Linksys BEFSR41 Installing the BEFSRU31’s USB Port Drivers, Installing the Windows 98 Driver

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Installing the BEFSRU31’s USB Port Drivers

Use the enclosed USB cable to connect your PC to the Router: the Type A end connects to your PC’s USB port, while Type B connects to the Router’s USB port. Now that all of your Router’s hardware is connected together, you must enable the PC that will connect to the Router through its USB port.

Since your USB connection acts as a network adapter for your PC, there’s no need for you to install a network adapter for that PC. Just follow the directions below to enable your PC’s USB connection to the Router:

•If you are running Windows 98, continue on this page, below.

•For other Windows operating systems, please refer to the appropriate section as listed in the Table of Contents.

After you finish this configuration, make sure that TCP/IP is installed on your PC(s). For instructions on installing TCP/IP, see the Installing the TCP/IP Protocol section in the Appendix.

You can also connect your Router’s USB port to other USB devices besides USB-ready PCs, such as USB hubs.

Installing the Windows 98 Driver

1.With the router connected to your PC’s USB port, start up your PC in Windows 98 and insert the driver disk.

2.Windows will display a message saying that it has detected new hardware. Click the Next button.

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3.Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended).” Click the Next button.

4.Select “Floppy disk drives” and click the Next button to start the search for your driver.

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Contents EtherFast Cable/DSL Routers Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction FeaturesPackage Contents for the 4-Port Router BEFSR41 One Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL RouterPackage Contents for the 1-Port Router BEFSR11 Package Contents for the 3-Port Router BEFSRU314-Port Router’s Rear Panel LAN IndicatorsGetting to Know the 4-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router Port Router’s Front Panel LEDsOne-Port Router’s Ports Getting to Know the 1-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL RouterOne-Port Router’s Rear Panel WAN Indicators Port 1-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDsGetting to Know the 3-Port EtherFast Cable/DSL Router 3-Port Router’s Rear Panel PortsButtons 3-Port Router’s Front Panel LEDsWhat’s an IP Address? OverviewIP Addressing a Quick Lesson LANs and WANsDynamic IP Addresses Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersConnecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up Uplinking Connecting More Devices to Your Router Technical CheckpointInstalling the BEFSRU31’s USB Port Drivers Installing the Windows 98 DriverInstant Broadband Series Installing the Windows 2000 Driver Instant Broadband Series Installing the Windows Millennium Driver Installing the Windows XP Driver Configuring Your Network with the Cable/DSL Router Configuring PCs to Connect to the Cable/DSL RouterConfiguring the Cable/DSL Router Quick & Easy Router Administration Cable/DSL Router’s Web- based UtilitySetup Password Status StatusDhcp LogSecurity ZoneAlarm Pro SettingsPC-cillin Settings Software DownloadHelp Dynamic RoutingIP Filtering Using Port Triggering Using Remote UpgradeUsing MTU Maximum Transmission Unit IP ForwardingDynamic Routing Static Routing StaticDMZ Hosting MAC Address Clone TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time out errorCan’t access my e-mail or the Internet Can’t obtain an IP address from my cable or DSL modemInstant Broadband Series Glossary Instant Broadband Series Instant Broadband Series Instant Broadband Series Instant Broadband Series Instant Broadband Series Instant Broadband Series Step One Pinging an IP Address How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web AddressesAppendix Installing the TCP/IP Protocol Step Two Pinging for a Web AddressTCP/IP Installation is now complete Twisted-Pair CablingCrimping Your Own Network Cables Port Router SpecificationsPort Environmental Specifications Straight-Through Cabling Cross-Over CablingBEFSR11 Customer Support Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved