Linksys BEFW11S4 manual For Windows XP

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

•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.

•Click Start and Control Panel.

•Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon.• Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

•In the This connection uses the following items 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.

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

•Restart the computer if asked.

For Windows NT 4.0:

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

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

•When the window appears, make sure you have selected the correct Adapter for your Ethernet adapter and set it for Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

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

•Restart the computer if asked.

B.Open a command prompt.

•For Windows 95, 98, and Me, please click Start and Run. In the Open field, type in command. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.

•For Windows NT, 2000, and XP, please click Start and Run. In the Open field, type cmd. Press the Enter key or click the OK button.

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C.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.

D.In the command prompt, type ping followed by your WAN IP address and press the Enter key. The WAN IP Address can be found in the web inter- face of the Router. For example, if your WAN IP address is 1.2.3.4, you would enter ping 1.2.3.4 and press the Enter key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Router.

•If you do NOT get a reply, try the ping command from a different com- puter to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the prob- lem.

E.In the command prompt, type ping www.yahoo.com and press the Enter key.

•If you get a reply, the computer is connected to the Internet. If you can- not open a webpage, try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your original computer is not the cause of the problem.

•If you do NOT get a reply, there may be a problem with the connection. Try the ping command from a different computer to verify that your orig- inal computer is not the cause of the problem.

3. I am not getting an IP address on the WAN with my Internet connection.

A.Refer to “Problem #2, I want to test my Internet connection” to verify that you have connectivity.

B.If you need to register the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter with your ISP, please see “Appendix F: Finding the MAC address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter.” If you need to clone the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter onto the Router, see the MAC Address Clone section of “Chapter 5: Using the Router’s Web-based Utility” for details.

C.Make sure you are using the right WAN settings. Contact your ISP to see if your WAN connection type is DHCP, Static IP Address, or PPPoE (com- monly used by DSL consumers). Please refer to the Setup section of “Chapter 5: Using the Router’s Web-based Utility” for details on WAN set- tings.

D.Make sure you have the right cable. Check to see if the WAN column has a solidly lit Link LED.

E.Make sure the cable connecting from your cable or DSL modem is con- nected to the Router’s WAN port. Verify that the Status page of the Router’s web interface shows a valid IP address from your ISP.

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Contents Wireless Access Point Router With 4-Port Switch Copyright & Trademarks Industry Canada Canada Table of Contents Features Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchIntroduction Minimum RequirementsIP Addresses Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersWhat’s an IP Address? Static IP AddressesPower Wireless Access Point Router’s PortsWireless Access Point Router’s LEDs PortsWAN Indicators Connecting the RouterConnecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up Before You StartInstant Wireless Series Configuring the PCs Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCsOverview Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs A b l e / D i s a b l e Configuring the RouterStatic IP Obtain an IP AutomaticallyAddress PPPoEPptp Using the Router’s Web- Based UtilitySetup Static IP Status PasswordDhcp Log AOL Parental Controls SecurityFilters HelpEditing MAC Filter Setting Setting Up FiltersUsing Multicast Pass Through Advanced Tab FiltersUsing Pptp Pass Through Using IPSec Pass ThroughUsing Remote Management Using Remote UpgradeAdvanced Tab Port Range Forwarding UPnP ForwardingInstant Wireless Series Advanced Tab Dynamic Routing Port TriggeringAdvanced Tab Static Routing Advanced Tab MAC Address Cloning Advanced Tab DMZ HostAdvanced Tab Wireless Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows XP For Windows NTWant to test my Internet connection For Windows 95, 98, and MeFor Windows XP Need to set up a server behind my Router Am not able to access the Router’s web interface SetupCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingNeed to use port triggering Click the Advanced = Filter tabDiag LED stays lit continuously Full/Col LED keeps flickering continuouslyFrequently Asked Questions Allows Pptp packets to pass through Instant Wireless Series Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail and Web Addresses Step One Pinging an IP AddressStep Two Pinging for a Web Address Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security Figure C-2 Figure C-3 Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XPFigure C-6 Figure C-10 For Windows NT, 2000, and XP Figure D-3Http//192.168.1.1 in the web Figure D-6AOL Broadband via DSL Figure E-3Appendix F Glossary Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series 100 102 104 Environmental Appendix G SpecificationsAppendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Contact InformationWeb site FTP site Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
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