Linksys BEFW11S4 manual For Windows NT, For Windows XP, Want to test my Internet connection

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For Windows 2000:

A. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-clickNetwork and Dial-Up Connections.

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

C.In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Select Use the following IP address option.

D.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.

E.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

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

G.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.

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

I.Restart the computer if asked.

For Windows NT 4.0:

A.Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon.

B.Click the Protocol tab, and double-click TCP/IP Protocol.

C.When the window appears, make sure you have selected the correct Adapter for your Ethernet adapter.

D.Select Specify an IP address, and enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.

E.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

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

G.Click the DNS tab, and enter the Host and Domain names (e.g., John for Host and home for Domain). Under DNS Service Search Order, click the Add button. Enter the DNS IP address in the DNS Server field, and click the Add button. Repeat this action for all DNS IP addresses given by your ISP.

H.Click the OK button in the TCP/IP Protocol Properties window, and click the Close button in the Network window.

I.Restart the computer if asked.

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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.

A.Click Start and Control Panel.

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

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

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

E.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the net- work connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99 and 192.168.1.151 to 192.168.1.254.

F.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

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

H.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 infor- mation.

I.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 95, 98, and Me:

Refer to your Ethernet adapter’s documentation for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings.

For Windows 2000:

•Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-clickNetwork and Dial- Up Connections.

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

•In the Components checked are used by this connection box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. Make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected.

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Contents Wireless Access Point Router With 4-Port Switch Copyright & Trademarks Industry Canada Canada Table of Contents Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch FeaturesIntroduction Minimum RequirementsDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers IP AddressesWhat’s an IP Address? Static IP AddressesWireless Access Point Router’s Ports PowerWireless Access Point Router’s LEDs PortsConnecting the Router WAN IndicatorsConnecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up 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 eObtain an IP Automatically Static IPAddress PPPoEUsing the Router’s Web- Based Utility PptpSetup Static IP Password StatusDhcp Log Security AOL Parental ControlsHelp FiltersSetting Up Filters Editing MAC Filter SettingUsing Multicast Pass Through Advanced Tab FiltersUsing IPSec Pass Through Using Pptp Pass ThroughUsing Remote Management 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 For Windows NT For Windows XPWant to test my Internet connection 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 To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingClick the Advanced = Filter tab Need to use port triggeringDiag LED stays lit continuously 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
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