Linksys RV042 System Information, Configuration, Port Statistics, Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway

Chapter 4 Advanced Configuration

System Summary (ProtectLink™ Available)

Site Map

System Information

Serial Number  Displayed here is the serial number of the Router.

Firmware version  Displayed here is the current version number of the firmware installed on the Router.

CPU  Displayed here are the type and speed of the processor installed on the Router.

DRAM  Displayed here is the size of DRAM installed on the Router’s motherboard.

Flash  Displayed here is the size of flash memory installed on the Router’s board.

System Up Time  This is the length of time in days, hours, and minutes that the Router has been active. The current time and date are also displayed.

Trend Micro™ ProtectLink Gateway

The optional Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway service provides security for your network. It checks e-mail messages, filters website addresses (URLs), and blocks potentially malicious websites.

NOTE: If the Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway options are not displayed on the System Summary screen, you can upgrade the Router’s firmware if you want to purchase and use this optional service. Refer to “Appendix F: Firmware Upgrade” for instructions.

Go buy  To purchase a license to use this service, click Go buy.You will be redirected to a list of Linksys resellers on the Linksys website. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

Register  If you already have a license, click Register. You will be redirected to the Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway website. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: To have your e-mail checked, you will need to provide the domain name and IP address of your e-mail server. If you do not know this information, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Activate  If you have registered, click Activate. You will be redirected to the Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway website. Follow the on-screen instructions.

For more information, refer to “Appendix G: Trend Micro ProtectLink Gateway Service.”

Configuration

If you need help to configure the Router, click Setup Wizard, and follow the on-screen instructions. For additional information, refer to the “Wizard” section of this chapter.

Port Statistics

The image of the Router’s back panel displays the status of each port. If a port is disabled, it will be red; if a port is enabled, it will be black. If a port is connected, it will be green. Click any port to view the port’s Summary table in a separate window.

The Summary table shows the settings of the selected port, including Type, Interface, Link Status, Port Activity, Priority, Speed Status, Duplex Status, and Auto negotiation.

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