Linksys BEFW11S4 manual Wireless Access Point Router’s Ports, Uplink, Power

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Instant Wireless® Series

The Wireless Access Point Router’s Ports

Figure 1-1

The Router’s rear panel (as shown in Figure 1-1) is where all of its connections are made.

WAN

The WAN (Wide Area Network) Port is where you will con-

 

nect your cable or DSL modem with an Ethernet cable. Your

 

modem connection will not work from any other port.

Ports 1-4

These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are where you

 

will connect networked devices, such as PCs, print servers,

 

and any other Ethernet devices you want to put on your net-

 

work. If Port 4 is being used, the Uplink Port will not work.

Uplink

The Uplink Port is where you can expand your network by

 

connecting to another switch or hub. Uplinking to another

 

switch or a hub is done by simply running a cable from the

 

Uplink Port to the other device. The Uplink Port is shared

 

with Port 4. If the Uplink port is being used, Port 4 will not

 

work.

Power

The Power Port is where you will connect the included AC

 

Power adapter.

Antenna Jacks The Antenna Jacks are where the included antennas are con- nected.

Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port Switch

The Reset Button

Pressing the Reset Button and holding it in for a few seconds will clear all of the Router’s data and restore the factory defaults. This should be done only if you are experiencing heavy routing problems, and only after you have exhausted all of the other troubleshooting options. By resetting the Router, you run the risk of creating conflicts between your PCs’ actual IP Addresses and what the Router thinks their IP Addresses should be. You may be forced to reboot each network PC.

If the Router locks up, simply press the reset button or power it down for three to five seconds by removing the power cable from the Router’s Power Port. Leaving the power off for too long could result in the loss of network connections.

The Wireless Access Point Router’s LEDs

Figure 1-2

The LAN Indicators

WLAN Act Green. This LED indicates wireless activity.

WLAN Link Green. This LED indicates that the Router’s wireless func- tions have been enabled through the Web-based utility.

Power

Green. This LED indicates that the Router’s power is on.

Link/Act Green. This LED serves two purposes. When this LED is lit continuously, this indicates that the Router is connected to a device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). A blink- ing LED indicates that the Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port. When the Uplink Port is in use, the LED for Port 4 will be lit continuously.

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Contents Wireless Access Point Router With 4-Port Switch Copyright & Trademarks Industry Canada Canada Table of Contents Minimum Requirements Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with 4-Port SwitchFeatures IntroductionStatic IP Addresses Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersIP Addresses What’s an IP Address?Ports Wireless Access Point Router’s PortsPower Wireless Access Point Router’s LEDsBefore You Start Connecting the RouterWAN Indicators Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting UpInstant Wireless Series Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Millennium PCs Configuring the PCsOverview Configuring Windows 2000 PCs Configuring Windows XP PCs A b l e / D i s a b l e Configuring the RouterPPPoE Obtain an IP AutomaticallyStatic IP AddressPptp Using the Router’s Web- Based UtilitySetup Static IP Status PasswordDhcp Log AOL Parental Controls SecurityFilters HelpAdvanced Tab Filters Setting Up FiltersEditing MAC Filter Setting Using Multicast Pass ThroughUsing Remote Upgrade Using IPSec Pass ThroughUsing Pptp Pass Through Using Remote ManagementAdvanced 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 95, 98, and Me For Windows NTFor Windows XP Want to test my Internet connectionFor 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 My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashingFull/Col LED keeps flickering continuously Click the Advanced = Filter tabNeed to use port triggering Diag LED stays lit continuouslyFrequently Asked Questions Allows Pptp packets to pass through Instant Wireless Series Step One Pinging an IP Address Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail and Web AddressesStep 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 I Contact Information Appendix H Warranty InformationWeb site FTP site Copyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved
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