Linksys RT31P2 Appendix C Windows Help, Shared Resources, Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

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Appendix C: Windows Help

Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

Almost all Linksys products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

TCP/IP

Before a computer can communicate with a network router, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.

Shared Resources

If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.

Network Neighborhood/My Network Places

Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.

Appendix C: Windows Help

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Contents Broadband Router How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord 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 Networking Basics An Introduction to Local Area NetworksUse 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 RouterSecurity VoiceApplications & Gaming How to Access the Web-based Utility AdministrationStatus Obtain an IP automatically Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Internet Connection TypePPPoE Static IPPPPoE RAS for SingTelPptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat SignalPacket a unit of data sent over a network Network SetupOptional Settings Router IPNetwork 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 MAC Address Security Tab FilterFilter IP Address Range Filter Port Range15 Filtered MAC Address Block WAN RequestsVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughPort Range Voice TabApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range ForwardingApplications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Port TriggeringTriggered Range Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding 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 Remote Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password Local Router AccessUPnP Backup and RestoreLog Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Firmware UpgradeFirmware the programming code that runs a networking device Line2 Status Status Tab VoiceInformation Line1 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 For Netscape 4.7 or higher To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I make a phone call? Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down?Where is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Which modems are compatible with the Router?Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure B-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix C Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork 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