Linksys RTP300 Owner's Manual
A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Broadband Router
with 2 Phone Ports
Voice
User Guide
®
Model No.
RTP300 (EU)
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Networking Basics 5
An Introduction to Local Area Networks 5
The Use of IP Addresses 5
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 7
The Back Panel 7
The Front Panel 8
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 9
Overview 9
Connecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem 9
Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router 11
Placement Options 13
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router 15
Overview 15
How to Access the Web-based Utility 18
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 19
The Setup Tab - DDNS 23
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 25
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 26
The Security Tab - Firewall 28
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 29
The Access Restrictions Tab - Filter 30
The Access Restrictions Tab - Device Access Control 32
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 33
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 34
The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 36
The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 37
The Administration Tab - Management 39
The Administration Tab - Log 40
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 41
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 42
The Status Tab - Router 43
The Status Tab - Local Network 45
The Status Tab - Voice 46
The Voice Tab 47
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49
Common Problems and Solutions 49
Frequently Asked Questions 63
Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for
Your Ethernet Adapter 69
Windows 98 or Me Instructions 69
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 70
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 70
Appendix C: Windows Help 71
Appendix D: Glossary 73
Appendix E: Specifications 79
Appendix F: Warranty Information 81
Appendix G: Regulatory Information 83
Appendix H: End-User Product Disclaimer 93
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Appendix I: Contact Information 95
List of Figures
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Figure 3-1: Back Panel 7
Figure 3-2: Front Panel 8
Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem 9
Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 9
Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 10
Figure 4-4: Connect a Telephone 10
Figure 4-5: Router Connected to Another Router 11
Figure 4-6: Connect the Existing Router 12
Figure 4-7: Connect the Power 12
Figure 4-8: Connect a Telephone 12
Figure 4-9: Attaching the Stand (Optional) 13
Figure 4-10: Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots 14
Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address 18
Figure 5-2: Router Login 18
Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
(Obtain an IP automatically) 19
Figure 5-4: Static IP 20
Figure 5-5: PPPoE 21
Figure 5-6: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) 24
Figure 5-7: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.com) 24
Figure 5-8: Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 25
Figure 5-9: Setup Tab -
Advanced Routing 26
Figure 5-10: Routing Table Entry List 27
Figure 5-11: Security Tab - Firewall 28
Figure 5-12: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 29
Figure 5-13: Access Restrictions Tab - Filter 30
Figure 5-14: Filtered MAC Address 30
Figure 5-15: Access Restrictions Tab Device Access Control 32
Figure 5-16: Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding 33
Figure 5-17: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 34
Figure 5-18: Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 36
Figure 5-19: Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 37
Figure 5-20: QoS - Create Rule 38
Figure 5-21: Administration Tab - Management 39
Figure 5-22: Administration Tab - Log 40
Figure 5-23: Administration Tab Factory Defaults 41
Figure 5-24: Administration Tab -Diagnostics 42
Figure 5-25: Ping Test 42
Figure 5-26: Traceroute Test 42
Figure 5-27: Status Tab - Router 43
Figure 5-28: Status Tab - Local Network 45
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Figure 5-29: DHCP Active IP Table 45
Figure 5-30: Status Tab - Voice 46
Figure 5-31: Voice Tab 47
Figure B-1: IP Configuration Screen 69
Figure B-2: MAC/Adapter Address 69
Figure B-3: MAC/Physical Address 70
Figure B-4: MAC Address Clone 70
Figure B-5: MAC Address Filter 70
Figure 3-1: Back Panel 7
Figure 3-2: Front Panel 8
Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem 9
Figure 4-2: Connect a PC 9
Figure 4-3: Connect the Power 10
Figure 4-4: Connect a Telephone 10
Figure 4-5: Router Connected to Another Router 11
Figure 4-6: Connect the Existing Router 12
Figure 4-7: Connect the Power 12
Figure 4-8: Connect a Telephone 12
Figure 4-9: Attaching the Stand (Optional) 13
Figure 4-10: Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots 14
Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address 18
Figure 5-2: Router Login 18
Figure 5-3: Setup Tab Basic Setup (Obtain an IP automatically) 19
Figure 5-4: Static IP 20
Figure 5-5: PPPoE 21
Figure 5-6: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) 24
Figure 5-7: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.com) 24
Figure 5-8: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 25
Figure 5-9: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 26
Figure 5-10: Routing Table Entry List 27
Figure 5-11: Security Tab - Firewall 28
Figure 5-12: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 29
Figure 5-13: Access Restrictions Tab - Filter 30
Figure 5-14: Filtered MAC Address 30
Figure 5-15: Access Restrictions Tab - Device Access Control 32
Figure 5-16: Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding 33
Figure 5-17: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 34
Figure 5-18: Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 36
Figure 5-19: Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 37
Figure 5-20: QoS - Create Rule 38
Figure 5-21: Administration Tab - Management 39
Figure 5-22: Administration Tab - Log 40
Figure 5-23: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 41
Figure 5-24: Administration Tab -Diagnostics 42
Figure 5-25: Ping Test 42
Figure 5-26: Traceroute Test 42
Figure 5-27: Status Tab - Router 43
Figure 5-28: Status Tab - Local Network 45
Figure 5-29: DHCP Active IP Table 45
Figure 5-30: Status Tab - Voice 46
Figure 5-31: Voice Tab 47
Figure B-1: IP Configuration Screen 69
Figure B-2: MAC/Adapter Address 69
Figure B-3: MAC/Physical Address 70
Figure B-4: MAC Address Clone 70
Figure B-5: MAC Address Filter 70
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. This Router will allow your computers to share
a high-speed Internet connection as well as resources, including files and printers. And after you have set up
your Internet phone service, you will be able to make phone or fax calls using the Internet.
How does the Router do all of this? By connecting your computers and peripherals, including phones or fax
machines, to the Router and connecting the Router to your cable or DSL modem, then the Router can direct and
control communications for your network.
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing Internet access and computer resources. Multiple computers can share
Internet access, so you don’t need more than one high-speed Internet connection. With Internet phone service,
your Internet access can now be shared by your phones or fax machines as well. You will be able to make phone
calls using the account you set up with your Internet phone service provider, even while you’re surfing the
Internet. Plus, you can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another
computer’s hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks not only are
useful in homes and offices, but also can be fun.
PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is
why the network is called “wired”.
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nat (network address translation): NAT
technology translated IP addresses of a
local area network to a different IP
address for the Internet.
mbps: one million bits per second; a unit
of measurement for data transmission.
browser: an application program that
provides a way to look at and interact
with all the information on the World
Wide Web.
lan (local area network): the computers
and networking products that make up
the network in your home or office.
ethernet: an IEEE standard network
protocol that specifies how data is
placed on and retrieved from a common
transmission medium.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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To create your network, install and set up the Router. To guide you through the process, use the instructions in
this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide to help you. These instructions should be all you need to get the most
out of the Router.
What’s in this Guide?
This guide covers the basic steps for setting up a network with a router. After going through “Chapter 3: Getting
to Know the Router,” most users will only need to use the following chapters:
• Chapter 4: Connecting the Router
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your cable or DSL modem, PCs, and telephones
(or fax machines).
• Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
This chapter explains how to configure the Router using your web browser and the Router’s Web-based
Utility. You will configure the Router using the settings provided by your ISP.
When you’re finished with the basic steps, then you are ready to connect to the Internet.
You also have other chapters available for reference:
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this Installation and Troubleshooting Guide.
• Chapter 2: Networking Basics
This chapter briefly explains how a network functions.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some possible problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions,
regarding installation and use of the Router.
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What’s in this Guide?
• Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter
This appendix instructs you on how to find the MAC address or Ethernet address of your PC’s Ethernet
network adapter.
• Appendix C: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as
installing the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix D: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix E: Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router.
• Appendix F: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router.
• Appendix G: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router.
• Appendix H: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
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Chapter 2: Networking Basics
An Introduction to Local Area Networks
Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together.
The Router connects your local area network (LAN), or the group of PCs in your home or office, to the Internet.
The Router processes and regulates the data that travels between these two networks.
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The Router’s Network Address Translation (NAT) technology protects your network of PCs so users on the
Internet cannot “see” your PCs. This is how your LAN remains private. The Router protects your network by
inspecting the first packet coming in through the Internet port before delivery to the final destination on one of
the Ethernet ports. 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.
The Use of IP Addresses
IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device in 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 Internet and
LAN connections.
There are two ways of assigning IP addresses to your network devices.
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 ensures that the device assigned it will
always 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.
Chapter 2: Networking Basics
An Introduction to Local Area Networks
nat (network address translation): NAT
technology translates IP addresses of a
local area network to a different IP
address for the Internet.
static ip address: a fixed address
assigned to a computer or device that is
connected to a network.
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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.
A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network. These IP addresses are called
dynamic because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or other device. After a certain time period, they
expire and may change. If a PC logs onto the network (or the Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired,
the DHCP server will assign it a new dynamic IP address.
A DHCP server can either be a designated PC on the network or another network device, such as the Router. By
default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP).
The PC or network device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. DHCP frees you from having to
assign IP addresses manually every time a new user is added to your network.
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 a dedicated, high-speed connection type called Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).
PPPoE is similar to a dial-up connection, but PPPoE does not dial a phone number when establishing a
connection. It also will provide the Router with a dynamic IP address to establish a connection to the Internet.
By default, a DHCP server (on the LAN side) is enabled on the Router. 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 DHCP on the Router,
see the Basic Setup section in “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router.”
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dynamic ip address: a temporary IP
address assigned by a DHCP server.
dhcp (dynamic host configuration
protocol): a protocol that lets one device
on a local network, known as a DHCP
server, assign temporary IP addresses to
the other network devices, typically
computers.
Chapter 2: Networking Basics
The Use of IP Addresses
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router
The Back Panel
The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.
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Figure 3-1: Back Panel
Internet This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem.
Phone1 For your primary Internet phone line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to
your telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).
Phone2 If you have a second Internet phone line, the Phone2 port allows you to connect the Router
to your second telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).
Ethernet 1-4 These four Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs or more switches.
Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button for
five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Router's Web-based Utility.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
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The Back Panel
NOTE: The Internet port only
accepts a straight-through
cable. Do NOT connect a
crossover cable to the
Internet port.
NOTE: The Voice Factory
Default feature of the Router’s
Web-based Utility is protected
by a password available only
from your Internet phone
service provider. Contact your
provider for more information.
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The Front Panel
The Router’s LEDs, which inform you about network activities, are located on the front panel.
Figure 3-2: Front Panel
POWER Blue/Red. The POWER LED lights up blue when the Router is powered on. If the blue LED is
flashing, the Router is booting up or upgrading its firmware. If the LED lights up red, then
disconnect the power, and wait five seconds. Then reconnect the power.
ETHERNET 1-4 Blue. The ETHERNET LED lights up when there is an active connection through the
corresponding port. If the LED is flashing, then there is traffic moving through that port.
PHONE 1-2 Blue. The PHONE LED is solidly lit when a telephone or fax machine has an active or
registered connection to your Internet phone service provider through the corresponding
port (PHONE 1 or 2). It flashes when the phone is being used or is off the hook.
INTERNET Blue. The INTERNET LED lights up when the Router is connected to your cable or DSL
modem. If the LED is flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the Internet port.
Proceed to “Chapter 4: Connecting the Router.”
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The Front Panel
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router
Overview
This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports will be the
only router in your network, follow the instructions in “Connecting the Router to Your Broadband
Modem.” If you already have a router in your network and want to add the Broadband Router with
2 Phone Ports, follow the instructions in “Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router.”
NOTE: Make sure your telephone is set to its tone setting (not pulse).
Connecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem
1. Make sure that your devices are powered off, including the Router, PCs, and broadband modem.
2. Connect your broadband modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port.
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3. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of the
Router. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, or
switch.
Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.
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Overview
Figure 4-1: Connect the Modem
Figure 4-2: Connect a PC
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4. Power on the broadband modem.
5. Connect the included power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the power
adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED on the front panel will light up as soon as the
Router powers on.
6. Plug a standard telephone into the Router’s Phone1 port.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Phone port to a telephone wall jack. Make sure you only connect
a telephone or fax machine to the Phone port. Otherwise, the Router or the telephone wiring in your
home or office may be damaged.
7. If you have a second Internet phone or fax line, connect a telephone or fax machine to the
Router’s Phone2 port.
8. Power on your PC(s).
If you want to mount the Router on a wall, proceed to the following section, “Placement
Options.” Otherwise, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router.”
Figure 4-3: Connect the Power
Figure 4-4: Connect a Telephone
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Connecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem
Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router
Linksys recommends that you replace your existing router with the Broadband Router with 2 Phone
Ports. However, if you would like to keep your existing router because it has wireless capability or
other features, then you can use the following instructions to connect the Broadband Router with 2
Phone Ports to your existing router, while keeping your wired PCs connected to your existing router.
For example, the following connection diagram shows the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
connected to your existing router and phone.
Cable/DSL
Internet
Router
Modem
PCs
Telephone
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Broadband Router
with 2 Phone Ports
Figure 4-5: Router Connected to Another Router
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Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router
NOTE: Do NOT connect any
wired PCs to the Broadband
Router with 2 Phone Ports.
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To connect the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports to your existing router, follow these
instructions:
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the back of the Broadband Router with 2 Phone
Ports. Then connect the other end to one of the Ethernet network ports on your existing router.
2. Connect the included power adapter to the Power port of the Broadband Router with 2 Phone
Ports, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED on the front
panel will light up as soon as the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports powers on.
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Phone port to a telephone wall jack. Make sure you only connect
a telephone or fax machine to the Phone port. Otherwise, the Router or the telephone wiring in your
home or office may be damaged.
3. Plug a standard telephone into the Phone1 port of the Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports.
4. If you have a second Internet phone or fax line, connect a telephone or fax machine to the
Phone2 port.
Proceed to the following section, “Placement Options.”
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Figure 4-6: Connect the Existing Router
Figure 4-7: Connect the Power
Figure 4-8: Connect a Telephone
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Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router
Placement Options
There are three ways to place the Router. The first way is to place it horizontally on a surface, so it
sits on its four rubber feet. The second way is to stand the Router vertically on a surface (this uses an
optional stand). The third way is to mount it on a wall. The second and third options are explained in
further detail below.
Stand Option
If you have the optional stand, then you can place the Router vertically on a surface.
1. Line up the center of the Router’s stand with the center of the Router’s labeled edge.
2. Insert the Router into the stand.
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router.”
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Figure 4-9: Attaching the Stand
(Optional)
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Placement Options
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Wall-Mount Option
The Router has four wall-mount slots on its bottom panel. The distance between two adjacent slots is
62 mm (2.44 inches).
Before you begin, make sure you have four screws that are size #4—this indicates a diameter
measurement of 2.845 mm.
1. Determine where you want to mount the Router.
2. Drill four holes into the wall. Make sure adjacent holes are 62 mm apart.
3. Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 5 mm of its head exposed.
4. Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the four screws.
5. Place the wall-mount slots over the screws and slide the Router down until the screws fit snugly
into the wall-mount slots.
Proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router.”
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62 mm
(2.44 inches)
Figure 4-10: Measurement between
Wall-Mount Slots
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router
Placement Options
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
Overview
Use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router.
This chapter will describe each web page on the Utility and each page’s key functions. The Utility can be
accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup,
most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:
•Basic Setup. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the Internet connection settings provided by your ISP. If you do
not have this information, you can call your ISP to request the settings. Once you have the setup information
for your specific type of Internet connection, then you can configure the Router.
• Management. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The Router’s default user name
and password is admin. To secure the Router, change the User Name and Password from their defaults.
There are seven main tabs: Setup, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, Status,
and Voice. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.
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Overview
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Setup
• Basic Setup. Enter the Internet connection and network settings on this screen.
• DDNS. Enable the Router’s Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature on this screen.
• MAC Address Clone. If you need to clone a MAC address onto the Router, use this screen.
• Advanced Routing. On this screen, you can alter firewall, Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic
Routing, and Static Routing configurations.
Security
• Firewall. To enable certain types of web filters, use this screen.
• VPN Passthrough. To enable or disable IPSec, PPPoE, and/or PPTP Passthrough, use this screen.
Access Restrictions
• Filter. To block specific users from Internet access, you can set up IP address, port, and MAC address
filtering.
• Device Access Control. Use this screen to control remote access of the Router.
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Applications & Gaming
• Port Range Forwarding. Set up public services or other specialized Internet applications on your network.
• Port Triggering. To set up triggered ranges and forwarded ranges for Internet applications, click this tab.
• DMZ. Click this tab to allow one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of special-purpose services.
• QoS. Enable QoS (Quality of Service) to maximize network performance.
Administration
• Management. On this screen, alter the Router’s user name, password, and UPnP settings.
• Log. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this tab.
• Factory Defaults. If you want to reset the Router to its router factory default settings, then use this screen. If
you want to reset the Router to its voice factory default settings, then you will need a password available
only from your Internet phone service provider. Contact your provider for more information.
• Diagnostics. If you want to run a ping or traceroute test, use this screen.
Status
• Router. This screen provides status information about the Router.
• Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.
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• Voice. This screen provides status information about your Internet phone line(s).
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Voice
Access to the Voice tab is restricted by your Internet phone service provider. Contact your provider for more
information.
How to Access the Web-based Utility
To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the
Router’s default IP address, 192.168.15.1, in the Address field. Press the Enter key.
The Login screen will appear asking you for your User name and Password. Enter admin in the User Name and
Password fields. Then click the Log In button. Click the Cancel button to exit the Login screen.
Make the necessary changes through the Utility. When you have finished making changes to a screen, click the
Save Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes. Help
information is shown on the right-hand side of a screen. For additional help on a tab, click More.
Figure 5-1: Router’s IP
Address
Figure 5-2: Router Login
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How to Access the Web-based Utility
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your Internet connection type. This information can be
obtained from your ISP.
Internet Connection Type
The Router supports three connection types: Obtain an IP automatically, Static IP, and PPPoE. Each Basic Setup
screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select.
Obtain an IP automatically
By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Obtain an IP automatically, and it should be
used only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.
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Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
(Obtain an IP automatically)
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
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Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select Static IP.
IP Address. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide
you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your
ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.
DNS 1-3. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
WINS. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to IP addresses. If you use a
WINS server, enter that server’s IP address here. Otherwise, leave this field blank.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for
end-users. If you use a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to
enable it.
User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand and Keep Alive. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it
has been inactive for a specific period of time (Idle Timeout). If your Internet connection has been terminated
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
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Figure 5-4: Static IP
static ip address: a fixed address
assigned to a computer or device
connected to a network.
subnet mask: an address code that
determines the size of the network.
default gateway: a device that forwards
Internet traffic from your local area
network.
pppoe: a type of broadband connection
that provides authentication (username
and password) in addition to data
transport.
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button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the Idle Timeout field.
Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.
Keep Alive and Redial Period. This option keeps your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it
sits idle. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If the
connection is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. To use this option, click
the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial Period is 60 seconds.
When you are finished, click the Save Settings button. Then click the Status tab, and click the Connect
button to start the connection.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
Host Name and Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some
ISPs require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband
Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will
work.
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Figure 5-5: PPPoE
NOTE: For DSL users, if you
need to enable PPPoE support,
remember to remove any PPPoE
applications that are installed
on your PCs.
MTU. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for network
transmission. Select Auto to have the Router automatically select the MTU value, or select Manual and enter the
value desired. It is recommended that you leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. For two Internet connection
types, Obtain an IP automatically and Static IP, the MTU’s default value is 1500. For PPPoE, the MTU’s default
value is 1492.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section allows you to change the Router’s local network settings.
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packet: a unit of data sent over
a network.
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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Router IP
The values for the Router’s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. In most cases, keeping the
default values will work.
Local IP Address. The default value is 192.168.15.1.
Subnet Mask. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
These settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function.
The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address
to each computer on your network. Unless you already have one, it is highly recommended that you leave the
Router enabled as a DHCP server.
Local DHCP Server. DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, set
the Router’s DHCP option to Disable. If you disable DHCP, remember to assign a static IP address to the Router.
Start IP Address. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the
default IP address for the Router is 192.168.15.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.15. 101 or greater, but
smaller than 192.168.15.254. The default Start IP Address is 192.168.15.100.
Number of Address (Optional). Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP
addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50.
DHCP Address Range. The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here.
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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. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new
dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.
WINS. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to IP addresses. If you use a WINS
server, enter that server’s IP address here. Otherwise, leave this field blank.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
NOTE: To test your settings, connect to the Internet now.
The Setup Tab - DDNS
Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
dynamic ip address: a temporary IP
address assigned by a DHCP server.
The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and
domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server,
or other server behind the Router.
Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at one of two DDNS service providers,
DynDNS.org or TZO.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default setting, Disable.
DDNS
DDNS Service. If you use DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org. If you use TZO, then select TZO.com. The
features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use.
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ddns: allows the hosting of a website, FTP
server, or e-mail server with a fixed
domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a
dynamic IP address.
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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
DynDNS.org
User Name, Password, and Host Name. Enter the User Name, Password, and Host Name of the account
you set up with DynDNS.org.
Internet IP Address. The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, this
will change.
Status. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
TZO.com
E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name. Enter the Email Address, Password, and Domain Name of
the service you set up with TZO.
Internet IP Address. The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, this
will change.
Status. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the Update button to save the changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
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Figure 5-6: Setup Tab - DDNS
(DynDNS.org)
Figure 5-7: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.com)
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