Genius Products U.S.A BEFW11S4 manual Want to test my Internet connection

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Wireless-B Broadband Router

7.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.

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

9.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.

1.Click Start and Control Panel.

2.Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon.

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

4.In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button.

5.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router.

6.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

7.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

8.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.

9.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 98, Me, 2000, and XP:

• Refer to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router” for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings.

B.Open a command prompt.

For Windows 98 and Me:

Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type in command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. For Windows 2000 and XP:

Click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button. 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.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents Wireless- B Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix ATroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security List of Figures Broadband Router’s Back Panel26 Applications and Gaming UPnP Forwarding Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Broadband Router Network Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router Back PanelWireless-B Front PanelConnecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router Hardware InstallationConfiguring the Wireless-B Broadband Router OverviewSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPs Wireless-B Broadband Router Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 10 Setup Tab MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing 11 Setup Tab Advanced RoutingWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 13 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Tab Wireless Security 14 WPA Pre-Shared Key17 Wireless Tab WEP Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network AccessWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Preamble type, Long Preambledefault or Short PreambleSecurity Tab Filter 21 Security Tab FilterSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough 23 Security Tab VPN PassthroughApplications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding 24 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingApplications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingAdministration Tab Management Applications and Gaming Tab DMZAdministration Tab Log 29 Backup & RestoreAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory Defaults 33 Administration Tab Factory DefaultsStatus Tab Router By the RouterStatus Tab Local Network 35 Status Tab Local NetworkNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Want to test my Internet connection Wireless-B Broadband Router TCP UDP VPN Ipsec Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to workFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Where is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsPower LED keeps flashing Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Does the Router support ICQ send file?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is DMZ Hosting?What are the advanced features of the Router? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band?What is WEP? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is a MAC Address?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my networkSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-B Broadband Router Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help TCP/IPWindows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-3 MAC Address/Physical AddressAppendix F Glossary Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix G Specifications Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-B Broadband Router Appendix J Contact Information Europe Mail Address