Linksys RT31P2 manual Want to test my Internet connection

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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

A.Click Start and Control Panel.

B.Click the Network and Internet Connections icon and then the Network Connections icon.

C.Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

D.In the This connection uses the following items box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the Properties button.

E.Enter a unique IP address that is not used by any other computer on the network connected to the Router. You can only use an IP address in the ranges 192.168.15.2 to 192.168.15.99 and 192.168.15.151 to 192.168.15.254.

F.Enter the Subnet Mask, 255.255.255.0.

G.Enter the Default Gateway, 192.168.15.1 (Router’s default IP address).

H.Toward the bottom of the window, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the Preferred DNS server and Alternative DNS server (provided by your ISP). Contact your ISP or go on its website to find the information.

I.Click the OK button in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. Click the OK button in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

4.I want to test my Internet connection.

A.Check your TCP/IP settings.

For Windows 98 and Millennium:

Refer to Windows Help for details. Make sure Obtain IP address automatically is selected in the settings.

For Windows 2000:

1.Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.

2.Right-click the Local Area Connection that is associated with the Ethernet adapter you are using, and select the Properties option.

50	Appendix A: Troubleshooting
	Common Problems and Solutions

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Contents Broadband Router Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsBack Panel Front Panel16 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Use of IP Addresses Networking BasicsAn Introduction to Local Area Networks Networking Basics Getting to Know the Router Back PanelFront Panel Proceed to Connecting the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Connecting the Router OverviewConnection Instructions Connect a PCConfiguring the Router SetupApplications & Gaming SecurityVoice Status How to Access the Web-based UtilityAdministration Setup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automaticallyStatic IP PPPoERAS for SingTel PPPoEPptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat SignalNetwork Setup Optional SettingsRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Setup Tab Ddns Time SettingDynDNS.org TZO.comSetup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing Advanced Routing13 Routing Table Entry List Security Tab Filter Filter IP Address RangeFilter Port Range Filter MAC AddressBlock WAN Requests 15 Filtered MAC AddressSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughVoice Tab Applications & Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingPort Range Forwarding Port RangeTriggered Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Forwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingUPnP Forwarding Configuring the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZApplications & Gaming Tab QoS Application-based QoSPort-based QoS Specific Port# fieldsVoice QoS Administration Tab Management Router PasswordLocal Router Access Remote Router AccessBackup and Restore UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogFirmware the programming code that runs a networking device Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Status Tab Voice InformationLine1 Status Line2 StatusStatus Tab Router 31 Status Tab RouterStatus Tab Local Network Local NetworkAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFor Windows 98 and Millennium Need to set a static IP address on a PCFor Windows For Windows XPWant 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 Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled TCPCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higherBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering Frequently Asked Questions How do I make a phone call?Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?What is DMZ Hosting? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?Which modems are compatible with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses?Figure B-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources 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 Appendix E Specifications Two Standard Phone Ports, One Power PortAppendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information