Linksys RTP300 manual Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work

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A.Access the Router’s Web-based Utility by going to http://192.168.15.1 or the IP address of the Router. Go to the Applications & Gaming => Port Range Forwarding tab.

B.Enter any name you want to use for the Application.

C.Enter the port range of the service you are using. For example, if you have a web server, you would enter the range 80 to 80.

D.Select the protocol you will be using, TCP or UDP, or select Both.

E.Enter the IP address of the PC or network device that you want the port server to go to. For example, if the web server’s Ethernet adapter IP address is 192.168.15.100, you would enter 100 in the field provided. Check “Appendix B: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter” for details on getting an IP address.

F.Check the Enabled option for the port services you want to use. Consider the examples below:

Application	Start and End	Protocol	IP Address	Enabled

UT	7777 to 27900	Both	192.168.15.100	X

Halflife	27015 to 27015	Both	192.168.15.105	X

PC Anywhere	5631 to 5631	UDP	192.168.15.102	X

VPN IPSEC	500 to 500	UDP	192.168.15.100	X

When you have completed the configuration, click the Save Settings button.

10.I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work.

If you are having difficulties getting any Internet game, server, or application to function properly, consider exposing one PC to the Internet using DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ) hosting. This option is available when an

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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