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User Guide
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
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How to Use this Guide
Your guide to the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been designed to make understanding
networking with the Router easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide:
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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: Planning Your Wireless Network 5
Network Topology 5
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 5
Network Layout 6
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router 7
The Back Panel 7
The Front Panel 8
Chapter 4: Connecting the Router 9
Overview 9
Connection Instructions 10
Placement Options 11
Chapter 5: Configuring the Router 13
Overview 13
How to Access the Web-based Utility 16
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 17
The Setup Tab - DDNS 21
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 23
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 24
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 26
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 27
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 30
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 31
The Security Tab - Firewall 33
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 34
The Access Restrictions Tab - Filter 35
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range Forwarding 37
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 38
The Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 40
The Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 41
The Administration Tab - Management 43
The Administration Tab - Log 44
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 45
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 46
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 47
The Status Tab - Local Network 48
The Status Tab - Router 49
The Status Tab - Wireless 51
The Voice Tab 52
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 53
Common Problems and Solutions 53
Frequently Asked Questions 67
Appendix B: Wireless Security 77
Security Precautions 77
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 78
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Appendix C: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for
Your Ethernet Adapter 81
Windows 98 or Me Instructions 81
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 82
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 82
Appendix D: Windows Help 83
Appendix E: Glossary 85
Appendix F: Specifications 91
Appendix G: Warranty Information 93
Appendix H: Regulatory Information 95
Appendix I: Contact Information 105
babyTEL 105
Linksys 105
List of Figures
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Figure 3-1: Back Panel 7
Figure 3-2: Front Panel 8
Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram 9
Figure 4-2: Connect the Modem 10
Figure 4-3: Connect a PC 10
Figure 4-4: Connect the Power 10
Figure 4-5: Connect a Telephone 10
Figure 4-6: Measurement between Wall-Mount Slots 11
Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address 16
Figure 5-2: Router Login 16
Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
(Obtain an IP automatically) 17
Figure 5-4: Static IP 18
Figure 5-5: PPPoE 19
Figure 5-6: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org) 22
Figure 5-7: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.com) 22
Figure 5-8: Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 23
Figure 5-9: Setup Tab Advanced Routing 24
Figure 5-10: Routing Table Entry List 25
Figure 5-11: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 26
Figure 5-12: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA-Preshared
Key) 27
Figure 5-13: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA-RADIUS)
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Figure 5-14: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 28
Figure 5-15: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 29
Figure 5-16: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 30
Figure 5-17: MAC Address Filter List 30
Figure 5-18: Wireless Client MAC List 30
Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 31
Figure 5-20: Security Tab - Firewall 33
Figure 5-21: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 34
Figure 5-22: Access Restrictions Tab - Filter 35
Figure 5-23: Filtered MAC Address 35
Figure 5-24: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Range
Forwarding 37
Figure 5-25: Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 38
Figure 5-26: Applications & Gaming Tab - DMZ 40
Figure 5-27: Applications & Gaming Tab - QoS 41
Figure 5-28: Administration Tab - Management 43
Figure 5-29: Administration Tab - Log 44
Figure 5-30: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 45
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Figure 5-31: Administration Tab -Diagnostics 46
Figure 5-32: Ping Test 46
Figure 5-33: Traceroute Test 46
Figure 5-34: Firmware Upgrade 47
Figure 5-35: Status Tab - Local Network 48
Figure 5-36: DHCP Active IP Table 48
Figure 5-37: Status Tab - Router 49
Figure 5-38: Status Tab - Wireless 51
Figure 5-39: Wireless Client MAC List 51
Figure 5-40: Voice Tab 52
Figure C-1: IP Configuration Screen 81
Figure C-2: MAC/Adapter Address 81
Figure C-3: MAC/Physical Address 82
Figure C-4: MAC Address Clone 82
Figure C-5: MAC Address Filter 82
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. This Router will allow you
to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. Plus, after you
have set up your babyTEL service, you can make phone or fax calls using your Internet connection.
How does the Router do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a
network. With the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, this access can be shared over the four
switched ports or via the wireless broadcast at either up to 11Mbps for Wireless-B or up to 54Mbps for
Wireless-G. In addition, the WPA standard provides greater security opportunities while the whole network is
protected through NAT technology. All of these security features, as well as full configurability, are accessed
through the easy-to-use browser-based utility.
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. After you have set up your
babyTEL account, you can also use your Internet access to make Internet phone or fax calls, 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. All the
while, the Router protects your networks from unauthorized and unwelcome users. 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”.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
wpa (wi-fi protected access): a wireless
security protocol using TKIP (Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol) encryption, which
can be used in conjunction with a
RADIUS server.
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.
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PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the
same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network, which is sometimes
called a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The Router bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and
802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other.
To create your network, install and set up the Router. To guide you through the process, Linksys strongly
recommends that you run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you prefer to manually set up the Router,
use the instructions in this User Guide to help you. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out
of the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports.
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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
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: Planning Your Wireless Network
This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some possible problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions,
regarding installation and use of the Router.
• Appendix B: Wireless Security
This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.
• Appendix C: 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 D: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as
installing the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix E: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix F: Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router.
• Appendix G: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router.
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What’s in this Guide?
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• Appendix H: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router.
• Appendix I: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys and babyTEL resources.
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What’s in this Guide?
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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each
computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same
frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the
same wireless network.
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up: infrastructure
and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an
access point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other.
Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or
peripherals with a wired network or not.
If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessible by a wired network or need to share a
peripheral, such as a printer, with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be set up in
Infrastructure mode. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around an access point or wireless router, such as
the Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports, which serves as the main point of communications in a
wireless network. The Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters, which can roam
within a certain radial range of the Router. You can arrange the Router and multiple access points to work in
succession to extend the roaming range, and you can set up your wireless network to communicate with your
Ethernet hardware as well.
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
network: a series of computers or
devices connected for the purpose of
data sharing, storage, and/or
transmission between users.
ssid: your wireless network’s name.
ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices
communicating directly to each other
(peer-to-peer) without the use of an
access point.
infrastructure: a wireless network
that is bridged to a wired network via
an access point.
ethernet: IEEE standard network
protocol that specifies how data is
placed on and retrieved from a common
transmission medium.
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If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the
wireless network, then the Ad-Hoc mode can be used. Ad-Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless
transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for a wireless router or
access point. The drawback of this mode is that in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to
communicate with computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the wirelessequipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them.
Network Layout
The Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports has been specifically designed for use with both your
802.11b and 802.11g products. It is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook
Adapters for your laptop computers, PCI Adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB Adapters when you want to
enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer and Wireless
Ethernet Bridges.
When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Broadband Router’s
four Ethernet network ports. To add more ports, any of the Broadband Router's Ethernet network ports can be
connected to any of Linksys's switches.
With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router with
2 Phone Ports.
access point: a device that allows
wireless-equipped computers and other
devices to communicate with a wired
network. Also used to expand the range
of a wireless network.
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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Layout
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.
Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
Figure 3-1: Back Panel
Internet This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem.
Phone1 For your primary babyTEL phone line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to
your phone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 phone cable (not included).
Phone2 If you have a second babyTEL phone line, the Phone2 port allows you to connect the
Router to your second phone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 phone 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 to its router 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.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router
The Back Panel
NOTE: The Internet port
only accepts a straightthrough cable. Do NOT
connect a crossover cable to
the Internet port.
NOTE: If you want to reset
the Router to its voice factory
default settings, then you will
need to use the Router’s Webbased Utility and obtain a user
name and password available
only from babyTEL.
Contact babyTEL 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.
WIRELESS Blue. The WIRELESS LED lights up when there is an active wireless connection. If the LED is
flashing, the Router is sending or receiving data over the wireless network.
PHONE 1-2 Blue. The PHONE LED is solidly lit when a telephone or fax machine has an active or
registered connection to babyTEL 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
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To begin installation of the Router, you will connect the Router to your PCs, telephone(s) or fax machine(s), and
cable or DSL modem. The following connection diagram illustrates a basic network setup with wired
connections to one desktop PC and telephone and a wireless connection to one notebook PC.
Desktop PC
Cable/DSL
Internet
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Modem
Figure 4-1: Router Connection Diagram
Router
Notebook PC
Telephone
NOTE: If you already have a
router in your network, then
replace your existing router with
the Wireless-G Broadband Router
with 2 Phone Ports.
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Connection Instructions
1. Make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, and broadband modem.
2. Attach the antenna to the Router’s antenna port.
3. Connect your broadband modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port.
NOTE: Make sure your
telephone is set to its tone
setting (not pulse).
4. 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.
5. Power on the broadband modem.
6. 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 when the adapter is connected properly.
7. Power on your PC(s).
8. 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.
9. If you have a second babyTEL phone or fax line, repeat step 8 to connect a telephone or fax machine to the
Router’s Phone2 port.
Proceed to the following section, “Placement Options.”
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Figure 4-2: Connect the Modem
Figure 4-3: Connect a PC
Figure 4-4: Connect the Power
Figure 4-5: Connect a Telephone
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Placement Options
There are two 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 mount it on a wall. This option uses the Router’s four wall-mount slots on its
bottom panel. The distance between two adjacent slots is 62 mm (2.44 inches).
To use the wall-mount option, follow these instructions:
1. Make sure you have four screws that are size #4—this indicates a diameter measurement of 2.845 mm
(0.112 inches).
2. Determine where you want to mount the Router.
3. Drill four holes into the wall. Make sure adjacent holes are 62 mm (2.44 inches) apart.
4. Insert a screw into each hole, and leave 5 mm (0.2 inches) of its head exposed.
5. Maneuver the Router so the wall-mount slots line up with the four screws.
6. 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.”
62 mm
(2.44 inches)
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Placement Options
Figure 4-6: Measurement between
Wall-Mount Slots
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
Overview
Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run
the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For
advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.
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 wireless 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.
• Wireless. On the Basic Wireless Settings screen, set the basic configuration for your wireless network.
There are eight main tabs: Setup, Wireless, 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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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.
Wireless
• Basic Wireless Settings. Enter the basic settings for your wireless network on this screen.
• Wireless Security. Enable and configure the security settings for your wireless network.
• Wireless MAC Filter. To permit or deny wireless network access for specific devices, set up MAC address
filtering.
• Advanced Wireless Settings. Advanced users can alter data transmission settings on this screen.
Security
• Firewall. To enable certain types of web filters, use this screen.
• VPN Pass-through. To enable passthrough, use this screen.
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Access Restrictions
• Filter. To block specific users from Internet access, you can set up IP address, port, and MAC address
filtering.
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.
You will need a password available only from babyTEL. Contact babyTEL for more information.
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Status
• Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.
• Router. This screen provides status information about the Router.
• Wireless. This screen provides status information about the Router’s wireless network.
Voice
Access to the Voice tab is restricted by babyTEL. Contact babyTEL 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
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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.
Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
(Obtain an IP automatically)
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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.
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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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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 45 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.
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.
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.
packet: a unit of data sent over
a network.
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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.
DNS Proxy. DNS Proxy is enabled by factory default.
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.
The Setup Tab - DDNS
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.
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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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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.
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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