Ext. Port TCP UDP IP Address Enable
Application
UT 7777 to 27900 X X 192.168.1.100 X
Halflife 27015 to 27015 X X 192.168.1.105 X
PC Anywhere 5631 to 5631 X 192.168.1.102 X
VPN IPSEC 500 to 500 X 192.168.1.100 X

When you have completed the configuration, click the Apply button.

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8. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work.

If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game, server, or application
to function properly, consider exposing one PC to the Internet using
DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting. This option is available when an applica­tion requires too many ports or when you are not sure which port services to
use. Make sure you disable all the forwarding entries if you want to success­fully use DMZ hosting, since forwarding has priority over DMZ hosting. (In
other words, data that enters the Router will be checked first by the forwarding
settings. If the port number that the data enters from does not have port for­warding, then the Router will send the data to whichever PC or network device
you set for DMZ hosting.) Follow these steps to set DMZ hosting:

A. Access the Router’s web-based utility by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the

IP address of the Router. Go to the Advanced => Forwarding tab.

B. Disable or remove the entries you have entered for forwarding. Keep this

information in case you want to use it at a later time.
C. Click the DMZ Host tab.
D. Enter the Ethernet adapter’s IP address of the computer you want exposed

to the Internet. This will bypass the NAT f irewall for that computer. Please

refer to “Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your

Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address.

Once completed with the configuration, click the Apply button.

9. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when saving set­tings to the Router.

Reset the Router to factory default by pressing the Reset button for 30 seconds
and then releasing it. If you are still getting prompted for a password when sav­ing settings, then perform the following steps:

A. Access the Router’s web interface by going to http://192.168.1.1 or the IP

address of the Router. Enter the default password admin, and click the

Password tab.

B. Enter a different password in the Router Password field, and enter the

same password in the second field to confirm the password.
C. Click the Apply button.

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10. I am a PPPoE user, and I need to remove the proxy settings or the dial-up pop­up window.

If you have proxy settings, you need to disable these on your computer.
Because the Router is the gateway for the Internet connection, the computer
does not need any proxy settings to gain access. Please follow these directions
to verify that you do not have any proxy settings and that the browser you use
is set to connect directly to the LAN.

For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher:
A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Internet Options.
B. Click the Connections tab.
C. Click the LAN settings button and remove anything that is checked.
D. Click the OK button to go back to the previous screen.
E. Click the option Never dial a connection. This will remove any dial-up

pop-ups for PPPoE users.

For Netscape 4.7 or higher:
A. Start Netscape Navigator, and click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and

Proxies.

B. Make sure you have Direct connection to the Internet selected on this

screen.

C. Close all the windows to finish.

11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default.

Hold the Reset button for up to 30 seconds and then release it. This will return
the password, forwarding, and other settings on the Router to the factory
default settings. In other words, the Router will revert to its original factory
configuration.

12. I need to upgrade the firmware.

In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the
Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com. Follow
these steps:

A. Go to the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com and download the

latest firmware.

B. To upgrade the firmware, follow the steps in the Help section found in

“Chapter 5: Using the Router’s Web-based Utility.”

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13. The firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing.

The upgrade could have failed for a number of reasons. Follow these steps to
upgrade the firmware and/or make the Diag LED stop flashing:

A. If the firmware upgrade failed, use the TFTP program (it was downloaded

along with the firmware). Open the pdf that was downloaded along with the

firmware and TFTP program, and follow the pdf’s instructions.
B. Set a static IP address on the PC; refer to “Problem #1, I need to set a stat-

ic IP address.” Use the following IP address settings for the computer you

are using:

IP Address: 192.168.1.50
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1

C. Perform the upgrade using the TFTP program or the Router’s web-based

utility through its Help tab.

14. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting.

PPPoE is not actually a dedicated or always-on connection. The DSL ISP can
disconnect the service after a period of inactivity, just like a normal phone dial­up connection to the Internet. There is a setup option to “keep alive” the con­nection. This may not always work, so you may need to re-establish connec­tion periodically.

A. To connect to the Router, go to the web browser, and enter

http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router.
B. Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.)
C. In the Setup tab, select the option Keep Alive, and set the Redial Period

option at 20 (seconds).
D. Click the Apply button.
E. Click the Status tab, and click the Connect button.
F. You may see the login status display as Connecting. Press the F5 key to

refresh the screen, until you see the login status display as Connected.
G. Click the Apply button to continue.

If the connection is lost again, follow steps E to G to re-establish connection.

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15. I can't access my email, web, or VPN, or I am getting corrupted data from the
Internet.

The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By
default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recom­mended to use MTU 1492. If you are having some difficulties, perform the fol­lowing steps:

A. To connect to the Router, go to the web browser, and enter

http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router.
B. Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.)
C. Click the Advanced => Filter tab.
D. Look for the MTU option, and select Enable. In the Size field, enter 1492.
E. Click the Apply button to continue.

If your difficulties continue, change the Size to different values. Try this list of
values, one value at a time, in this order, until your problem is solved:

1462
1400
1362
1300

16. I need to use port triggering.

Port triggering looks at the outgoing port services used and will trigger the
Router to open a specific port, depending on which port an Internet application
uses. Follow these steps:

A. To connect to the Router, go to the web browser, and enter

http://192.168.1.1 or the IP address of the Router.
B. Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.)
C. Click the Advanced => Forwarding tab, and click the Port Tri gger button.
D. Enter any name you want to use for the Application Name.
E. Enter the Triggered Port Range. Check with your Internet application

provider for more information on which outgoing port services it is using.
F. Enter the Incoming Port Range. Check with your Internet Application

provider for more information on which incoming port services are

required by the Internet application.

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17. The Diag LED stays lit continuously.

• The Diag LED lights up when the device is first powered up. Meantime,
the system will boot up itself and check for proper operation. After fin­ishing the checking procedure, the LED turns off to show that the system
is working fine. If the LED remains lit after this time, the device is not
working properly. Try to flash the firmware by assigning a static IP
address to the computer, and then upgrade the firmware. Try using the
following settings, IP Address: 192.168.1.50 and Subnet Mask:

255.255.255.0.

18. When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error or am prompted to retry.

• Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your workstation’s IP set­tings are correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS).
Restart the computer that is having a problem.

• If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the
Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check its
settings. (If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connec­tions.)

• If the Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection
(DSL/cable modem, etc.) to see if it is working correctly. You can remove
the Router to verify a direct connection.

• Manually configure the TCP/IP with a DNS address provided by your
ISP.

• Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial­up is disabled. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and
then the Connection tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never

dial a connection. For Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences,
Advanced, and Proxy. Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to
Direct connection to the Internet.

19. The Full/Col LED keeps flickering continuously.

• Check the Category 5 Ethernet cable and its RJ-45 connectors.

• There may be interference with other network devices. Try removing
other PCs or network devices to see if the problem persists. Eliminate
each network device one at a time to determine the cause.

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What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support? The

Router will support up to 253 IP addresses.

Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Yes, it is a built-in feature that

the Router automatically enables.

Where is the Router installed on the network? In a typical environment, the

Router is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the LAN. Plug the
Router into the cable/DSL modem’s Ethernet port.

Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? No. TCP/IP is the only protocol stan-

dard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications.
IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from
one node to another, and AppleTalk, a communications protocol used on
Apple and Macintosh networks, can be used for LAN to LAN connections,
but those protocols cannot connect from WAN to LAN.

Does the WAN connection of the Router support 100 Mbps Ethernet? Because of

the speed limitations of broadband Internet connections, the Router’s current
hardware design supports 10 Mbps Ethernet on its WAN port. It does, of
course, support 100 Mbps over the auto-sensing Fast Ethernet 10/100 switch
on the LAN side of the Router.

What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Network Address

Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one
public address that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of security
since the address of a PC connected to the private LAN is never transmitted
on the Internet. Furthermore, NAT allows the Router to be used with low cost
Internet accounts, such as DSL or cable modems, when only one TCP/IP
address is provided by the ISP. The user may have many private addresses
behind this single address provided by the ISP.

Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 95, Windows

98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, or Windows XP? Yes, but Linksys does not, at

this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshoot­ing of any non-Windows operating systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Does the Router support ICQ send file? Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ

menu -> preference -> connections tab->, and check I am behind a fire­wall or proxy. Then set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in the firewall set-

ting. The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the Router.

I set up an Unreal Tournament Server, but others on the LAN cannot join. What do

I need to do? If you have a dedicated Unreal Tournament server running, you

need to create a static IP for each of the LAN computers and forward ports
7777, 7778, 7779, 7780, 7781, and 27900 to the IP address of the server. You
can also use a port forwarding range of 7777 ~ 27900. If you want to use the
UT Server Admin, forward another port (8080 usually works well but is used
for remote admin. You may have to disable this.), and then in the
[UWeb.WebServer] section of the server.ini file, set the ListenPort to 8080 (to
match the mapped port above) and ServerName to the IP assigned to the
Router from your ISP.

Can multiple gamers on the LAN get on one game server and play simultaneously

with just one public IP address? It depends on which network game or what

kind of game server you are using. For example, Unreal Tournament supports
multi-login with one public IP.

How do I get

Half-Life: Team Fortress

to work with the Router? The default client

port for Half-Life is 27005. The computers on your LAN need to have
“+clientport 2700x” added to the HL shortcut command line; the x would be
6, 7, 8, and on up. This lets multiple computers connect to the same server.
One problem: Version 1.0.1.6 won’t let multiple computers with the same CD
key connect at the same time, even if on the same LAN (not a problem with

1.0.1.3). As far as hosting games, the HL server does not need to be in the
DMZ. Just forward port 27015 to the local IP address of the server comput­er.

How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If you are experiencing corrupted

files when you download a file with your FTP client, try using another FTP
program.

The web page hangs; downloads are corrupt, or nothing but junk characters are

being displayed on the screen. What do I need to do? Force your Ethernet

adapter to 10Mbps or half duplex mode, and turn off the “Auto-negotiate”
feature of your Ethernet adapter as a temporary measure. (Please look at the
Network Control Panel in your Ethernet adapter’s Advanced Properties tab.)

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Make sure that your proxy setting is disabled in the browser. Check our web­site at www.linksys.com for more information.

If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? Reset the Router by holding

down the reset button until the Diag LED fully turns on and off. Reset your
cable or DSL modem by powering the unit off and then on. Obtain and flash
the latest firmware release that is readily available on the Linksys website,
www.linksys.com.

How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades? All Linksys firmware

upgrades are posted on the Linksys website at www.linksys.com, where they
can be downloaded for free. The Router’s firmware can be upgraded with
TFTP programs. If the Router’s Internet connection is working well, there is
no need to download a newer f irmware version, unless that version contains
new features that you would like to use. Downloading a more current version
of Router firmware will not enhance the quality or speed of your Internet con­nection, and may disrupt your current connection stability.

Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Yes, but the Router’s setup

pages are accessible only through Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape
Navigator 4.0 or higher for Macintosh.

I am not able to get the web configuration screen for the Router. What can I do?

You may have to remove the proxy settings on your Internet browser, e.g.,
Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer. Or remove the dial-up settings on
your browser. Check with your browser documentation, and make sure that
your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. Make
sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is dis­abled. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and then the

Connection tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a con­nection. For Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and
Proxy. Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the
Internet.

What is DMZ Hosting? Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) allows one IP address (com-

puter) to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple
TCP/IP ports to be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with
a static IP if you want to use DMZ Hosting. To get the LAN IP address, see
“Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet
Adapter.”

If DMZ Hosting is used, does the exposed user share the public IP with the Router?

No.

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Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions? The Router

allows PPTP packets to pass through.

Is the Router cross-platform compatible? Any platform that supports Ethernet

and TCP/IP is compatible with the Router.

How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Theoretically, the Router can

establish 520 sessions at the same time, but you can only forward 10 ranges
of ports.

Does the Router replace a modem? Is there a cable or DSL modem in the Router?

No, this version of the Router must work in conjunction with a cable or DSL
modem.

Which modems are compatible with the Router? The Router is compatible with

virtually any cable or DSL modem that supports Ethernet.

What are the advanced features of the Router? The Router’s advanced features

include IP Filtering, Port Range Forwarding, Dynamic Routing, Static
Routing, DMZ hosting, and MAC Address Cloning.

What is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the Router?

The maximum number depends on many factors. At least one IPSec session
will work through the Router; however, simultaneous IPSec sessions may be
possible, depending on the specifics of your VPNs.

How big is the memory buffer on the Router? 1MB buffer and 512KB flash.

How can I check whether I have static or DHCP IP Addresses? Consult your ISP

to obtain this information.

How do I get mIRC to work with the Router? Under the Port Range Forwarding

tab, set port forwarding to 113 for the PC on which you are using mIRC.

Can the Router act as my DHCP Server? Yes. The Router has DHCP Server soft-

ware built-in.

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This

will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a

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network. Consult the application’s documentation to determine if it supports
operation over a network.

What is the IEEE 802.11b standard? The IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN standards

subcommittee formulates the standard for the industry. The objective is to
enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufacturers to communicate.

What IEEE 802.11 features are supported? The product supports the following

IEEE 802.11 functions:

• CSMA/CA plus Acknowledge protocol

• Multi-Channel Roaming

• Automatic Rate Selection

• RTS/CTS feature

• Fragmentation

• Power Management

What is BSS ID? A specific Ad-hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS).

Computers in a BSS must be configured with the same BSS ID.

What is SSID? An Infrastructure configuration could also support roaming

capability for mobile workers. More than one BSS can be configured as an
Extended Service Set (ESS). Users within an ESS could roam freely between
BSSs while maintaining a continuous connection to the wireless network sta­tions and Access Points.

What is ISM band? The FCC and their counterparts outside of the U.S. have set

aside bandwidth for unlicensed use in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and
Medical) band. This presents a truly revolutionary opportunity to place con­venient high speed wireless capabilities in the hands of users around the
globe.

What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio

frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mis­sion-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth
efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more band­width is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade­off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, pro­vided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal
being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread­spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives,
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread
Spectrum (FHSS).

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What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Frequency

Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) uses a narrowband carrier that changes
frequency in a pattern that is known to both transmitter and receiver. Properly
synchronized, the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel. To an
unintended receiver, FHSS appears to be short-duration impulse noise. Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant bit pattern for each
bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). The
longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original data can be recov­ered. Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission,
statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data
without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears
as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband
receivers.

Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? WLAN features

two-fold protection in security. On the hardware side, as with Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum technology, it has the inherent security feature of
scrambling. On the software side, the WLAN series offers the encryption
function (WEP) to enhance security and access control. Users can set it up
depending upon their needs.

What is WEP? WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy, a data privacy mechanism

based on a 40/64 bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11
standard.

What is a MAC Address? The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique

number assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device,
such as a network adapter, that allows the network to identify it at the hard­ware level. For all practical purposes, this number is usually permanent.
Unlike IP addresses, which can change every time a computer logs on to the
network, the MAC address of a device stays the same, making it a valuable
identifier for the network.

If your questions are not addressed here, refer to the Linksys website,

www.linksys.com.

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Appendix B: How to Ping Your ISP’s
E-mail and Web Addresses

Virtually all Internet addresses are configured with words or characters (i.e.,
www.linksys.com, www.yahoo.com, etc.) In actuality, however, these Internet
addresses are assigned to IP addresses, which are the true addresses on the
Internet. For example, www.linksys.com is actually 216.23.162.142. Entering
that into your web browser will bring up at the Linksys home page every time.

IP and web addresses, however, can sometimes be long and hard to remember.
Because of this, certain ISPs will shorten their server addresses to single words
or codes on their users’ web browser or e-mail configurations. If your ISP’s e­mail and web server addresses are configured with single words (“www,” “e­mail,” “home,” “pop3,” etc.) rather than whole Internet Addresses or IP
Addresses, the Router may have problems sending or receiving mail and
accessing the Internet. This happens because the Router has not been config­ured by your ISP to accept their abbreviated server addresses.

The solution is to determine the true web addresses behind your ISP’s code
words. You can determine the IP and web addresses of your ISP’s servers by
“pinging” them.

Step One: Pinging an IP Address

The first step to determining your ISP’s web and e-mail server address is to
ping its IP address.

1. Power on the computer and the cable or DSL modem, and restore the
network configuration set by your ISP if you have since changed it.

2. Click Start, then Run, and type “command.” This will bring up the DOS
window.

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If you don’t have your ISP’s web and e-mail IP addresses, you must
either get them from your ISP or follow these steps prior to connecting the
Router to your network.

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3. At the DOS command prompt, type “ping mail” (assuming that the loca-
tion for which you’re trying to find an IP address is configured as “mail”).
Press Enter. Information such as the following data, taken from a ping of
Microsoft Network’s e-mail server, will be displayed.

4. Write down the IP address returned by the ping command. (In the
example above: 24.53.32.4.) This IP address is the actual IP address of the
server “mail,” or any other word or value you have pinged.

Step Two: Pinging for a Web Address

While the IP address returned above would work as your e-mail server address,
it may not be permanent. IP addresses change all the time. Web addresses, how­ever, usually don’t. Because of this, you’re likely to have fewer problems by
configuring your system with web addresses rather than IP addresses. Follow
the instructions below to find the web address assigned to the IP address you
just pinged.

1. At the DOS command prompt, type “ping -a 24.53.32.4,” where

24.53.32.4 is the IP address you just pinged. Information such as the fol­lowing data will be displayed.

C:\>ping mail

Pinging mail [24.53.32.4] with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 24.53.32.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 24.53.32.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 24.53.32.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 24.53.32.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128

Ping statistics for 24.53.32.4:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0%

loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms

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2. Write down the web address returned by the ping command (in the
example above: mail.msnv3.occa.home.com.). This web address is the web
address assigned to the IP address you just pinged. While the IP address of
“mail” could conceivably change, it is likely that this web address will not.

3. Replace your ISP’s abbreviated server address with this extended web
address in the corresponding Internet application (web browser, e-mail
application, etc.).

Once you have replaced the brief server address with the true server address,
the Router should have no problem accessing the Internet through that Internet
application.

C:\>ping -a 24.53.32.4

Pinging mail.msnv3.occa.home.com [24.53.32.4] with

32 bytes of data:

Reply from 24.53.32.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=127
Reply from 24.53.32.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=127
Reply from 24.53.32.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=127
Reply from 24.53.32.4: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=127

Ping statistics for 24.53.32.4:

Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0%

loss),

Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:

Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms

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Appendix C: Configuring Wireless
Security

An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption method used
to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses a combination of 64­bit or 128-bit keys to provide access control to your network and encryption
security for every data transmission. To decode a data transmission, each point
in a network must use an identical 64-bit or 128-bit key. Higher encryption lev­els mean higher levels of security, but due to the complexity of the encryption,
they may mean decreased network performance.

You may also have heard the term “40-bit” used in conjunction with WEP
encryption. This is simply another term for 64-bit WEP encryption. This level
of WEP encryption has been called 40-bit because it uses a 40-bit secret key
along with a 24-bit Initialization Vector (40 + 24 = 64). Wireless vendors may
use either name. Linksys uses the term “64-bit” when referring to this level of
encryption.

Make sure your wireless network is functioning before attempting to configure
WEP encryption.

A 128-bit WEP encrypted wireless network will NOT communicate with a 64­bit WEP encrypted wireless network. Therefore, make sure that all of your
wireless devices are using the same encryption level. All wireless devices com­plying with the 802.11b standard will support 64-bit WEP.

In addition to enabling WEP, Linksys also recommends the following security
implementations:

• Changing the SSID from the default “linksys”

• Changing the WEP key regularly

Note: WEP encryption is an additional data securi-

ty measure and not essential for router operation.

Note: In order for WEP Encryption to be enabled, wireless functions must
first be enabled. Select Enable under the Wireless section before proceeding.

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The following steps will show you how to utilize WEP encryption

1. From the Web-based Utility’s Setup tab, select Mandatory under the WEP

section.

2. Press the WEP Key Setting button to set the WEP Encryption type and

level.

3. The screen dis-

played in Figure
C-1 may appear,
verifying that you
are enabling WEP
Encryption. Press
the OK button to
continue.

4. This will display the screen shown in Figure C-2. From this screen, you will

choose your WEP Encryption settings.

Figure C-2

Figure C-1

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• WEP (64Bit or 128B) Select the level of encryption from the drop-down
box. 128-bit WEP encryption is unique to Linksys and may conflict with
other vendors’ WEP encryption.

The WEP Encryption key is generated in one of two ways:

1. You may create an encryption key by using a Passphrase.

a. Enter a Passphrase, a user-defined password, into the Passphrase f ield.

The Passphrase can be a maximum of 31 letters, symbols, and numbers.
No spaces can be used.

b. Click the Generate button to create a key. The key will be 10 digits if

you chose 64-bit encryption, or 26 digits if you chose 128-bit encryption.
This key will be used to encrypt and decrypt the data being sent between
the Router and your network’s wireless PCs.

The Key field may not display all digits. Using the mouse, click any­where within the Key field. Move the cursor to the right to view the rest
of the Key. Make sure your write down the entire Key EXACTLY the
way it is displayed.

2. You may enter the encryption key manually.

Make a note of the Passphrase or Manual Key. You will need it for the other
wireless devices on the network, as the same WEP encryption key must be
entered in all wireless devices on the network.

Once you have chosen your key encryption method and entered either the
Passphrase or manual key, click the Apply button, and the encryption portion
of the setup is complete.

Note: In order to utilize WEP encryption, all points in your wireless
network must have WEP enabled and be set to the same Key Setting.

Note: In Windows XP, a 128-bit Key generated by the Router
will be called a "104 bits (26 digits)" key, and a 64-bit Key gen­erated by the Router will be called a “40 bits (10 digits)” key.

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As Windows XP does not allow for the use of the Linksys Passphrase feature
with the wireless PC adapters, you will need to manually enter the key gener­ated in the previous section.

The following steps will help you enable WEP and enter the encryption key
manually for your wireless PC cards, in order to enable your Windows XP sys­tem to communicate with the Router wirelessly.

These steps assume that your CD-ROM drive is letter D and that you are run­ning Windows XP in the default mode.

Be sure you have the WEP Key generated by the Router.

1. As shown in Figure C-3, click the Start button and go to the Control Panel.

Figure C-3

Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP

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2. In the “Control Panel” window, click the Network and Internet
Connections icon, shown in Figure C-4.

3. Click the Network Connections icon, shown in Figure C-5.

4. The “Network Connections” window will appear, as shown in Figure C-6.
Under LAN or High-Speed Internet you will see all Network cards that are
installed and operating in your computer. Double-click the Wireless
Network Connection icon associated with your wireless adapter.

If the “Wireless Network Connection Status” window appears, continue to
the next step

Figure C-4

Figure C-5

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If a “Connect to Wireless Network” window appears, in the Available
Networks section, click the desired wireless network, specified by the
Router’s SSID. Then, double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.

5. When the “Wireless Network Connection Status” window appears, as in
Figure C-7, click the Properties button.

Figure C-6

Figure C-7

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6. When the “Wireless
Network Connection
Properties” window
appears, as in Figure C­8, click the Wireless
Networks Tab.

7. If the appropriate wire­less network, specified
by the Router’s SSID, is
displayed in the
“Preferred networks”
section, as shown in
Figure C-9, double­click it and continue to
the next step.

Otherwise, click on the
appropriate wireless
network, specified by
the Router’s SSID, in
the “Available net­works” section. Then,
click the Configure
button

Figure C-8

Figure C-9

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8. The “Wireless Network Properties” window (shown in Figure C-10) will
appear.

Click the check box for the Data encryption (WEP enabled) option.

Remove the check from the Network Authentication (Shared mode) and
The key is provided for me automatically fields.

In the "Network key" field, enter the exact Key (all 10 or 26 digits, depend­ing on the level of encryption) generated by the Router.

Verify that the “Key format” field displays “Hexadecimal digits” and that
the “Key length” field displays either “40 bits (10 digits)” or “104 bits (26
digits)”. If this is not displayed, you have entered the key incorrectly.

Click the OK button to save the settings. Click on OK buttons until you
get back to the “Wireless Network Connection Status” window. Close any
open windows to get back to the Windows XP desktop.

Close any applications and reboot your PC. After reboot, WEP configuration
is complete and you should be able to connect wirelessly to the Router.

Figure C-10

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Appendix D: Finding the MAC
Address and IP Address for Your
Ethernet Adapter

This section describes how to find the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter
to do either MAC Filtering or MAC Address Cloning for the Router and ISP.
You can also find the IP address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter. The IP
address is used for filtering, forwarding, and DMZ. Follow these steps to find
the MAC address or IP address for your adapter in Windows 95, 98, ME, NT,
2000, and XP.

For Windows 95, 98, and ME:

1. Click on Start and Run. In the Open field, enter winipcfg, as shown in
Figure D-1. Then press the Enter key or the OK button.

2. When the IP Configuration window appears, as shown in Figure D-2, select
the Ethernet adapter you are using to connect to the Router via a CAT 5
Ethernet cable.

Figure D-1

Figure D-2

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3. Write down the Adapter Address as shown on your computer screen (see
Figure D-3). This is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter and will
be shown as a series of numbers and letters.

The MAC address/Adapter Address is what you will use for MAC Address
Cloning or MAC Filtering.

The example in Figure F-3 shows the IP address of your Ethernet adapter
as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.

For Windows NT, 2000, and XP:

The following steps show an alternative way of obtaining the MAC address and
IP address for your Ethernet adapter.

1. Click on Start and Run. In the Open field, enter cmd, as shown in Figure
D-4. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.

Figure D-3

Figure D-4

Note: The MAC address is also called the Adapter
Address.

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2. In the command prompt, enter ipconfig /all. Then press the Enter key.

3. Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is
the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This will appear as a series of
letters and numbers.

The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC Address
Cloning or MAC Filtering.

The example in Figure D-5 shows the IP address of your Ethernet adapter
as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.

Figure D-5

Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical
Address.

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When entering the information using the Router’s web-based utility, you will
type the 12-digit MAC address in this format, XXXXXXXXXXXX without
the hyphens for MAC Filtering. See Figure D-6.

When entering information for MAC Address Cloning, type the 12-digit MAC
address (see Figure D-7).

Figure D-6

Figure D-7

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Appendix E: Setting Up AOL

®

Broadband Cable & DSL

This document provides instructions for setting up the Router using firmware
version 1.43 or above to work with AOL Broadband via a Cable or DSL con­nection. This Router's AOL Parental Controls feature is available for AOL cus­tomers in the US only. Please follow the instructions in the appropriate section
below to configure for AOL Broadband for the type of broadband connection
you have.

1. Open your web browser. Enter

http://192.168.1.1 in the web
browser’s Address field, as shown in
Figure E-1, and press the Enter key.

2. A password request page, shown in Figure E-2 will appear. (Windows XP

users will see a Connect to 192.168.1.1 window slightly different from that
shown). Leave the User Name field blank, and enter admin in the Password
field. Then click the OK button. Ro

AOL Broadband via Cable

Figure E-1

Figure E-2

Note: Some of the screens in this section may look
slightly different than what appears on your screen.

Note: You must install AOL 7.0 or above to all computers
using AOL Services. Those with earlier versions of AOL
can find details at AOL Keyword: Linksys Setup.

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3. From the Setup
screen that appears,
shown in Figure E-3,
select Obtain an IP
automatically from
the WAN Connection
Type drop-down
menu. Then, click the
Security tab.

4. Select Enable for
AOL Parental
Controls from the
Security tab, shown
in Figure E-4, and
click the OK button
on the screen that
appears. Enabling
this will disable all
options under the
Advanced tab
except MAC
Address cloning.

Then, click the OK
button to save these
settings. Click the X
button on the top
right side of the win­dow to close it.

Figure E-3

Figure E-4

Note: AOL Parental Controls are available
to AOL customers in the Unites States Only.

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1. Open your web browser. Enter
http://192.168.1.1 in the web
browser’s Address field, as shown in
Figure E-5, and press the Enter key.

2. A password request page, shown in
Figure E-6 will appear. (Windows XP
users will see a Connect to

192.168.1.1 window slightly different
from that shown). Leave the User
Name field blank, and enter admin in
the Password field. Then click the
OK button.

3. From the Setup screen that appears, shown in Figure E-7, select PPPoE
from the WAN Connection Type drop-down menu. Enter america online
for the User Name. In the password field, multiple asterisks will appear.
Keep these settings and click the Apply button to save them. Click the X
button on the top right side of the window to close it.

AOL Broadband via DSL

Figure E-5

Figure E-6

Figure E-7

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Appendix F: Glossary

10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.

100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of

Category 5 wire.

Adapter - Printed circuit board that plugs into a PC to add to capabilities or
connectivity to a PC. In a networked environment, a network interface card is
the typical adapter that allows the PC or server to connect to the intranet and/or
Internet.

Ad-hoc Network - An ad-hoc network is a group of computers, each with a
wireless adapter, connected as an independent 802.11 wireless LAN. Ad-hoc
wireless computers operate on a peer-to-peer basis, communicating directly
with each other without the use of an access point. Ad-hoc mode is also
referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) or as peer-to-peer
mode.

AppleTalk - An Apple Computer networking system that support Apple's pro­prietary local talk.

Auto-negotiate - To automatically determine the correct settings. The term is
often used with communications and networking. For example, Ethernet
10/100 cards, hubs and switches can determine the highest speed of the node
they are connected to and adjust their transmission rate accordingly.

Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and net­works together and handles the most data.

Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given facility, in terms of how
much data the facility can transmit in a fixed amount of time; expressed in bits
per second (bps).

Beacon Interval - A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to keep
the network synchronized. A beacon includes the wireless LAN service area,
the AP address, the Broadcast destination addresses, a time stamp, Delivery
Traffic Indicator Maps, and the Traffic Indicator Message (TIM).

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Bit - A binary digit. The value - 0 or 1-used in the binary numbering system.
Also, the smallest form of data.

Boot - To cause the computer to start executing instructions. Personal comput­ers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are automatically executed
on startup. These instructions search for the operating system, load it and pass
control to it.

Broadband - A data-transmission scheme in which multiple signals share the
bandwidth of a medium. This allows the transmission of voice, data and video
signals over a single medium. Cable television uses broadband techniques to
deliver dozens of channels over one cable.

Browser - A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at
and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web or PC. The word
"browser" seems to have originated prior to the Web as a generic term for user
interfaces that let you browse text files online.

BSS (Basic Service Set) - An infrastructure network connecting wireless
devices to a wired network using a single access point.

Buffer - A buffer is a shared or assigned memory area used by hardware
devices or program processes that operate at different speeds or with different
sets of priorities. The buffer allows each device or process to operate without
being held up by the other. In order for a buffer to be effective, the size of the
buffer and the algorithms for moving data into and out of the buffer need to be
considered by the buffer designer. Like a cache, a buffer is a "midpoint holding
place" but exists not so much to accelerate the speed of an activity as to sup­port the coordination of separate activities.

Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television net­work, which in turn connects to the Internet. Once connected, cable modem
users have a continuous connection to the Internet. Cable modems feature
asymmetric transfer rates: around 36 Mbps downstream (from the Internet to
the computer), and from 200 Kbps to 2 Mbps upstream (from the computer to
the Internet).

CAT 5 - ANSI/EIA (American National Standards Institute/Electronic
Industries Association) Standard 568 is one of several standards that specify
"categories" (the singular is commonly referred to as "CAT") of twisted pair

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cabling systems (wires, junctions, and connectors) in terms of the data rates
that they can sustain. CAT 5 cable has a maximum throughput of 100 Mbps and
is usually utilized for 100BaseTX networks.

CAT 5e - The additional cabling performance parameters of return loss and far­end crosstalk (FEXT) specified for 1000BASE-T and not specified for
10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX are related to differences in the signaling imple­mentation. 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX signaling is unidirectional-signals
are transmitted in one direction on a single wire pair. In contrast, Gigabit
Ethernet is bi-directional-signals are transmitted simultaneously in both direc­tions on the same wire pair; that is, both the transmit and receive pair occupy
the same wire pair.

CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - In local
area networking, this is the CSMA technique that combines slotted time-divi­sion multiplexing with carrier sense multiple access/collision detection
(CSMA/CD) to avoid having collisions occur a second time. This works best if
the time allocated is short compared to packet length and if the number of sit­uations is small.

Data Packet - One frame in a packet-switched message. Most data communi­cations is based on dividing the transmitted message into packets. For example,
an Ethernet packet can be from 64 to 1518 bytes in length.

Default Gateway - The routing device used to forward all traffic that is not
addressed to a station within the local subnet.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that lets network
administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet
Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network. Using the Internet's set of
protocol (TCP/IP), each machine that can connect to the Internet needs a
unique IP address. When an organization sets up its computer users with a con­nection to the Internet, an IP address must be assigned to each machine.
Without DHCP, the IP address must be entered manually at each computer and,
if computers move to another location in another part of the network, a new IP
address must be entered. DHCP lets a network administrator supervise and dis­tribute IP addresses from a central point and automatically sends a new IP
address when a computer is plugged into a different place in the network.

DHCP uses the concept of a "lease" or amount of time that a given IP address
will be valid for a computer. The lease time can vary depending on how long a
user is likely to require the Internet connection at a particular location. It's espe-

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cially useful in education and other environments where users change fre­quently. Using very short leases, DHCP can dynamically reconfigure networks
in which there are more computers than there are available IP addresses.

DHCP supports static addresses for computers containing Web servers that
need a permanent IP address.

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Allows one IP address (or computer) to be
exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports to be
open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP address if
you want to use DMZ Hosting.

DNS - The domain name system (DNS) is the way that Internet domain name
are located and translated into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. A domain name
is a meaningful and easy-to-remember "handle" for an Internet address.

Domain - A subnetwork comprised of a group of clients and servers under the
control of one security database. Dividing LANs into domains improves per­formance and security.

Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. In a communications
session, download means receive, upload means transmit.

DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that dramatically increases the
digital capacity of ordinary telephone lines into the home or office and, by
employing unused bandwidth, still allows for normal phone usage. DSL pro­vides "always-on" operation, eliminating the need to dial in to the service.

DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit
pattern for all data transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping
code). Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission,
statistical techniques embedded in the receiver can recover the original data
without the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears
as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband
receivers. However, to an intended receiver (i.e. another wireless LAN end­point), the DSSS signal is recognized as the only valid signal, and interference
is inherently rejected (ignored).

DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A DTIM field is a countdown
field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and mul­ticast messages. When the AP has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for

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