Linksys BEFW11S4 manual Copyright & Trademarks

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COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless, Linksys, and the Linksys logo are registered trademarks of Linksys Group, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trade- marks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the proper- ty of their respective proprietors.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless® Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch is free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications chapter of this User Guide.

This Warranty is valid and may be processed only in the country of purchase.

If the product proves defective during this warranty period, go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for complete RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) assistance. You can also call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT’S PACK- AGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the RMA Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of pur- chase. All customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling charges.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD- UCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT- WARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS OFFERS NO REFUNDS FOR ITS PROD- UCTS. Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accom- panying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its prod- ucts, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to:

Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.

FCC STATEMENT

The Instant Wireless Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter- ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harm- ful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Contents Wireless Access Point Router With 4-Port Switch Copyright & Trademarks Industry Canada Canada Table of Contents Introduction Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchFeatures Minimum RequirementsWhat’s an IP Address? Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersIP Addresses Static IP AddressesWireless Access Point Router’s LEDs Wireless Access Point Router’s PortsPower PortsConnecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up Connecting the RouterWAN Indicators Before You StartInstant Wireless Series Overview Configuring the PCsConfiguring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs Configuring the Router A b l e / D i s a b l eAddress Obtain an IP AutomaticallyStatic IP PPPoEUsing the Router’s Web- Based Utility PptpSetup Static IP Password StatusDhcp Log Security AOL Parental ControlsHelp FiltersUsing Multicast Pass Through Setting Up FiltersEditing MAC Filter Setting Advanced Tab FiltersUsing Remote Management Using IPSec Pass ThroughUsing Pptp Pass Through Using Remote UpgradeUPnP Forwarding Advanced Tab Port Range ForwardingInstant Wireless Series Port Triggering Advanced Tab Dynamic RoutingAdvanced Tab Static Routing Advanced Tab DMZ Host Advanced Tab MAC Address CloningAdvanced Tab Wireless Need to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Want to test my Internet connection For Windows NTFor Windows XP For Windows 95, 98, and MeFor Windows XP Am not able to access the Router’s web interface Setup Need to set up a server behind my RouterCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag 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 disconnectingDiag LED stays lit continuously Click the Advanced = Filter tabNeed to use port triggering Full/Col LED keeps flickering continuouslyFrequently Asked Questions Allows Pptp packets to pass through Instant Wireless Series Step Two Pinging for a Web Address Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail and Web AddressesStep One Pinging an IP Address Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security Figure C-2 Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP Figure C-3Figure C-6 Figure C-10 Figure D-3 For Windows NT, 2000, and XPFigure D-6 Http//192.168.1.1 in the webFigure E-3 AOL Broadband via DSLAppendix F Glossary Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series 100 102 104 Appendix G Specifications EnvironmentalWeb site FTP site Appendix H Warranty InformationAppendix I Contact Information Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved