Linksys RT31P2 manual Getting to Know the Router, Back Panel

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router

The Back Panel

The Router’s ports and the Reset button are located on the back panel of the Router.

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

	Figure 3-1: Back Panel
Internet	This Internet port connects to your cable or DSL modem.
Phone1	For your primary Internet phone line, the Phone1 port allows you to connect the Router to
	your telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not included).
Phone2	If you have a second Internet phone line, the Phone2 port allows you to connect the
	Router to your second telephone (or fax machine) using an RJ-11 telephone cable (not
	included).
Ethernet 1-3	These three Ethernet ports connect to network devices, such as PCs or more switches.
Reset Button	There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button,
	for five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Router's Web-based Utility.

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Router

NOTE: The Factory Default feature of the Router’s Web- based Utility is protected by a password available only from your Internet phone service provicer. Contact your service for more information.

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Contents Broadband Router Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingFront Panel Back Panel16 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports An Introduction to Local Area Networks Networking BasicsUse of IP Addresses Networking Basics Back Panel Getting to Know the RouterFront Panel Proceed to Connecting the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview Connecting the RouterConnect a PC Connection InstructionsSetup Configuring the RouterVoice SecurityApplications & Gaming Administration How to Access the Web-based UtilityStatus Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automaticallyPPPoE Static IPPPPoE RAS for SingTelPptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat SignalOptional Settings Network SetupRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting Setup Tab DdnsTZO.com DynDNS.orgMAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneAdvanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing13 Routing Table Entry List Filter IP Address Range Security Tab FilterFilter Port Range Filter MAC Address15 Filtered MAC Address Block WAN RequestsVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Voice TabPort Range Forwarding Port RangePort Triggering Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringTriggered Range UPnP Forwarding Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingForwarded Range Configuring the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZApplication-based QoS Applications & Gaming Tab QoSSpecific Port# fields Port-based QoSVoice QoS Router Password Administration Tab ManagementLocal Router Access Remote Router AccessUPnP Backup and RestoreLog Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory DefaultsFirmware the programming code that runs a networking device Information Status Tab VoiceLine1 Status Line2 Status31 Status Tab Router Status Tab RouterLocal Network Status Tab Local NetworkCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows XP For WindowsWant to test my Internet connection For Windows XP Configuring the Router for details Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higherBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering How do I make a phone call? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? Where is the Router installed on the network?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports What is DMZ Hosting? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?Which modems are compatible with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses?Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure B-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsShared Resources Appendix C Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows Help Appendix D Glossary Appendix D Glossary Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Packet a unit of data sent over a network Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Two Standard Phone Ports, One Power Port Appendix E SpecificationsAppendix E Specifications Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationAppendix F Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationAppendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information