Linksys RTP300 manual Connect the Power

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Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports

4.Power on the broadband modem.

5.Connect the included power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. The Power LED on the front panel will light up as soon as the Router powers on.

6.Plug a standard telephone into the Router’s Phone1 port.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect the Phone port to a telephone wall jack. Make sure you only connect a telephone or fax machine to the Phone port. Otherwise, the Router or the telephone wiring in your home or office may be damaged.

7.If you have a second Internet phone or fax line, connect a telephone or fax machine to the Router’s Phone2 port.

8.Power on your PC(s).

If you want to mount the Router on a wall, proceed to the following section, “Placement

Options.” Otherwise, proceed to “Chapter 5: Configuring the Router.”

Figure 4-3: Connect the Power

Figure 4-4: Connect a Telephone

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Router

 

Connecting the Router to Your Broadband Modem

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Contents Broadband Router Division of Cisco Systems, IncPage How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Table of Contents Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports 13 Access Restrictions Tab Filter Back PanelBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Introduction WelcomeWhat’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 Getting to Know the Router Back PanelPower Front PanelConnecting the Router OverviewConnect the Power Connecting the Router to Your Existing Router Connect the Existing Router Placement Options Wall-Mount Option Configuring the Router OverviewSetup Access RestrictionsSecurity Administration Applications & GamingStatus How to Access the Web-based Utility VoiceInternet Connection Type Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup Obtain an IP automaticallyStatic IP Network Setup Optional SettingsPacket a unit of data sent over a network Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Router IPSetup Tab Ddns DdnsDynDNS.org TZO.comSetup Tab MAC Address Clone MAC CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing Advanced Routing10 Routing Table Entry List Security Tab Firewall Web FiltersSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough VPN PassthroughFilter Port Range Access Restrictions Tab FilterFilter IP Address Range Filter MAC AddressBlock WAN Requests Access Restrictions Tab Device Access Control Access ControlApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Port Range ForwardingPort Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port Triggering Port TriggeringTriggered Range Forwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab DMZ DMZApplications & Gaming Tab QoS IP QoS20 QoS Create Rule Local Router Access Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password UPnPAdministration Tab Log LogAdministration Tab Factory Defaults Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Diagnostics Ping TestTraceroute Test Status Tab Router InformationClick the Refresh button to update the on-screen information Status Tab Local Network Local NetworkStatus Tab Voice Line1 StatusLine2 Status Voice Tab 31 Voice TabConfiguring the Router Appendix 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 For Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higherFor Netscape 4.7 or higher My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Need to use port triggering Can I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I make a phone call? Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet?Where is the Router installed on the network? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do? What is DMZ Hosting?Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? Which modems are compatible with the Router? What is a MAC Address?How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses?How do I reset the Router? Figure B-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me InstructionsWindows 2000 or XP Instructions For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix 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 Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Appendix E Specifications Warranty Year Limited Storage HumidityAppendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Statement Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information