Linksys BEFW11S4 manual Table of Contents

Instant Wireless® Series

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
The Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch	1
Features	1
Minimum Requirements	2
An Introduction to LANs and WANs	2
IP Addresses	3
The Wireless Access Point Router’s Ports	5
The Wireless Access Point Router’s LEDs	6

Chapter 2: Connecting the Router	8
Before You Start	8
Connecting Your Hardware Together & Booting Up	8
Chapter 3: Configuring the PCs	11
Overview	11
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs	11
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs	13
Configuring Windows XP PCs	15
Chapter 4: Configuring the Router	17
Chapter 5: Using the Router’s Web-Based Utility	22
Setup	23
Password	27
Status	28
DHCP	30
Log	31
Security	33
Help	35
Advanced Tab: Filters	37
Advanced Tab: Port Range Forwarding	41
Advanced Tab: Dynamic Routing	46
Advanced Tab: Static Routing	47

Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch

Advanced Tab: DMZ Host	49
Advanced Tab: MAC Address Cloning	50
Advanced Tab: Wireless	51
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	54
Common Problems and Solutions	54
Frequently Asked Questions	67
Appendix B: How to Ping Your
ISP’s E-mail and Web Addresses	73
Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security	76
Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP	79
Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address
and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter	84
Appendix E: Setting Up AOL®
Broadband Cable & DSL	88
AOL Broadband via Cable	88
AOL Broadband via DSL	90
Appendix F: Glossary	91
Appendix G: Specifications	105
Environmental	106
Appendix H: Warranty Information	107
Appendix I: Contact Information	108