Linksys RTP300 manual Where is the Router installed on the network?

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What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support?

The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses.

Where is the Router installed on the network?

In a typical environment, the Router is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the local area network (LAN).

Plug the Router into the cable/DSL modem’s Ethernet port.

Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?

No. TCP/IP is the only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications. IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another, and AppleTalk, a communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks, can be used for LAN to LAN connections, but those protocols cannot connect from the Internet to the LAN.

What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?

Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of security since the address of a PC connected to the private LAN is never transmitted on the Internet. Furthermore, NAT allows the Router to be used with low cost Internet accounts, such as DSL or cable modems, when only one TCP/IP address is provided by the ISP. The user may have many private addresses behind this single address provided by the ISP.

Does the Router support any operating system other than Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems.

Does the Router support ICQ send file?

Yes, with the following fix: click ICQ menu => preference => connections tab=>, and check I am behind a firewall or proxy. Then set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting. The Internet user can then send a file to a user behind the Router.

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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 VoiceSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupInternet Connection Type 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 PassthroughAccess Restrictions Tab Filter Filter IP Address RangeFilter Port 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 Administration Tab Management Router PasswordLocal Router Access 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 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?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? What is a MAC Address? 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?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