Linksys BEFSR81 manual Connection Instructions, Connect a PC

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EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch

Connection Instructions

1.Before you begin, make sure that all of your hardware is powered off, including the Router, PCs, hubs, switches, and cable or DSL modem.

2.Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to one of the numbered ports on the back of the Router (see Figure 4-2). Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on a network device, e.g., a PC, print server, hub, or switch.

Repeat this step to connect more PCs or other network devices to the Router.

3.Connect your cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet cable to the Router’s Internet port.

4.Power on the cable or DSL modem.

5.Connect the included power adapter to the Router’s Power port, as shown in Figure 4-3, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.

The Power LED on the front panel will light up as soon as the power adapter is connected properly.

If you need to configure your PCs, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the PCs.” Otherwise, proceed to

“Chapter 6: Configuring the Router.”

Chapter 4: Connecting the Router

Figure 4-2: Connect a PC

Figure 4-3: Connect the Power

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Connection Instructions

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Contents Cable/DSL Router How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Ethernet Adapter Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Upgrading FirmwareBack Panel List of FiguresDdns Disabled Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Networking Basics An Introduction to LANsUse of IP Addresses Networking Basics Use of IP Addresses Getting to Know the Router Reset Button Reset button can be used in one of two waysFront Panel Overview Connecting the RouterConnect a PC Connection InstructionsConfiguring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Configuring the PCsConfiguring Windows XP PCs Configuring Windows 2000 PCsInternet Protocol TCP/IP for Windows XP Instructions Configuring the RouterStatic IP Obtain an IP Automatically or DhcpRAS PPPoEPptp Heart Beat SignalSecurity Using The Router’s Web-based UtilitySetup Navigating the UtilityStatus Quick and Easy AdministrationAdministration Applications & GamingInternet Setup Basic SetupPPPoE RAS for SingTelPptp Heart Beat SignalNetwork Setup Optional SettingsRouter IP Ddns Network Address Server Settings DhcpMAC Address Clone DynDNS.orgTZO.com MAC Clone Advanced Routing14 Routing Table FilterBlock WAN Requests Filter IP Address RangeFilter Port Range Filter MAC AddressVPN Passthrough Port Range ForwardingPort Range Port Triggering Triggered RangeForwarded Range 20 UPnP Forwarding UPnP ForwardingDMZ QoS QoSApplication-based QoS Port-based QoS Router AccessLocal Router Access ManagementIdentification Remote Router AccessUPnP Log25 Incoming Log Table Factory DefaultsInformation Firmware UpgradeUpgrade Firmware Router31 Local Network Local NetworkFor Windows Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows XP For Windows 98 and Millennium EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Need to set up a server behind my Router Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility SetupTCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work For Netscape 4.7 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Firmware upgrade failedNeed to use port triggering Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?How do I get mIRC to work with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses?Appendix B Upgrading Firmware Figure B-1 Upgrade FirmwareWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me InstructionsFigure C-3 MAC Address/Physical Address For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch Ports Appendix F SpecificationsEight 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports StandardsLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationAppendix I Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Information section in this Guide

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