Cisco Systems BEFSR81 manual Front Panel, Back Panel

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Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 1:

Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Linksys by Cisco EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch. The Router lets you access the Internet through its eight switched ports. You can also use the Router to share resources such as computers, printers and files. A variety of security features help to protect your data and your privacy while online. Security features include a Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and NAT technology. Configuring the Router is easy using the provided browser-based utility.

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QoS  (Green)  The QoS LED lights up when the QoS feature is active.

Power  (Green)  The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. It flashes when the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up or upgrades its firmware.

1-8 (Green)  These numbered LEDs correspond with the numbered ports on the Router’s back panel. These LEDs have a dual function. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port.

Internet  (Green)  The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over the Internet port.

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Reset  There are two ways to reset the Router to its factory default settings. Use a straightened paper clip or similar object to press and hold the Reset button for approximately five seconds. You can also restore the defaults from the Administration > Factory Defaults screen of the Router’s web-based utility.

Internet  The Internet port is where you will connect your cable or DSL Internet connection.

1-8 These Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) connect the Router to computers on your wired network and other Ethernet network devices.

Power  The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

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Contents EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Online Resources Icon DescriptionsCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Front Panel Back PanelHow to Access the Web-Based Utility Setup Basic SetupInternet Setup Internet Connection TypeStatic IP PPPoEHeart Beat Signal PptpNetwork Setup Optional SettingsNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Router IPSetup Ddns Setup MAC Address CloneDdns Service DynDNS.orgSetup Advanced Routing MAC CloneAdvanced Routing Dynamic Routing RIPSecurity Filter Filter IP Address RangeFilter Port Range Filter MAC AddressSecurity VPN Passthrough Applications and Gaming Port Range ForwardingVPN Passthrough Port Range ForwardingPort Triggering UPnP ForwardingTriggered Range Forwarded RangeApplications and Gaming DMZ Applications and Gaming QoSAdministration Management QoSDevice Priority Ethernet Port PriorityRouter Access Administration LogLog Administration Factory Defaults Administration Firmware UpgradeFactory Defaults Upgrade FirmwareStatus Router Status Local NetworkInformation StatusAppendix a Troubleshooting Appendix B Specifications Obtaining Warranty Service Limited WarrantyExclusions and Limitations Technical Support Safety Notices FCC StatementIndustry Canada Statement Avis d’Industrie CanadaDansk Danish Miljøinformation for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Norsk Norwegian Miljøinformasjon for kunder i EU Regulatory Information Software Licenses Software in Linksys ProductsSchedule 1 Linksys Software License Agreement Schedule PreambleSoftware License Agreement Software License Agreement No Warranty GNU Lesser General Public License Software License Agreement Software License Agreement Software License Agreement No Warranty OpenSSL License Original SSLeay License8111031NC-JL